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$380,817$476 / 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 84How 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

974 RIDGE RD

MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ 08852
0
Baths
800 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.
0.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$381K
$319K low$443K high
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.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
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.219%
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.$785,000
C & G LANDSCAPING TREE SERVICE INC · recorded Feb 10, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,893 (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.$155,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$80,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$155,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$155,800

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.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.0.51
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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
South Brunswick High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
E
Cambridge Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.0 mi
M
Crossroads South Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.2 mi

District: South Brunswick Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08852These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.89

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.41%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.7%
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.18,372
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,416 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$128,084
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$158,373
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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.Absentee owner
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

974 Ridge 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 less than 91% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Monmouth Junction 08852
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Monmouth Junction 08852
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Monmouth Junction 08852

What homes are worth in Monmouth Junction 08852

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

This home
$281K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Monmouth Junction 08852.

How it measures up in Monmouth Junction 08852

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Monmouth Junction 08852.

Estimated value$380,817
CheaperTypical $682,389Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$476
CheaperTypical $340Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area800 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,995 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.51 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 974 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMonmouth Junction 08852Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$380,81713% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$476almost all homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than800 ft²2% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.51 ac79% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than19252% of homes10% of homes

About 974 Ridge Rd

How much is 974 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 974 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ is $380,817 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $318,557 to $443,077. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 974 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ last sell?

974 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 974 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ?

974 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ has 800 square feet of living space and a 0.51-acre lot.

When was 974 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ built?

974 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 974 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ?

974 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ is assigned to South Brunswick High School (high), rated B+; Cambridge Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Crossroads South Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in South Brunswick Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 974 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ compare to other homes in Monmouth Junction 08852?

Among the 4,702 homes in Monmouth Junction 08852, it is worth more than 13% of them ($380,817 against a typical $682,389), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($476 against a typical $340), it is bigger than 2% of them (800 ft² against a typical 1,995 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.51 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1925 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 9% 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 974 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 974 Ridge Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ was $8,893. The county assessed it at $155,800.

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