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$450,196$441 / 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 94How 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 $345,000 on Jan 26, 2006

500 RIVA AVE

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816
0
Baths
1,020 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.
1.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$450K
$425K low$476K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$345,000 · Jan 26, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,196 (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.$72,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$38,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$72,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$72,800

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.32 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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Rustic
CountyMIDDLESEX
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
Warnsdorfer Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.0 mi
H
East Brunswick High SchoolD-
High · Grades 10–12 · 3.8 mi
M
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–6 · 3.9 mi

District: East Brunswick Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08816These 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.53
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.98

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.4.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.50,008
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,248 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$133,624
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$158,065
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

500 Riva 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.

  • Worth less than 92% of homes in Patricks Corners
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in East Brunswick 08816
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Patricks Corners
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in East Brunswick 08816
  • Older than 98% of homes in East Brunswick 08816

What homes are worth in East Brunswick 08816

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

This home
$224K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in East Brunswick 08816.

How it measures up in East Brunswick 08816

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Brunswick 08816.

Estimated value$450,196
CheaperTypical $614,915Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$441
CheaperTypical $335Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area1,020 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,733 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size1.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 500 Riva Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePatricks CornersEast Brunswick 08816Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$450,1968% of homes23% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44194% of homes95% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than1,020 ft²4% of homes11% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.39 ac71% of homes98% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than192513% of homes2% of homes10% of homes

About 500 Riva Ave

How much is 500 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 500 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ is $450,196 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $424,542 to $475,850. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 500 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ last sell?

500 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ last sold on Jan 26, 2006 for $345,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 500 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ built?

500 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a rustic home.

What schools serve 500 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ?

500 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ is assigned to Warnsdorfer Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; East Brunswick High School (high), rated D-; Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School (middle), rated A-. All sit in East Brunswick Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 500 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ compare to other homes in East Brunswick 08816?

Among the 16,114 homes in East Brunswick 08816, it is worth more than 23% of them ($450,196 against a typical $614,915), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($441 against a typical $335), it is bigger than 11% of them (1,020 ft² against a typical 1,733 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (1.39 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1925 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 20% 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 500 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 500 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ was $9,196. The county assessed it at $72,800.

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