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254 Academy Street, South Orange, NJ 07079 - Property report

Also known as: 254 Academy St

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1907

Acreage

0.12

General information

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Address
Primary address
254 Academy Street
ZIP code
07079
County
Essex
Block
2008
Lot
4
Municipality
719
Parcel ID
2008-4

Owner

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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$18,762
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,722
Stories
2.5
Year built
1907
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.12
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
81 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
35 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 254 Academy Street, South Orange, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 254 Academy Street, South Orange, NJ 07079

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
02/02/2026 - R Mortgage XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/02/2026 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
04/29/2025 - R Mortgage XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXX
04/29/2025 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXX XX-XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXX

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Tax

Property taxes for 254 Academy Street, South Orange, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$18,762
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$726,100
Land value
$301,500
Building value
$424,600

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $512,500 $512,500 2.584 $13,243 +2.99%
2024 $512,500 $512,500 2.509 $12,859 -0.32%
2023 $354,700 $354,700 3.637 $12,900 +3.71%
2022 $354,700 $354,700 3.507 $12,439 +3.60%
2021 $354,700 $354,700 3.385 $12,007 +3.20%
2020 $354,700 $354,700 3.28 $11,634 +2.56%
2019 $354,700 $354,700 3.198 $11,343 +1.52%
2018 $354,700 $354,700 3.15 $11,173 +2.54%
2017 $354,700 $354,700 3.072 $10,896 +4.46%
2016 $272,500 $272,500 3.828 $10,431 +2.38%
Permits

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Our Lady of Sorrows School NR Private PK, K-8 215 0.12
Our Lady of Sorrows School NR Private PK, K-8 215 0.12
Clinton Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 550 0.50
Clinton Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 550 0.50
South Mountain Annex 7 Public PK, K-5 618 0.74
South Mountain Annex 7 Public PK, K-5 618 0.74
Marshall Elementary School NR Public PK, K-2 475 0.83
Marshall Elementary School NR Public PK, K-2 475 0.83
Mount Vernon Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 809 0.86
Mount Vernon Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 809 0.86
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Our Lady of Sorrows School NR Private PK, K-8 215 0.12
South Orange Middle School 5 Public 6-8 770 0.54
Mount Vernon Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 809 0.86
Marylawn of the Oranges Academy NR Private 6-12 143 1.05
Maplewood Middle School 5 Public 6-8 721 1.19
Ivy Hill Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 471 1.20
St. John the Baptist Ukraini NR Private K-8 0 1.30
Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology NR Public 9 199 1.31
Lincoln Elementary School 1 Public PK, K-8 377 1.34
Heywood Avenue Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-7 367 1.40
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Columbia Senior High School 5 Public 9-12 1,930 0.45
Marylawn of the Oranges Academy NR Private 6-12 143 1.05
Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges 8 Public 9-12 162 1.07
Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology NR Public 9 199 1.31
Irvington High School 1 Public 9-12 1,684 1.58
The Milton School NR Private 5-12 13 1.59
South Mountain Co-Op NR Private K-12 0 1.59
Al-Muslimaat Academy NR Private 6-12 0 1.60
Independence High School NR Private 9-12 0 1.68
Orange High School 2 Public 9-12 1,265 2.05

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Neighbors for 254 Academy Street, South Orange, NJ

252 Academy Steeet, South Orange 122 4th St, South Orange 18 Valley St, South Orange 211 Prospect St, South Orange 219 Prospect St, South Orange 61 2nd St, South Orange 258 Academy St, South Orange 216 Academy St, South Orange 203 Prospect St, South Orange 256 Academy St, South Orange 66 S Orange Ave, South Orange 260 Academy St, South Orange 76 S Orange Ave, South Orange 59 2nd St, South Orange 225 Prospect St, South Orange 20 Valley St, South Orange 226 Academy St, South Orange 222 Academy St, South Orange 208 Academy St, South Orange 63 2nd St, South Orange

Nearby ZIP codes for 254 Academy Street, South Orange, NJ

07017, Essex County, NJ 07021, Essex County, NJ 07033, Union County, NJ 07041, Essex County, NJ 07042, Essex County, NJ 07050, Essex County, NJ 07052, Essex County, NJ 07083, Union County, NJ 07088, Union County, NJ 07103, Essex County, NJ 07106, Essex County, NJ 07107, Essex County, NJ 07108, Essex County, NJ 07111, Essex County, NJ 07112, Essex County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 254 Academy Street, South Orange, NJ 07079?

The development at 254 Academy Street, South Orange, NJ 07079 was built in 1907.

What is the total square footage of 254 Academy Street, South Orange, NJ 07079?

254 Academy Street, South Orange, NJ 07079 has a total of 1,722 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 254 Academy Street, South Orange, NJ 07079?

254 Academy Street, South Orange, NJ 07079 is currently assessed at $726,100.

What are the property taxes for 254 Academy Street, South Orange, NJ 07079?

The property taxes for 254 Academy Street, South Orange, NJ 07079 total $18,762.

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