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538 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Property Information

538 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 538 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst
Zip code 07071
County Bergen
Municipality Lyndhurst Township
Block 152
Lot 21

Sales & Tax Overview for 538 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst

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Sale date 11/20/2020
Sale price $859,000
Arm's length
Property tax $18,173

Lot & Building Information for 538 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst

Building sqft 3,826
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.215
Year built 1930
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district One Family Residence (R-A)
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About 538 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 538 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071?

538 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 was built in 1930 and has a total of 3,826 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 538 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $871,200, the tax amount paid for 538 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 is $19,384.

When was 538 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 last sold and what was the last sale price?

538 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 was last sold in 11/20/2020 for $859,000.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 538 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/20/2020 $859,000
10/29/2001 $420,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 538 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
12/09/2020 - D Mortgage
11/25/2020 - D
02/04/2021 - R
Mortgage 12/01/2050
11/20/2020 - D
02/04/2021 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
10/29/2001 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 538 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $18,173
Market value $871,200

Assessment History for 538 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 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 $862,000 $862,000 2.086 $17,981 +3.76%
2023 $852,800 $852,800 2.032 $17,329 -3.27%
2022 $564,800 $564,800 3.172 $17,915 +4.34%
2021 $564,800 $564,800 3.04 $17,170 +2.22%
2020 $564,800 $564,800 2.974 $16,797 +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)
Sacred Heart School NR Private PK-8 346 0.28
Sacred Heart School NR Private PK-8 346 0.28
Lincoln Elementary School NR Public 4-8 256 0.32
Washington Elementary School NR Public PK, K-2 160 0.36
Washington Elementary School NR Public PK, K-2 160 0.36

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Lyndhurst Middle School 3 Public 6-8 606 0.15
Sacred Heart School NR Private PK-8 346 0.28
Lincoln Elementary School NR Public 4-8 256 0.32
Veterans Middle School 5 Public 6-8 483 1.37
Abundant Life Academy NR Private PK-12 454 1.37

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Lyndhurst High School 4 Public 9-12 824 0.36
North Arlington High School 4 Public PK, 9-12 584 1.21
Abundant Life Academy NR Private PK-12 454 1.37
The Phoenix Center NR Private 142 1.37
Queen of Peace High School NR Private 9-12 0 1.41

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Neighbors for 538 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst

Here are the neighbors for 538 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
516 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 2,085 02/13/2008 $450,000
520 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 1,753 06/26/1992 $160,500
544 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 1,792 08/30/2019 $580,000
546 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 1,520
551 Page Ave, Lyndhurst 1,254 07/15/1998 $100
524 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 2,048 04/30/2013 $350,000
514 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 2,803 06/20/2019 $520,100
460 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 1,161 11/28/2018 $389,900
459 Ridge Rd, Lyndhurst 8,456 05/14/1999 $535,000
465 Ridge Rd, Lyndhurst 1,510 07/14/2022 $550,000
469 Ridge Rd, Lyndhurst 2,792 07/29/2025 $1
559 Page Ave, Lyndhurst 1,334 03/01/2023 $449,000
528 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 711 02/03/2022 $355,000
534 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 2,284 08/28/2000 $270,000
500 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 1,200 07/30/2019 $355,000
552 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 1,588 07/23/2021 $585,000
463 Ridge Rd, Lyndhurst 1,845 10/29/1992
557 Page Ave, Lyndhurst 1,250 07/10/2017 $335,000
508 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 3,556 07/11/2011 $1
504 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst 2,680 09/04/2019 $750,000

Nearby ZIP Codes for 538 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst

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