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$503,223$300 / 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 91How 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

40 COLUMBUS AVE

CLIFFWOOD, NJ 07721
0
Baths
1,680 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$503K
$460K low$547K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,392 (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.$101,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$65,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$101,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$101,500

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.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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
Memorial Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Old Bridge High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi
M
Carl Sandburg Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 mi

District: Old Bridge Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07721These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.100

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.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,286
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,514 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92,727
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$115,900
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

40 Columbus 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 less than 68% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Cliffwood 07721

What homes are worth in Cliffwood 07721

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

This home
$339K$793K

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Cliffwood 07721.

How it measures up in Cliffwood 07721

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cliffwood 07721.

Estimated value$503,223
CheaperTypical $550,547Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$300
CheaperTypical $338Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,680 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,690 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 40 Columbus Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCliffwood 07721Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$503,22334% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30023% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than1,680 ft²49% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac44% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than19255% of homes10% of homes

About 40 Columbus Ave

How much is 40 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 40 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ is $503,223 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $459,887 to $546,559. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 40 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ last sell?

40 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 40 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ?

40 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ has 1,680 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 40 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ built?

40 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 40 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ?

40 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ is assigned to Memorial Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Old Bridge High School (high), rated C; Carl Sandburg Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Old Bridge Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 40 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ compare to other homes in Cliffwood 07721?

Among the 1,046 homes in Cliffwood 07721, it is worth more than 34% of them ($503,223 against a typical $550,547), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($300 against a typical $338), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,680 ft² against a typical 1,690 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1925 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 32% 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 40 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ was $6,392. The county assessed it at $101,500.

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