Middlesex County and Piscataway Township property record for 278 Ethel Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,860 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Nov 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $10,246 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-08801-0000-00052-01 |
| Primary APN | 17-08801-0000-00052-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,860 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,100 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 91 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 170071000000005201 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 ETHEL RD |
| City | PISCATAWAY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08854-5481 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10A |
| Legal Description | 100X91 |
| Legal Block | 8801 |
| Legal Lot Number | 52.1 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PISCATAWAY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 610 |
278 Ethel Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1995.
Source: Middlesex County and Piscataway Township records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 ETHEL RD, PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854-5481 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4281 / 195 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Ethel Rd was $10,246, up 22.2% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Piscataway Township assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Piscataway Township |
| Unified School District | Piscataway Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $567,700 (-0.11%) Land $375,300 Building $192,400 | $567,700 (-0.11%) Land $375,300 Building $192,400 | |
| 2025 | $10,246.00 (+22.19%) | $568,300 Land $364,000 Building $204,300 | $568,300 Land $364,000 Building $204,300 |
| 2024 | $8,385.00 | ||
| 2023 | $398,000 Land $234,800 Building $163,200 | $398,000 Land $234,800 Building $163,200 | |
| 2022 | $8,331.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 Ethel Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 278 Ethel Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 178 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon, Xfinity.
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