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$529,361$392 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $285,000 on Mar 1, 2018

78 JAMES ST

SOUTH RIVER, NJ 08882
0
Baths
1,352 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.
3,999 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$529K
$506K low$553K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$285,000 · Mar 1, 2018
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$301,061
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$240,849
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.45%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$228,300
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC · recorded Jan 27, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,265 (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.$272,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$115,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$157,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$272,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$272,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
South River Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.2 mi
H
South River High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
South River Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi

District: South River Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08882These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.101

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.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
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.16,718
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,569 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,286
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$125,749
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

78 James 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in South River 08882
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in South River 08882
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in South River 08882
  • Older than 88% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in South River 08882

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

This home
$340K$939K

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in South River 08882.

How it measures up in South River 08882

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South River 08882.

Estimated value$529,361
CheaperTypical $523,641Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$392
CheaperTypical $339Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area1,352 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,548 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size3,999 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 78 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth River 08882Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$529,36153% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39279% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,352 ft²30% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,999 ft²11% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than193031% of homes12% of homes

About 78 James St

How much is 78 James St, South River, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 James St, South River, NJ is $529,361 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $505,739 to $552,983. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 James St, South River, NJ last sell?

78 James St, South River, NJ last sold on Mar 1, 2018 for $285,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78 James St, South River, NJ?

78 James St, South River, NJ has 1,352 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 78 James St, South River, NJ built?

78 James St, South River, NJ was built in 1930, making it 96 years old.

What schools serve 78 James St, South River, NJ?

78 James St, South River, NJ is assigned to South River Primary School (elementary); South River High School (high), rated D; South River Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in South River Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 James St, South River, NJ compare to other homes in South River 08882?

Among the 4,333 homes in South River 08882, it is worth more than 53% of them ($529,361 against a typical $523,641), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($392 against a typical $339), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,352 ft² against a typical 1,548 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (3,999 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1930 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 37% 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 78 James St, South River, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 James St, South River, NJ was $7,265. The county assessed it at $272,200.

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