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$1,200,053$435 / 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 94How 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 $690,000 on Sep 13, 2016

38 FRANKLIN DR

PLAINSBORO, NJ 08536
0
Baths
2,758 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$690,000 · Sep 13, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,258 (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.$670,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$213,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$457,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$660,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$670,600

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.0.34
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.

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

E
Town Center Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 1.6 mi
H
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School SouthA
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi
M
Thomas R. Grover Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.6 mi

District: West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08536These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.93

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.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,591
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,507 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$127,368
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$156,070
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 Franklin Dr 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 97% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Plainsboro 08536

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

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$233K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Plainsboro 08536.

How it measures up in Plainsboro 08536

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Plainsboro 08536.

Estimated value$1,200,053
CheaperTypical $736,594Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$435
CheaperTypical $382Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area2,758 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,844 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 1,525 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 38 Franklin Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlainsboro 08536Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,200,05388% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43582% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than2,758 ft²85% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac73% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than198767% of homes74% of homes

About 38 Franklin Dr

How much is 38 Franklin Dr, Plainsboro, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Franklin Dr, Plainsboro, NJ is $1,200,053 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,124,636 to $1,275,470. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 Franklin Dr, Plainsboro, NJ last sell?

38 Franklin Dr, Plainsboro, NJ last sold on Sep 13, 2016 for $690,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Franklin Dr, Plainsboro, NJ?

38 Franklin Dr, Plainsboro, NJ has 2,758 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 38 Franklin Dr, Plainsboro, NJ built?

38 Franklin Dr, Plainsboro, NJ was built in 1987, making it 39 years old.

What schools serve 38 Franklin Dr, Plainsboro, NJ?

38 Franklin Dr, Plainsboro, NJ is assigned to Town Center Elementary School (elementary); West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South (high), rated A; Thomas R. Grover Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 Franklin Dr, Plainsboro, NJ compare to other homes in Plainsboro 08536?

Among the 4,710 homes in Plainsboro 08536, it is worth more than 88% of them ($1,200,053 against a typical $736,594), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($435 against a typical $382), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,758 ft² against a typical 1,844 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 1,525 ft²) and it is newer than 67% of them (1987 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 97% 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 Franklin Dr, Plainsboro, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Franklin Dr, Plainsboro, NJ was $18,258. The county assessed it at $670,600.

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