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

Also known as: 196 Watchung Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1910

Acreage

0.169

Sale price

$199,900

General information

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Address
Primary address
196 Watchung Avenue
ZIP code
07052
County
Essex
Block
120.01
Lot
38
Municipality
722
Parcel ID
120.01-38

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/30/2019
Sale price
$199,900
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$10,710
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,200
Stories
2
Year built
1910
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.169
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
71 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
43 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 196 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ

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

Sales history for 196 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/30/2019 $199,900 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXXXX
12/05/2002 $170,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
02/02/2022 - R Mortgage Modification XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
01/20/2022 - R Mortgage XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX,XXXXXXXXX XX
05/03/2019 - R
04/30/2019 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXX
12/05/2002 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 196 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
$10,710
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$407,700
Land value
$187,100
Building value
$220,600

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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 $407,700 $407,700 2.627 $10,710 +20.41%
2024 $189,900 $189,900 4.684 $8,895 +1.87%
2023 $189,900 $189,900 4.598 $8,732 +3.63%
2022 $189,900 $189,900 4.437 $8,426 +1.91%
2021 $189,900 $189,900 4.354 $8,268 +1.63%
2020 $189,900 $189,900 4.284 $8,135 -2.19%
2019 $199,900 $199,900 4.161 $8,318 +3.05%
2018 $199,900 $199,900 4.038 $8,072 +1.30%
2017 $199,900 $199,900 3.986 $7,968 +2.47%
2016 $199,900 $199,900 3.89 $7,776 +1.91%
Permits

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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)
Washington Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-5 450 0.25
Washington Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-5 450 0.25
Cleveland Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-7 292 0.27
Cleveland Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-7 292 0.27
Edison Middle School 5 Public 6 484 0.41
St John Grammar School NR Private PK, K-8 153 0.68
St John Grammar School NR Private PK, K-8 153 0.68
Park Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 387 0.69
Park Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 387 0.69
The Lakeside School NR Private 0 0.69
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cleveland Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-7 292 0.27
Edison Middle School 5 Public 6 484 0.41
St John Grammar School NR Private PK, K-8 153 0.68
Park Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 387 0.69
The Lakeside School NR Private 0 0.69
Mount Carmel Guild Academy NR Private PK-10 83 0.73
Mount Carmel Guild Academy NR Private K-8 0 0.79
Whitney E. Houston Academy Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 324 0.84
Rosa Parks Elementary School 4 Public 3-7 534 0.89
Faith Temple New Hope Christia NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.27
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Orange Alternative High School NR Public 9-12 0 0.69
The Lakeside School NR Private 0 0.69
Mount Carmel Guild Academy NR Private PK-10 83 0.73
East Orange Campus High School 1 Public 9-12 1,748 1.28
East Orange STEM Academy 6 Public 6-12 568 1.35
Seton Hall Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 963 1.38
Glen Ridge High School 8 Public 7-12 822 1.41
Golda Och Academy NR Private PK-12 479 1.42
Sawtelle Learning Center NR Private 70 1.44
Orange High School 2 Public 9-12 1,265 1.55

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Neighbors for 196 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ

1 Washington St, West Orange 176 Watchung Ave, West Orange 138 Watchung Ave, West Orange 140 Watchung Ave, West Orange 19 Washington St, West Orange 200 Watchung Ave, West Orange 11 Washington St, West Orange 5 Washington St, West Orange 39 Meade St, West Orange 188 Watchung Ave, West Orange 168 Watchung Ave, West Orange 37 Meade St, West Orange 192 Watchung Ave, West Orange 190 Watchung Ave, West Orange 178 Watchung Ave, West Orange 15 Washington St, West Orange 43 Meade St, West Orange 182 Watchung Ave, West Orange 172 Watchung Ave, West Orange 23 Washington St, West Orange

Nearby ZIP codes for 196 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 196 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052?

The development at 196 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 196 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052?

196 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 has a total of 1,200 square feet.

When was 196 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 last sold and what was the sale price?

196 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 was last sold on 04/30/2019 for $199,900.

What is the assessed value of 196 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052?

196 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 is currently assessed at $407,700.

What are the property taxes for 196 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052?

The property taxes for 196 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 total $10,710.

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