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$593,869$375 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $330,000 on Mar 7, 2017

56 COMMERCIAL AVE

AVENEL, NJ 07001
0
Baths
1,584 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.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$594K
$571K low$617K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$330,000 · Mar 7, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,187 (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.$88,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$68,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$88,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$88,400

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.1 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.minimal

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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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

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
Avenel Street Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Avenel Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Colonia High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi

District: Woodbridge Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07001These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.104

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.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,887
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,724 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,385
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,867
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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%

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How this home compares

56 Commercial 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 more than 85% of homes in Avenel 07001
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Avenel 07001
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Avenel 07001
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Avenel 07001
  • Older than 82% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Avenel 07001

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

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$375K$778K

This home is worth more than 85% of homes in Avenel 07001.

How it measures up in Avenel 07001

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Avenel 07001.

Estimated value$593,869
CheaperTypical $506,115Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$375
CheaperTypical $415Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area1,584 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,204 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 56 Commercial Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAvenel 07001Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$593,86985% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37533% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than1,584 ft²77% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac17% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than194541% of homes18% of homes

About 56 Commercial Ave

How much is 56 Commercial Ave, Avenel, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 56 Commercial Ave, Avenel, NJ is $593,869 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $570,839 to $616,899. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 56 Commercial Ave, Avenel, NJ last sell?

56 Commercial Ave, Avenel, NJ last sold on Mar 7, 2017 for $330,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 56 Commercial Ave, Avenel, NJ?

56 Commercial Ave, Avenel, NJ has 1,584 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 56 Commercial Ave, Avenel, NJ built?

56 Commercial Ave, Avenel, NJ was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 56 Commercial Ave, Avenel, NJ?

56 Commercial Ave, Avenel, NJ is assigned to Avenel Street Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Avenel Middle School (middle), rated D+; Colonia High School (high), rated D. All sit in Woodbridge Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 56 Commercial Ave, Avenel, NJ compare to other homes in Avenel 07001?

Among the 2,737 homes in Avenel 07001, it is worth more than 85% of them ($593,869 against a typical $506,115), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($375 against a typical $415), it is bigger than 77% of them (1,584 ft² against a typical 1,204 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1945 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 53% 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 56 Commercial Ave, Avenel, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Commercial Ave, Avenel, NJ was $11,187. The county assessed it at $88,400.

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