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261 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Property Information

261 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 261 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst
Zip code 07071
County Bergen
Municipality Lyndhurst Township
Block 130
Lot 11

Sales & Tax Overview for 261 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst

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Sale date 09/25/2020
Sale price $365,000
Arm's length
Property tax $10,653

Lot & Building Information for 261 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst

Building sqft 1,860
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.11
Year built 1926
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district One Family Residence (R-A)
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About 261 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 261 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071?

261 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 was built in 1926 and has a total of 1,860 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 261 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $510,700, the tax amount paid for 261 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 is $11,363.

When was 261 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 last sold and what was the last sale price?

261 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 was last sold in 09/25/2020 for $365,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 261 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/25/2020 $365,000

Title Documents for 261 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
02/25/2022 - D
05/25/2022 - R
Mortgage
09/25/2020 - D
11/05/2020 - R
Mortgage
09/25/2020 - D
11/05/2020 - R
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 261 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $10,653
Market value $510,700

Assessment History for 261 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst, 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
2024 $505,300 $505,300 2.086 $10,541 +4.79%
2023 $495,000 $495,000 2.032 $10,058 +16.58%
2022 $272,000 $272,000 3.172 $8,628 +4.34%
2021 $272,000 $272,000 3.04 $8,269 +2.22%
2020 $272,000 $272,000 2.974 $8,089 +0.75%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Franklin Elementary School NR Public K-2 185 0.12
Roosevelt Elementary School 6 Public 3-5 315 0.18
Memorial Campus NR Public PK, K-2 99 0.56
Memorial Campus NR Public PK, K-2 99 0.56
Lincoln Elementary School NR Public 4-8 256 0.61

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Lincoln Elementary School NR Public 4-8 256 0.61
Sacred Heart School NR Private PK-8 346 0.66
Lyndhurst Middle School 3 Public 6-8 606 0.68
Abundant Life Academy NR Private PK-12 454 0.84
The Phoenix Center NR Private 142 0.91

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Lyndhurst High School 4 Public 9-12 824 0.18
Abundant Life Academy NR Private PK-12 454 0.84
The Phoenix Center NR Private 142 0.91
North Arlington High School 4 Public PK, 9-12 584 1.44
Nutley High School 5 Public 9-12 1,132 1.62

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Neighbors for 261 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst

Here are the neighbors for 261 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
180 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 1,436 05/23/1996 $1
449 Stuyvesant Ave, Lyndhurst 1,562 04/13/2017 $440,000
447 Stuyvesant Ave, Lyndhurst 2,217 02/08/2016 $1
451 Stuyvesant Ave, Lyndhurst 2,248 06/26/2017 $1
176 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 1,307
212 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 1,485 11/10/2014 $282,500
228 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 1,380 06/12/2015 $362,500
455 Stuyvesant Ave, Lyndhurst 1,477
445 Stuyvesant Ave, Lyndhurst 1,828 09/22/2003 $800
448 Hazel St, Lyndhurst 2,284 07/15/2004 $387,500
220 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 1,920 04/30/2021 $1
265 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 1,481
208 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 1,504 09/09/2022 $565,000
218 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 963 10/04/1990 $127,500
269 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 1,706 05/10/2002 $215,000
440 Hazel St, Lyndhurst 1,691 02/28/2006 $437,000
241 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 2,200 11/08/2021 $680,000
206 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 1,899 12/06/2022 $690,000
226 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 2,303 04/30/2021 $1
200 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 2,756 04/11/2025 $999,999

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