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$512,053$306 / 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 89How 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 $180,000 on Aug 24, 1995

488 RIDGE RD

MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ 08852
0
Baths
1,674 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$512K
$457K low$567K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$180,000 · Aug 24, 1995
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.$262,053
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$209,642
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.36%
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.$250,000
PNC BK/OH · recorded May 7, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,312 (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.$201,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$81,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$119,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$201,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$201,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMIDDLESEX
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Crossroads North Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Brooks Crossing Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.8 mi
H
South Brunswick High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: South Brunswick Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08852These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.89

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.41%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.7%
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.18,372
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,416 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$128,084
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$158,373
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

488 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 75% of homes in Monmouth Junction 08852
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Dayton Square
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Dayton Square
  • Among the largest lots in Dayton Square
  • Older than 98% of homes in Dayton Square

What homes are worth in Monmouth Junction 08852

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

This home
$282K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Monmouth Junction 08852.

How it measures up in Monmouth Junction 08852

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Monmouth Junction 08852.

Estimated value$512,053
CheaperTypical $681,226Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$306
CheaperTypical $340Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area1,674 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,002 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 488 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDayton SquareMonmouth Junction 08852Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$512,05345% of homes25% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3064% of homes22% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,674 ft²78% of homes37% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 acalmost all homes91% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than19562% of homes7% of homes35% of homes

About 488 Ridge Rd

How much is 488 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 488 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ is $512,053 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $456,869 to $567,237. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 488 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ last sell?

488 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ last sold on Aug 24, 1995 for $180,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 488 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ built?

488 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 488 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ?

488 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ is assigned to Crossroads North Middle School (middle), rated A; Brooks Crossing Elementary School (elementary), 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 488 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ compare to other homes in Monmouth Junction 08852?

Among the 4,702 homes in Monmouth Junction 08852, it is worth more than 25% of them ($512,053 against a typical $681,226), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($306 against a typical $340), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,674 ft² against a typical 2,002 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1956 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 33% 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 488 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ was $11,312. The county assessed it at $201,100.

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