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Last sold for $725,000 on Oct 20, 2023

494 RIDGE RD

MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ 08852
0
Baths
4,428 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.
0.81 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1931
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$725,000 · Oct 20, 2023
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.$493,000
CITIZENS BANK NA · recorded Oct 20, 2023
2nd 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.$100,000
VALLEY NATIONAL BANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,688 (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.$278,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$74,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$204,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$278,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$278,900

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.0.81
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
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 · 1.9 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

494 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Dayton Square
  • Among the largest lots in Dayton Square
  • Among the oldest homes in Dayton Square

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.

Living area4,428 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,002 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.81 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1931
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 494 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDayton SquareMonmouth Junction 08852Middlesex County
Living areabigger than4,428 ft²almost all homes97% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.81 acalmost all homes87% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than1931almost no homes3% of homes13% of homes

About 494 Ridge Rd

When did 494 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ last sell?

494 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ last sold on Oct 20, 2023 for $725,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 494 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ?

494 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ has 4,428 square feet of living space and a 0.81-acre lot.

When was 494 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ built?

494 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ was built in 1931, making it 95 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 494 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ?

494 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 494 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ compare to other homes in Monmouth Junction 08852?

Among the 4,702 homes in Monmouth Junction 08852, it is bigger than 97% of them (4,428 ft² against a typical 2,002 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.81 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1931 against a typical 1992). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 494 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 494 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ was $15,688. The county assessed it at $278,900.

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