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$573,208$331 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $485,000 on Oct 12, 2023

298 PROSPECT AVE

AVENEL, NJ 07001
0
Baths
1,730 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$573K
$551K low$595K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$485,000 · Oct 12, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,909 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$86,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$62,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$86,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$86,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Avenel Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Woodbine Avenue Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Colonia High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Woodbridge Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07001These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.104

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,887
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,724 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,385
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,867
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

298 Prospect Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 81% of homes in Avenel 07001
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Avenel 07001
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Avenel 07001
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Avenel 07001
  • Older than 96% of homes in Avenel 07001

What homes are worth in Avenel 07001

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$377K$797K

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in Avenel 07001.

How it measures up in Avenel 07001

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Avenel 07001.

Estimated value$573,208
CheaperTypical $506,697Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$331
CheaperTypical $416Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,730 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,206 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 298 Prospect Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAvenel 07001Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$573,20881% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33116% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than1,730 ft²82% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac95% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than19154% of homes6% of homes

About 298 Prospect Ave

How much is 298 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 298 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ is $573,208 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $551,150 to $595,266. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 298 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ last sell?

298 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ last sold on Oct 12, 2023 for $485,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 298 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ?

298 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ has 1,730 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 298 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ built?

298 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 298 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ?

298 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ is assigned to Avenel Middle School (middle), rated D+; Woodbine Avenue Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Colonia High School (high), rated D. All sit in Woodbridge Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 298 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ compare to other homes in Avenel 07001?

Among the 2,737 homes in Avenel 07001, it is worth more than 81% of them ($573,208 against a typical $506,697), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($331 against a typical $416), it is bigger than 82% of them (1,730 ft² against a typical 1,206 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1915 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 48% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 298 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 298 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ was $10,909. The county assessed it at $86,200.

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