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$281,439$286 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $134,200 on Mar 16, 2000

396 RIDGE RD

DAYTON, NJ 08810
0
Baths
984 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1873
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$281K
$266K low$297K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$134,200 · Mar 16, 2000
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$81,439
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$65,151
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.67%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$200,000
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP · recorded Jul 1, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,883 (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.$86,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$53,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$33,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$86,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$86,800

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.0.27
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
Indian Fields Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Crossroads South Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
South Brunswick High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: South Brunswick Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08810These 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.16
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.91

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,261
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,219 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$144,150
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$176,928
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

396 Ridge Rd 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 98% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Dayton 08810
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Dayton 08810
  • Among the oldest homes in Dayton 08810

What homes are worth in Dayton 08810

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

This home
$206K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Dayton 08810.

How it measures up in Dayton 08810

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dayton 08810.

Estimated value$281,439
CheaperTypical $627,575Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$286
CheaperTypical $354Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area984 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,777 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1873
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 396 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDayton 08810Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$281,4395% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28613% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than984 ft²6% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac79% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than1873almost no homesalmost no homes

About 396 Ridge Rd

How much is 396 Ridge Rd, Dayton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 396 Ridge Rd, Dayton, NJ is $281,439 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $265,581 to $297,297. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 396 Ridge Rd, Dayton, NJ last sell?

396 Ridge Rd, Dayton, NJ last sold on Mar 16, 2000 for $134,200, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 396 Ridge Rd, Dayton, NJ?

396 Ridge Rd, Dayton, NJ has 984 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 396 Ridge Rd, Dayton, NJ built?

396 Ridge Rd, Dayton, NJ was built in 1873, making it 153 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 396 Ridge Rd, Dayton, NJ?

396 Ridge Rd, Dayton, NJ is assigned to Indian Fields Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Crossroads South Middle School (middle), rated A; South Brunswick High School (high), rated B+. All sit in South Brunswick Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 396 Ridge Rd, Dayton, NJ compare to other homes in Dayton 08810?

Among the 2,642 homes in Dayton 08810, it is worth more than 5% of them ($281,439 against a typical $627,575), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($286 against a typical $354), it is bigger than 6% of them (984 ft² against a typical 1,777 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1873 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 2% 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 396 Ridge Rd, Dayton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 396 Ridge Rd, Dayton, NJ was $4,883. The county assessed it at $86,800.

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