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$708,949$633 / 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 88How 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 $650,000 on Apr 28, 2025

51 RAY ST

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
0
Baths
1,120 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1902
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$709K
$627K low$791K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$650,000 · Apr 28, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,870 (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.$437,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$300,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$137,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$330,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$437,200

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.0.12
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(5)

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
Lincoln Elemmentary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.1 mi
M
Lincoln Annex SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 0.5 mi
H
New Brunswick High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: New Brunswick City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08901These 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.145
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 100.102

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.56,962
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,584 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,508
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,819
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

51 Ray St 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 93% of homes in New Brunswick 08901
  • Among the highest price per square foot in New Brunswick 08901
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Rutgers University / New Brunswick / College Avenue
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in New Brunswick 08901

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

This home
$233K$933K

This home is worth more than 93% of homes in New Brunswick 08901.

How it measures up in New Brunswick 08901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Brunswick 08901.

Estimated value$708,949
CheaperTypical $437,035Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$633
CheaperTypical $299Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,525 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 3,311 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1902
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 51 Ray St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutgers University / New Brunswick / College AvenueNew Brunswick 08901Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$708,94940% of homes93% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$63396% of homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²10% of homes23% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac66% of homes64% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than190251% of homes18% of homes2% of homes

About 51 Ray St

How much is 51 Ray St, New Brunswick, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 51 Ray St, New Brunswick, NJ is $708,949 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $626,831 to $791,067. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 51 Ray St, New Brunswick, NJ last sell?

51 Ray St, New Brunswick, NJ last sold on Apr 28, 2025 for $650,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 51 Ray St, New Brunswick, NJ?

51 Ray St, New Brunswick, NJ has 1,120 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 51 Ray St, New Brunswick, NJ built?

51 Ray St, New Brunswick, NJ was built in 1902, making it 124 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 51 Ray St, New Brunswick, NJ?

51 Ray St, New Brunswick, NJ is assigned to Lincoln Elemmentary School (elementary), rated F; Lincoln Annex School (middle), rated D-; New Brunswick High School (high), rated D-. All sit in New Brunswick City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 51 Ray St, New Brunswick, NJ compare to other homes in New Brunswick 08901?

Among the 6,071 homes in New Brunswick 08901, it is worth more than 93% of them ($708,949 against a typical $437,035), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($633 against a typical $299), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,525 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 3,311 ft²) and it is newer than 18% of them (1902 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 72% 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 51 Ray St, New Brunswick, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 51 Ray St, New Brunswick, NJ was $8,870. The county assessed it at $437,200.

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