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261 Mt Vernon Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050 - Property report

Also known as: 261 MT Vernon Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1879

Acreage

0.057

Sale price

$15,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
261 Mt Vernon Avenue
ZIP code
07050
County
Essex
Block
1202
Lot
12
Municipality
717
Parcel ID
1202-12

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/06/2003
Sale price
$15,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$12,433
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,582
Year built
1879
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.057

Area overview

Walk score
73 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
36 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 261 Mt Vernon Avenue, Orange, NJ

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

Sales history for 261 Mt Vernon Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/06/2003 $15,000

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
02/06/2023 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
10/06/2022 - R Mortgage XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX,XXXXXX XX
05/06/2003 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 261 Mt Vernon Avenue, Orange, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$12,433
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$308,500
Land value
$65,000
Building value
$243,500

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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 $308,500 $308,500 4.03 $12,433 +3.07%
2024 $308,500 $308,500 3.91 $12,062 +4.91%
2023 $308,500 $308,500 3.727 $11,498 +7.53%
2022 $308,500 $308,500 3.466 $10,693 +3.46%
2021 $178,800 $178,800 5.78 $10,335 +3.09%
2020 $178,800 $178,800 5.607 $10,025 +5.49%
2019 $178,800 $178,800 5.315 $9,503 +1.63%
2018 $178,800 $178,800 5.23 $9,351 +7.39%
2017 $178,800 $178,800 4.87 $8,708 +1.93%
2016 $178,800 $178,800 4.778 $8,543 +2.69%
Permits

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Neighborhood

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cleveland Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-7 292 0.26
Cleveland Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-7 292 0.26
St John Grammar School NR Private PK, K-8 153 0.29
St John Grammar School NR Private PK, K-8 153 0.29
The Lakeside School NR Private 0 0.34
Park Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 387 0.47
Park Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 387 0.47
Central Elementary School NR Public K-2 345 0.48
Washington Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-5 450 0.50
Washington Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-5 450 0.50
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cleveland Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-7 292 0.26
St John Grammar School NR Private PK, K-8 153 0.29
The Lakeside School NR Private 0 0.34
Park Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 387 0.47
Rosa Parks Elementary School 4 Public 3-7 534 0.52
Edison Middle School 5 Public 6 484 0.68
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-7 692 0.95
Mount Carmel Guild Academy NR Private PK-10 83 0.97
Whitney E. Houston Academy Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 324 0.98
Mount Carmel Guild Academy NR Private K-8 0 1.03
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Orange Alternative High School NR Public 9-12 0 0.34
The Lakeside School NR Private 0 0.34
Mount Carmel Guild Academy NR Private PK-10 83 0.97
Seton Hall Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 963 1.04
Golda Och Academy NR Private PK-12 479 1.12
Orange High School 2 Public 9-12 1,265 1.16
East Orange Campus High School 1 Public 9-12 1,748 1.31
East Orange STEM Academy 6 Public 6-12 568 1.43
Cicely Tyson Middle/High School 5 Public 6-12 711 1.55
Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah NR Private PK-12 191 1.69

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Neighbors for 261 Mt Vernon Avenue, Orange, NJ

475-477 Vernon Pl, Orange 216 Watchung Ave, Orange 223 MT Vernon Ave, Orange 474 Lakeside Ave, Orange 472 Lakeside Ave, Orange 466 Lakeside Ave, Orange 259 MT Vernon Ave, Orange 479 Vernon Pl, Orange 281 MT Vernon Ave, Orange 269 MT Vernon Ave, Orange 217 MT Vernon Ave, Orange 263 MT Vernon Ave, Orange 257 MT Vernon Ave, Orange 205 MT Vernon Ave, Orange 218 Watchung Ave, Orange 284 Watchung Ave, Orange 260-280 Watchung Ave, Orange 463-475 Park Ave, East Orange 471 Vernon Pl, Orange 485 Park Ave, Orange

Nearby ZIP codes for 261 Mt Vernon Avenue, Orange, NJ

07003, Essex County, NJ 07017, Essex County, NJ 07021, Essex County, NJ 07028, Essex County, NJ 07042, Essex County, NJ 07044, Essex County, NJ 07052, Essex County, NJ 07079, Essex County, NJ 07088, Union County, NJ 07102, Essex County, NJ 07103, Essex County, NJ 07104, Essex County, NJ 07106, Essex County, NJ 07107, Essex County, NJ 07108, Essex County, NJ 07109, Essex County, NJ 07111, Essex County, NJ 07112, Essex County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 261 Mt Vernon Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050?

The development at 261 Mt Vernon Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050 was built in 1879.

What is the total square footage of 261 Mt Vernon Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050?

261 Mt Vernon Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050 has a total of 1,582 square feet.

When was 261 Mt Vernon Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050 last sold and what was the sale price?

261 Mt Vernon Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050 was last sold on 05/06/2003 for $15,000.

What is the assessed value of 261 Mt Vernon Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050?

261 Mt Vernon Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050 is currently assessed at $308,500.

What are the property taxes for 261 Mt Vernon Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050?

The property taxes for 261 Mt Vernon Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050 total $12,432.

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