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245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 Property Information

245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange
Zip code 07052
County Essex
Municipality West Orange Township
Block 118
Lot 63

Sales & Tax Overview for 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange

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Sale date 01/22/2009
Sale price $450,000
Arm's length
Property tax $14,357

Lot & Building Information for 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange

Building sqft 2,342
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.125
Year built 1910
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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

Zoning district Industrial (I)
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Other Property Data for 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange

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About 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052?

245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 was built in 1910 and has a total of 2,342 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $546,500, the tax amount paid for 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 is $14,356.

When was 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 last sold?

245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 was last sold in 12/30/2024.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/22/2009 $450,000
10/10/2005 $188,000
03/31/1998 $1
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


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Title Documents for 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
12/30/2024 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees
01/28/2009 - R
01/22/2009 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
11/23/2005 - R
10/10/2005 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
03/29/2005 - R
03/14/2005 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
03/31/1998 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $14,357
Market value $546,500

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Assessment History for 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 245 Watchung Avenue, 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 $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%
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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
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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
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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
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Neighbors for 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange

Here are the neighbors for 245 Watchung Avenue, West Orange.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
276 Watchung Ave, Orange 1,632 04/28/2022 $600,000
235 Watchung Ave, West Orange 6,600
221-223 Watchung Ave, West Orange 3,776 02/28/2017 $267,750
217-219 Watchung Ave, West Orange 3,776 08/06/2012 $150,000
209-211 Watchung Ave, West Orange 3,636
205-207 Watchung Ave, West Orange 3,776 03/25/2023 $1
255 Watchung Ave, West Orange 2,192 04/05/2004 $240,000
247 Watchung Ave, West Orange 3,120 08/01/2006 $290,000
274 Watchung Ave, Orange 2,040 04/23/1999 $1
268 Watchung Ave, Orange 5,178 04/09/2021 $400,000
213-215 Watchung Ave, West Orange 3,776
201-203 Watchung Ave, West Orange 3,776 07/13/2023
3-5 Alden St, Orange 5,796 06/03/2023 $10
225 Watchung Ave, West Orange 1,732 07/29/2013 $225,000
241 Watchung Ave, West Orange 5,000 06/01/2000 $250,000
26 Washington St, West Orange 3,614 11/13/2018 $275,000
278 Watchung Ave, Orange 1,632 04/28/2022 $600,000
251 Watchung Ave, West Orange 3,366 11/11/2005 $1
253 Watchung Ave, West Orange 1,669 03/23/1994 $1
280 Watchung Ave, Orange 1,888 05/12/1994 $43,000
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