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249 Franklin Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 Property Information

249 Franklin Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 249 Franklin Avenue, Maplewood
Zip code 07040
County Essex
Municipality Maplewood Township
Block 29.09
Lot 335

Sales & Tax Overview for 249 Franklin Avenue, Maplewood

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Sale date 11/27/2019
Sale price $1
Arm's length
Property tax $14,939

Lot & Building Information for 249 Franklin Avenue, Maplewood

Building sqft 2,134
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.076
Year built 1914
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Residential Single Family (R-1-4)
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About 249 Franklin Avenue, Maplewood

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 249 Franklin Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040?

249 Franklin Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 was built in 1914 and has a total of 2,134 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 249 Franklin Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $622,200, the tax amount paid for 249 Franklin Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 is $14,939.

When was 249 Franklin Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 last sold and what was the last sale price?

249 Franklin Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 was last sold in 11/27/2019 for $1.

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Past Sales & Property History for 249 Franklin Avenue, Maplewood

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/27/2019 $1
01/07/2010 $295,000
07/31/1998 $149,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 249 Franklin Avenue, Maplewood

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
11/27/2019 - D
01/28/2020 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
01/07/2010 - D
01/12/2010 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/31/1998 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 249 Franklin Avenue, Maplewood

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $14,939
Market value $622,200

Assessment History for 249 Franklin Avenue, Maplewood

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 249 Franklin Avenue, Maplewood, 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 $622,200 $622,200 2.401 $14,939 +3.80%
2024 $622,200 $622,200 2.313 $14,391 +39.89%
2023 $284,500 $284,500 3.616 $10,288 +2.55%
2022 $284,500 $284,500 3.526 $10,031 +3.13%
2021 $284,500 $284,500 3.419 $9,727 +2.92%

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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)
The Milton School NR Private 5-12 13 0.03
South Mountain Co-Op NR Private K-12 0 0.03
Tuscan Elementary School 6 Public K-5 577 0.41
Central Five Jefferson 4 Public 5 528 0.47
Seth Boyden Elementary School 5 Public K-5 373 0.97

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Milton School NR Private 5-12 13 0.03
South Mountain Co-Op NR Private K-12 0 0.03
Maplewood Middle School 5 Public 6-8 721 0.81
Deron School I NR Private PK-11 95 1.11
St Michael Parish School NR Private PK-8 347 1.21

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Milton School NR Private 5-12 13 0.03
South Mountain Co-Op NR Private K-12 0 0.03
Deron School I NR Private PK-11 95 1.11
Columbia Senior High School 5 Public 9-12 1,930 1.20
Union Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 2,308 1.24

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Neighbors for 249 Franklin Avenue, Maplewood

Here are the neighbors for 249 Franklin Avenue, Maplewood.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
208 Indiana St, Maplewood 2,128 06/30/2023
200-202 Lexington Ave, Maplewood 1,326 06/20/2014 $320,000
245 Franklin Ave, Maplewood 1,245 04/12/2005 $314,000
241 Franklin Ave, Maplewood 1,212 04/16/2004 $1
251 Franklin Ave, Maplewood 1,442 12/31/1998 $132,000
204 Indiana St, Maplewood 1,194 11/26/2024
206 Lexington Ave, Maplewood 1,106 04/30/2025
204 Lexington Ave, Maplewood 1,778 02/27/2013 $290,000
212 Indiana St, Maplewood 1,962 06/17/2024
239 Franklin Ave, Maplewood 1,324 11/19/2015 $1
253 Hilton Ave, Maplewood 1,720 11/22/2002 $1
200 Indiana St, Maplewood 1,100 06/13/2008 $250,000
235 Franklin Ave, Maplewood 1,207 01/27/2015 $143,000
773 Prospect St, Maplewood 1,796 08/03/2022
747-751 Prospect St, Maplewood
231 Franklin Ave, Maplewood 1,224 11/29/1994 $117,347
210 Lexington Ave, Maplewood 1,111 04/30/2003 $170,000
208 Lexington Ave, Maplewood 1,250 06/05/2017 $330,000
775 Prospect St, Maplewood 1,294 02/15/2023
227 Franklin Ave, Maplewood 1,690 11/13/2006 $327,000

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