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Last sold for $485,000 on Sep 13, 2021

96 PROSPECT AVE

AVENEL, NJ 07001
0
Baths
2,128 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$485,000 · Sep 13, 2021
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.$388,000
HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION · recorded Sep 13, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,731 (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.$100,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$81,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$100,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$100,600

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.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.

M
Avenel Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Woodbine Avenue Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Colonia High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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%

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

96 Prospect 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.

  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Avenel 07001
  • Newer than 68% 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.

Living area2,128 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,202 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 96 Prospect Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAvenel 07001Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,128 ft²92% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac64% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than195568% of homes33% of homes

About 96 Prospect Ave

When did 96 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ last sell?

96 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ last sold on Sep 13, 2021 for $485,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 96 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ?

96 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ has 2,128 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 96 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ built?

96 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 96 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ?

96 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ is assigned to Avenel Middle School (middle), rated D+; Woodbine Avenue Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Colonia High School (high), rated C. All sit in Woodbridge Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 96 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ compare to other homes in Avenel 07001?

Among the 2,737 homes in Avenel 07001, it is bigger than 92% of them (2,128 ft² against a typical 1,202 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1955 against a typical 1947). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 96 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 96 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ was $12,731. The county assessed it at $100,600.

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