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79 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 Property Information

79 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 79 Watchung Avenue, West Orange
Zip code 07052
County Essex
Municipality West Orange Township
Block 131
Lot 21

Sales & Tax Overview for 79 Watchung Avenue, West Orange

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Sale date 06/14/2017
Sale price $165,000
Arm's length
Property tax $10,348

Lot & Building Information for 79 Watchung Avenue, West Orange

Building sqft 1,473
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.057
Year built 1910
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
70 /100. Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
0 /100. Minimal Transit
Bike Score
39 /100. Somewhat Bikeable

Zoning district Two Family Residential (R-T)
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Other Property Data for 79 Watchung Avenue, West Orange

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About 79 Watchung Avenue, West Orange

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 79 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052?

79 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 was built in 1910 and has a total of 1,473 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 79 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $393,900, the tax amount paid for 79 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 is $10,347.

When was 79 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 last sold and what was the last sale price?

79 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 was last sold in 06/14/2017 for $165,000.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 79 Watchung Avenue, West Orange

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/14/2017 $165,000
07/08/2009 $1
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 79 Watchung Avenue, West Orange

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
06/26/2017 - R
06/14/2017 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/09/2009 - R
07/08/2009 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 79 Watchung Avenue, West Orange

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $10,348
Market value $393,900

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Assessment History for 79 Watchung Avenue, West Orange

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 79 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 $393,900 $393,900 2.627 $10,348 +33.89%
2024 $165,000 $165,000 4.684 $7,729 +1.87%
2023 $165,000 $165,000 4.598 $7,587 +3.63%
2022 $165,000 $165,000 4.437 $7,321 +1.91%
2021 $165,000 $165,000 4.354 $7,184 +1.63%
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Risk

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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 0.28
Washington Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-5 450 0.28
Edison Middle School 5 Public 6 484 0.31
Cleveland Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-7 292 0.53
Cleveland Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-7 292 0.53
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Edison Middle School 5 Public 6 484 0.31
Cleveland Street Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-7 292 0.53
Mount Carmel Guild Academy NR Private PK-10 83 0.57
Mount Carmel Guild Academy NR Private K-8 0 0.63
Whitney E. Houston Academy Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-8 324 0.92
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mount Carmel Guild Academy NR Private PK-10 83 0.57
Orange Alternative High School NR Public 9-12 0 0.97
The Lakeside School NR Private 0 0.97
Glen Ridge High School 8 Public 7-12 822 1.19
Sawtelle Learning Center NR Private 70 1.19
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Neighbors for 79 Watchung Avenue, West Orange

Here are the neighbors for 79 Watchung Avenue, West Orange.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
85 Watchung Ave, West Orange 2,708 02/05/2021
67 Watchung Ave, West Orange 2,352 09/15/2023
93 Watchung Ave, West Orange 1,516 03/27/2019 $340,000
109 Watchung Ave, West Orange 1,640 12/06/2005 $1
55 Watchung Ave, West Orange 1,256 01/15/2009 $205,000
77 Watchung Ave, West Orange 1,961 06/08/2022
59 Watchung Ave, West Orange 1,366 09/25/2017 $296,000
57 Watchung Ave, West Orange 1,724 10/09/2018 $327,100
95 Watchung Ave, West Orange 1,040 02/10/2021
101 Watchung Ave, West Orange 2,002 10/06/2022
61 Watchung Ave, West Orange 1,346 06/22/2020 $335,000
49 Watchung Ave, West Orange 1,760 10/18/2022
47 Watchung Ave, West Orange 1,451 06/21/2017 $185,000
50 High St, West Orange 1,090 01/14/2015 $200,000
81 Watchung Ave, West Orange 1,665 07/28/2022
97 Watchung Ave, West Orange 1,104 02/18/1993 $90,000
75 Watchung Ave, West Orange 2,700 06/03/2013 $265,000
89 Watchung Ave, West Orange 1,216 04/18/2018 $60,000
91 Watchung Ave, West Orange 1,346 07/28/2007 $1
99 Watchung Ave, West Orange 1,812 10/20/2003 $210,000
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