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Last sold for $445,000 on Aug 24, 1999

486 S WASHINGTON AVE

PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854
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Baths
3,510 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$445,000 · Aug 24, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,646 (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.$880,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$438,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$442,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$900,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$880,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
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.

M
Quibbletown Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Eisenhower Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 1.2 mi
H
Piscataway High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Piscataway Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08854These 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.57
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 100.103

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.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.1%
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.63,382
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,298 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$116,616
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$138,705
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%

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How this home compares

486 S Washington 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.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Piscataway 08854

How it measures up in Piscataway 08854

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Piscataway 08854.

Living area3,510 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,630 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 486 S Washington Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePiscataway 08854Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,510 ft²98% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac86% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than195114% of homes25% of homes

About 486 S Washington Ave

When did 486 S Washington Ave, Piscataway, NJ last sell?

486 S Washington Ave, Piscataway, NJ last sold on Aug 24, 1999 for $445,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 486 S Washington Ave, Piscataway, NJ?

486 S Washington Ave, Piscataway, NJ has 3,510 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 486 S Washington Ave, Piscataway, NJ built?

486 S Washington Ave, Piscataway, NJ was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. It is a colonial home.

What schools serve 486 S Washington Ave, Piscataway, NJ?

486 S Washington Ave, Piscataway, NJ is assigned to Quibbletown Middle School (middle), rated B; Eisenhower Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Piscataway High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Piscataway Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 486 S Washington Ave, Piscataway, NJ compare to other homes in Piscataway 08854?

Among the 13,708 homes in Piscataway 08854, it is bigger than 98% of them (3,510 ft² against a typical 1,630 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1951 against a typical 1973). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 486 S Washington Ave, Piscataway, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 486 S Washington Ave, Piscataway, NJ was $15,646. The county assessed it at $880,000.

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