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255 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ 07079 Property Information

255 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ 07079 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 255 Scotland Road, South Orange
Zip code 07079
County Essex
Municipality South Orange Village Tw
Block 1101
Lot 34

Sales & Tax Overview for 255 Scotland Road, South Orange

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Sale date 04/13/2020
Sale price $585,026
Property tax $45,225

Lot & Building Information for 255 Scotland Road, South Orange

Building sqft 6,278
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.555
Year built 1885
Garage Attached
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Zoning district Residential Single Family (RA-100)
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Other Property Data for 255 Scotland Road, South Orange

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About 255 Scotland Road, South Orange

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 255 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ 07079?

255 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ 07079 was built in 1885 and has a total of 6,278 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 255 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ 07079 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,802,500, the tax amount paid for 255 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ 07079 is $46,576.

When was 255 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ 07079 last sold?

255 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ 07079 was last sold in 05/26/2021.

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Past Sales & Property History for 255 Scotland Road, South Orange

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/13/2020 $585,026
12/27/2005 $1
10/29/1982 $80,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 255 Scotland Road, South Orange

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
09/11/2024 - R Mortgage 09/01/2054
05/26/2021 - R Mortgage 05/01/2051
05/26/2021 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees
04/13/2020 - D
05/08/2020 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
12/27/2005 - D
01/19/2006 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
10/29/1982 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 255 Scotland Road, South Orange

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $45,225
Market value $1,802,500

Assessment History for 255 Scotland Road, South Orange

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2024 $1,802,500 $1,802,500 2.509 $45,225 -0.04%
2023 $1,243,900 $1,243,900 3.637 $45,241 +3.71%
2022 $1,243,900 $1,243,900 3.507 $43,624 +3.60%
2021 $1,243,900 $1,243,900 3.385 $42,106 +3.20%
2020 $1,243,900 $1,243,900 3.28 $40,800 +2.56%

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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)
South Orange Country Day School NR Private PK-K 101 0.44
South Orange Country Day School NR Private PK-K 101 0.44
Marshall Elementary School NR Public PK, K-2 475 0.44
Marshall Elementary School NR Public PK, K-2 475 0.44
Our Lady of Sorrows School NR Private PK, K-8 215 0.58

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 0.36
South Orange Middle School 5 Public 6-8 770 0.39
Our Lady of Sorrows School NR Private PK, K-8 215 0.58
Heywood Avenue Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-7 367 0.72
Mount Vernon Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 809 1.04

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Marylawn of the Oranges Academy NR Private 6-12 143 0.36
Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges 8 Public 9-12 162 0.38
Columbia Senior High School 5 Public 9-12 1,930 1.13
Al-Muslimaat Academy NR Private 6-12 0 1.18
Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology NR Public 9 199 1.37

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Neighbors for 255 Scotland Road, South Orange

Here are the neighbors for 255 Scotland Road, South Orange.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
142 Irving Ave, South Orange 4,438 07/30/2015 $995,000
162 Irving Ave, South Orange 3,608 11/29/2021
175 Turrell Ave, South Orange 3,691 01/13/2022
146 Irving Ave, South Orange 4,583 08/12/2020 $1,150,000
265 Scotland Rd, South Orange 5,276 01/20/2023
287 Scotland Rd, South Orange 1,748 07/22/2024
297 Scotland Rd, South Orange 1,748 05/01/2002 $206,000
321 Scotland Rd, South Orange 2,112 07/13/2007 $517,500
114 Irving Ave, South Orange 04/24/2025 $10
134 Irving Ave, South Orange 5,173 07/30/2004 $1,150,000
279 Scotland Rd, South Orange 4,150
156 Irving Ave, South Orange 4,205 02/04/2022
170 Irving Ave, South Orange 5,844 03/02/2016 $910,000
273 Scotland Rd, South Orange 5,864 12/16/2015 $1,061,500
331 Scotland Rd, South Orange 2,112 10/14/2021
324 Scotland Rd, South Orange 4,851 08/12/2024
138 Irving Ave, South Orange 5,751 08/03/2012 $1,000,000
303 Scotland Rd, South Orange 3,484 04/09/2012 $10
315 Scotland Rd, South Orange 1,480 08/21/2009 $332,000
341 Scotland Rd, South Orange 2,630 06/23/1988 $302,500

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