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$480,250$383 / 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 91How 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

537 RIVA AVE

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816
0
Baths
1,254 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.
0.67 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$480K
$438K low$522K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,093 (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.$79,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$79,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$79,900

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.Cape Cod
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.67
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 2.3 mi
H
East Brunswick High SchoolD-
High · Grades 10–12 · 4.1 mi
M
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–6 · 4.2 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

537 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 89% of homes in Patricks Corners
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in East Brunswick 08816
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Patricks Corners
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in East Brunswick 08816
  • Among the oldest 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 28% 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$480,250
CheaperTypical $614,915Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$383
CheaperTypical $335Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,254 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,733 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.67 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 537 Riva Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePatricks CornersEast Brunswick 08816Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$480,25011% of homes28% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38380% of homes82% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than1,254 ft²11% of homes26% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.67 ac30% of homes96% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than19003% of homesalmost no homes2% of homes

About 537 Riva Ave

How much is 537 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 537 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ is $480,250 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $438,029 to $522,471. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 537 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ last sell?

537 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 537 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ?

537 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ has 1,254 square feet of living space and a 0.67-acre lot.

When was 537 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ built?

537 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 537 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ?

537 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 537 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 28% of them ($480,250 against a typical $614,915), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($383 against a typical $335), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,254 ft² against a typical 1,733 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (0.67 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1900 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 26% 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 537 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ was $10,093. The county assessed it at $79,900.

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