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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $294,330 on Jun 4, 2021

55 CANAL ST

RARITAN, NJ 08869
0
Baths
1,472 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.
3,311 ft²
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$294,330 · Jun 4, 2021
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$285,500
PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU · recorded Jun 4, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,884 (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.$226,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$121,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$105,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$226,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$226,300

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.55
62
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
13
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
65
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
94
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
43
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.27 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.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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountySOMERSET
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.6 mi
H
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.9 mi

District: Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08869These 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.113
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 100.96

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.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
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.8,217
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,269 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,594
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$140,038
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

55 Canal 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.

  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Somerset County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Raritan 08869
  • Older than 97% of homes in Somerset County

How it measures up in Raritan 08869

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raritan 08869.

Living area1,472 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,636 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size3,311 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 55 Canal St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaritan 08869Somerset County
Living areabigger than1,472 ft²38% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,311 ft²6% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than190011% of homes3% of homes

About 55 Canal St

When did 55 Canal St, Raritan, NJ last sell?

55 Canal St, Raritan, NJ last sold on Jun 4, 2021 for $294,330, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 55 Canal St, Raritan, NJ?

55 Canal St, Raritan, NJ has 1,472 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 55 Canal St, Raritan, NJ built?

55 Canal St, Raritan, NJ was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 55 Canal St, Raritan, NJ?

55 Canal St, Raritan, NJ is assigned to John F. Kennedy Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High School (high), rated B+; Bridgewater-Raritan Regional Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 55 Canal St, Raritan, NJ compare to other homes in Raritan 08869?

Among the 1,947 homes in Raritan 08869, it is bigger than 38% of them (1,472 ft² against a typical 1,636 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (3,311 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1900 against a typical 1956). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 55 Canal St, Raritan, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Canal St, Raritan, NJ was $6,884. The county assessed it at $226,300.

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