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285 Amherst Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 Property Information

285 Amherst Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 285 Amherst Street, East Orange
Zip code 07018
County Essex
Municipality East Orange City
Block 492
Lot 3

Sales & Tax Overview for 285 Amherst Street, East Orange

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Sale date 03/10/2020
Sale price $199,000
Arm's length
Property tax $12,416

Lot & Building Information for 285 Amherst Street, East Orange

Building sqft 2,486
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.076
Year built 1930
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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

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About 285 Amherst Street, East Orange

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 285 Amherst Street, East Orange, NJ 07018?

285 Amherst Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 was built in 1930 and has a total of 2,486 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 285 Amherst Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $383,100, the tax amount paid for 285 Amherst Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 is $12,416.

When was 285 Amherst Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 last sold and what was the last sale price?

285 Amherst Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 was last sold in 03/10/2020 for $199,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 285 Amherst Street, East Orange

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/10/2020 $199,000
02/12/2013 $60,000
06/16/2011 $1
       
       
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Title Documents for 285 Amherst Street, East Orange

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
07/14/2025 - R Mortgage 08/01/2055
03/26/2020 - R
03/10/2020 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
03/13/2013 - R
02/12/2013 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/12/2011 - R
06/16/2011 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
09/05/2006 - R
05/01/2006 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
06/05/2006 - R
04/28/2006 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
01/05/2006 - R
07/27/2005 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
05/17/2002 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 285 Amherst Street, East Orange

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $12,416
Market value $383,100

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Assessment History for 285 Amherst Street, East Orange

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 285 Amherst Street, 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 $383,100 $383,100 3.241 $12,416 +3.18%
2024 $383,100 $383,100 3.141 $12,033 -0.85%
2023 $383,100 $383,100 3.168 $12,137 +9.02%
2022 $383,100 $383,100 2.906 $11,133 +38.56%
2021 $145,000 $145,000 5.541 $8,034 +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 0.22
Langston Hughes School 6 Public PK, K-5 551 0.22
Pride Academy Charter School 8 Charter 5-8 299 0.27
St Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK-8 234 0.34
St Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK-8 234 0.34
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Pride Academy Charter School 8 Charter 5-8 299 0.27
St Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK-8 234 0.34
Benjamin Banneker Academy 2 Public PK, K-8 502 0.45
Refuge of Hope NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.59
Al-Muslimaat Academy NR Private 6-12 0 0.63
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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 0.63
Cicely Tyson Middle/High School 5 Public 6-12 711 0.84
Orange High School 2 Public 9-12 1,265 1.09
Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah NR Private PK-12 191 1.12
West Side High School 1 Public 9-12 609 1.38
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Neighbors for 285 Amherst Street, East Orange

Here are the neighbors for 285 Amherst Street, East Orange.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
277 Amherst St, East Orange 2,587 08/03/2023
267 Amherst St, East Orange 04/13/2006 $300,000
288 Amherst St, East Orange 02/18/2000 $1
276 Amherst St, East Orange 2,182 01/13/2018 $2,500
259 Amherst St, East Orange 2,390 08/31/2018 $174,000
279 Amherst St, East Orange 3,078 11/10/2025
271 Amherst St, East Orange 2,566 09/19/2023 $360,000
263 Amherst St, East Orange 2,498 04/23/2024
317 S Clinton St, East Orange
218 Elmwood Ave, East Orange 2,624 12/20/2023
265 Amherst St, East Orange 2,742 05/21/2008 $10
287 Amherst St, East Orange 2,587 03/26/2007 $1
222 Elmwood Ave, East Orange 3,176 01/03/2023
284 Amherst St, East Orange 3,104 08/07/1991 $135,000
269 Amherst St, East Orange 2,756 09/23/2021
261 Amherst St, East Orange 3,002 09/12/2022
289 Amherst St, East Orange 2,587 06/25/2021
216 Elmwood Ave, East Orange 2,302 02/24/2006 $285,000
280-282 Amherst St, East Orange 3,940 03/26/2020 $250,000
273 Amherst St, East Orange 2,599 12/21/2022
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