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161 Franklin Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 Property Information

161 Franklin Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 161 Franklin Avenue, West Orange
Zip code 07052
County Essex
Municipality West Orange Township
Block 125.04
Lot 160

Sales & Tax Overview for 161 Franklin Avenue, West Orange

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Sale date 05/15/1997
Sale price $1
Arm's length
Current property tax $10,615

Lot & Building Information for 161 Franklin Avenue, West Orange

Building sqft 1,180
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.092
Year built 1905
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Two Family Residential (R-T)
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About 161 Franklin Avenue, West Orange

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 161 Franklin Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052?

161 Franklin Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 was built in 1905 and has a total of 1,180 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 161 Franklin Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $413,600, the tax amount paid for 161 Franklin Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 is $10,865.

When was 161 Franklin Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 last sold?

161 Franklin Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 was last sold in 03/15/2022.

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Past Sales & Property History for 161 Franklin Avenue, West Orange

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/15/1997 $1

Title Documents for 161 Franklin Avenue, West Orange

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
03/15/2022 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees
11/24/2021 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees
05/15/1997 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
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Property Taxes for 161 Franklin Avenue, West Orange

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Tax year: 2025
Base tax $10,865
Current property tax $10,615
Market value $413,600

Assessment History for 161 Franklin Avenue, West Orange

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 161 Franklin 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 $413,600 $413,600 2.627 $10,865 -8.67%
2024 $254,000 $254,000 4.684 $11,897 +1.87%
2023 $254,000 $254,000 4.598 $11,679 +34.09%
2022 $196,300 $196,300 4.437 $8,710 +1.91%
2021 $196,300 $196,300 4.354 $8,547 +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 0.07
Washington Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-5 450 0.07
Edison Middle School 5 Public 6 484 0.11
Mount Carmel Guild Academy NR Private PK-10 83 0.43
Mount Carmel Guild Academy NR Private PK-10 83 0.43

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Edison Middle School 5 Public 6 484 0.11
Mount Carmel Guild Academy NR Private PK-10 83 0.43
Mount Carmel Guild Academy NR Private K-8 0 0.49
Cleveland Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-7 292 0.55
St John Grammar School NR Private PK, K-8 153 0.85

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Mount Carmel Guild Academy NR Private PK-10 83 0.43
Orange Alternative High School NR Public 9-12 0 0.91
The Lakeside School NR Private 0 0.91
Sawtelle Learning Center NR Private 70 1.17
Golda Och Academy NR Private PK-12 479 1.39

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Neighbors for 161 Franklin Avenue, West Orange

Here are the neighbors for 161 Franklin Avenue, West Orange.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
43 William St, West Orange 1,435 04/08/2024 $419,000
29 Ashwood Ter, West Orange 2,240 12/06/2022 $525,000
165 Franklin Ave, West Orange 1,280 02/10/2015 $222,000
55 William St, West Orange 2,124 04/17/2020 $419,000
155 Franklin Ave, West Orange 1,546 12/07/2018 $1
23 Ashwood Ter, West Orange 1,426 06/09/2025
49 William St, West Orange 1,488 02/26/2021
325 Main St, West Orange 988 02/28/2001 $180,000
153 Franklin Ave, West Orange 1,388 09/22/2006 $315,000
85 Ridge Ave, West Orange 2,213 01/20/1993 $155,000
47 William St, West Orange 1,125 08/12/2024
81 Ridge Ave, West Orange 1,790 03/17/2022
315 Main St, West Orange 9,796
87 Ridge Ave, West Orange 2,048 11/13/2019 $206,695
89 Ridge Ave, West Orange 2,178 12/10/1998 $165,000
157 Franklin Ave, West Orange 1,341 12/17/1985 $95,500
27 Ashwood Ter, West Orange 1,347 03/28/2024
25 Ashwood Ter, West Orange 1,605 06/20/2016 $275,000
53 William St, West Orange 1,330 12/24/2024
91 Ridge Ave, West Orange 2,377 12/27/2021

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