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242 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 Property Information

242 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 242 Prospect Street, East Orange
Zip code 07017
County Essex
Municipality East Orange City
Block 563
Lot 23

Sales & Tax Overview for 242 Prospect Street, East Orange

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Sale date 09/15/2017
Sale price $5,347,823
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Property tax $168,344

Lot & Building Information for 242 Prospect Street, East Orange

Building sqft 2,747
Building class Apartment-Other (029)
Acreage 0.844
Year built 1940
Units 48
Exterior structural material
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About 242 Prospect Street, East Orange

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 242 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 07017?

242 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 was built in 1940 and has a total of 2,747 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 242 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $5,194,200, the tax amount paid for 242 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 is $168,344.

When was 242 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 last sold and what was the last sale price?

242 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 was last sold in 09/15/2017 for $5,347,823.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 48 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 242 Prospect Street, East Orange

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/15/2017 $5,347,823
12/23/2015 $4,473,913
06/29/2010 $2,074,838
       
       
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Title Documents for 242 Prospect Street, East Orange

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
09/15/2017 - D
09/26/2017 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
12/23/2015 - D
01/06/2016 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
06/29/2010 - D
07/06/2010 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/30/2003 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 242 Prospect Street, East Orange

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $168,344
Market value $5,194,200

Assessment History for 242 Prospect Street, East Orange

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $5,194,200 $5,194,200 3.241 $168,344 +3.18%
2024 $5,194,200 $5,194,200 3.141 $163,150 -0.85%
2023 $5,194,200 $5,194,200 3.168 $164,552 +9.02%
2022 $5,194,200 $5,194,200 2.906 $150,943 +4.72%
2021 $2,601,300 $2,601,300 5.541 $144,138 +1.30%

Demographics by Zip Code

Total population 40,910
Median age 36.9
Average household income $78,812
Family households 54.9%
Occupied housing units 15,916
Owner occupied units 33.8%
Average number of people per household 2.52
Median year structure built 1956
Median value for units with a mortgage $382,000
Median value for units without a mortgage $347,000

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 242 Prospect Street, East Orange

Here are the neighbors for 242 Prospect Street, East Orange.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
172 Prospect St, East Orange 6,659 06/21/1990
459-461 Springdale Ave, East Orange 4,684 09/13/2023
451-457 Springdale Ave, East Orange 04/03/2018 $485,000
269 Lincoln St, East Orange 1,984 01/17/2005 $257,500
265 Lincoln St, East Orange 1,668 08/08/2024
496 Park Ave, East Orange 02/17/2015 $425,000
180 Prospect St, East Orange 07/25/2013 $1
165 Lincoln St, East Orange 09/04/2018 $410,000
250 Prospect St, East Orange 2,747 01/15/2002 $4,200,000
268 Prospect St, East Orange 11/10/2021
141 Hamilton St, East Orange 03/01/2016 $13,000,000
500 Park Ave, East Orange 11/28/2023 $1
492 Park Ave, East Orange 04/01/2019 $2,200,000
3 Edgerton Ter, East Orange 3,049 11/14/2018 $309,000
284 Prospect St, East Orange 09/24/2024 $10
277 Lincoln St, East Orange 1,480 06/14/2017 $57,500
196 Prospect St, East Orange 12/09/2016 $91,350
160 Prospect St, East Orange 07/25/2013 $1
285-287 Lincoln St, East Orange 5,112 07/01/2021
463-465 Springdale Ave, East Orange 4,704 07/18/2006 $395,000

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