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$1,191,276$446 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $544,800 on Mar 29, 2004

5 COTTONWOOD CT

PLAINSBORO, NJ 08536
0
Baths
2,674 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.
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$544,800 · Mar 29, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$20,424 (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.$738,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$245,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$493,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$738,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$738,400

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 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.Single Family Residence
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.45
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.

E
Town Center Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.4 mi
M
Community Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School NorthA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08536These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.93

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,591
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,507 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$127,368
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$156,070
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

5 Cottonwood Ct 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 more than 97% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Plainsboro 08536
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Plainsboro 08536

What homes are worth in Plainsboro 08536

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

This home
$244K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Plainsboro 08536.

How it measures up in Plainsboro 08536

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Plainsboro 08536.

Estimated value$1,191,276
CheaperTypical $734,391Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$446
CheaperTypical $384Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area2,674 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,844 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 1,525 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 5 Cottonwood Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlainsboro 08536Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,191,27687% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44687% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than2,674 ft²84% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac88% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than200494% of homes91% of homes

About 5 Cottonwood Ct

How much is 5 Cottonwood Ct, Plainsboro, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Cottonwood Ct, Plainsboro, NJ is $1,191,276 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,128,337 to $1,254,215. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Cottonwood Ct, Plainsboro, NJ last sell?

5 Cottonwood Ct, Plainsboro, NJ last sold on Mar 29, 2004 for $544,800, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Cottonwood Ct, Plainsboro, NJ?

5 Cottonwood Ct, Plainsboro, NJ has 2,674 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 5 Cottonwood Ct, Plainsboro, NJ built?

5 Cottonwood Ct, Plainsboro, NJ was built in 2004, making it 22 years old.

What schools serve 5 Cottonwood Ct, Plainsboro, NJ?

5 Cottonwood Ct, Plainsboro, NJ is assigned to Town Center Elementary School (elementary); Community Middle School (middle), rated A+; West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North (high), rated A-. All sit in West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Cottonwood Ct, Plainsboro, NJ compare to other homes in Plainsboro 08536?

Among the 4,710 homes in Plainsboro 08536, it is worth more than 87% of them ($1,191,276 against a typical $734,391), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($446 against a typical $384), it is bigger than 84% of them (2,674 ft² against a typical 1,844 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 1,525 ft²) and it is newer than 94% of them (2004 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 97% 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 5 Cottonwood Ct, Plainsboro, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Cottonwood Ct, Plainsboro, NJ was $20,424. The county assessed it at $738,400.

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