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249 Amherst Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 Property Information

249 Amherst Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 Property Information

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249 Amherst Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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Address

Primary address 249 Amherst Street, East Orange
Zip code 07018
County Essex
Municipality East Orange City
Block 492
Lot 18.01

Sales & Tax Overview for 249 Amherst Street, East Orange

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Sale date 09/09/2021
Sale price $6,500,000
Arm's length
Property tax $21,264

Lot & Building Information for 249 Amherst Street, East Orange

Building class Apartment-Other (029)
Acreage 0.085
Year built 1930
Units 6
Exterior structural material
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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

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About 249 Amherst Street, East Orange

When was 249 Amherst Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 built?

249 Amherst Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 was built in 1930.

What is the assessed value of 249 Amherst Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $656,100, the tax amount paid for 249 Amherst Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 is $21,264.

When was 249 Amherst Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 last sold and what was the last sale price?

249 Amherst Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 was last sold in 09/09/2021 for $6,500,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 249 Amherst Street, East Orange

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/09/2021 $6,500,000
03/09/2020 $1
12/27/2017 $1,040,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 249 Amherst Street, East Orange

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
09/09/2021 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees
03/26/2020 - R
03/09/2020 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
01/11/2018 - R
12/27/2017 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
01/20/2017 - R
11/18/2016 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
09/17/2014 - R
08/15/2014 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
01/19/2011 - R
12/21/2010 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
04/10/2008 - R
03/13/2008 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
06/02/2006 - R
02/20/2006 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
11/03/2004 - R
10/15/2004 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 249 Amherst Street, East Orange

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $21,264
Market value $656,100

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Assessment History for 249 Amherst Street, East Orange

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 249 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 $656,100 $656,100 3.241 $21,264 +3.18%
2024 $656,100 $656,100 3.141 $20,608 -0.85%
2023 $656,100 $656,100 3.168 $20,785 +9.02%
2022 $656,100 $656,100 2.906 $19,066 -6.04%
2021 $366,200 $366,200 5.541 $20,291 +1.30%
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Demographics by Zip Code

Total population 28,924
Median age 38.7
Average household income $81,099
Family households 52.1%
Occupied housing units 12,287
Owner occupied units 27.8%
People per household (average) 2.33
Median year structure built 1956
Median value for units with a mortgage $362,900
Median value for units without a mortgage $313,800

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 249 Amherst Street, East Orange

Here are the neighbors for 249 Amherst Street, East Orange.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
231 Amherst St, East Orange 2,804 10/12/2023 $655,000
267 Amherst St, East Orange 04/13/2006 $300,000
259 Amherst St, East Orange 2,390 08/31/2018 $174,000
223 Amherst St, East Orange 03/18/2010
217 Amherst St, East Orange 04/23/2018
263 Amherst St, East Orange 2,498 04/23/2024
237 Amherst St, East Orange 3,013 10/10/2019 $320,000
227 Amherst St, East Orange 2,632 04/20/2018 $62,500
221 Amherst St, East Orange 1,821 05/16/2018 $190,000
255 Amherst St, East Orange 1,232 04/24/2019 $212,000
265 Amherst St, East Orange 2,742 05/21/2008 $10
239 Amherst St, East Orange 2,294 12/18/2019 $310,000
233 Amherst St, East Orange 2,939 10/02/2006 $245,000
215 Amherst St, East Orange 1,737 11/19/2024
247 Amherst St, East Orange 09/09/2021 $6,500,000
261 Amherst St, East Orange 3,002 09/12/2022
269 Amherst St, East Orange 2,756 09/23/2021
225 Amherst St, East Orange 3,009 06/13/2022
257 Amherst St, East Orange 2,489 05/11/2015 $65,000
253 Amherst St, East Orange 1,679 11/16/2021
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