| Primary address | 285 Amherst Street, East Orange |
| Zip code | 07018 |
| County | Essex |
| Municipality | East Orange City |
| Block | 492 |
| Lot | 3 |
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| Sale date | 03/10/2020 |
| Sale price | $199,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $12,416 |
| Building sqft | 2,486 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.076 |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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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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Access detailed property tax data for 285 Amherst Street, East Orange, NJ 07018. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $12,416 |
| Market value | $383,100 |
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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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 285 Amherst Street, East Orange to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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 |