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Last sold for $235,000 on Nov 28, 2005

86 TOWNSEND ST

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
2
Beds
0
Baths
950 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.
666 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$235,000 · Nov 28, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,922 (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.$183,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$85,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$98,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$183,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$183,100

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.8 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
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.01
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.

E
Lord Stirling Community SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
New Brunswick Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
H
New Brunswick High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: New Brunswick City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08901These 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.145
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.102

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.56,962
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,584 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,508
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,819
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

86 Townsend 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.

  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in New Brunswick 08901
  • Newer than 85% of homes in New Brunswick 08901

How it measures up in New Brunswick 08901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Brunswick 08901.

Living area950 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size666 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,311 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 86 Townsend St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Brunswick 08901Middlesex County
Living areabigger than950 ft²11% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than666 ft²2% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than198585% of homes70% of homes

About 86 Townsend St

When did 86 Townsend St, New Brunswick, NJ last sell?

86 Townsend St, New Brunswick, NJ last sold on Nov 28, 2005 for $235,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 86 Townsend St, New Brunswick, NJ?

86 Townsend St, New Brunswick, NJ has 2 bedrooms, 950 square feet of living space and a 0.01-acre lot.

When was 86 Townsend St, New Brunswick, NJ built?

86 Townsend St, New Brunswick, NJ was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 86 Townsend St, New Brunswick, NJ?

86 Townsend St, New Brunswick, NJ is assigned to Lord Stirling Community School (elementary), rated C-; New Brunswick Middle School (middle), rated C; New Brunswick High School (high), rated D-. All sit in New Brunswick City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 86 Townsend St, New Brunswick, NJ compare to other homes in New Brunswick 08901?

Among the 6,071 homes in New Brunswick 08901, it is bigger than 11% of them (950 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (666 ft² against a typical 3,311 ft²) and it is newer than 85% of them (1985 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 86 Townsend St, New Brunswick, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 86 Townsend St, New Brunswick, NJ was $4,922. The county assessed it at $183,100.

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