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161 Emerson Road, Somerset, NJ 08873 - Property report

Also known as: 161 Emerson Rd

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1961

Acreage

1.116

Sale price

$170,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
161 Emerson Road
ZIP code
08873
County
Somerset
Block
391
Lot
38
Municipality
1808
Parcel ID
391-38

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
01/23/1986
Sale price
$170,000
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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$13,736
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
3,168
Year built
1961
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
1.116
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
22 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
37 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 161 Emerson Road, Somerset, NJ

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

Sales history for 161 Emerson Road, Somerset, NJ 08873

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/23/1986 $170,000

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Tax

Property taxes for 161 Emerson Road, Somerset, NJ

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Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Base tax
$13,255
Current property tax
$13,736
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$789,900
Land value
$344,600
Building value
$445,300

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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 $789,900 $789,900 1.678 $13,255 +16.78%
2024 $649,300 $649,300 1.748 $11,350 -0.28%
2023 $609,300 $609,300 1.868 $11,382 +11.26%
2022 $519,300 $519,300 1.97 $10,230 -0.49%
2021 $479,300 $479,300 2.145 $10,281 -2.37%
2020 $479,300 $479,300 2.197 $10,530 +2.72%
2019 $459,300 $459,300 2.232 $10,252 -3.96%
2018 $459,300 $459,300 2.324 $10,674 +2.74%
2017 $459,300 $459,300 2.262 $10,389 -2.95%
2016 $469,300 $469,300 2.281 $10,705 -1.39%
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Conerly Road Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-5 314 0.63
Conerly Road Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-5 314 0.63
St Matthias Elementary School NR Private PK-8 360 0.75
St Matthias Elementary School NR Private PK-8 360 0.75
MacAfee Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 413 1.18
MacAfee Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 413 1.18
Nuview Academy NR Public K-12 54 1.24
Yeshiva Shaarei Tzion Girls School NR Private K-8 230 1.27
Somerset Bible Baptist Christian Academy NR Private K-12 80 1.38
Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School 10 Charter K-12 604 1.58
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Matthias Elementary School NR Private PK-8 360 0.75
Nuview Academy NR Public K-12 54 1.24
Yeshiva Shaarei Tzion Girls School NR Private K-8 230 1.27
Somerset Bible Baptist Christian Academy NR Private K-12 80 1.38
Sampson G Smith School 3 Public 6-8 706 1.39
Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School 10 Charter K-12 604 1.58
Rutgers Preparatory School NR Private PK-12 623 1.64
New Road School of Somerset NR Private 7-12 180 1.64
Franklin Middle School 3 Public 6-8 730 1.72
Conackamack Middle School 6 Public 6-8 477 2.09
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Nuview Academy NR Public K-12 54 1.24
Somerset Bible Baptist Christian Academy NR Private K-12 80 1.38
Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School 10 Charter K-12 604 1.58
Rutgers Preparatory School NR Private PK-12 623 1.64
New Road School of Somerset NR Private 7-12 180 1.64
The Center School NR Private 3-12 100 1.64
Elite Prepartory Academy NR Private 5-12 80 1.64
New Brunswick High School 2 Public 9-12 2,477 2.40
Franklin Twp High School 3 Public 9-12 2,220 2.64
Piscataway Twp High School 5 Public 9-12 2,144 2.90

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Neighbors for 161 Emerson Road, Somerset, NJ

125 Emerson Rd, Somerset 10 Cambridge Ln, Somerset 133 Emerson Rd, Somerset 196 Demott Ln, Somerset 190 Emerson Rd, Somerset 155 Emerson Rd, Somerset 169 Emerson Rd, Somerset 185 Emerson Rd, Somerset 12 Cambridge Ln, Somerset 151 Emerson Rd, Somerset 149 Emerson Rd, Somerset 141 Emerson Rd, Somerset 11 Cambridge Ln, Somerset 121 Emerson Rd, Somerset 117 Emerson Rd, Somerset 181 Emerson Rd, Somerset 1 Cambridge Ln, Somerset 135 Emerson Rd, Somerset 192 Emerson Rd, Somerset 143 Emerson Rd, Somerset

Nearby ZIP codes for 161 Emerson 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 161 Emerson Road, Somerset, NJ 08873?

The development at 161 Emerson Road, Somerset, NJ 08873 was built in 1961.

What is the total square footage of 161 Emerson Road, Somerset, NJ 08873?

161 Emerson Road, Somerset, NJ 08873 has a total of 3,168 square feet.

When was 161 Emerson Road, Somerset, NJ 08873 last sold and what was the sale price?

161 Emerson Road, Somerset, NJ 08873 was last sold on 01/23/1986 for $170,000.

What is the assessed value of 161 Emerson Road, Somerset, NJ 08873?

161 Emerson Road, Somerset, NJ 08873 is currently assessed at $789,900.

What are the property taxes for 161 Emerson Road, Somerset, NJ 08873?

The property taxes for 161 Emerson Road, Somerset, NJ 08873 total $13,254.

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