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$511,476$430 / 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 94How 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 $305,000 on Jun 14, 2018

72 TAPPEN ST

AVENEL, NJ 07001
0
Baths
1,189 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.
1944
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$511K
$480K low$543K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$305,000 · Jun 14, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,352 (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.$73,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$73,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$73,900

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
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Avenel Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Woodbine Avenue Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Colonia High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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

72 Tappen 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.

  • Worth less than 67% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Avenel 07001
  • Older than 83% 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.

This home
$375K$792K

This home is worth more than 53% 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$511,476
CheaperTypical $506,826Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$430
CheaperTypical $415Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,189 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,205 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1944
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 72 Tappen St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAvenel 07001Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$511,47653% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43056% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,189 ft²48% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac80% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than194437% of homes17% of homes

About 72 Tappen St

How much is 72 Tappen St, Avenel, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 72 Tappen St, Avenel, NJ is $511,476 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $480,221 to $542,731. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 72 Tappen St, Avenel, NJ last sell?

72 Tappen St, Avenel, NJ last sold on Jun 14, 2018 for $305,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 72 Tappen St, Avenel, NJ?

72 Tappen St, Avenel, NJ has 1,189 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 72 Tappen St, Avenel, NJ built?

72 Tappen St, Avenel, NJ was built in 1944, making it 82 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 72 Tappen St, Avenel, NJ?

72 Tappen St, Avenel, NJ is assigned to Avenel Middle School (middle), rated D+; Woodbine Avenue Elementary School (elementary), rated C; 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 72 Tappen St, Avenel, NJ compare to other homes in Avenel 07001?

Among the 2,737 homes in Avenel 07001, it is worth more than 53% of them ($511,476 against a typical $506,826), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($430 against a typical $415), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,189 ft² against a typical 1,205 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1944 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 33% 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 72 Tappen St, Avenel, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 72 Tappen St, Avenel, NJ was $9,352. The county assessed it at $73,900.

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