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400 Melrose Place, South Orange, NJ 07079 Property Information

400 Melrose Place, South Orange, NJ 07079 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 400 Melrose Place, South Orange
Zip code 07079
County Essex
Municipality South Orange Village Tw
Block 302
Lot 8

Sales & Tax Overview for 400 Melrose Place, South Orange

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Sale date 09/24/2010
Sale price $688,000
Arm's length
Property tax $40,119

Lot & Building Information for 400 Melrose Place, South Orange

Building sqft 4,628
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 1.34
Year built 1916
Stories 2
Garage Unattached
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Residential Single Family (RA-100)
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About 400 Melrose Place, South Orange

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 400 Melrose Place, South Orange, NJ 07079?

400 Melrose Place, South Orange, NJ 07079 was built in 1916 and has a total of 4,628 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 400 Melrose Place, South Orange, NJ 07079 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,552,600, the tax amount paid for 400 Melrose Place, South Orange, NJ 07079 is $40,119.

When was 400 Melrose Place, South Orange, NJ 07079 last sold and what was the last sale price?

400 Melrose Place, South Orange, NJ 07079 was last sold in 09/24/2010 for $688,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 400 Melrose Place, South Orange

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/24/2010 $688,000

Title Documents for 400 Melrose Place, South Orange

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
09/24/2010 - D
09/30/2010 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
04/01/1992 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 400 Melrose Place, South Orange

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $40,119
Market value $1,552,600

Assessment History for 400 Melrose Place, South Orange

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 400 Melrose Place, South Orange, 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 $1,552,600 $1,552,600 2.584 $40,119 +2.99%
2024 $1,552,600 $1,552,600 2.509 $38,955 +23.58%
2023 $866,700 $866,700 3.637 $31,522 +3.71%
2022 $866,700 $866,700 3.507 $30,395 +3.60%
2021 $866,700 $866,700 3.385 $29,338 +3.20%

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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)
Gregory Elementary School 7 Public K-5 442 0.56
South Orange Country Day School NR Private PK-K 101 0.60
South Orange Country Day School NR Private PK-K 101 0.60
South Mountain Annex NR Public K-1 0 0.76
Heywood Avenue Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-7 367 0.86

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Marylawn of the Oranges Academy NR Private 6-12 143 0.67
South Orange Middle School 5 Public 6-8 770 0.71
Heywood Avenue Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-7 367 0.86
Forest Street School 5 Public PK, K-7 375 0.91
Roosevelt Middle School 4 Public 7-8 499 0.93

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges 8 Public 9-12 162 0.67
Marylawn of the Oranges Academy NR Private 6-12 143 0.67
Fedcap NR Private 8-12 66 1.12
Orange High School 2 Public 9-12 1,265 1.32
Seton Hall Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 963 1.33

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Neighbors for 400 Melrose Place, South Orange

Here are the neighbors for 400 Melrose Place, South Orange.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
380 Melrose Pl, South Orange 3,056 08/25/2004 $530,000
333 Forest Rd, South Orange 5,620 07/26/2011 $1,250,000
370 Wyoming Ave, South Orange 4,125 02/07/2017 $955,000
370 Franklin Pl, South Orange 4,006 01/05/2021
465 Melrose Pl, South Orange 2,645 03/05/2016 $610,000
366 Melrose Pl, South Orange 2,479 06/19/1986 $225,000
398 Wyoming Ave, South Orange 4,462 03/01/2016 $842,000
350 Ravine Dr, South Orange 3,481 03/25/2005 $880,500
376 Melrose Pl, South Orange 2,450 02/24/2026
343 Forest Rd, South Orange 4,923 09/30/2003 $940,000
469 Melrose Pl, South Orange 3,098 05/31/2022
390 Melrose Pl, South Orange 2,358 12/01/2025
368 Melrose Pl, South Orange 2,433 06/26/2019 $720,000
386 Wyoming Ave, South Orange 5,150 12/21/2021
360 Wyoming Ave, South Orange 2,536 01/21/2016 $750,000
350 Wyoming Ave, South Orange 4,160 04/27/2001
340 Wyoming Ave, South Orange 3,534 05/20/2020 $915,000
461 Melrose Pl, South Orange 2,247 08/31/2016 $1
453 Melrose Pl, South Orange 2,416 09/02/2020 $810,000
381 Forest Rd, South Orange 6,560 10/12/2012 $950,000

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