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$628,936$373 / 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 98How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $270,000 on Jan 21, 2016

38 ERTLE AVE

SPOTSWOOD, NJ 08884
0
Baths
1,687 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
Pre-foreclosure (LIS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
A foreclosure-related notice has been recorded for this property.

Valuation

$629K
$616K low$642K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$270,000 · Jan 21, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,068 (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.$265,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$147,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$118,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$265,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$265,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
G. Austin Schoenly Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.2 mi
M
Spotswood Memorial Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Spotswood High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Spotswood Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08884These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.95

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.97%
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.1.9%
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.8,671
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,442 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$106,651
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$126,780
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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

38 Ertle 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 71% of homes in Spotswood 08884
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Spotswood 08884
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Spotswood 08884
  • Older than 65% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Spotswood 08884

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

This home
$186K$944K

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Spotswood 08884.

How it measures up in Spotswood 08884

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Spotswood 08884.

Estimated value$628,936
CheaperTypical $565,072Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$373
CheaperTypical $371Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area1,687 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,468 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 38 Ertle Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpotswood 08884Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$628,93671% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37351% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,687 ft²68% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac94% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than195649% of homes35% of homes

About 38 Ertle Ave

How much is 38 Ertle Ave, Spotswood, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Ertle Ave, Spotswood, NJ is $628,936 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $616,038 to $641,834. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 Ertle Ave, Spotswood, NJ last sell?

38 Ertle Ave, Spotswood, NJ last sold on Jan 21, 2016 for $270,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Ertle Ave, Spotswood, NJ?

38 Ertle Ave, Spotswood, NJ has 1,687 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 38 Ertle Ave, Spotswood, NJ built?

38 Ertle Ave, Spotswood, NJ was built in 1956, making it 70 years old.

What schools serve 38 Ertle Ave, Spotswood, NJ?

38 Ertle Ave, Spotswood, NJ is assigned to G. Austin Schoenly Elementary School (elementary); Spotswood Memorial Middle School (middle), rated D; Spotswood High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Spotswood Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 Ertle Ave, Spotswood, NJ compare to other homes in Spotswood 08884?

Among the 2,534 homes in Spotswood 08884, it is worth more than 71% of them ($628,936 against a typical $565,072), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($373 against a typical $371), it is bigger than 68% of them (1,687 ft² against a typical 1,468 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1956 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 61% 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 Ertle Ave, Spotswood, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Ertle Ave, Spotswood, NJ was $10,068. The county assessed it at $265,500.

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