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254-256 Elwood Ave E, Newark, NJ 07104 Property Information

254-256 Elwood Ave E, Newark, NJ 07104 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 254-256 Elwood Ave E, Newark
Zip code 07104
County Essex
Municipality Newark City
Block 712
Lot 5
Neighborhood Forest Hill

Sales & Tax Overview for 254-256 Elwood Ave E, Newark

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Sale date 05/23/1995
Sale price $115,000
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Property tax $7,694

Lot & Building Information for 254-256 Elwood Ave E, Newark

Building sqft 1,889
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.153
Year built 1912
Stories 2
Garage Unattached
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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (R-1F)
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About 254-256 Elwood Ave E, Newark

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 254-256 Elwood Ave E, Newark, NJ 07104?

254-256 Elwood Ave E, Newark, NJ 07104 was built in 1912 and has a total of 1,889 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 254-256 Elwood Ave E, Newark, NJ 07104 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $192,400, the tax amount paid for 254-256 Elwood Ave E, Newark, NJ 07104 is $7,694.

When was 254-256 Elwood Ave E, Newark, NJ 07104 last sold and what was the last sale price?

254-256 Elwood Ave E, Newark, NJ 07104 was last sold in 05/23/1995 for $115,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 254-256 Elwood Ave E, Newark

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/23/1995 $115,000

Title Documents for 254-256 Elwood Ave E, Newark

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
05/23/1995 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
                   
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Property Taxes for 254-256 Elwood Ave E, Newark

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $7,694
Market value $192,400

Assessment History for 254-256 Elwood Ave E, Newark

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 254-256 Elwood Ave E, Newark, 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 $192,400 $192,400 3.999 $7,694 +5.15%
2024 $192,400 $192,400 3.803 $7,317 +2.01%
2023 $192,400 $192,400 3.728 $7,173 -0.21%
2022 $192,400 $192,400 3.736 $7,188 +0.05%
2021 $192,400 $192,400 3.734 $7,184 -1.74%

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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)
Bethel Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.24
Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School 6 Charter K-8 569 0.33
Ridge Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 578 0.40
Ridge Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 578 0.40
Elliott Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 885 0.45

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bethel Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.24
Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School 6 Charter K-8 569 0.33
Newark School Of Fashion & Design NR Public 9 156 0.34
Ridge Street Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 578 0.40
Elliott Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 885 0.45

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bethel Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.24
Christ the King Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 0 0.32
Newark School Of Fashion & Design NR Public 9 156 0.34
Christ The King Prepatory School NR Private 9-12 210 0.34
1st Cerebral Palsy Of Nj NR Private PK-12 70 0.89

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Neighbors for 254-256 Elwood Ave E, Newark

Here are the neighbors for 254-256 Elwood Ave E, Newark.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
518-522 Highland Ave, Newark 3,195 11/03/2021
753 N 6th St, Newark 2,576 06/27/2024
757-759 N 6th St, Newark 2,960 01/06/2025
514-516 Highland Ave, Newark 2,917 07/28/2011 $465,000
510-512 Highland Ave, Newark 2,052 02/11/2019 $410,000
528-530 Highland Ave, Newark 3,920 08/02/2013 $100
258-262 Elwood Ave, Newark 3,038 02/24/2000 $36,000
496-498 Highland Ave, Newark 2,331 03/01/2017 $209,000
761-763 N 6th St, Newark 1,392 01/04/2016 $210,000
769 N 6th St, Newark 4,431 07/30/1993 $145,000
765-767 N 6th St, Newark 2,208 09/27/1993 $129,000
506-508 Highland Ave, Newark 4,120 04/29/2016 $340,000
747 N 6th St, Newark 4,500 08/28/2017
755 N 6th St, Newark 06/27/2024
248-252 Elwood Ave E, Newark 2,500 03/23/2023
524-526 Highland Ave, Newark 4,183 12/09/2016 $400,000
500-504 Highland Ave, Newark 4,132 03/12/1999 $160,000
492-494 Highland Ave, Newark 2,801 05/22/2019 $380,000
749-751 N 6th St, Newark 2,302 11/26/2003 $145,000
771-773 N 6th St, Newark 3,904 04/14/2014 $300,000

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