Is a car needed in Helmetta, NJ?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Helmetta, NJ?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say parking is easy

Is Helmetta, NJ dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say it's dog friendly

Is there wildlife in Helmetta, NJ?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say there's wildlife

Does Helmetta, NJ have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Helmetta, NJ?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say kids play outside

Would people walk alone at night in Helmetta, NJ?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Helmetta, NJ show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are neighbors friendly in Helmetta, NJ?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Helmetta, NJ?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say streets are well-lit

Are yards well-kept in Helmetta, NJ?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Helmetta, NJ walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Helmetta, NJ quiet?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of Helmetta, NJ plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are there community events in Helmetta, NJ?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there are community events

Is Helmetta, NJ walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 16% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

What is 78 Main St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 78 Main St in Helmetta, NJ is $383,900 .

What is the price history for 78 Main St?

78 Main St in Helmetta, NJ last sold for $84,600 in August 1999.

Is Helmetta a buyer's or seller's market?

Helmetta is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Helmetta?

Residents describe Helmetta, NJ as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Helmetta, NJ .

How big is the lot at 78 Main St?

The lot at 78 Main St in Helmetta, NJ is about 0.23 acres (10,036 sq ft).

Does 78 Main St have parking?

Yes, 78 Main St in Helmetta, NJ has on-site parking.

OFF MARKET

78 Main St
Helmetta, NJ 08828

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,250 sqft

$383,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,608/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$383,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,608/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,250 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$384K

Since last month

$2K (-0.6%)

Since last year

$12K (+3.2%)

Since last sale

$302K (+356.4%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +109% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$386K
July 2026	$389K
June 2026	$390K
May 2026	$394K
April 2026	$385K
March 2026	$375K
February 2026	$367K
January 2026	$384K
2025
December 2025	$375K
November 2025	$383K
October 2025	$382K
September 2025	$370K
August 2025	$374K
July 2025	$390K
June 2025	$383K
May 2025	$366K
April 2025	$361K
March 2025	$358K
February 2025	$349K
January 2025	$352K
2024
December 2024	$359K
November 2024	$361K
October 2024	$347K
September 2024	$350K
August 2024	$355K
July 2024	$352K
June 2024	$345K
May 2024	$335K
April 2024	$330K
March 2024	$327K
February 2024	$314K
January 2024	$313K
2023
December 2023	$311K
November 2023	$314K
October 2023	$305K
September 2023	$307K
August 2023	$304K
July 2023	$305K
June 2023	$306K
May 2023	$296K
April 2023	$290K
March 2023	$285K
February 2023	$279K
January 2023	$280K
2022
December 2022	$283K
November 2022	$287K
October 2022	$288K
September 2022	$290K
August 2022	$295K
July 2022	$292K
June 2022	$281K
May 2022	$277K
April 2022	$268K
March 2022	$261K
February 2022	$244K
January 2022	$241K
2021
December 2021	$239K
November 2021	$238K
October 2021	$243K
September 2021	$246K
August 2021	$246K
July 2021	$246K
June 2021	$236K
May 2021	$310K
April 2021	$296K
March 2021	$282K
February 2021	$282K
January 2021	$295K
2020
December 2020	$289K
November 2020	$281K
October 2020	$273K
September 2020	$268K
August 2020	$271K
July 2020	$254K
June 2020	$248K
May 2020	$244K
April 2020	$238K
March 2020	$226K
February 2020	$225K
January 2020	$227K
2019
December 2019	$219K
November 2019	$212K
October 2019	$212K
September 2019	$212K
August 2019	$222K
July 2019	$224K
June 2019	$231K
May 2019	$220K
April 2019	$222K
March 2019	$212K
February 2019	$211K
January 2019	$212K
2018
December 2018	$201K
November 2018	$203K
October 2018	$201K
September 2018	$224K
August 2018	$219K
July 2018	$226K
June 2018	$239K
May 2018	$240K
April 2018	$237K
March 2018	$243K
February 2018	$241K
January 2018	$238K
2017
December 2017	$228K
November 2017	$223K
October 2017	$231K
September 2017	$215K
August 2017	$202K
July 2017	$199K
June 2017	$176K
May 2017	$185K
April 2017	$188K
March 2017	$213K
February 2017	$203K
January 2017	$207K
2016
December 2016	$192K
November 2016	$194K
October 2016	$190K
September 2016	$180K
August 2016	$185K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
37 Railroad Ave, Helmetta, NJ	0.18	Single-Family Home	$257,500	06/12/26	2	1	1,093
27 Railroad Ave, Helmetta, NJ	0.13	Single-Family Home	$343,000	02/05/26	3	1	1,056
1 Washington Ave, Helmetta, NJ	0.15	Single-Family Home	$427,000	11/13/25	3	1	1,056
9 John St, Helmetta, NJ	0.12	Single-Family Home	$78,934	02/20/26	3	2	1,870
12 Erickson Ave, Helmetta, NJ	0.27	Single-Family Home	$149,825	10/07/25	2	2	767
10 Erickson Ave, Helmetta, NJ	0.27	Single-Family Home	$330,000	04/08/26	2	2	768
42 John St, Helmetta, NJ	0.18	Single-Family Home	$485,000	06/15/26	3	1.5	1,460
10 Ericson Ave, Helmetta, NJ	0.27	Single-Family Home	$330,000	04/02/26	2	1.5	768
13 High St, Helmetta, NJ	0.39	Single-Family Home	$505,000	08/13/26	2	2	1,491
24 Holly House Dr, Helmetta, NJ	0.48	Single-Family Home	$525,000	01/16/26	2	2	1,661

