974 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854
OFF MARKET

974 River Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,200 sqft

$416,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,781/mo*
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$416,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,781/mo*
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2 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 sqft

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Description

Single 2-Story house

A nice 2BR/2 full baths house in Piscataway is for rent available starting June 1, 2026. Great location, 5 minutes driving to Rutgers-Busch campus, 5 minutes to Route 287. The surrounding is quiet and beautiful. Street parking, rent $2100/month plus utilities. Tenant must not smoke inside the house.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from April 22, 2026

Home Highlights

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Listed
48 days ago

Home Details for 974 River Rd

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: BaseboardAir ConditioningCooling System: Window UnitHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Appliances & Utilities
DryerRefrigeratorWasher

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Price History for 974 River Rd

DatePriceEventSource
05/08/2026$2,100ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
04/17/2026$2,100Listed For RentZillow Rentals
07/14/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
07/10/2023$1,800Listed For RentZillow Rentals
01/01/2019$995,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/31/2017$995,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
10/31/2017$995,000PendingAgent Provided
10/20/2017$995,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
10/20/2017$995,000PendingAgent Provided
10/20/2017$995,000PendingAgent Provided
09/09/2017$995,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/31/2017$999,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/06/2017$999,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Piscataway

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Comparable Sales for 974 River Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
900 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ
0.31
Single-Family Home
$515,000
02/04/26
4
2
1,518
52 Emerson Rd, Somerset, NJ
0.61
Single-Family Home
$550,000
09/26/25
3
1.5
1,580
1010 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ
0.19
Single-Family Home
$650,000
02/26/26
4
4
2,826
40 Riverview Ave, Piscataway, NJ
0.67
Single-Family Home
$515,000
09/05/25
3
1.5
1,500
29 Mitchell Ave, Piscataway, NJ
0.58
Single-Family Home
$635,000
08/29/25
4
1.5
1,630
320 Fisher Ave, Piscataway, NJ
0.87
Single-Family Home
$465,000
10/17/25
2
2
1,282
125 Park Ave, Piscataway, NJ
0.75
Single-Family Home
$605,000
12/11/25
3
2
1,033
1107 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ
0.68
Single-Family Home
$400,000
08/26/25
2
1
998
206 Overbrook Rd, Piscataway, NJ
0.65
Single-Family Home
$567,500
12/11/25
3
2
2,304
910 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ
0.25
Single-Family Home
$533,800
11/04/25
3
2
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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Piscataway

At least 332 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 76 % Say it's quiet

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 66 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 63 % Say there's wildlife

  • 60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 34 % Say there are community events

