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78 Central Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Information

78 Central Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 78 Central Avenue, Montclair
Zip code 07042
County Essex
Municipality Montclair Township
Block 1514
Lot 6

Sales & Tax Overview for 78 Central Avenue, Montclair

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Sale date 06/13/2003
Sale price $1
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Property tax $17,640

Lot & Building Information for 78 Central Avenue, Montclair

Building sqft 1,452
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.091
Year built 1922
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Zoning district Single Family (R-1)
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About 78 Central Avenue, Montclair

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 78 Central Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042?

78 Central Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 was built in 1922 and has a total of 1,452 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 78 Central Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $501,700, the tax amount paid for 78 Central Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 is $17,639.

When was 78 Central Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 last sold and what was the last sale price?

78 Central Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 was last sold in 06/13/2003 for $1.

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Past Sales & Property History for 78 Central Avenue, Montclair

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/13/2003 $1
01/25/1980 $5,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 78 Central Avenue, Montclair

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
06/13/2003 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
01/25/1980 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
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Property Taxes for 78 Central Avenue, Montclair

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $17,640
Market value $501,700

Assessment History for 78 Central Avenue, Montclair

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 78 Central Avenue, Montclair, 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 $501,700 $501,700 3.516 $17,640 +3.32%
2024 $501,700 $501,700 3.403 $17,073 +0.68%
2023 $501,700 $501,700 3.38 $16,957 +2.80%
2022 $501,700 $501,700 3.288 $16,496 +1.76%
2021 $501,700 $501,700 3.231 $16,210 +1.64%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Montclair Kimberley Academy NR Private PK-12 1,048 0.14
The Montclair Kimberley Academy NR Private PK-12 1,048 0.14
Montclair Cooperative School NR Private PK-8 160 0.39
Montclair Cooperative School NR Private PK-8 160 0.39
Edgemont Elementary School 6 Public K-5 266 0.40

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Montclair Kimberley Academy NR Private PK-12 1,048 0.14
Renaissance Middle School 5 Public 6-8 213 0.31
Montclair Cooperative School NR Private PK-8 160 0.39
Academy360 Lower School (Formerly The Children's Institute) NR Private PK, K-9 106 0.68
Deron School Ii NR Private 127 0.72

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Montclair Kimberley Academy NR Private PK-12 1,048 0.14
Montclair High School 5 Public 9-12 1,968 0.17
Immaculate Conception High School NR Private 9-12 165 0.61
Deron School Ii NR Private 127 0.72
Fusion Academy - Montclair NR Private 7-12 28 0.78

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Neighbors for 78 Central Avenue, Montclair

Here are the neighbors for 78 Central Avenue, Montclair.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
136 Chestnut St, Montclair 2,107 07/27/2011 $600,000
138 Chestnut St, Montclair 1,804 10/28/2010 $420,000
18 Bellaire Dr, Montclair 1,664 09/14/2015 $500,000
164 Chestnut St, Montclair 2,405 06/20/2023
72 Central Ave, Montclair 1,973 02/18/2022
4 Belvidere Pl, Montclair 2,429 08/03/2015 $500,000
181 A Valley Rd, Montclair 1,510 08/25/2006 $394,500
6 Belvidere Pl, Montclair 2,286 12/13/2022
24 Bellaire Dr, Montclair 1,688 03/30/2022
70 Central Ave, Montclair 1,663 05/27/2015 $510,000
179 Valley Rd, Montclair 2,516 09/18/2015 $10
140 Chestnut St, Montclair 990 10/27/2025
142 Chestnut St, Montclair 1,521
30 Bellaire Dr, Montclair 1,508 07/02/2020 $1
183 Valley Rd, Montclair 1,801 10/11/1991 $183,000
2 Belvidere Pl, Montclair 2,237 11/05/2013 $644,000
16 Bellaire Dr, Montclair 1,854 06/26/2002 $561,200
74 Central Ave, Montclair 1,828 11/17/1992
181 Valley Rd, Montclair 1,534 11/01/2024
26 Bellaire Dr, Montclair 2,150 04/14/2000 $350,000

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