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$449,939$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 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

686 RIDGE RD

MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ 08852
0
Baths
1,200 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.
1.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1927
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

$450K
$412K low$487K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,425 (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.$132,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$60,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$72,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$132,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$132,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMIDDLESEX
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Monmouth Junction Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
South Brunswick High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Crossroads North Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi

District: South Brunswick Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08852These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.89

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.41%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.7%
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.18,372
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,416 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$128,084
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$158,373
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%

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

686 Ridge Rd 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Fresh Impressions
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Monmouth Junction 08852
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Fresh Impressions
  • Among the largest lots in Fresh Impressions
  • Among the oldest homes in Fresh Impressions

What homes are worth in Monmouth Junction 08852

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

This home
$276K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Monmouth Junction 08852.

How it measures up in Monmouth Junction 08852

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Monmouth Junction 08852.

Estimated value$449,939
CheaperTypical $681,611Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$375
CheaperTypical $339Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,995 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size1.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 686 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFresh ImpressionsMonmouth Junction 08852Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$449,939almost no homes21% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37575% of homes76% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,200 ft²2% of homes14% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.35 acalmost all homes94% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than1927almost no homes3% of homes11% of homes

About 686 Ridge Rd

How much is 686 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 686 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ is $449,939 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $412,473 to $487,405. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 686 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ last sell?

686 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ last sold on Aug 31, 1984, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 686 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ built?

686 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 686 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ?

686 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ is assigned to Monmouth Junction Elementary School (elementary), rated A; South Brunswick High School (high), rated B+; Crossroads North Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in South Brunswick Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 686 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ compare to other homes in Monmouth Junction 08852?

Among the 4,702 homes in Monmouth Junction 08852, it is worth more than 21% of them ($449,939 against a typical $681,611), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($375 against a typical $339), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,200 ft² against a typical 1,995 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (1.35 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1927 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 19% 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 686 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ was $7,425. The county assessed it at $132,000.

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