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147 Watson Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 Property Information

147 Watson Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 147 Watson Avenue, West Orange
Zip code 07052
County Essex
Municipality West Orange Township
Block 123
Lot 7

Sales & Tax Overview for 147 Watson Avenue, West Orange

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Sale date 01/18/1995
Sale price $87,000
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Property tax $11,125

Lot & Building Information for 147 Watson Avenue, West Orange

Building sqft 1,209
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.096
Year built 1926
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Zoning district Two Family Residential (R-T)
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About 147 Watson Avenue, West Orange

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 147 Watson Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052?

147 Watson Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 was built in 1926 and has a total of 1,209 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 147 Watson Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $423,500, the tax amount paid for 147 Watson Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 is $11,125.

When was 147 Watson Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 last sold and what was the last sale price?

147 Watson Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 was last sold in 01/18/1995 for $87,000.

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 147 Watson Avenue, West Orange

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/18/1995 $87,000

Title Documents for 147 Watson Avenue, West Orange

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
01/18/1995 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
                   
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Property Taxes for 147 Watson Avenue, West Orange

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $11,125
Market value $423,500

Assessment History for 147 Watson Avenue, West Orange

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $423,500 $423,500 2.627 $11,125 +16.37%
2024 $204,100 $204,100 4.684 $9,560 +1.87%
2023 $204,100 $204,100 4.598 $9,385 +3.63%
2022 $204,100 $204,100 4.437 $9,056 +1.91%
2021 $204,100 $204,100 4.354 $8,887 +1.63%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Washington Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-5 450 0.11
Washington Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-5 450 0.11
Edison Middle School 5 Public 6 484 0.24
Cleveland Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-7 292 0.44
Cleveland Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-7 292 0.44

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Edison Middle School 5 Public 6 484 0.24
Cleveland Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-7 292 0.44
Mount Carmel Guild Academy NR Private PK-10 83 0.55
Mount Carmel Guild Academy NR Private K-8 0 0.61
St John Grammar School NR Private PK, K-8 153 0.80

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Mount Carmel Guild Academy NR Private PK-10 83 0.55
Orange Alternative High School NR Public 9-12 0 0.83
The Lakeside School NR Private 0 0.84
Sawtelle Learning Center NR Private 70 1.27
Glen Ridge High School 8 Public 7-12 822 1.37

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Neighbors for 147 Watson Avenue, West Orange

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
143 Watson Ave, West Orange 1,898 10/29/2019 $310,000
174 Watson Ave, West Orange 1,774 05/25/2021 $184,500
141 Watson Ave, West Orange 1,338 05/19/2021 $299,000
100 Whittlesey Ave, West Orange 1,682 01/14/2013 $10
157-159 Watson Ave, West Orange 2,106 01/22/2021
178 Watson Ave, West Orange 1,816 12/21/2023
139 Watson Ave, West Orange 972 09/08/2003 $199,900
129 Watson Ave, West Orange 1,684 03/31/2014 $145,000
125 Watson Ave, West Orange 3,433 08/15/2019 $1
102 Whittlesey Ave, West Orange 1,594 08/31/2016
155 Watson Ave, West Orange 01/30/2020 $46,000
184 Watson Ave, West Orange 11/08/2004 $100
166 Watson Ave, West Orange 1,954 10/18/2021
106 Whittlesey Ave, West Orange 2,496 09/22/2023 $1
164 Watson Ave, West Orange 1,600 10/20/2022
133 Watson Ave, West Orange 1,942 04/20/2005 $40,000
131 Watson Ave, West Orange 2,270 02/27/2004 $305,000
182 Watson Ave, West Orange 1,836 11/13/2020 $305,000
168 Watson Ave, West Orange 1,742 03/25/2024
151 Watson Ave, West Orange 1,419 01/24/2017 $179,900

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