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$506,641$392 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

538 RUNYON AVE

PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854
0
Baths
1,292 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$507K
$480K low$533K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$506,641
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$405,313

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,327 (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.$450,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$308,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$141,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$420,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$450,200

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.0.27
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Metal 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.

E
Knollwood Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.3 mi
M
Conackamack Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Piscataway High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Piscataway Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08854These 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.57
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.103

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.5.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.63,382
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,298 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$116,616
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$138,705
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

538 Runyon 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 73% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Piscataway 08854

What homes are worth in Piscataway 08854

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

This home
$334K$1M

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Piscataway 08854.

How it measures up in Piscataway 08854

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Piscataway 08854.

Estimated value$506,641
CheaperTypical $581,586Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$392
CheaperTypical $355Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,292 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,624 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 538 Runyon Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePiscataway 08854Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$506,64127% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39275% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,292 ft²27% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac67% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than195520% of homes33% of homes

About 538 Runyon Ave

How much is 538 Runyon Ave, Piscataway, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 Runyon Ave, Piscataway, NJ is $506,641 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $480,193 to $533,089. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 Runyon Ave, Piscataway, NJ last sell?

538 Runyon Ave, Piscataway, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 538 Runyon Ave, Piscataway, NJ?

538 Runyon Ave, Piscataway, NJ has 1,292 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 538 Runyon Ave, Piscataway, NJ built?

538 Runyon Ave, Piscataway, NJ was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 538 Runyon Ave, Piscataway, NJ?

538 Runyon Ave, Piscataway, NJ is assigned to Knollwood Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Conackamack Middle School (middle), rated C; Piscataway High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Piscataway Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 538 Runyon Ave, Piscataway, NJ compare to other homes in Piscataway 08854?

Among the 13,708 homes in Piscataway 08854, it is worth more than 27% of them ($506,641 against a typical $581,586), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($392 against a typical $355), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,292 ft² against a typical 1,624 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1955 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 31% 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 538 Runyon Ave, Piscataway, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Runyon Ave, Piscataway, NJ was $7,327. The county assessed it at $450,200.

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