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245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 - Property report

Also known as: 245 Watchung Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1910

Acreage

0.125

Sale price

$450,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
245 Watchung Avenue
ZIP code
07052
County
Essex
Block
118
Lot
63
Municipality
722
Parcel ID
118-63

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
01/22/2009
Sale price
$450,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$14,357
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
2,342
Stories
2
Year built
1910
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.125
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
75 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
46 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ

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

Sales history for 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/22/2009 $450,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXXXXX XX, XXXX XXXX & XXXXXX, XXXX XXX
10/10/2005 $188,000 XX, XXXX XXXX & XXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
03/31/1998 $1

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
12/30/2024 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
01/28/2009 - R
01/22/2009 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XX, XXXX XXXX & XXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXXXXX
11/23/2005 - R
10/10/2005 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XX, XXXX XXXX & XXXX XX XXXXXX
03/29/2005 - R
03/14/2005 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
03/31/1998 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 245 Watchung Avenue, West 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
$14,357
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$546,500
Land value
$207,300
Building value
$339,200

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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 $546,500 $546,500 2.627 $14,357 +10.13%
2024 $278,300 $278,300 4.684 $13,036 +1.87%
2023 $278,300 $278,300 4.598 $12,796 +3.63%
2022 $278,300 $278,300 4.437 $12,348 +1.91%
2021 $278,300 $278,300 4.354 $12,117 +1.63%
2020 $278,300 $278,300 4.284 $11,922 +2.96%
2019 $278,300 $278,300 4.161 $11,580 +3.05%
2018 $278,300 $278,300 4.038 $11,238 +1.30%
2017 $278,300 $278,300 3.986 $11,093 +2.47%
2016 $278,300 $278,300 3.89 $10,826 +1.91%
Permits

Permit information for 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ

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Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cleveland Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-7 292 0.24
Cleveland Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-7 292 0.24
Washington Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-5 450 0.27
Washington Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-5 450 0.27
Edison Middle School 5 Public 6 484 0.45
St John Grammar School NR Private PK, K-8 153 0.54
St John Grammar School NR Private PK, K-8 153 0.54
The Lakeside School NR Private 0 0.57
Park Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 387 0.63
Park Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 387 0.63
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cleveland Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-7 292 0.24
Edison Middle School 5 Public 6 484 0.45
St John Grammar School NR Private PK, K-8 153 0.54
The Lakeside School NR Private 0 0.57
Park Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 387 0.63
Rosa Parks Elementary School 4 Public 3-7 534 0.76
Mount Carmel Guild Academy NR Private PK-10 83 0.76
Mount Carmel Guild Academy NR Private K-8 0 0.82
Whitney E. Houston Academy Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 324 0.94
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-7 692 1.20
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Orange Alternative High School NR Public 9-12 0 0.57
The Lakeside School NR Private 0 0.57
Mount Carmel Guild Academy NR Private PK-10 83 0.76
Seton Hall Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 963 1.22
Golda Och Academy NR Private PK-12 479 1.26
East Orange Campus High School 1 Public 9-12 1,748 1.34
Orange High School 2 Public 9-12 1,265 1.41
East Orange STEM Academy 6 Public 6-12 568 1.43
Sawtelle Learning Center NR Private 70 1.52
Glen Ridge High School 8 Public 7-12 822 1.57

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Neighbors for 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ

276 Watchung Ave, Orange 235 Watchung Ave, West Orange 221-223 Watchung Ave, West Orange 217-219 Watchung Ave, West Orange 209-211 Watchung Ave, West Orange 205-207 Watchung Ave, West Orange 255 Watchung Ave, West Orange 247 Watchung Ave, West Orange 274 Watchung Ave, Orange 268 Watchung Ave, Orange 213-215 Watchung Ave, West Orange 201-203 Watchung Ave, West Orange 3-5 Alden St, Orange 225 Watchung Ave, West Orange 241 Watchung Ave, West Orange 26 Washington St, West Orange 278 Watchung Ave, Orange 251 Watchung Ave, West Orange 253 Watchung Ave, West Orange 280 Watchung Ave, Orange

Nearby ZIP codes for 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ

07003, Essex County, NJ 07006, Essex County, NJ 07009, Essex County, NJ 07017, Essex County, NJ 07021, Essex County, NJ 07028, Essex County, NJ 07039, Essex County, NJ 07041, Essex County, NJ 07042, Essex County, NJ 07043, Essex County, NJ 07044, Essex County, NJ 07050, Essex County, NJ 07068, Essex County, NJ 07079, Essex County, NJ 07088, Union County, NJ 07106, Essex County, NJ 07107, Essex County, NJ 07111, Essex County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052?

The development at 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052?

245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 has a total of 2,342 square feet.

When was 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 last sold and what was the sale price?

245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 was last sold on 01/22/2009 for $450,000.

What is the assessed value of 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052?

245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 is currently assessed at $546,500.

What are the property taxes for 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052?

The property taxes for 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 total $14,356.

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