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540-542 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 - Property report

Also known as: 540-542 Jefferson Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1890

Acreage

0.184

Sale price

$785,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
540-542 Jefferson Avenue
ZIP code
07201
County
Union
Block
240
Lot
48
Neighborhood
Westminster
Municipality
2004
Parcel ID
240-48

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/28/2026
Sale price
$785,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$11,497
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
2,544
Year built
1890
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.184
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
82 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
59 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
54 /100.  Bikeable
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Types of broadband connections
Ownership

Ownership information for 540-542 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ

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

Sales history for 540-542 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/28/2026 $785,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX; XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
06/02/2026 - R
05/28/2026 - D		 Mortgage XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/02/2026 - R
05/28/2026 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX
03/03/2026 - R
02/18/2026 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 540-542 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, 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
$11,497
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$570,000
Land value
$232,100
Building value
$337,900

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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 $570,000 $570,000 2.017 $11,497 +4.83%
2024 $570,000 $570,000 1.924 $10,967 +2.93%
2023 $33,900 $33,900 31.43 $10,655 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 540-542 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
07/10/2024

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Number 6, Marquis Delafayette Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 1,042 0.20
Number 6, Marquis Delafayette Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 1,042 0.20
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 4 Public PK, K-8 764 0.50
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 4 Public PK, K-8 764 0.50
Number 16, Madison-Monroe Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 637 0.54
Number 16, Madison-Monroe Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 637 0.54
Number 23, N.M. Butler Elementary School 3 Public K-8 600 0.55
Number 2, Winfield Scott Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 637 0.62
Number 2, Winfield Scott Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 637 0.62
Number 18, Robert Morris Elementary School 6 Public K-8 506 0.73
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Number 6, Marquis Delafayette Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 1,042 0.20
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 4 Public PK, K-8 764 0.50
Number 16, Madison-Monroe Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 637 0.54
Number 23, N.M. Butler Elementary School 3 Public K-8 600 0.55
Number 2, Winfield Scott Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 637 0.62
Bruriah High School Of the Jewish Educational Center NR Private 6-12 311 0.72
Bruriah High School For Girls NR Private 7-12 379 0.72
Number 18, Robert Morris Elementary School 6 Public K-8 506 0.73
No 27 Dr Antonio Pantoja 5 Public PK, K-8 885 0.75
No 29 Dr A Einstein Academy 5 Public PK, K-8 799 0.88
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Elizabeth High School 6 Public 9-12 1,281 0.72
Bruriah High School Of the Jewish Educational Center NR Private 6-12 311 0.72
Bruriah High School For Girls NR Private 7-12 379 0.72
T Jefferson Arts Academy 3 Public 9-12 1,070 0.74
Benedictine Academy NR Private 9-12 127 0.78
A Hamilton Preparatory Academy 5 Public 9-12 996 0.81
John E Dwyer Tech Academy 1 Public 9-12 1,443 0.98
Adm W F Halsey Leadership Academy 1 Public 9-12 1,299 1.02
St Mary Of The Assumption High School NR Private 9-12 184 1.15
K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy NR Public 9-12 427 1.15

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Neighbors for 540-542 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ

532-534 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth 521-523 Walnut St, Elizabeth 512-514 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth 548 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth 550-552 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth 554-556 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth 564 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth 520-524 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth 516-518 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth 500-506 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth 544-546 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth 536-538 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth 524-526 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth 560 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth 508-510 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth 562 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth 517-519 Walnut St, Elizabeth 528-530 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth 546 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth 558 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth

Nearby ZIP codes for 540-542 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ

07002, Hudson County, NJ 07102, Essex County, NJ 07103, Essex County, NJ 07105, Essex County, NJ 07106, Essex County, NJ 07108, Essex County, NJ 07111, Essex County, NJ 07112, Essex County, NJ 07114, Essex County, NJ 07202, Union County, NJ 07203, Union County, NJ 07206, Union County, NJ 10302, New York City, NY 10303, New York City, NY 10310, New York City, NY 10311, New York City, NY 10314, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 540-542 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201?

The development at 540-542 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 was built in 1890.

What is the total square footage of 540-542 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201?

540-542 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 has a total of 2,544 square feet.

When was 540-542 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 last sold and what was the sale price?

540-542 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 was last sold on 05/28/2026 for $785,000.

What is the assessed value of 540-542 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201?

540-542 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 is currently assessed at $570,000.

What are the property taxes for 540-542 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201?

The property taxes for 540-542 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 total $11,496.

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