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281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ Property Information

281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ Property Information

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Address

Primary address 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge
Zip code 07095
County Middlesex
Municipality Woodbridge Township
Block 266.03
Lot 21

Sales & Tax Overview for 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge

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Sale date 07/29/2024
Sale price $158,500
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Current property tax $15,527

Lot & Building Information for 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge

Building sqft 2,052
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.145
Year built 1935
Stories 2
Garage Unattached
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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

Zoning district High Density Single Family (R-5)
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About 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ?

281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ was built in 1935 and has a total of 2,052 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $108,700, the tax amount paid for 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ is $13,080.

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

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

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Past Sales & Property History for 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/29/2024 $158,500
02/13/2019 $292,500
07/17/2018 $150,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


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Title Documents for 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
06/12/2026 - R
06/06/2026 - D		 Mortgage 07/01/2056
07/29/2025 - R
07/23/2025 - D		 Mortgage 08/01/2055
11/08/2024 - R
08/24/2024 - D		 Mortgage 09/01/2054
11/08/2024 - R
07/29/2024 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/15/2022 - R
06/01/2022 - D		 Mortgage 06/01/2052
02/25/2019 - R
02/13/2019 - D		 Mortgage 03/01/2049
02/25/2019 - R
02/13/2019 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/23/2018 - R
07/17/2018 - D		 Mortgage
07/23/2018 - R
07/17/2018 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
10/11/2012 - R
10/04/2012 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge

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Tax year: 2025
Base tax $13,081
Current property tax $15,527
Market value $108,700

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Assessment History for 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge, 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
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%
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Risk

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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
The Learning Experience NR Private PK-K 120 0.36
The Learning Experience NR Private PK-K 120 0.36
Childrens World Academy LLC NR Private PK-K 31 0.36
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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
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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
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Neighbors for 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge

Here are the neighbors for 281 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
280 DE Kalb Ave, Woodbridge 3,522 10/30/2018 $395,000
150 Main St, Woodbridge 2,686 11/12/2021 $535,000
151 Brighton St, Woodbridge 1,204 07/31/2020 $440,000
195 Sherry St, Woodbridge 1,310 11/20/2020 $1
280 DE Sota Ave, Woodbridge 2,108 02/20/1999 $1
194 Clinton St, Woodbridge 1,017 01/10/2015 $257,000
200 Clinton St, Woodbridge 1,146 08/02/2021 $395,000
187 Sherry St, Woodbridge 1,290 05/28/2024 $463,000
202 Clinton St, Woodbridge 1,176 09/26/2024 $1
223 Sherry St, Woodbridge 1,041 06/12/2022 $450,000
203 Sherry St, Woodbridge 1,010 11/08/2002 $1
196 Clinton St, Woodbridge 1,245 08/25/2022 $400,000
190 Clinton St, Woodbridge 1,123 12/20/2001 $190,000
198 Clinton St, Woodbridge 1,588 08/11/2014 $336,000
281 DE Kalb Ave, Woodbridge 1,475 12/20/2021 $440,000
215 Sherry St, Woodbridge 1,014 09/14/1972 $16,000
153 Brighton St, Woodbridge 2,541 12/08/2005 $10
192 Clinton St, Woodbridge 1,816 09/05/1990
210 Clinton St, Woodbridge 980 03/10/2004 $1
396 Elmwood Ave, Woodbridge 1,284 07/11/2019 $217,500
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