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1281 River Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 Property Information

1281 River Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1281 River Road, Piscataway
Zip code 08854
County Middlesex
Municipality Piscataway Township
Block 12502
Lot 10.05

Sales & Tax Overview for 1281 River Road, Piscataway

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Sale date 02/25/2021
Sale price $150,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $0

Lot & Building Information for 1281 River Road, Piscataway

Building sqft 3,441
Building class Public Property (15C)
Acreage 0.62
Year built 1874
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Zoning district Residential (R-15)
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About 1281 River Road, Piscataway

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1281 River Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854?

1281 River Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 was built in 1874 and has a total of 3,441 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1281 River Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $627,500, the tax amount paid for 1281 River Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 is $10,981.

When was 1281 River Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1281 River Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 was last sold in 02/25/2021 for $150,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 1281 River Road, Piscataway

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/25/2021 $150,000

Title Documents for 1281 River Road, Piscataway

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
02/25/2021 - D
03/04/2021 - R
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Property Taxes for 1281 River Road, Piscataway

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Tax year: 2025
Base tax $11,910
Current property tax $0
Market value $627,500

Assessment History for 1281 River Road, Piscataway

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1281 River Road, Piscataway, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2024 $476,500 $476,500 1.898 $9,044 -6.55%
2023 $476,500 $476,500 2.031 $9,678 -7.18%
2022 $476,500 $476,500 2.188 $10,426 -3.82%
2021 $476,500 $476,500 2.275 $10,840 +0.26%
2020 $476,500 $476,500 2.269 $10,812 +9.84%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Lincoln Elementary School 2 Public K-4 578 0.85
Umdnj - Center NR Public 1-3, 5 0 1.17
St. Peter the Apostle Elementary School NR Private K-8 0 1.18
Pine Grove Manor Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 395 1.26
Pine Grove Manor Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 395 1.26

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Peter the Apostle Elementary School NR Private K-8 0 1.18
An-Noor Academy NR Private PK-12 371 1.34
Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva NR Private PK-8 307 1.52
Highland Park Middle School 3 Public 6-8 353 1.68
Piscataway Vocational School 4 Public 8-12 647 1.81

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Peter the Apostle High School NR Private 9-12 0 1.18
An-Noor Academy NR Private PK-12 371 1.34
HEROES Academy NR Private 9-12 0 1.52
Adult High School NR Public 9-12 102 1.61
Highland Park High School 5 Public 9-12 494 1.70

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Neighbors for 1281 River Road, Piscataway

Here are the neighbors for 1281 River Road, Piscataway.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
19 Logan Ln, Piscataway 3,365 11/26/2024 $968,000
635 Rear Metlars Ln, Piscataway 10/06/2006
45 Hillcrest Dr, Piscataway 5,643 10/01/2014 $768,000
27 Logan Ln, Piscataway 1,811 02/04/2022 $500,000
41 Davidson Rd, Piscataway 52,028
550 Blue Ridge Ave, Piscataway 3,169 12/29/2021 $680,000
1 Hillcrest Dr, Piscataway 3,048 02/22/2021 $180,689
51 Hillcrest Dr, Piscataway
33 Hillcrest Dr, Piscataway 3,085 11/25/1992
1290 W 7th St, Piscataway Twp 04/27/2004 $10
570 Metlars Ln, Piscataway 80,328
17 Hillcrest Dr, Piscataway 3,508 07/31/2019 $800,000
39 Hillcrest Dr, Piscataway 3,605 11/19/2015 $690,000
5 Hillcrest Dr, Piscataway 3,993 09/08/2001 $107,000
48 Hillcrest Dr, Piscataway 2,798 08/31/2011 $627,500
21 Hillcrest Dr, Piscataway 3,372 08/25/2022 $915,000
16 Logan Ln, Piscataway 6,478 04/28/2023 $1
26 Logan Ln, Piscataway 1,707 09/13/2021 $420,000
30 Logan Ln, Piscataway 1,498 09/30/1997 $165,000
23 Logan Ln, Piscataway 1,764 09/25/1997 $173,000
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