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553 Summit Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 - Property report

Also known as: 553 Summit Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1923

Acreage

0.23

Sale price

$927,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
553 Summit Avenue
ZIP code
07040
County
Essex
Block
26.05
Lot
124
Municipality
711
Parcel ID
26.05-124

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/12/2017
Sale price
$927,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$24,874
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
2,751
Stories
2
Year built
1923
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.23
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
53 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
41 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 553 Summit Avenue, Maplewood, NJ

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

Sales history for 553 Summit Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/12/2017 $927,000 XXXXX, XXX X & XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X
09/17/2007 $735,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX X&XXXXXX-XXXXX,XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXXX
04/17/1995 $183,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
12/21/2021 - R Mortgage XXXXX XXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXX
12/15/2017 - R
12/12/2017 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX, XXX X & XXXXXXX
09/20/2007 - R
09/17/2007 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X&XXXXXX-XXXXX,XXXXX
04/17/1995 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 553 Summit Avenue, Maplewood, 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
$24,874
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,036,000
Land value
$453,900
Building value
$582,100

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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 $1,036,000 $1,036,000 2.401 $24,874 +3.80%
2024 $1,036,000 $1,036,000 2.313 $23,963 -8.24%
2023 $722,200 $722,200 3.616 $26,115 +2.55%
2022 $722,200 $722,200 3.526 $25,465 +3.13%
2021 $722,200 $722,200 3.419 $24,692 +2.92%
2020 $722,200 $722,200 3.322 $23,991 +2.98%
2019 $722,200 $722,200 3.226 $23,298 +8.01%
2018 $686,300 $686,300 3.143 $21,570 +3.08%
2017 $686,300 $686,300 3.049 $20,925 +2.54%
2016 $553,800 $553,800 3.685 $20,408 +2.36%
Permits

Permit information for 553 Summit Avenue, Maplewood, NJ

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Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Clinton Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 550 0.49
Clinton Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 550 0.49
Tuscan Elementary School 6 Public K-5 577 0.63
Delia Bolden Elementary School 7 Public 3-5 448 0.76
Our Lady of Sorrows School NR Private PK, K-8 215 0.77
Our Lady of Sorrows School NR Private PK, K-8 215 0.77
Seth Boyden Elementary School 5 Public K-5 373 0.92
South Mountain Co-Op NR Private K-12 0 0.94
The Milton School NR Private 5-12 13 0.94
Mount Vernon Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 809 1.06
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Maplewood Middle School 5 Public 6-8 721 0.75
Our Lady of Sorrows School NR Private PK, K-8 215 0.77
South Mountain Co-Op NR Private K-12 0 0.94
The Milton School NR Private 5-12 13 0.94
Mount Vernon Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 809 1.06
South Orange Middle School 5 Public 6-8 770 1.16
Good Shepherd Academy NR Private K-8 119 1.39
Good Shepherd Academy NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.41
Ivy Hill Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 471 1.42
Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology NR Public 9 199 1.48
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Columbia Senior High School 5 Public 9-12 1,930 0.31
South Mountain Co-Op NR Private K-12 0 0.94
The Milton School NR Private 5-12 13 0.94
Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology NR Public 9 199 1.48
Irvington High School 1 Public 9-12 1,684 1.55
Independence High School NR Private 9-12 0 1.60
Marylawn of the Oranges Academy NR Private 6-12 143 1.69
Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges 8 Public 9-12 162 1.71
Little People Preschool Center NR Private 0 1.71
Union Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 2,308 2.20

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Neighbors for 553 Summit Avenue, Maplewood, NJ

464-466 Elmwood Ave, Maplewood 468 Elmwood Ave, Maplewood 551 Summit Ave, Maplewood 549 Summit Ave, Maplewood 470 Elmwood Ave, Maplewood 529 Summit Ave, Maplewood 521 Summit Ave, Maplewood 520 Prospect St, Maplewood 555 Summit Ave, Maplewood 559 Summit Ave, Maplewood 472 Elmwood Ave, Maplewood 533 Summit Ave, Maplewood 64 Parker Avene, Maplewood 524 Prospect St, Maplewood 557 Summit Ave, Maplewood 560 Summit Ave, Maplewood 62 Parker Ave, Maplewood 456-458 Elmwood Ave, Maplewood 523 Summit Ave, Maplewood 454 Elmwood Ave, Maplewood

Nearby ZIP codes for 553 Summit Avenue, Maplewood, NJ

07017, Essex County, NJ 07033, Union County, NJ 07039, Essex County, NJ 07041, Essex County, NJ 07050, Essex County, NJ 07052, Essex County, NJ 07079, Essex County, NJ 07083, Union County, NJ 07088, Union County, NJ 07103, Essex County, NJ 07106, Essex County, NJ 07108, Essex County, NJ 07111, Essex County, NJ 07112, Essex County, NJ 07204, Union County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 553 Summit Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040?

The development at 553 Summit Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 was built in 1923.

What is the total square footage of 553 Summit Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040?

553 Summit Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 has a total of 2,751 square feet.

When was 553 Summit Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 last sold and what was the sale price?

553 Summit Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 was last sold on 12/12/2017 for $927,000.

What is the assessed value of 553 Summit Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040?

553 Summit Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 is currently assessed at $1,036,000.

What are the property taxes for 553 Summit Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040?

The property taxes for 553 Summit Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 total $24,874.

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