  • 33 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 27 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Johna.mateo
    "Good neighbors, quiet and close to every thing. Great ymca and concerts at the gazebo buy new market pond. Great churches and family friendly "
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  • Erin Sugrue
    "We have community street fairs and garage sales. During the holidays there are also very nice events to enjoy."
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  • Brittney_alexis
    "Piscataway is a very diverse and for the most part, safe town. The school systems are great and there are plenty of parks for kids to recreate."
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  • Trulia User
    "Safe for kids. There is a public pool, tennis courts, lots of space to play. Good sidewalk space. Safe to ride bikes, lots of other kids in neighborhood "
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  • Dizzy E.
    "Schools are good, need a car to get around. lots of food options to pick from, reasonable distanced locations. "
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  • Horace.glen
    "Great community for my family! Neighbors are very friendly and welcoming! Community parks are very clean. Amazing school system!"
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  • Maoni Y.
    "Nothing much, but my neighborhood is safe and feel secure. It’s close to Rutgers and Edison, Edison has many Asian restaurants and supermarkets. It’s close to major highway and shopping malls. "
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  • Candi
    "lots of family time in the parks and the town for kids. live love family great place to live or visit friends in. they will have you spending time here often."
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  • NyKeem G.
    "Diverse cultures, a lot of restaurants also not to far from a few well known shopping centers ( Menlo Park Mall, Woodbridge Mall, as well as Short Hills Mall) "
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  • Candi
    "they are always leashed but would need a dog park for play time. love the area and stores shops parks. a very good area to live in."
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  • Elizabeth L.
    "I live in this neighborhood for fourteen years. People are diverse and friendly and all that I like is close by."
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  • Melissalking715
    "We have a community street fair every year as well as a Piscataway Night Out that brings the community together! "
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  • Terry G.
    "I haven’t attended any community events in Society Hill. I live in the houses versus the apartments. "
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  • Dominique S.
    "This neighborhood is safe, well lit, and has access to most major highways and shopping. You need a car to get around."
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  • Rajasekhar P.
    "Good connectivity to theatres, shopping malls, schools, highways, train stations. Nice neighborhood, nice parks "
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  • Lifeofriley831
    "Many dog owners in the neighborhood and they walk their dogs and most pick up after their animals.........…"
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  • Mzpringle
    "I’ve grew up in Piscataway and now my children grow up here. The schools are excellent safe neighborhoods and any store you need is close by. I love it here!"
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  • Mazenhagen
    "my neighborhood is very clean a d safe, the school system is perfect for my kids, very convenience to the Malls and grocery stores "
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  • Israel C.
    "School zones a bit awkward , not the best but not the worst only 1 high school causes a bit of congestion if dropping off"
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  • Israel C.
    "I lived here since I was little went to catholic school then public high school right now a problem we are having is the trucks and increase in trucks "
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  • Mabel A.
    "you always have to be careful crossing the street because it is very busy. but its nice neighborhood"
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  • Ume O.
    "I drive any where in Piscataway in my car. I love living in Piscataway . My neighborhood is very safe."
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  • Mario H.
    "Breed restrictions is an inconvenience to many residents and those seeking residency in the Piscataway area and it’s neighboring towns "
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  • Rejy D.
    "I see people walking their dogs here all the time and anyone with dogs should feel welcome to have their dogs in this neighborhood "
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  • Nyashia D.
    "The people are friendly but not too friendly it’s a nice place to live but really quiet. I don’t really know many people "
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  • Mackn2
    "You see people walking their dogs. You see children riding bikes, playing sports. It’s a great place to live!"
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  • Jenierose M.
    "The street fair - its a fun way to get to know people in this town. And we have a bunch of events that are orchestrated from our public schools. There are lots of events that are posted on Piscataway’s page. "
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  • Horace.glen
    "Need a car. Traffic in some areas during peak hours, but commute is not bad. Roads are well maintained. There are many routes to your destination. Access to route1,route 18,route 287&route27. "
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  • Vcross524
    "PISCATAWAY is quite, has low crime, nice place to raise kids and Great schools.. Plenty of shops and restaurants and company’s to work for."
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  • Horace.glen
    "People walk dogs all the time and very friendly and clean! Very polite. Dog friendly neighborhood. Dogs can play at the park. "
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  • Horace.glen
    "Greek festival is amazing! Our neighbors are very friendly. We help each other shovel during snow fall ! Meet at the park! School events! 4th of July events are great! "
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  • Mackn2
    "My neighborhood has great access to route 22, 287 and the Garden State Parkway. Great schools and friendly neighbors!"
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  • Davidallenmckoy
    "I'm a Piscataway resident and Committee Chairman. Piscataway is booming and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. "
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  • Xiomaracaceress
    "The quite and the green many wild animals this is the best! No store no bars no liquors stores around and many people try to do the best to keep it like that!"
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  • JJones72383
    "It would be nice to have a dog park here in Piscataway, the closest one is in South Plainfield. A park on Metlers Ln where the old farm used to be located would be an excellent spot."
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  • Sarfraz S.
    "This is great area and school. Friendly neighbors and strangers mostly smiling face. Traffic gets little messy around rush hours or during heavy rains, 98% courteous drivers. Watch out for cops, they are subtle and hideous."
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  • Mabel A.
    "i just moved here and the people is very friendly and it looks like a quiet neighborhood. all neighbors gave me the welcome and they were very friendly"
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  • Areebqureshi
    "Rutgers is down the street; and the train ststain as well - it's a mixed community and a nice escape from the city life."
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  • Grace
    "This is a very safe, friendly and quiet neighborhood where kids can play outside freely and dogs can enjoy the view alone side their walkers. "
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  • Amulya S
    "I live here and love this quite and friendly neighbourhood. It’s a pretty locality with good churches, schools and parks "
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974 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,200 sqft single-family home. This property is not currently available for sale. The current Trulia Estimate for 974 River Rd is $416,000.