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$585,361$305 / 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 90How 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 $207,000 on Mar 10, 1997

85 WASHINGTON PL

SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876
0
Baths
1,920 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$585K
$530K low$641K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$207,000 · Mar 10, 1997
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.$585,361
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$468,289

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,824 (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.$338,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$108,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$230,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$338,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$338,900

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.48
25
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
16
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
65
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
95
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
43
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.0.2 percent flood zone

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
CountySOMERSET
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
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

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

M
Somerville Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Somerville High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Van Derveer Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi

District: Somerville Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08876These 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.92
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 100.90

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.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,529
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,565 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$120,679
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$147,566
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

85 Washington Pl 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 less per square foot than 77% of homes in Somerville 08876
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Somerville 08876

What homes are worth in Somerville 08876

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

This home
$355K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Somerville 08876.

How it measures up in Somerville 08876

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Somerville 08876.

Estimated value$585,361
CheaperTypical $598,109Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$305
CheaperTypical $341Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,804 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 85 Washington Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSomerville 08876Somerset County
Estimated valuepricier than$585,36147% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30523% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,920 ft²60% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac58% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than199081% of homes71% of homes

About 85 Washington Pl

How much is 85 Washington Pl, Somerville, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 85 Washington Pl, Somerville, NJ is $585,361 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $529,538 to $641,184. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 85 Washington Pl, Somerville, NJ last sell?

85 Washington Pl, Somerville, NJ last sold on Mar 10, 1997 for $207,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 85 Washington Pl, Somerville, NJ?

85 Washington Pl, Somerville, NJ has 1,920 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 85 Washington Pl, Somerville, NJ built?

85 Washington Pl, Somerville, NJ was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 85 Washington Pl, Somerville, NJ?

85 Washington Pl, Somerville, NJ is assigned to Somerville Middle School (middle), rated C; Somerville High School (high), rated C-; Van Derveer Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Somerville Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 85 Washington Pl, Somerville, NJ compare to other homes in Somerville 08876?

Among the 6,269 homes in Somerville 08876, it is worth more than 47% of them ($585,361 against a typical $598,109), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($305 against a typical $341), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,920 ft² against a typical 1,804 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 81% of them (1990 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Somerset County, it is worth more than 39% 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 85 Washington Pl, Somerville, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Washington Pl, Somerville, NJ was $13,824. The county assessed it at $338,900.

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