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$549,600$297 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $345,000 on Dec 28, 2015

709 COLUMBUS AVE

RARITAN, NJ 08869
0
Baths
1,850 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$550K
$524K low$575K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$345,000 · Dec 28, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,199 (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.$302,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$162,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$139,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$302,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$302,400

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.43
11
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
3
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.2 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
CountySOMERSET
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.9 mi
M
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.8 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%

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How this home compares

709 Columbus 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 66% of homes in Somerset County
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Somerset County
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Raritan 08869

What homes are worth in Raritan 08869

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

This home
$374K$860K

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Raritan 08869.

How it measures up in Raritan 08869

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

Estimated value$549,600
CheaperTypical $537,337Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$297
CheaperTypical $325Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,850 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,644 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 709 Columbus Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaritan 08869Somerset County
Estimated valuepricier than$549,60056% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29729% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,850 ft²61% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac49% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than198079% of homes48% of homes

About 709 Columbus Ave

How much is 709 Columbus Ave, Raritan, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 709 Columbus Ave, Raritan, NJ is $549,600 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $524,057 to $575,143. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 709 Columbus Ave, Raritan, NJ last sell?

709 Columbus Ave, Raritan, NJ last sold on Dec 28, 2015 for $345,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 709 Columbus Ave, Raritan, NJ?

709 Columbus Ave, Raritan, NJ has 1,850 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 709 Columbus Ave, Raritan, NJ built?

709 Columbus Ave, Raritan, NJ was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.

What schools serve 709 Columbus Ave, Raritan, NJ?

709 Columbus Ave, Raritan, NJ is assigned to Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High School (high), rated B+; John F. Kennedy Elementary School (elementary), 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 709 Columbus Ave, Raritan, NJ compare to other homes in Raritan 08869?

Among the 1,947 homes in Raritan 08869, it is worth more than 56% of them ($549,600 against a typical $537,337), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($297 against a typical $325), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,850 ft² against a typical 1,644 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (1980 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Somerset County, it is worth more than 34% 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 709 Columbus Ave, Raritan, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 709 Columbus Ave, Raritan, NJ was $9,199. The county assessed it at $302,400.

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