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281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 - Property report

Also known as: 281 Columbus Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1935

Acreage

0.145

Sale price

$158,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
281 Columbus Avenue
ZIP code
07095
County
Middlesex
Block
266.03
Lot
21
Municipality
1225
Parcel ID
266.03-21

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/29/2024
Sale price
$158,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$15,527
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
2,052
Stories
2
Year built
1935
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.145
Garage
Unattached
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
73 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
45 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
45 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ

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

Sales history for 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/29/2024 $158,500 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
02/13/2019 $292,500 XXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXX XX XXXXX XXX
07/17/2018 $150,000 XXX XX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXX XX XXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
06/12/2026 - R
06/06/2026 - D		 Mortgage XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/29/2025 - R
07/23/2025 - D		 Mortgage XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/08/2024 - R
08/24/2024 - D		 Mortgage XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/08/2024 - R
07/29/2024 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX X
07/15/2022 - R
06/01/2022 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
02/25/2019 - R
02/13/2019 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX
02/25/2019 - R
02/13/2019 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXX XX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
07/23/2018 - R
07/17/2018 - D		 Mortgage XXX XX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
07/23/2018 - R
07/17/2018 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXX XX XXX XXX XX XXXXX XXX
10/11/2012 - R
10/04/2012 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX,XXXXXXXXX & XXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ

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

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Base tax
$13,081
Current property tax
$15,527
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$108,700
Land value
$21,200
Building value
$87,500

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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 $108,700 $108,700 12.034 $13,081 +3.44%
2024 $108,700 $108,700 11.634 $12,646 +2.22%
2023 $108,700 $108,700 11.381 $12,371 +2.57%
2022 $108,700 $108,700 11.096 $12,061 +319.92%
2021 $26,100 $26,100 11.005 $2,872 +3.17%
2020 $26,100 $26,100 10.667 $2,784 -51.96%
2019 $55,700 $55,700 10.404 $5,795 -7.59%
2018 $55,700 $55,700 11.259 $6,271 +12.50%
2017 $55,700 $55,700 10.008 $5,574 +0.80%
2016 $55,700 $55,700 9.929 $5,530 +1.83%
Permits

Permit information for 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ

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Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St James School-Woodbridge NR Private PK, K-8 304 0.23
St James School-Woodbridge NR Private PK, K-8 304 0.23
Kidsport Academy NR Private PK-K 78 0.36
Kidsport Academy NR Private PK-K 78 0.36
The Learning Experience NR Private PK-K 120 0.36
Ross Street Elementary School 1 Public K-5 564 0.43
Mawbey Street Elementary School 7 Public K-5 350 0.83
James J. Flynn Elementary School 2 Public K-4 497 1.10
Matthew Jago Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-5 411 1.39
Matthew Jago Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-5 411 1.39
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St James School-Woodbridge NR Private PK, K-8 304 0.23
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School 10 Public 8-12 286 0.65
Woodbridge Middle School 2 Public 6-8 517 0.68
Perth Amboy Catholic Primary School NR Private K-8 173 1.71
Middlesex County STEM Charter School 6 Charter K-8 462 1.71
Our Redeemer Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 65 1.87
Iselin Middle School 6 Public 6-8 849 1.87
Assumption Catholic School NR Private K-8 126 1.91
Our Lady Of Peace School NR Private PK, K-8 206 1.94
Samuel E Shull Middle School 3 Public 5-8 1,310 1.97
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School 10 Public 8-12 286 0.65
Woodbridge High School 2 Public 9-12 1,558 1.21
Perth Amboy High School 2 Public 9-12 2,658 1.90
John F Kennedy Memorial High School 4 Public 9-12 1,371 1.91
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School 1 Charter 7-12 376 2.00
Perth Amboy Vocational School 6 Public 9-12 264 2.66
Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center NR Public 0 2.84
Yeshiva Gedolah of Perth Amboy NR Private 9-11 0 3.09
Colonia High School 4 Public 9-12 1,356 3.54
Carteret High School 2 Public 9-12 1,089 3.62

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Neighbors for 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ

280 DE Kalb Ave, Woodbridge 150 Main St, Woodbridge 151 Brighton St, Woodbridge 195 Sherry St, Woodbridge 280 DE Sota Ave, Woodbridge 194 Clinton St, Woodbridge 200 Clinton St, Woodbridge 187 Sherry St, Woodbridge 202 Clinton St, Woodbridge 223 Sherry St, Woodbridge 203 Sherry St, Woodbridge 196 Clinton St, Woodbridge 190 Clinton St, Woodbridge 198 Clinton St, Woodbridge 281 DE Kalb Ave, Woodbridge 215 Sherry St, Woodbridge 153 Brighton St, Woodbridge 192 Clinton St, Woodbridge 210 Clinton St, Woodbridge 396 Elmwood Ave, Woodbridge

Nearby ZIP codes for 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ

07001, Middlesex County, NJ 07008, Middlesex County, NJ 07064, Middlesex County, NJ 07066, Union County, NJ 07067, Middlesex County, NJ 07077, Middlesex County, NJ 08820, Middlesex County, NJ 08830, Middlesex County, NJ 08832, Middlesex County, NJ 08837, Middlesex County, NJ 08840, Middlesex County, NJ 08859, Middlesex County, NJ 08861, Middlesex County, NJ 08863, Middlesex County, NJ 08872, Middlesex County, NJ 08879, Middlesex County, NJ 10307, New York City, NY 10309, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ 07095?

The development at 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 was built in 1935.

What is the total square footage of 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ 07095?

281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 has a total of 2,052 square feet.

When was 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 last sold and what was the sale price?

281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 was last sold on 07/29/2024 for $158,500.

What is the assessed value of 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ 07095?

281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 is currently assessed at $108,700.

What are the property taxes for 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ 07095?

The property taxes for 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 total $13,080.

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