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553 Hillside Terrace, West Orange, NJ 07052 Property Information

553 Hillside Terrace, West Orange, NJ 07052 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 553 Hillside Terrace, West Orange
Zip code 07052
County Essex
Municipality West Orange Township
Block 1
Lot 21

Sales & Tax Overview for 553 Hillside Terrace, West Orange

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Sale date 06/06/2001
Sale price $212,000
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Property tax $14,827

Lot & Building Information for 553 Hillside Terrace, West Orange

Building sqft 1,909
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.098
Year built 1952
Stories 1
Exterior structural material
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
65 /100. Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
0 /100. Minimal Transit
Bike Score
41 /100. Somewhat Bikeable

Zoning district Single Family Residential (R-6)
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Other Property Data for 553 Hillside Terrace, West Orange

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About 553 Hillside Terrace, West Orange

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 553 Hillside Terrace, West Orange, NJ 07052?

553 Hillside Terrace, West Orange, NJ 07052 was built in 1952 and has a total of 1,909 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 553 Hillside Terrace, West Orange, NJ 07052 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $564,400, the tax amount paid for 553 Hillside Terrace, West Orange, NJ 07052 is $14,826.

When was 553 Hillside Terrace, West Orange, NJ 07052 last sold and what was the last sale price?

553 Hillside Terrace, West Orange, NJ 07052 was last sold in 06/06/2001 for $212,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 553 Hillside Terrace, West Orange

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/06/2001 $212,000

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Title Documents for 553 Hillside Terrace, West Orange

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
06/06/2001 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
                   
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Property Taxes for 553 Hillside Terrace, West Orange

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $14,827
Market value $564,400

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Assessment History for 553 Hillside Terrace, West Orange

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 553 Hillside Terrace, West 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 $564,400 $564,400 2.627 $14,827 +10.52%
2024 $286,400 $286,400 4.684 $13,415 +1.87%
2023 $286,400 $286,400 4.598 $13,169 +3.63%
2022 $286,400 $286,400 4.437 $12,708 +1.91%
2021 $286,400 $286,400 4.354 $12,470 +1.63%
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
South Orange Country Day School NR Private PK-K 101 0.35
South Orange Country Day School NR Private PK-K 101 0.35
Heywood Avenue Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-7 367 0.43
Heywood Avenue Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-7 367 0.43
Gregory Elementary School 7 Public K-5 442 0.45
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Heywood Avenue Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-7 367 0.43
Marylawn of the Oranges Academy NR Private 6-12 143 0.46
Forest Street School 5 Public PK, K-7 375 0.50
Roosevelt Middle School 4 Public 7-8 499 0.76
Orange Preparatory Academy 6 Public 8 414 0.90
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges 8 Public 9-12 162 0.44
Marylawn of the Oranges Academy NR Private 6-12 143 0.46
Orange High School 2 Public 9-12 1,265 0.83
Seton Hall Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 963 0.99
Fedcap NR Private 8-12 66 1.08
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Neighbors for 553 Hillside Terrace, West Orange

Here are the neighbors for 553 Hillside Terrace, West Orange.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
547 Hillside Ter, West Orange 1,515 08/30/1996 $151,000
543 Hillside Ter, West Orange 1,543 04/22/2005 $375,000
537 Hillside Ter, West Orange 1,854 12/09/2019 $450,000
551 Hillside Ter, West Orange 1,728 07/22/2020 $365,000
542 Hillside Ter, West Orange 1,847 04/18/2001 $1
538 Hillside Ter, West Orange 1,515 09/13/1991 $152,000
174 S Valley Rd, West Orange 7,350 07/18/2014 $900,000
554 Hillside Ter, West Orange 1,543 09/18/1998 $140,000
549 Hillside Ter, West Orange 1,853 06/26/2002 $210,000
8 Meeker St, West Orange 2,239 08/03/2021 $370,000
556 Hillside Ter, West Orange 1,760 10/01/2019 $402,000
540 Hillside Ter, West Orange 1,835 04/30/2001 $190,000
552 Hillside Ter, West Orange 1,892 01/27/2021
545 Hillside Ter, West Orange 1,693 01/09/2017 $1
541 Hillside Ter, West Orange 1,821 03/06/2018 $427,500
546 Hillside Ter, West Orange 1,515 03/10/2004 $500
544 Hillside Ter, West Orange 1,934 01/07/2026
539 Hillside Ter, West Orange 1,572 09/30/2009 $345,000
550 Hillside Ter, West Orange 1,807 12/09/1994 $146,000
548 Hillside Ter, West Orange 1,711 08/31/2005 $1
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