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261 Sanford Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 Property Information

261 Sanford Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 261 Sanford Street, East Orange
Zip code 07018
County Essex
Municipality East Orange City
Block 760
Lot 4.03

Sales & Tax Overview for 261 Sanford Street, East Orange

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Sale date 06/14/2011
Sale price $66,500
Arm's length
Property tax $6,890

Lot & Building Information for 261 Sanford Street, East Orange

Building sqft 1,064
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.093
Year built 1930
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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About 261 Sanford Street, East Orange

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 261 Sanford Street, East Orange, NJ 07018?

261 Sanford Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 was built in 1930 and has a total of 1,064 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 261 Sanford Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $212,600, the tax amount paid for 261 Sanford Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 is $6,890.

When was 261 Sanford Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 last sold?

261 Sanford Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 was last sold in 04/21/2026.

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Past Sales & Property History for 261 Sanford Street, East Orange

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/14/2011 $66,500

Title Documents for 261 Sanford Street, East Orange

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
04/21/2026 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees
06/14/2011 - D
05/17/2013 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
06/14/2011 - D
09/26/2011 - R
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Property Taxes for 261 Sanford Street, East Orange

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $6,890
Market value $212,600

Assessment History for 261 Sanford Street, East Orange

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $212,600 $212,600 3.241 $6,890 +3.18%
2024 $212,600 $212,600 3.141 $6,678 -0.85%
2023 $212,600 $212,600 3.168 $6,735 +9.02%
2022 $212,600 $212,600 2.906 $6,178 +7.00%
2021 $104,200 $104,200 5.541 $5,774 +1.30%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK-8 234 0.14
St Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK-8 234 0.14
Benjamin Banneker Academy 2 Public PK, K-8 502 0.36
Benjamin Banneker Academy 2 Public PK, K-8 502 0.36
Langston Hughes School 6 Public PK, K-5 551 0.43

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK-8 234 0.14
Al-Muslimaat Academy NR Private 6-12 0 0.26
Benjamin Banneker Academy 2 Public PK, K-8 502 0.36
Pride Academy Charter School 8 Charter 5-8 299 0.55
Lincoln Elementary School 1 Public PK, K-8 377 0.77

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Al-Muslimaat Academy NR Private 6-12 0 0.26
Orange High School 2 Public 9-12 1,265 1.01
Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges 8 Public 9-12 162 1.14
Marylawn of the Oranges Academy NR Private 6-12 143 1.14
Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology NR Public 9 199 1.21

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Neighbors for 261 Sanford Street, East Orange

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
259 Sanford St, East Orange 3,032 02/07/2012 $1
29 Lindsley Pl, East Orange 2,156 07/11/2013 $229,000
275 Sanford St, East Orange 03/24/2005 $155,000
377 S Harrison St, East Orange
27 Lindsley Pl, East Orange 2,016 04/30/2021 $291,000
53 Lindsley Pl, East Orange 1,152 01/20/2023
265-267 Sanford St, East Orange 1,928 04/21/2026
269-271 Sanford St, East Orange 3,260 09/01/2015 $42,700
9 Lindsley Pl, East Orange 1,848 12/26/2023
351 S Harrison St, East Orange 3,032 03/12/2007 $205,000
77 Lindsley Pl, East Orange 1,650 06/15/2007 $292,950
15 E Highland Ave, East Orange 2,535 07/09/2024
59 Lindsley Pl, East Orange 2,464
403 S Harrison St, East Orange
5 E Highland Ave, East Orange 3,513 04/07/1989 $160,000
23 Lindsley Pl, East Orange 1,844 06/30/2014 $1
36 Ross St, East Orange 1,627
33 Lindsley Pl, East Orange 2,608
263 Sanford St, East Orange 1,064 04/22/2026
9 E Highland Ave, East Orange 2,462 10/24/2003 $155,000

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