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521 Canal Road, Somerset, NJ 08873 - Property report

Also known as: 521 Canal Rd

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1850

Acreage

3

Sale price

$415,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
521 Canal Road
ZIP code
08873
County
Somerset
Block
59.01
Lot
18.03
Municipality
1808
Parcel ID
59.01-18.03

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/04/2026
Sale price
$415,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$12,676
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
3,915
Stories
2
Year built
1850
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
3
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
2 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
17 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 521 Canal Road, Somerset, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 521 Canal Road, Somerset, NJ 08873

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/04/2026 $415,000 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
09/23/2025 $1,000 XXXXXX XXXXX, XXX
12/29/1980 $149,500

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Tax

Property taxes for 521 Canal Road, Somerset, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Base tax
$12,231
Current property tax
$12,676
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$728,900
Land value
$279,000
Building value
$449,900

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $728,900 $728,900 1.678 $12,231 +11.99%
2024 $624,800 $624,800 1.748 $10,922 -0.79%
2023 $589,300 $589,300 1.868 $11,008 +2.21%
2022 $546,700 $546,700 1.97 $10,770 -5.71%
2021 $532,500 $532,500 2.145 $11,422 -2.37%
2020 $532,500 $532,500 2.197 $11,699 -0.24%
2019 $525,400 $525,400 2.232 $11,727 -3.96%
2018 $525,400 $525,400 2.324 $12,210 +2.74%
2017 $525,400 $525,400 2.262 $11,885 -4.70%
2016 $546,700 $546,700 2.281 $12,470 +0.71%
Permits

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2, AE, X

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Amsterdam School 9 Public K-4 390 1.04
Woods Road Elementary School 10 Public PK, K-4 375 1.92
Woods Road Elementary School 10 Public PK, K-4 375 1.92
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School 8 Charter K-12 1,288 2.04
Cedar Hill Prep School NR Private PK-8 239 2.81
Cedar Hill Prep School NR Private PK-8 239 2.81
Elite Prepartory Academy NR Private 5-12 80 2.81
Rutgers Preparatory School NR Private PK-12 623 2.81
Rutgers Preparatory School NR Private PK-12 623 2.81
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School 8 Charter K-12 1,288 2.04
New Road School of Somerset NR Private 7-12 180 2.81
Cedar Hill Prep School NR Private PK-8 239 2.81
Elite Prepartory Academy NR Private 5-12 80 2.81
Rutgers Preparatory School NR Private PK-12 623 2.81
Somerset Bible Baptist Christian AC NR Private K-12 82 2.81
Sampson G Smith School 3 Public 6-8 706 3.03
Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School 10 Charter K-12 604 4.06
Hillsborough Middle School 7 Public 7-8 1,193 4.33
Alexander Batcho Intermediate School 2 Public 5-8 485 4.33
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School 8 Charter K-12 1,288 2.04
Franklin Twp High School 3 Public 9-12 2,220 2.70
New Road School of Somerset NR Private 7-12 180 2.81
Elite Prepartory Academy NR Private 5-12 80 2.81
Rutgers Preparatory School NR Private PK-12 623 2.81
Somerset Bible Baptist Christian AC NR Private K-12 82 2.81
The Center School NR Private 3-12 100 2.81
Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School 10 Charter K-12 604 4.06
Manville High School 2 Public 9-12 501 4.27
Hillsborough High School 6 Public 9-12 2,368 4.30

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Neighbors for 521 Canal Road, Somerset, NJ

10 Miller Farm Rd, Somerset 1 Miller Farm Rd, Somerset 8 Miller Farm Rd, Somerset 569 Canal Rd, Somerset 12 Miller Farm Rd, Somerset 517 Canal Rd, Somerset 168 Blackwells Mills Rd, Somerset 160 Blackwells Mills Rd, Somerset 5 Miller Farm Rd, Somerset 7 Miller Farm Rd, Somerset 511 Canal Rd, Somerset 180 Blackwells Mills Rd, Somerset 150 Blackwells Mills Rd, Somerset 37 Grouser Rd, Somerset 39 Grouser Rd, Somerset 3 Miller Farm Rd, Somerset 9 Miller Farm Rd, Somerset 11 Miller Farm Rd, Somerset 611 Canal Rd, Somerset 617 Canal Rd, Somerset

Nearby ZIP codes for 521 Canal Road, Somerset, NJ

07059, Somerset County, NJ 08805, Somerset County, NJ 08807, Somerset County, NJ 08810, Middlesex County, NJ 08812, Middlesex County, NJ 08812, Somerset County, NJ 08816, Middlesex County, NJ 08817, Middlesex County, NJ 08823, Somerset County, NJ 08824, Middlesex County, NJ 08835, Somerset County, NJ 08836, Somerset County, NJ 08846, Middlesex County, NJ 08850, Middlesex County, NJ 08852, Middlesex County, NJ 08854, Middlesex County, NJ 08880, Somerset County, NJ 08901, Middlesex County, NJ 08902, Middlesex County, NJ 08904, Middlesex County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 521 Canal Road, Somerset, NJ 08873?

The development at 521 Canal Road, Somerset, NJ 08873 was built in 1850.

What is the total square footage of 521 Canal Road, Somerset, NJ 08873?

521 Canal Road, Somerset, NJ 08873 has a total of 3,915 square feet.

When was 521 Canal Road, Somerset, NJ 08873 last sold and what was the sale price?

521 Canal Road, Somerset, NJ 08873 was last sold on 06/04/2026 for $415,000.

What is the assessed value of 521 Canal Road, Somerset, NJ 08873?

521 Canal Road, Somerset, NJ 08873 is currently assessed at $728,900.

What are the property taxes for 521 Canal Road, Somerset, NJ 08873?

The property taxes for 521 Canal Road, Somerset, NJ 08873 total $12,230.

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