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$788,381$325 / 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 97How 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 $470,898 on Jul 22, 2008

4 ESSEX ST

PLAINSBORO, NJ 08536
0
Baths
2,426 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2008
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$788K
$764K low$813K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$470,898 · Jul 22, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,363 (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.$483,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$120,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$363,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$483,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$483,100

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.0.15
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Wicoff Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.7 mi
M
Community Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School NorthA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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

4 Essex 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 more than 81% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Plainsboro 08536
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Among the newest homes in Plainsboro 08536

What homes are worth in Plainsboro 08536

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

This home
$233K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 55% 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$788,381
CheaperTypical $736,594Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$325
CheaperTypical $382Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area2,426 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,844 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 1,525 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built2008
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 4 Essex St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlainsboro 08536Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$788,38155% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32510% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than2,426 ft²74% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac58% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than2008almost all homes94% of homes

About 4 Essex St

How much is 4 Essex St, Plainsboro, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4 Essex St, Plainsboro, NJ is $788,381 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $764,083 to $812,679. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4 Essex St, Plainsboro, NJ last sell?

4 Essex St, Plainsboro, NJ last sold on Jul 22, 2008 for $470,898, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4 Essex St, Plainsboro, NJ?

4 Essex St, Plainsboro, NJ has 2,426 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 4 Essex St, Plainsboro, NJ built?

4 Essex St, Plainsboro, NJ was built in 2008, making it 18 years old.

What schools serve 4 Essex St, Plainsboro, NJ?

4 Essex St, Plainsboro, NJ is assigned to Wicoff Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Community Middle School (middle), rated A; West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North (high), 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 4 Essex St, Plainsboro, NJ compare to other homes in Plainsboro 08536?

Among the 4,710 homes in Plainsboro 08536, it is worth more than 55% of them ($788,381 against a typical $736,594), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($325 against a typical $382), it is bigger than 74% of them (2,426 ft² against a typical 1,844 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 1,525 ft²) and it is newer than almost all of them (2008 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 81% 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 4 Essex St, Plainsboro, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4 Essex St, Plainsboro, NJ was $13,363. The county assessed it at $483,100.

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