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229 Lenox Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079 - Property report

Also known as: 229 Lenox Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1926

Acreage

0.207

Sale price

$455,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
229 Lenox Avenue
ZIP code
07079
County
Essex
Block
2508
Lot
18
Municipality
719
Parcel ID
2508-18

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/30/2015
Sale price
$455,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$21,279
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,936
Stories
2
Year built
1926
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.207
Garage
Unattached
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
62 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
45 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Types of broadband connections
Ownership

Ownership information for 229 Lenox Avenue, South Orange, NJ

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

Sales history for 229 Lenox Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/30/2015 $455,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX
06/16/2014 $410,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
06/17/2026 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
07/08/2015 - R
06/30/2015 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXX
08/06/2014 - R
06/16/2014 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 229 Lenox Avenue, 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
$21,279
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$823,500
Land value
$384,800
Building value
$438,700

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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 $823,500 $823,500 2.584 $21,279 +2.99%
2024 $823,500 $823,500 2.509 $20,662 +10.40%
2023 $514,600 $514,600 3.637 $18,716 +3.71%
2022 $514,600 $514,600 3.507 $18,047 +3.60%
2021 $514,600 $514,600 3.385 $17,419 +3.20%
2020 $514,600 $514,600 3.28 $16,879 +2.56%
2019 $514,600 $514,600 3.198 $16,457 +1.52%
2018 $514,600 $514,600 3.15 $16,210 +2.54%
2017 $514,600 $514,600 3.072 $15,809 +3.50%
2016 $399,000 $399,000 3.828 $15,274 +2.38%
Permits

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Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
South Mountain Annex 7 Public PK, K-5 618 0.38
South Mountain Annex 7 Public PK, K-5 618 0.38
Our Lady of Sorrows School NR Private PK, K-8 215 0.54
Our Lady of Sorrows School NR Private PK, K-8 215 0.54
Delia Bolden Elementary School 7 Public 3-5 448 0.62
Clinton Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 550 0.94
Clinton Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 550 0.94
South Mountain Annex NR Public K-1 0 0.98
Tuscan Elementary School 6 Public K-5 577 1.23
Marshall Elementary School NR Public PK, K-2 475 1.23
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Our Lady of Sorrows School NR Private PK, K-8 215 0.54
South Orange Middle School 5 Public 6-8 770 0.57
Maplewood Middle School 5 Public 6-8 721 0.98
Marylawn of the Oranges Academy NR Private 6-12 143 1.27
Mount Vernon Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 809 1.36
South Mountain Co-Op NR Private K-12 0 1.61
The Milton School NR Private 5-12 13 1.61
Heywood Avenue Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-7 367 1.63
Ivy Hill Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 471 1.71
St. John the Baptist Ukraini NR Private K-8 0 1.81
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Columbia Senior High School 5 Public 9-12 1,930 0.51
Marylawn of the Oranges Academy NR Private 6-12 143 1.27
Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges 8 Public 9-12 162 1.29
South Mountain Co-Op NR Private K-12 0 1.61
The Milton School NR Private 5-12 13 1.61
Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology NR Public 9 199 1.81
Al-Muslimaat Academy NR Private 6-12 0 2.02
Irvington High School 1 Public 9-12 1,684 2.07
Independence High School NR Private 9-12 0 2.17
Orange High School 2 Public 9-12 1,265 2.27

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Neighbors for 229 Lenox Avenue, South Orange, NJ

214 Thornden St, South Orange 332 Lenox Ave, South Orange 247 Lenox Ave, South Orange 215 Lenox Ave, South Orange 307 Walton Ave, South Orange 311 Walton Ave, South Orange 243 Lenox Ave, South Orange 317 Walton Ave, South Orange 301 Walton Ave, South Orange 235 Lenox Ave, South Orange 372 Ridgewood Rd S, South Orange 406 Lenox Pl, South Orange 227 Lenox Ave, South Orange 223 Lenox Ave, South Orange 239 Lenox Ave, South Orange 366 Ridgewood Rd S, South Orange 364 Ridgewood Rd S, South Orange 211 Lenox Ave, South Orange 360 Ridgewood Rd S, South Orange 321 Walton Ave, South Orange

Nearby ZIP codes for 229 Lenox Avenue, 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 229 Lenox Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079?

The development at 229 Lenox Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079 was built in 1926.

What is the total square footage of 229 Lenox Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079?

229 Lenox Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079 has a total of 1,936 square feet.

When was 229 Lenox Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079 last sold and what was the sale price?

229 Lenox Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079 was last sold on 06/30/2015 for $455,000.

What is the assessed value of 229 Lenox Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079?

229 Lenox Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079 is currently assessed at $823,500.

What are the property taxes for 229 Lenox Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079?

The property taxes for 229 Lenox Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079 total $21,279.

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