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159 North Walnut Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 - Property report

Also known as: 159 N Walnut St

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1925

Acreage

0.259

Sale price

$130,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 North Walnut Street
ZIP code
07017
County
Essex
Block
362
Lot
4
Municipality
705
Parcel ID
362-4

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
03/22/2012
Sale price
$130,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$15,330
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
4,003
Stories
2
Year built
1925
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.259

Area overview

Walk score
76 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
62 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
44 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 North Walnut Street, East Orange, NJ

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

Sales history for 159 North Walnut Street, East Orange, NJ 07017

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/22/2012 $130,000 XXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXXXXX
01/04/2005 $285,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
03/16/2004 $132,500

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
05/28/2021 - R Mortgage XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXX
03/29/2012 - R
03/22/2012 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXX
01/19/2005 - R
01/04/2005 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXXXXX
03/16/2004 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
04/19/2001 - 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 159 North Walnut 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
$15,330
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$473,000
Land value
$86,800
Building value
$386,200

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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 $473,000 $473,000 3.241 $15,330 +3.18%
2024 $473,000 $473,000 3.141 $14,857 -0.85%
2023 $473,000 $473,000 3.168 $14,985 +9.02%
2022 $473,000 $473,000 2.906 $13,745 -3.85%
2021 $258,000 $258,000 5.541 $14,296 +1.30%
2020 $258,000 $258,000 5.47 $14,113 +1.30%
2019 $258,000 $258,000 5.4 $13,932 +1.26%
2018 $258,000 $258,000 5.333 $13,759 +2.87%
2017 $258,000 $258,000 5.184 $13,375 +1.59%
2016 $258,000 $258,000 5.103 $13,166 +2.51%
Permits

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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)
Edward T. Bowser Sr Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-5 520 0.20
Edward T. Bowser Sr Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-5 520 0.20
Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah NR Private PK-12 191 0.27
Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah NR Private PK-12 191 0.27
Althea Gibson E C E Acd NR Public PK, K 133 0.27
Althea Gibson E C E Acd NR Public PK, K 133 0.27
J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-5 253 0.27
J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-5 253 0.27
Our Lady Help Christians School NR Private PK-8 182 0.29
Our Lady Help Christians School NR Private PK-8 182 0.29
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah NR Private PK-12 191 0.27
Cicely Tyson Middle/High School 5 Public 6-12 711 0.29
Our Lady Help Christians School NR Private PK-8 182 0.29
John L Costley Middle School 3 Public 6-8 333 0.30
Patrick F Healy Middle School 4 Public 6-8 330 0.30
Sojourner Truth Middle School 1 Public 6-8 278 0.30
Faith Temple New Hope Christia NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.43
Shelia Y. Oliver Academy 3 Public PK, K-8 443 0.54
East Orange STEM Academy 6 Public 6-12 568 0.70
Jamas Children's University NR Private PK-8 46 0.80
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah NR Private PK-12 191 0.27
Cicely Tyson Middle/High School 5 Public 6-12 711 0.29
East Orange Campus High School 1 Public 9-12 1,748 0.54
East Orange STEM Academy 6 Public 6-12 568 0.70
The Lakeside School NR Private 0 1.20
Orange Alternative High School NR Public 9-12 0 1.20
New Testament Church School NR Private PK-12 27 1.32
Essex County Vocational School 6 Public 9-12 1,154 1.37
Essex Regional School NR Public PK, 5-6, 12 0 1.41
Orange High School 2 Public 9-12 1,265 1.57

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Neighbors for 159 North Walnut Street, East Orange, NJ

167 N Walnut St, East Orange 163 N Walnut St, East Orange 177 N Walnut St, East Orange 24 Summit St, East Orange 155 N Walnut St, East Orange 10 Summit St, East Orange 407 Park Ave, East Orange 411 Park Ave, East Orange 14 Summit St, East Orange 18 Summit St, East Orange 171 N Walnut St, East Orange 183 N Walnut St, East Orange 405 Park Ave, East Orange 148 N Walnut St, East Orange 151 N Walnut St, East Orange 143 N Walnut St, East Orange 175 N Walnut St, East Orange 181 N Walnut St, East Orange 12 Summit St, East Orange 146 N Walnut St, East Orange

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 North Walnut 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 159 North Walnut Street, East Orange, NJ 07017?

The development at 159 North Walnut Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 159 North Walnut Street, East Orange, NJ 07017?

159 North Walnut Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 has a total of 4,003 square feet.

When was 159 North Walnut Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 North Walnut Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 was last sold on 03/22/2012 for $130,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 North Walnut Street, East Orange, NJ 07017?

159 North Walnut Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 is currently assessed at $473,000.

What are the property taxes for 159 North Walnut Street, East Orange, NJ 07017?

The property taxes for 159 North Walnut Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 total $15,329.

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