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55 Morton Place, East Orange, NJ 07017 - Property report

Also known as: 55 Morton Pl

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1925

Acreage

0.072

Sale price

$21,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
55 Morton Place
ZIP code
07017
County
Essex
Block
670
Lot
11
Municipality
705
Parcel ID
670-11

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/13/1970
Sale price
$21,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$14,678
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
2,654
Stories
2
Year built
1925
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.072

Area overview

Walk score
81 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
64 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
50 /100.  Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 55 Morton Place, East Orange, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 55 Morton Place, East Orange, NJ 07017

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/13/1970 $21,000

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
05/10/2023 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/18/2022 - R Mortgage XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/18/2022 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX
05/18/2022 - R Mortgage XXXXXXXX XXXX X XX XXXXXXX XXX, XXX
04/27/2022 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XX XXXXXXXX XXX
10/13/1970 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 55 Morton Place, East Orange, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$14,678
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$452,900
Land value
$70,300
Building value
$382,600

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $452,900 $452,900 3.241 $14,678 +3.18%
2024 $452,900 $452,900 3.141 $14,226 +25.57%
2023 $357,600 $357,600 3.168 $11,329 +9.02%
2022 $357,600 $357,600 2.906 $10,392 +17.22%
2021 $160,000 $160,000 5.541 $8,866 +1.30%
2020 $160,000 $160,000 5.47 $8,752 +1.30%
2019 $160,000 $160,000 5.4 $8,640 +1.26%
2018 $160,000 $160,000 5.333 $8,533 +2.87%
2017 $160,000 $160,000 5.184 $8,294 +1.59%
2016 $160,000 $160,000 5.103 $8,165 +2.51%
Permits

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Faith Temple New Hope Christia NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.09
Faith Temple New Hope Christia NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.09
J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-5 253 0.16
J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-5 253 0.16
Althea Gibson E C E Acd NR Public PK, K 133 0.25
Althea Gibson E C E Acd NR Public PK, K 133 0.25
Clark School NR Private PK, K-6 52 0.25
Clark School NR Private PK, K-6 52 0.25
East Orange Community Charter School 4 Charter K-4 448 0.33
Edward T. Bowser Sr Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-5 520 0.35
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Faith Temple New Hope Christia NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.09
Our Lady Help Christians School NR Private PK-8 182 0.40
Patrick F Healy Middle School 4 Public 6-8 330 0.49
Sojourner Truth Middle School 1 Public 6-8 278 0.49
John L Costley Middle School 3 Public 6-8 333 0.49
Oakwood Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-7 281 0.52
Cicely Tyson Middle/High School 5 Public 6-12 711 0.53
Park Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 387 0.55
Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah NR Private PK-12 191 0.68
The Lakeside School NR Private 0 0.78
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cicely Tyson Middle/High School 5 Public 6-12 711 0.53
East Orange Campus High School 1 Public 9-12 1,748 0.67
Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah NR Private PK-12 191 0.68
The Lakeside School NR Private 0 0.78
Orange Alternative High School NR Public 9-12 0 0.78
East Orange STEM Academy 6 Public 6-12 568 0.86
Orange High School 2 Public 9-12 1,265 1.20
Al-Muslimaat Academy NR Private 6-12 0 1.60
Seton Hall Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 963 1.64
New Testament Church School NR Private PK-12 27 1.72

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Neighbors for 55 Morton Place, East Orange, NJ

26 Washington St, East Orange 50 Washington St, East Orange 53 Morton Pl, East Orange 49 Morton Pl, East Orange 40 Washington St, East Orange 28 Washington St, East Orange 22 Washington St, East Orange 45 Morton Pl, East Orange 60 Washington Ter, East Orange 43 Morton Pl, East Orange 37 Morton Pl, East Orange 31 Morton Pl, East Orange 57 Morton Pl, East Orange 35 Morton Pl, East Orange 27 Morton Pl, East Orange 69 Washington Ter, East Orange 65 Washington Ter, East Orange 39 Morton Pl, East Orange 72 Washington Ter, East Orange 25 Morton Pl, East Orange

Nearby ZIP codes for 55 Morton Place, East Orange, NJ

07003, Essex County, NJ 07028, Essex County, NJ 07042, Essex County, NJ 07044, Essex County, NJ 07050, Essex County, NJ 07052, Essex County, NJ 07079, Essex County, NJ 07102, Essex County, NJ 07103, Essex County, NJ 07104, Essex County, NJ 07106, Essex County, NJ 07107, Essex County, NJ 07108, Essex County, NJ 07109, Essex County, NJ 07110, Essex County, NJ 07111, Essex County, NJ 07112, Essex County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 55 Morton Place, East Orange, NJ 07017?

The development at 55 Morton Place, East Orange, NJ 07017 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 55 Morton Place, East Orange, NJ 07017?

55 Morton Place, East Orange, NJ 07017 has a total of 2,654 square feet.

When was 55 Morton Place, East Orange, NJ 07017 last sold and what was the sale price?

55 Morton Place, East Orange, NJ 07017 was last sold on 10/13/1970 for $21,000.

What is the assessed value of 55 Morton Place, East Orange, NJ 07017?

55 Morton Place, East Orange, NJ 07017 is currently assessed at $452,900.

What are the property taxes for 55 Morton Place, East Orange, NJ 07017?

The property taxes for 55 Morton Place, East Orange, NJ 07017 total $14,678.

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