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
15 Railroad Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.08	$339,800	2	1	-	Off Market
19 Railroad Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.09	$460,900	2	3.5	1,106	Off Market
111 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.11	$494,600	3	1	1,008	Off Market
27 Railroad Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.13	$343,000	3	1	1,056	Recently Sold
1 Washington Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.15	$427,000	3	1	1,056	Recently Sold
31 Railroad Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.15	$424,000	2	1.5	1,316	Off Market
37 Railroad Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.18	$257,500	2	1	1,093	Recently Sold
42 John St, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.18	$485,000	3	1.5	1,460	Recently Sold
6 Ericson Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.22	-	3	2	1,748	Off Market
25 Pine View Ct, Monroe Township, NJ 08831	0.19	$1,143,000	5	2.5	-	Off Market
43 Railroad Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.21	$546,800	3	3	1,880	Off Market
10 Ericson Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828	0.27	$330,000	2	1.5	768	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1907

Living Area

1,250 sqft

Price/Sqft

$307

About this House

This single-family home is located at 78 Main St, Helmetta, NJ. 78 Main St is in Helmetta, NJ and in ZIP code 08828. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,250 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 10036 sqft and was built in 1907.

78 Main St, Helmetta, NJ 08828 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,250 sqft single-family home built in 1907. It last sold for $84,600 on Aug 10, 1999. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2023 with an asking price of $2,350 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 29, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $383,900, with a rent estimate of $2,664/month.

Home Details for 78 Main St

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities Dishwasher

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1907
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Exterior: WoodLawn
Parking & Garage Parking Space: 1Parking: Off Street

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10036 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 29, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved
Jun 27, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	PriceChange	$2,150 Price decreased by 9%
Jun 24, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	Listed For Rent	$2,350
Aug 6, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
Aug 4, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	PriceChange	$2,050 Price decreased by 2%
Jul 9, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	PriceChange	$2,100 Price increased by 8%
Jun 30, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$1,950
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Jun 15, 2018 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$1,475
Jun 13, 2018 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$1,475 Price increased by 2%
May 1, 2018 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$1,450 Price decreased by 15%
Apr 25, 2018 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$1,700
Oct 8, 2013 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$1,350
Aug 9, 2013 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$1,350
Aug 10, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$84,600

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$5,077	$149,800

Additional Cost

Market trends in Helmetta

Last updated July 2026

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Available listings

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Around this home

G. Austin Schoenly Elementary School
PK-1
Public
235 Students
Spotswood Public School District
NA
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I love this school The teachers are wonderful and Helpful. A positive learning experience for my children . I would highly recommend
Parent Review
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What Locals Say about Helmetta

At least 13 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say car is needed
92 % Say parking is easy
81 % Say it's dog friendly
78 % Say there's wildlife
75 % Say there are sidewalks
73 % Say kids play outside
72 % Say people would walk alone at night
64 % Say there's holiday spirit
61 % Say neighbors are friendly
59 % Say streets are well-lit
57 % Say yards are well-kept
50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
43 % Say it's quiet
33 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
33 % Say there are community events
16 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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Victoria Schapley
Prev. Resident
10mo ago
"The environment and the neighbors really make this little town feel more homey and welcoming. Also literally a perfect distance from almost anything. Ex: beach, mall, the city, etc. Very welcoming and a great place to live in not only that but the people in the town is so close knit everyone knows each other. "
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Edward S.
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5y ago
"It’s a beautiful town that is quiet and lovely. Neighbors know each other and the crime is low. The police are wonderful and the people are genuine and charming. I recommend Helmetta..."
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Abby T.
Resident
6y ago
"Fairly close access to the NJ turnpike. 10 min from rt 18, 15 min from rt 1. Commute can vary based on traffic."
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Pttyhrnndz
Resident
6y ago
"Good. Not a lot of traffic except heading out to Cranbury rd. The intersection of Helmetta blvd and Cranbury is always traffic. "
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Lisa L.
Resident
6y ago
"Christmas show and lighting event. It’s a nice time to see all of the neighbors gather together for the show."
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Tracey G.
Resident
7y ago
"Fishing derby in June, Helmetta day in September, bonfire in October, outdoor movies, breakfast with the Easter bunny, strawberry festival "
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Bzyhajlo
Resident
7y ago
"we have a amazing mayor who does so much for the town , parties, bbq, fishing derby, even the police dept is involved they will stop when they see kids playing just to say hi and let them play with their lights in the cars. love this little town so much!! "
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Vonblue5885
Resident
7y ago
"I've lived within this neighborhood for about 3yrs & really enjoy it. The people in the community here are typically friendly & also look out for one another."
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Bzyhajlo
Resident
7y ago
"dogs are always welcome a lot of homes have one or two dogs . a lot of people walk their dogs around here "
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Jbrrecords
Resident
8y ago
" the trees and the woods very nice and quiet area mot to much traffic playground and lake are very clean and discreet the price on renting is kinda high but in all ok "
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Michael J. M.
11y ago
"WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE HOME Quiet neighborhood, low taxes, Super energy efficient! Spotswood School system, walk to stores, restaurants and much more! Smaller historical town but close to everything! "
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Frequently asked questions about 78 Main St

What is 78 Main St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 78 Main St in Helmetta, NJ is $383,900.
What is the price history for 78 Main St?
78 Main St in Helmetta, NJ last sold for $84,600 in August 1999.
Is Helmetta a buyer's or seller's market?
Helmetta is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Helmetta?
Residents describe Helmetta, NJ as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Helmetta, NJ.
How big is the lot at 78 Main St?
The lot at 78 Main St in Helmetta, NJ is about 0.23 acres (10,036 sq ft).
Does 78 Main St have parking?
Yes, 78 Main St in Helmetta, NJ has on-site parking.