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242 Amherst Avenue, Colonia, NJ 07067 - Property report

Also known as: 242 Amherst Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1955

Acreage

0.138

Sale price

$670,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
242 Amherst Avenue
ZIP code
07067
County
Middlesex
Block
494.05
Lot
9
Municipality
1225
Parcel ID
494.05-9

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/27/2026
Sale price
$670,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$10,512
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,535
Stories
2
Year built
1955
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.138
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
33 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
25 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
32 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 242 Amherst Avenue, Colonia, NJ

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

Sales history for 242 Amherst Avenue, Colonia, NJ 07067

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/27/2026 $670,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX; XXXXXXXX-XXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
09/30/1996 $166,500

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
06/09/2026 - R
05/29/2026 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/09/2026 - R
05/27/2026 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/30/1996 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 242 Amherst Avenue, Colonia, 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
$10,133
Current property tax
$10,512
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$84,200
Land value
$22,000
Building value
$62,200

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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 $84,200 $84,200 12.034 $10,133 +3.44%
2024 $84,200 $84,200 11.634 $9,796 +2.22%
2023 $84,200 $84,200 11.381 $9,583 +2.57%
2022 $84,200 $84,200 11.096 $9,343 +0.83%
2021 $84,200 $84,200 11.005 $9,266 +3.17%
2020 $84,200 $84,200 10.667 $8,982 +2.53%
2019 $84,200 $84,200 10.404 $8,760 -1.77%
2018 $84,200 $84,200 10.591 $8,918 +5.83%
2017 $84,200 $84,200 10.008 $8,427 +0.80%
2016 $84,200 $84,200 9.929 $8,360 +1.83%
Permits

Permit information for 242 Amherst Avenue, Colonia, NJ

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Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lynn Crest Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 316 0.26
Lynn Crest Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 316 0.26
Alphabet Academy NR Private PK-K 41 0.49
Alphabet Academy NR Private PK-K 41 0.49
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School 7 Public K-5 276 0.67
St John Vianney Elementary School NR Private PK-8 335 0.72
St John Vianney Elementary School NR Private PK-8 335 0.72
Kennedy Park Elementary School NR Public PK, K 263 0.82
Kennedy Park Elementary School NR Public PK, K 263 0.82
Pennsylvania Ave School 6 Public PK, K-5 402 1.09
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St John Vianney Elementary School NR Private PK-8 335 0.72
Colonia Middle School 4 Public 6-8 560 0.87
St Cecelia School NR Private PK, K-8 204 1.16
Carl H. Kumpf Middle School 7 Public 6-8 516 1.73
St Helena School NR Private PK-8 233 1.74
Iselin Middle School 6 Public 6-8 849 1.78
Newmark High School NR Private 1-8 90 1.95
Honor Ridge Academy NR Private 84 2.00
Avenel Middle School 3 Public 6-8 587 2.18
Rahway Middle School 2 Public PK, 7-8 675 2.35
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Colonia High School 4 Public 9-12 1,356 0.37
John F Kennedy Memorial High School 4 Public 9-12 1,371 1.75
J P Stevens High School 7 Public 9-12 2,680 1.94
Honor Ridge Academy NR Private 84 2.00
Rahway High School 2 Public 9-12 1,204 2.23
Arthur L Johnson High School 5 Public 9-12 731 2.34
Lamberts Mill Academy NR Public 6-12 36 2.44
Westlake School Westfield NR Public 4-12 52 2.44
Hillcrest Academy South NR Public 9-12 69 2.44
The Academy for Information Technology 10 Public 9-12 297 2.49

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Neighbors for 242 Amherst Avenue, Colonia, NJ

18 Beekman Ave, Colonia 262 Amherst Ave, Colonia 198 Amherst Ave, Colonia 59 Amherst Ave, Colonia 194 Amherst Ave, Colonia 270 Amherst Ave, Colonia 10 Beekman Ave, Colonia 14 Beekman Ave, Colonia 266 Amherst Ave, Colonia 71 Amherst Ave, Colonia 79 Amherst Ave, Colonia 246 Amherst Ave, Colonia 155 Hawthorne Ave, Colonia 4 Beekman Ave, Colonia 49 Amherst Ave, Colonia 250 Amherst Ave, Colonia 254 Amherst Ave, Colonia 190 Amherst Ave, Colonia 571 Inman Ave, Colonia 258 Amherst Ave, Colonia

Nearby ZIP codes for 242 Amherst Avenue, Colonia, NJ

07001, Middlesex County, NJ 07016, Union County, NJ 07027, Union County, NJ 07064, Middlesex County, NJ 07066, Union County, NJ 07076, Union County, NJ 07077, Middlesex County, NJ 07090, Union County, NJ 07095, Middlesex County, NJ 07203, Union County, NJ 08820, Middlesex County, NJ 08830, Middlesex County, NJ 08832, Middlesex County, NJ 08837, Middlesex County, NJ 08840, Middlesex County, NJ 08861, Middlesex County, NJ 08863, Middlesex County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 242 Amherst Avenue, Colonia, NJ 07067?

The development at 242 Amherst Avenue, Colonia, NJ 07067 was built in 1955.

What is the total square footage of 242 Amherst Avenue, Colonia, NJ 07067?

242 Amherst Avenue, Colonia, NJ 07067 has a total of 1,535 square feet.

When was 242 Amherst Avenue, Colonia, NJ 07067 last sold and what was the sale price?

242 Amherst Avenue, Colonia, NJ 07067 was last sold on 05/27/2026 for $670,000.

What is the assessed value of 242 Amherst Avenue, Colonia, NJ 07067?

242 Amherst Avenue, Colonia, NJ 07067 is currently assessed at $84,200.

What are the property taxes for 242 Amherst Avenue, Colonia, NJ 07067?

The property taxes for 242 Amherst Avenue, Colonia, NJ 07067 total $10,132.

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