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278 Shepard Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018 Property Information

278 Shepard Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 278 Shepard Avenue, East Orange
Zip code 07018
County Essex
Municipality East Orange City
Block 444
Lot 6

Sales & Tax Overview for 278 Shepard Avenue, East Orange

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Sale date 09/06/2001
Sale price $40,000
Arm's length
Property tax $10,157

Lot & Building Information for 278 Shepard Avenue, East Orange

Building sqft 2,024
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.085
Year built 1920
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
73 /100. Very Walkable
Transit Score
52 /100. Good Transit
Bike Score
50 /100. Bikeable

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About 278 Shepard Avenue, East Orange

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 278 Shepard Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018?

278 Shepard Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018 was built in 1920 and has a total of 2,024 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 278 Shepard Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $313,400, the tax amount paid for 278 Shepard Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018 is $10,157.

When was 278 Shepard Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018 last sold and what was the last sale price?

278 Shepard Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018 was last sold in 09/06/2001 for $40,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 278 Shepard Avenue, East Orange

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/06/2001 $40,000

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Title Documents for 278 Shepard Avenue, East Orange

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
09/06/2001 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
03/21/1977 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
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Property Taxes for 278 Shepard Avenue, East Orange

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $10,157
Market value $313,400

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Assessment History for 278 Shepard Avenue, East Orange

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 Shepard Avenue, East Orange, 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
2025 $313,400 $313,400 3.241 $10,157 +3.18%
2024 $313,400 $313,400 3.141 $9,844 -0.85%
2023 $313,400 $313,400 3.168 $9,929 +9.02%
2022 $313,400 $313,400 2.906 $9,107 +2.66%
2021 $160,100 $160,100 5.541 $8,871 +1.30%
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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Langston Hughes School 6 Public PK, K-5 551 0.20
Langston Hughes School 6 Public PK, K-5 551 0.20
Benjamin Banneker Academy 2 Public PK, K-8 502 0.21
Benjamin Banneker Academy 2 Public PK, K-8 502 0.21
Pride Academy Charter School 8 Charter 5-8 299 0.26
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Benjamin Banneker Academy 2 Public PK, K-8 502 0.21
Pride Academy Charter School 8 Charter 5-8 299 0.26
St Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK-8 234 0.36
Speedway Academies 3 Public PK, K-8 566 0.41
Refuge of Hope NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.52
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Al-Muslimaat Academy NR Private 6-12 0 0.62
West Side High School 1 Public 9-12 609 1.06
Newark Early College High School NR Public 6-12 419 1.06
Cicely Tyson Middle/High School 5 Public 6-12 711 1.09
John F Kennedy NR Public PK, K-12 138 1.22
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Neighbors for 278 Shepard Avenue, East Orange

Here are the neighbors for 278 Shepard Avenue, East Orange.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
264 Shepard Ave, East Orange 3,304 06/14/2023
62-68 Tremont Ave, East Orange 11/22/2017
22 Tremont Ave, East Orange 1,552 12/14/2023
95 Madonna Pl, East Orange 1,418 11/22/2010 $1
115 Madonna Pl, East Orange 1,008
260 Shepard Ave, East Orange 06/21/2023
47 Grand Ave, East Orange 1,552 10/18/1977
28 Tremont Ave, East Orange 1,844 05/13/2026
274 Shepard Ave, East Orange 2,480 10/25/2022
268 Shepard Ave, East Orange 2,627 12/06/2024
101 Madonna Pl, East Orange 1,336 05/27/2005 $210,000
107 Madonna Pl, East Orange 1,365 02/22/1982
18 Tremont Ave, East Orange 1,444 08/26/2009 $169,000
16 Tremont Ave, East Orange 1,344 05/03/2013 $1
41 Grand Ave, East Orange 1,552 08/31/2000 $65,000
39 Grand Ave, East Orange 1,552 12/14/2007 $240,000
280 Shepard Ave, East Orange 760 11/30/2022
111 Madonna Pl, East Orange 1,566 09/10/2025
282 Shepard Ave, East Orange 2,284 02/05/2010 $10
24 Tremont Ave, East Orange 1,444 12/02/2009 $161,000
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