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$1,110,003$359 / 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 92How 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
Last sold for $567,500 on Oct 22, 2012

638 RIVERSIDE DR

CRANFORD, NJ 07016
0
Baths
3,094 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.1M
$1M low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$567,500 · Oct 22, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,924 (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.$233,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$117,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$116,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$233,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$233,500

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.34%
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.1 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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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.

M
Orange Avenue Elementary SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 3–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Cranford High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Bloomingdale Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.2 mi

District: Cranford Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07016These 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.49
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 100.108

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.9%
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.23,969
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,074 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$148,735
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$185,120
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%

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

638 Riverside Dr 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 92% of homes in Cranford 07016
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Cranford 07016
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Cranford 07016
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Cranford 07016
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Cranford 07016

What homes are worth in Cranford 07016

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

This home
$375K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Cranford 07016.

How it measures up in Cranford 07016

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cranford 07016.

Estimated value$1,110,003
CheaperTypical $763,871Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$359
CheaperTypical $445Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area3,094 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,806 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 638 Riverside Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCranford 07016Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,110,00392% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35911% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than3,094 ft²95% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac97% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than196891% of homes82% of homes

About 638 Riverside Dr

How much is 638 Riverside Dr, Cranford, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 638 Riverside Dr, Cranford, NJ is $1,110,003 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,018,256 to $1,201,750. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 638 Riverside Dr, Cranford, NJ last sell?

638 Riverside Dr, Cranford, NJ last sold on Oct 22, 2012 for $567,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 638 Riverside Dr, Cranford, NJ?

638 Riverside Dr, Cranford, NJ has 3,094 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 638 Riverside Dr, Cranford, NJ built?

638 Riverside Dr, Cranford, NJ was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 638 Riverside Dr, Cranford, NJ?

638 Riverside Dr, Cranford, NJ is assigned to Orange Avenue Elementary School (middle), rated A-; Cranford High School (high), rated A; Bloomingdale Avenue Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Cranford Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 638 Riverside Dr, Cranford, NJ compare to other homes in Cranford 07016?

Among the 7,566 homes in Cranford 07016, it is worth more than 92% of them ($1,110,003 against a typical $763,871), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($359 against a typical $445), it is bigger than 95% of them (3,094 ft² against a typical 1,806 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (1968 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 87% 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 638 Riverside Dr, Cranford, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 638 Riverside Dr, Cranford, NJ was $16,924. The county assessed it at $233,500.

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