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196 Brighton Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017 Property Information

196 Brighton Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 196 Brighton Avenue, East Orange
Zip code 07017
County Essex
Municipality East Orange City
Block 880
Lot 37

Sales & Tax Overview for 196 Brighton Avenue, East Orange

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Sale date 11/25/2014
Sale price $148,000
Arm's length
Property tax $8,854

Lot & Building Information for 196 Brighton Avenue, East Orange

Building sqft 1,910
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.075
Year built 1900
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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About 196 Brighton Avenue, East Orange

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 196 Brighton Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017?

196 Brighton Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017 was built in 1900 and has a total of 1,910 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 196 Brighton Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $273,200, the tax amount paid for 196 Brighton Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017 is $8,854.

When was 196 Brighton Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017 last sold and what was the last sale price?

196 Brighton Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017 was last sold in 11/25/2014 for $148,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 196 Brighton Avenue, East Orange

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/25/2014 $148,000
03/03/2009 $80,000
09/26/2008 $100
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 196 Brighton Avenue, East Orange

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
10/30/2024 - R Mortgage 11/01/2051
09/25/2023 - R Mortgage
11/25/2014 - D
01/06/2015 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
03/03/2009 - D
10/22/2009 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
09/26/2008 - D
10/23/2008 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/24/2003 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/18/1977 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 196 Brighton Avenue, East Orange

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $8,854
Market value $273,200

Assessment History for 196 Brighton Avenue, East Orange

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 196 Brighton Avenue, 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 $273,200 $273,200 3.241 $8,854 +3.18%
2024 $273,200 $273,200 3.141 $8,581 -0.85%
2023 $273,200 $273,200 3.168 $8,655 +9.02%
2022 $273,200 $273,200 2.906 $7,939 -7.32%
2021 $154,600 $154,600 5.541 $8,566 +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)
Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy Elementary School 7 Public K-5 131 0.15
Whitney E. Houston Academy Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 324 0.25
Whitney E. Houston Academy Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 324 0.25
Cleveland Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-7 292 0.55
Cleveland Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-7 292 0.55

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Whitney E. Houston Academy Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 324 0.25
Cleveland Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-7 292 0.55
Park Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 387 0.70
East Orange STEM Academy 6 Public 6-12 568 0.76
John L Costley Middle School 3 Public 6-8 333 0.88

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
East Orange Campus High School 1 Public 9-12 1,748 0.74
East Orange STEM Academy 6 Public 6-12 568 0.76
Orange Alternative High School NR Public 9-12 0 0.92
The Lakeside School NR Private 0 0.92
Glen Ridge High School 8 Public 7-12 822 1.18

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Neighbors for 196 Brighton Avenue, East Orange

Here are the neighbors for 196 Brighton Avenue, East Orange.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
228 Brighton Ave, East Orange 1,381 06/27/2005 $210,000
182 Brighton Ave, East Orange 1,464
188 Brighton Ave, East Orange 1,622 08/12/2024
166 Brighton Ave, East Orange 1,601 06/24/2018 $251,410
202 Brighton Ave, East Orange 1,216 05/09/2022
210 Brighton Ave, East Orange 1,053 05/23/2025
218 Brighton Ave, East Orange 840 07/10/2006 $1
236 Brighton Ave, East Orange 1,476
206 Brighton Ave, East Orange 1,567 05/13/2019
192 Brighton Ave, East Orange 1,694 10/11/2023 $480,000
222 Brighton Ave, East Orange 1,673 12/22/1987 $117,000
240 Brighton Ave, East Orange 1,496 12/27/2023
178 Brighton Ave, East Orange 1,159 11/17/2009 $165,000
162 Brighton Ave, East Orange 1,651 12/06/2024
200 Brighton Ave, East Orange 2,318 03/14/2013 $115,000
194 Brighton Ave, East Orange 1,428 11/22/1996 $86,000
186 Brighton Ave, East Orange 1,712 05/11/1992 $75,000
172 Brighton Ave, East Orange 1,328 03/04/2026
170 Brighton Ave, East Orange 1,492 10/29/2001 $153,750
214 Brighton Ave, East Orange 1,387 08/02/2016 $81,000

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