| Primary address | 252 Ward Place, South Orange |
| Zip code | 07079 |
| County | Essex |
| Municipality | South Orange Village Tw |
| Block | 2109 |
| Lot | 4 |
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| Sale date | 03/15/2019 |
| Sale price | $387,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $16,248 |
| Building sqft | 1,368 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.058 |
| Year built | 1928 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Garage | Unattached |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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252 Ward Place, South Orange, NJ 07079 was built in 1928 and has a total of 1,368 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 252 Ward Place, South Orange, NJ 07079 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $628,800, the tax amount paid for 252 Ward Place, South Orange, NJ 07079 is $16,248.
When was 252 Ward Place, South Orange, NJ 07079 last sold and what was the last sale price?252 Ward Place, South Orange, NJ 07079 was last sold in 03/15/2019 for $387,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 252 Ward Place, South Orange, NJ 07079. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $16,248 |
| Market value | $628,800 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 252 Ward 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 | $628,800 | $628,800 | 2.584 | $16,248 | +2.99% |
| 2024 | $628,800 | $628,800 | 2.509 | $15,777 | +14.27% |
| 2023 | $379,600 | $379,600 | 3.637 | $13,806 | +3.71% |
| 2022 | $379,600 | $379,600 | 3.507 | $13,313 | +3.60% |
| 2021 | $379,600 | $379,600 | 3.385 | $12,849 | +3.20% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 252 Ward Place, South Orange to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Elementary School | 6 | Public | PK, K-5 | 550 | 0.29 |
| Clinton Elementary School | 6 | Public | PK, K-5 | 550 | 0.29 |
| Our Lady of Sorrows School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 215 | 0.38 |
| Our Lady of Sorrows School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 215 | 0.38 |
| Mount Vernon Elementary School | 5 | Public | PK, K-8 | 809 | 0.50 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Sorrows School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 215 | 0.38 |
| Mount Vernon Elementary School | 5 | Public | PK, K-8 | 809 | 0.50 |
| South Orange Middle School | 5 | Public | 6-8 | 770 | 0.79 |
| Ivy Hill Elementary School | 5 | Public | PK, K-8 | 471 | 0.86 |
| St. John the Baptist Ukraini | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.95 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Senior High School | 5 | Public | 9-12 | 1,930 | 0.65 |
| Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology | NR | Public | 9 | 199 | 0.96 |
| Marylawn of the Oranges Academy | NR | Private | 6-12 | 143 | 1.08 |
| Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 162 | 1.10 |
| Irvington High School | 1 | Public | 9-12 | 1,684 | 1.23 |
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Here are the neighbors for 252 Ward Place, South Orange.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240 Ward Pl, South Orange | 1,232 | 05/01/2023 | |
| 254 Ward Pl, South Orange | 1,392 | 10/03/2003 | $269,000 |
| 65 Ward Pl, South Orange | 2,880 | 04/10/2023 | |
| 230 Ward Pl, South Orange | 2,036 | 08/28/2020 | $512,000 |
| 228 Ward Pl, South Orange | 2,036 | 03/30/2012 | $1 |
| 303 Montague Pl, South Orange | 1,504 | ||
| 75 Ward Pl, South Orange | 2,092 | 05/24/2011 | $500,000 |
| 69 Ward Pl, South Orange | 2,692 | ||
| 248 Ward Pl, South Orange | 1,368 | 05/28/2025 | |
| 242 Ward Pl, South Orange | 1,056 | 12/01/1998 | $129,900 |
| 232 Ward Pl, South Orange | 1,472 | 10/04/2022 | |
| 226 Ward Pl, South Orange | 2,036 | 02/18/1994 | $150,000 |
| 55 Ward Pl, South Orange | 2,278 | 09/18/2008 | $210,000 |
| 51 Ward Pl, South Orange | 2,357 | 03/06/2024 | |
| 250 Ward Pl, South Orange | 1,412 | 07/22/2020 | $490,429 |
| 234 Ward Pl, South Orange | 1,642 | ||
| 61 Ward Pl, South Orange | 2,513 | 08/21/1995 | $141,000 |
| 236 Ward Pl, South Orange | 1,610 | 07/10/1987 | $136,000 |
| 266 Ward Pl, South Orange | 2,028 | 08/14/2015 | $576,000 |
| 79 Ward Pl, South Orange | 2,232 | 11/16/2021 |