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Last sold for $400,000 on Oct 13, 2022

42 LIBERTY ST

EDISON, NJ 08837
0
Baths
1,045 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1911
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$400,000 · Oct 13, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,266 (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.$75,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$122,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$75,800

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.52
50
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
13
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
68
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
90
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
43
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.14 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Vacant Land
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
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(3)

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.

M
Herbert Hoover Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
E
James Monroe Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Edison High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi

District: Edison Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08837These 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.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.106

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
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.19,280
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,979 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,956
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$120,434
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

42 Liberty 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.

  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Edison 08837
  • Among the oldest homes in Edison 08837

How it measures up in Edison 08837

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Edison 08837.

Living area1,045 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,291 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1911
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 42 Liberty St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEdison 08837Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,045 ft²30% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac89% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than1911almost no homes4% of homes

About 42 Liberty St

When did 42 Liberty St, Edison, NJ last sell?

42 Liberty St, Edison, NJ last sold on Oct 13, 2022 for $400,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42 Liberty St, Edison, NJ?

42 Liberty St, Edison, NJ has 1,045 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 42 Liberty St, Edison, NJ built?

42 Liberty St, Edison, NJ was built in 1911, making it 115 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42 Liberty St, Edison, NJ?

42 Liberty St, Edison, NJ is assigned to Herbert Hoover Middle School (middle), rated C+; James Monroe Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Edison High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Edison Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Liberty St, Edison, NJ compare to other homes in Edison 08837?

Among the 3,802 homes in Edison 08837, it is bigger than 30% of them (1,045 ft² against a typical 1,291 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1911 against a typical 1961). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 42 Liberty St, Edison, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Liberty St, Edison, NJ was $7,266. The county assessed it at $75,800.

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