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261 Parker Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 Property Information

261 Parker Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 261 Parker Avenue, Maplewood
Zip code 07040
County Essex
Municipality Maplewood Township
Block 42.07
Lot 178

Sales & Tax Overview for 261 Parker Avenue, Maplewood

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Sale date 03/05/2015
Sale price $260,000
Arm's length
Property tax $14,406

Lot & Building Information for 261 Parker Avenue, Maplewood

Building sqft 2,584
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.126
Year built 1931
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Residential Two Family (R-2-4)
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Other Property Data for 261 Parker Avenue, Maplewood

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About 261 Parker Avenue, Maplewood

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 261 Parker Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040?

261 Parker Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 was built in 1931 and has a total of 2,584 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 261 Parker Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $600,000, the tax amount paid for 261 Parker Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 is $14,406.

When was 261 Parker Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 last sold and what was the last sale price?

261 Parker Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 was last sold in 03/05/2015 for $260,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 261 Parker Avenue, Maplewood

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/05/2015 $260,000
10/27/2006 $440,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 261 Parker Avenue, Maplewood

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
03/05/2015 - D
04/20/2015 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
10/27/2006 - D
12/08/2006 - R
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 261 Parker Avenue, Maplewood

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $14,406
Market value $600,000

Assessment History for 261 Parker Avenue, Maplewood

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 Parker 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 $600,000 $600,000 2.401 $14,406 -17.22%
2024 $752,400 $752,400 2.313 $17,403 +50.63%
2023 $319,500 $319,500 3.616 $11,553 +2.55%
2022 $319,500 $319,500 3.526 $11,266 +3.13%
2021 $319,500 $319,500 3.419 $10,924 +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)
Mount Vernon Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 809 0.41
Mount Vernon Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 809 0.41
Florence Avenue Elementary School 3 Public K-5 639 0.46
Clinton Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 550 0.52
Clinton Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 550 0.52

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Mount Vernon Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 809 0.41
Ivy Hill Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 471 0.63
Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology NR Public 9 199 0.63
St. John the Baptist Ukraini NR Private K-8 0 0.64
Little People Preschool Center NR Private 0 0.81

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology NR Public 9 199 0.63
Irvington High School 1 Public 9-12 1,684 0.65
Independence High School NR Private 9-12 0 0.72
Little People Preschool Center NR Private 0 0.81
St. Anthonys School NR Private 0 1.02

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Neighbors for 261 Parker Avenue, Maplewood

Here are the neighbors for 261 Parker Avenue, Maplewood.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
740-742 Irvington Ave, Maplewood 4,654 10/02/2019 $496,000
50 Peachtree Rd, Maplewood 2,000 05/31/2011 $345,000
56 Peachtree Rd, Maplewood 988 12/10/2019 $396,000
259 Parker Ave, Maplewood 2,662 10/10/2007 $1
66 Peachtree Rd, Maplewood 1,265 05/11/2022
68 Peachtree Rd, Maplewood 1,291 06/03/2004 $282,000
66 Hillcrest Rd, Maplewood 1,350 05/17/1995 $129,000
267-269 Parker Ave, Maplewood 2,688 11/25/2019 $500,000
271-273 Parker Ave, Maplewood 2,858 06/13/2017 $515,000
9 Cherry Pl, Maplewood 1,392 05/09/2016 $263,000
732-734 Irvington Ave, Maplewood 9,336 01/04/2022 $420,000
19 Cherry Pl, Maplewood 1,502 02/09/2012 $198,500
21-23 Cherry Pl, Maplewood 1,379 03/18/2004 $1
265 Parker Ave, Maplewood 2,760 10/03/2003 $1
60 Peachtree Rd, Maplewood 954 12/11/2015 $295,000
64 Peachtree Rd, Maplewood 1,630 12/22/2005 $449,000
736 Irvington Ave, Maplewood 1,576 09/14/2023
70 Hillcrest Rd, Maplewood 1,176 10/20/2023
11 Cherry Pl, Maplewood 1,502 08/26/1993 $122,000
76 Hillcrest Rd, Maplewood 1,343 08/18/2020 $505,000

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