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$1,196,085$288 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $850,000 on Sep 19, 2012

51 RIVER RD

HIGHLAND PARK, NJ 08904
0
Baths
4,158 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.
1.02 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

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.$850,000 · Sep 19, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$29,136 (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.$1,070,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$349,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$720,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,070,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,070,000

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.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

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
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(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.

H
Highland Park High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Highland Park Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Irving Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 1.1 mi

District: Highland Park Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08904These 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.141
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 100.98

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.15,852
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,390 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$96,132
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$126,895
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 River 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 most valuable homes in Highland Park 08904
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Highland Park 08904
  • Among the largest homes in Middlesex County
  • Among the largest lots in Highland Park 08904
  • Older than 96% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Highland Park 08904

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

This home
$290K$1.1M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Highland Park 08904.

How it measures up in Highland Park 08904

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Highland Park 08904.

Estimated value$1,196,085
CheaperTypical $638,680Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$288
CheaperTypical $366Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area4,158 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,802 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size1.02 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1938Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 51 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighland Park 08904Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,196,085almost all homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2887% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than4,158 ft²98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.02 acalmost all homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than191019% of homes4% of homes

About 51 River Rd

How much is 51 River Rd, Highland Park, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 51 River Rd, Highland Park, NJ is $1,196,085 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,077,359 to $1,314,811. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 51 River Rd, Highland Park, NJ last sell?

51 River Rd, Highland Park, NJ last sold on Sep 19, 2012 for $850,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 51 River Rd, Highland Park, NJ built?

51 River Rd, Highland Park, NJ was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 51 River Rd, Highland Park, NJ?

51 River Rd, Highland Park, NJ is assigned to Highland Park High School (high), rated B-; Highland Park Middle School (middle), rated C; Irving Primary School (elementary). All sit in Highland Park Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 51 River Rd, Highland Park, NJ compare to other homes in Highland Park 08904?

Among the 3,389 homes in Highland Park 08904, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,196,085 against a typical $638,680), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($288 against a typical $366), it is bigger than 98% of them (4,158 ft² against a typical 1,802 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (1.02 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1910 against a typical 1938). 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 51 River Rd, Highland Park, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 51 River Rd, Highland Park, NJ was $29,136. The county assessed it at $1,070,000.

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