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242 Fells Road, Essex Fells, NJ 07021 - Property report

Also known as: 242 Fells Rd

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1952

Acreage

0.483

Sale price

$689,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
242 Fells Road
ZIP code
07021
County
Essex
Block
6.03
Lot
15
Municipality
706
Parcel ID
6.03-15

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/01/2021
Sale price
$689,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$27,078
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
3,442
Year built
1952
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.483
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
25 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
11 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Types of broadband connections
Ownership

Ownership information for 242 Fells Road, Essex Fells, NJ

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

Sales history for 242 Fells Road, Essex Fells, NJ 07021

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/01/2021 $689,000 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X. XX-XXXXXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXX X. XX-XXXXXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
02/02/2026 - R Mortgage XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
07/08/2022 - R Mortgage XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
06/01/2021 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X. XX-XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 242 Fells Road, Essex Fells, 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
$27,078
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,171,700
Land value
$551,000
Building value
$620,700

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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 $670,000 $670,000 2.311 $15,484 +6.79%
2024 $670,000 $670,000 2.164 $14,499 -0.18%
2023 $670,000 $670,000 2.168 $14,526 -0.91%
2022 $670,000 $670,000 2.188 $14,660 0.00%
2021 $670,000 $670,000 2.188 $14,660 +7.36%
2020 $670,000 $670,000 2.038 $13,655 -1.59%
2019 $707,900 $707,900 1.96 $13,875 -0.61%
2018 $707,900 $707,900 1.972 $13,960 +3.46%
2017 $707,900 $707,900 1.906 $13,493 +10.70%
2016 $600,100 $600,100 2.031 $12,188 +0.30%
Permits

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Essex Fells Elementary School 9 Public PK, K-6 244 0.48
Essex Fells Elementary School 9 Public PK, K-6 244 0.48
Lincoln Elementary School 5 Public K-5 259 0.55
Trinity Academy NR Private PK-8 174 0.65
Trinity Academy NR Private PK-8 174 0.65
Forest Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-4 215 0.89
Stepping Stones School - The Arc Of Essex County NR Private PK, K-2 25 1.05
Stepping Stones School - The Arc Of Essex County NR Private PK, K-2 25 1.05
Jefferson Elementary School 5 Public K-5 272 1.17
The Children's House NR Private PK-K 58 1.30
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Trinity Academy NR Private PK-8 174 0.65
Grover Cleveland Middle School 5 Public 6-8 586 1.15
Our Lady Of The Lake School NR Private PK-8 212 1.40
Children's House NR Private 0 1.40
Henry B Whitehorne Middle School 8 Public 5-8 668 1.45
Academy360 Lower School (Formerly The Children's Institute) NR Private PK, K-9 106 2.32
Garden Academy NR Private K-12 28 2.52
Liberty Middle School 7 Public 7-8 526 2.58
Essex Jr Academy NR Public K-8 19 2.70
Mt Pleasant Middle School 9 Public 6 474 2.80
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mount Saint Dominic Academy NR Private 9-12 250 0.41
Children's House NR Private 0 1.40
James Caldwell High School 6 Public 9-12 789 1.55
Verona High School 7 Public 9-12 637 1.64
West Orange High School 4 Public 9-12 2,151 1.66
Essex County Vocational School 4 Public 9-12 344 1.99
Garden Academy NR Private K-12 28 2.52
Essex Valley School NR Private 7-12 85 2.59
Sawtelle Learning Center NR Private 70 2.61
Cedar Grove High School 6 Public 9-12 466 2.98

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Neighbors for 242 Fells Road, Essex Fells, NJ

19 Hathaway Ln, Essex Fells 10 Hawthorne Rd, Essex Fells 258 Fells Rd, Essex Fells 9 Oldchester Rd, Essex Fells 266 Fells Rd, Essex Fells 3 Hathaway Ln, Essex Fells 272 Fells Rd, Essex Fells 13 Hathaway Ln, Essex Fells 21 Oldchester Rd, Essex Fells 15 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells 11 Oldchester Rd, Essex Fells 12 Hawthorne Rd, Essex Fells 11 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells 244 Fells Rd, Essex Fells 254 Fells Rd, Essex Fells 37 Oldchester Rd, Essex Fells 31 Oldchester Rd, Essex Fells 262 Fells Rd, Essex Fells 274 Fells Rd, Essex Fells 25 Oldchester Rd, Essex Fells

Nearby ZIP codes for 242 Fells Road, Essex Fells, NJ

07003, Essex County, NJ 07004, Essex County, NJ 07006, Essex County, NJ 07009, Essex County, NJ 07017, Essex County, NJ 07018, Essex County, NJ 07028, Essex County, NJ 07039, Essex County, NJ 07040, Essex County, NJ 07042, Essex County, NJ 07043, Essex County, NJ 07044, Essex County, NJ 07050, Essex County, NJ 07052, Essex County, NJ 07058, Morris County, NJ 07068, Essex County, NJ 07079, Essex County, NJ 07424, Passaic County, NJ 07512, Passaic County, NJ 07936, Morris County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 242 Fells Road, Essex Fells, NJ 07021?

The development at 242 Fells Road, Essex Fells, NJ 07021 was built in 1952.

What is the total square footage of 242 Fells Road, Essex Fells, NJ 07021?

242 Fells Road, Essex Fells, NJ 07021 has a total of 3,442 square feet.

When was 242 Fells Road, Essex Fells, NJ 07021 last sold and what was the sale price?

242 Fells Road, Essex Fells, NJ 07021 was last sold on 06/01/2021 for $689,000.

What is the assessed value of 242 Fells Road, Essex Fells, NJ 07021?

242 Fells Road, Essex Fells, NJ 07021 is currently assessed at $1,171,700.

What are the property taxes for 242 Fells Road, Essex Fells, NJ 07021?

The property taxes for 242 Fells Road, Essex Fells, NJ 07021 total $27,077.

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