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78 Wescott Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 Property Information

78 Wescott Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 Property Information

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78 Wescott Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
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Address

Primary address 78 Wescott Road, Hillsborough
Zip code 08844
County Somerset
Municipality Hillsborough Township
Block 175.17
Lot 11.03

Sales & Tax Overview for 78 Wescott Road, Hillsborough

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Sale date 03/03/2014
Sale price $355,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $14,856

Lot & Building Information for 78 Wescott Road, Hillsborough

Building sqft 2,561
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.768
Year built 1985
Garage Attached
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Zoning district Residential (R)
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About 78 Wescott Road, Hillsborough

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 78 Wescott Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844?

78 Wescott Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 was built in 1985 and has a total of 2,561 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 78 Wescott Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $670,400, the tax amount paid for 78 Wescott Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 is $14,480.

When was 78 Wescott Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 last sold and what was the last sale price?

78 Wescott Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 was last sold in 03/03/2014 for $355,000.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 78 Wescott Road, Hillsborough

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/03/2014 $355,000
01/07/2008 $465,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 78 Wescott Road, Hillsborough

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Date Amount Grantor Grantee Document
03/03/2014 - D
03/07/2014 - R
01/07/2008 - D
         
         
         
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Property Taxes for 78 Wescott Road, Hillsborough

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Tax year: 2025
Base tax $14,481
Current property tax $14,856
Market value $670,400

Assessment History for 78 Wescott Road, Hillsborough

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 78 Wescott Road, Hillsborough, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $670,400 $670,400 2.16 $14,481 +11.66%
2024 $621,700 $621,700 2.086 $12,969 +12.39%
2023 $551,300 $551,300 2.093 $11,539 +0.80%
2022 $527,300 $527,300 2.171 $11,448 +4.96%
2021 $473,600 $473,600 2.303 $10,907 -1.58%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Somerset Valley Ymca-Gs Lowe Center NR Private K 45 0.42
A Child's Place NR Private K 10 0.72
Cherry Blossom Montessori School NR Private PK-5 87 1.05
Cherry Blossom Montessori School NR Private PK-5 87 1.05
Auten Road Intermediate School 6 Public 5-6 1,203 1.36

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Hillsborough Middle School 7 Public 7-8 1,193 1.86
East Mountain School NR Private 7-12 89 4.17
St. Ann Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 0 4.95
St Ann Grade School NR Private K-8 77 4.95
Christ The King Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 202 5.00

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Hillsborough High School 6 Public 9-12 2,368 1.33
East Mountain School NR Private 7-12 89 4.17
Manville High School 2 Public 9-12 501 5.03
Somerset Christian Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 5.74
Immaculata High School NR Private 9-12 439 5.74

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Neighbors for 78 Wescott Road, Hillsborough

Here are the neighbors for 78 Wescott Road, Hillsborough.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2 Danburry CT, Hillsborough 5,167 09/09/2013 $811,000
6 Danburry CT, Hillsborough 4,963 05/09/2018 $1,100,000
74 Wescott Rd, Hillsborough 2,104 07/12/2024 $680,000
211 Mountain View Rd, Hillsborough 2,107 02/14/2019 $385,000
374 S Branch Rd, Hillsborough 1,764 04/28/2001 $280,000
312 Eisler Ln, Hillsborough 4,300 06/09/2014 $145,000
212 E Mountain Rd, Hillsborough 5,088 03/03/2026 $1
4 Danburry CT, Hillsborough 8,712 07/15/2022
76 Wescott Rd, Hillsborough 2,429 05/11/2012 $430,000
402 Ernest Dr, Hillsborough 2,471 03/03/1995 $100
80 Wescott Rd, Hillsborough 2,092 09/11/2008 $475,000
372 S Branch Rd, Hillsborough 1,386 06/12/2020 $345,000
400 Ernest Dr, Hillsborough 2,646 05/23/2024 $700,000
209 Mountain View Rd, Hillsborough 2,002 02/14/1994 $236,000
3 Danburry CT, Hillsborough 6,632 12/22/2017 $1,249,000
310 Eisler Ln, Hillsborough 2,889 10/13/2022
309 Mountain View Rd, Hillsborough 2,130 02/12/2014 $365,533
1 Danburry CT, Hillsborough 5,206 12/22/2017 $995,000
311 Eisler Ln, Hillsborough 2,245 07/20/2017 $415,000
201 Mountain View Rd, Hillsborough 2,232 08/05/2002

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