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$1,560,260$395 / 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 86How 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 $770,000 on Jul 21, 2011

861 RARITAN RD

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076
0
Baths
3,951 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.
0.61 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2011
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$1.6M
$1.3M low$1.8M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$770,000 · Jul 21, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$25,046 (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.$202,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$169,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$202,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$202,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.61
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
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.5 mi
M
Terrill Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi

District: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07076These 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.59
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 100.106

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.7%
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.26,320
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,849 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$167,416
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$205,277
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

861 Raritan 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.

  • Worth more than 95% of homes in Scotch Plains 07076
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Scotch Plains 07076
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Scotch Plains 07076
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Union County
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Union County

What homes are worth in Scotch Plains 07076

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

This home
$452K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 95% of homes in Scotch Plains 07076.

How it measures up in Scotch Plains 07076

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scotch Plains 07076.

Estimated value$1,560,260
CheaperTypical $871,305Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$395
CheaperTypical $448Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area3,951 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,016 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.61 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built2011
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 861 Raritan Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScotch Plains 07076Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,560,26095% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39525% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than3,951 ft²96% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.61 ac81% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than201193% of homes97% of homes

About 861 Raritan Rd

How much is 861 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 861 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ is $1,560,260 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,349,587 to $1,770,933. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 861 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ last sell?

861 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ last sold on Jul 21, 2011 for $770,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 861 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ?

861 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ has 3,951 square feet of living space and a 0.61-acre lot.

When was 861 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ built?

861 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ was built in 2011, making it 15 years old.

What schools serve 861 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ?

861 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ is assigned to J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Terrill Middle School (middle), rated B+; Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (high), rated B. All sit in Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 861 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ compare to other homes in Scotch Plains 07076?

Among the 8,002 homes in Scotch Plains 07076, it is worth more than 95% of them ($1,560,260 against a typical $871,305), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($395 against a typical $448), it is bigger than 96% of them (3,951 ft² against a typical 2,016 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (0.61 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 93% of them (2011 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 95% 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 861 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 861 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ was $25,046. The county assessed it at $202,800.

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