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256 William Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 - Property report

Also known as: 256 William St

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1925

Acreage

0.064

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
256 William Street
ZIP code
07017
County
Essex
Block
261
Lot
57
Municipality
705
Parcel ID
261-57

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/29/2015
Sale price
$1
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$14,507
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,689
Stories
2
Year built
1925
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.064

Area overview

Walk score
73 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
62 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
41 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 256 William Street, East Orange, NJ

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

Sales history for 256 William Street, East Orange, NJ 07017

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/29/2015 $1 XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX
12/04/2002 $95,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
03/30/2026 - R Mortgage XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/23/2025 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
11/06/2015 - R
10/29/2015 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX
12/04/2002 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 256 William Street, East Orange, 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
$14,507
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$447,600
Land value
$65,700
Building value
$381,900

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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 $233,100 $233,100 3.241 $7,555 +3.18%
2024 $233,100 $233,100 3.141 $7,322 -0.85%
2023 $233,100 $233,100 3.168 $7,385 +9.02%
2022 $233,100 $233,100 2.906 $6,774 -20.82%
2021 $154,400 $154,400 5.541 $8,555 +1.30%
2020 $154,400 $154,400 5.47 $8,446 +1.30%
2019 $154,400 $154,400 5.4 $8,338 +1.26%
2018 $154,400 $154,400 5.333 $8,234 +2.87%
2017 $154,400 $154,400 5.184 $8,004 +1.59%
2016 $154,400 $154,400 5.103 $7,879 +2.51%
Permits

Permit information for 256 William Street, East Orange, NJ

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Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah NR Private PK-12 191 0.16
Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah NR Private PK-12 191 0.16
Cicely Tyson Com Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-5 469 0.25
Cicely Tyson Com Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-5 469 0.25
Mildred B. Garvin School 3 Public PK, 3-5 262 0.32
Mildred B. Garvin School 3 Public PK, 3-5 262 0.32
Gordon Parks Academy Elementary School NR Public PK, K-2 291 0.33
Gordon Parks Academy Elementary School NR Public PK, K-2 291 0.33
Our Lady Help Christians School NR Private PK-8 182 0.45
Our Lady Help Christians School NR Private PK-8 182 0.45
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah NR Private PK-12 191 0.16
Cicely Tyson Middle/High School 5 Public 6-12 711 0.31
Our Lady Help Christians School NR Private PK-8 182 0.45
Shelia Y. Oliver Academy 3 Public PK, K-8 443 0.52
John L Costley Middle School 3 Public 6-8 333 0.65
Patrick F Healy Middle School 4 Public 6-8 330 0.65
Sojourner Truth Middle School 1 Public 6-8 278 0.65
Refuge of Hope NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.75
Faith Temple New Hope Christia NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.75
Jamas Children's University NR Private PK-8 46 0.82
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah NR Private PK-12 191 0.16
Cicely Tyson Middle/High School 5 Public 6-12 711 0.31
East Orange Campus High School 1 Public 9-12 1,748 0.85
New Testament Church School NR Private PK-12 27 0.94
East Orange STEM Academy 6 Public 6-12 568 0.97
Essex County Vocational School 6 Public 9-12 1,154 0.97
Essex Regional School NR Public PK, 5-6, 12 0 1.13
Essex Rgc NR Public 9-11 0 1.25
West Side High School 1 Public 9-12 609 1.41
Newark Early College High School NR Public 6-12 419 1.43

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Neighbors for 256 William Street, East Orange, NJ

246 William St, East Orange 254 William St, East Orange 252 William St, East Orange 158 N Oraton Pkwy, East Orange 200 N Oraton Pkwy, East Orange 164 N Oraton Pkwy, East Orange 244 William St, East Orange 248 William St, East Orange 242 William St, East Orange 160 N Oraton Pkwy, East Orange 196 N Oraton Pkwy, East Orange 159 N Oraton Pkwy, East Orange 161 N Oraton Pkwy, East Orange 238 William St, East Orange 236 William St, East Orange 154 N Oraton Pkwy, East Orange 258 William St, East Orange 262 William St, East Orange 202 N Oraton Pkwy, East Orange 204 N Oraton Pkwy, East Orange

Nearby ZIP codes for 256 William Street, East Orange, NJ

07003, Essex County, NJ 07028, Essex County, NJ 07042, Essex County, NJ 07044, Essex County, NJ 07050, Essex County, NJ 07052, Essex County, NJ 07079, Essex County, NJ 07102, Essex County, NJ 07103, Essex County, NJ 07104, Essex County, NJ 07106, Essex County, NJ 07107, Essex County, NJ 07108, Essex County, NJ 07109, Essex County, NJ 07110, Essex County, NJ 07111, Essex County, NJ 07112, Essex County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 256 William Street, East Orange, NJ 07017?

The development at 256 William Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 256 William Street, East Orange, NJ 07017?

256 William Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 has a total of 1,689 square feet.

When was 256 William Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 last sold and what was the sale price?

256 William Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 was last sold on 10/29/2015 for $1.

What is the assessed value of 256 William Street, East Orange, NJ 07017?

256 William Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 is currently assessed at $447,600.

What are the property taxes for 256 William Street, East Orange, NJ 07017?

The property taxes for 256 William Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 total $14,506.

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