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$464,328$366 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

38 CHESTNUT ST

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816
0
Baths
1,270 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$464K
$442K low$486K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,123 (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.$56,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$56,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$56,700

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.65
99
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
29
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
66
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
92
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
43
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.36 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.74%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Rustic
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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

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

E
Bowne-Munro Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
M
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–6 · 1.7 mi
H
East Brunswick High SchoolD-
High · Grades 10–12 · 2.1 mi

District: East Brunswick Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08816These 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.53
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.98

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.50,008
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,248 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$133,624
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$158,065
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

38 Chestnut St 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 less than 78% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in East Brunswick 08816
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in East Brunswick 08816
  • Among the oldest homes in East Brunswick 08816

What homes are worth in East Brunswick 08816

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

This home
$220K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in East Brunswick 08816.

How it measures up in East Brunswick 08816

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Brunswick 08816.

Estimated value$464,328
CheaperTypical $615,163Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$366
CheaperTypical $335Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area1,270 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,740 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 38 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Brunswick 08816Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$464,32825% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36672% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than1,270 ft²26% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac37% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than1916almost no homes6% of homes

About 38 Chestnut St

How much is 38 Chestnut St, East Brunswick, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Chestnut St, East Brunswick, NJ is $464,328 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $442,167 to $486,489. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 Chestnut St, East Brunswick, NJ last sell?

38 Chestnut St, East Brunswick, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Chestnut St, East Brunswick, NJ?

38 Chestnut St, East Brunswick, NJ has 1,270 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 38 Chestnut St, East Brunswick, NJ built?

38 Chestnut St, East Brunswick, NJ was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. It is a rustic home.

What schools serve 38 Chestnut St, East Brunswick, NJ?

38 Chestnut St, East Brunswick, NJ is assigned to Bowne-Munro Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School (middle), rated A-; East Brunswick High School (high), rated D-. All sit in East Brunswick Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 Chestnut St, East Brunswick, NJ compare to other homes in East Brunswick 08816?

Among the 16,114 homes in East Brunswick 08816, it is worth more than 25% of them ($464,328 against a typical $615,163), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($366 against a typical $335), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,270 ft² against a typical 1,740 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1916 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 22% 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 38 Chestnut St, East Brunswick, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Chestnut St, East Brunswick, NJ was $7,123. The county assessed it at $56,700.

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