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197 Forest Street, Belleville, NJ 07109 Property Information

197 Forest Street, Belleville, NJ 07109 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 197 Forest Street, Belleville
Zip code 07109
County Essex
Municipality Belleville Township
Block 5702
Lot 10

Sales & Tax Overview for 197 Forest Street, Belleville

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Sale date 06/25/2015
Sale price $265,000
Arm's length
Property tax $12,978

Lot & Building Information for 197 Forest Street, Belleville

Building sqft 1,140
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.098
Year built 1927
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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About 197 Forest Street, Belleville

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 197 Forest Street, Belleville, NJ 07109?

197 Forest Street, Belleville, NJ 07109 was built in 1927 and has a total of 1,140 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 197 Forest Street, Belleville, NJ 07109 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $312,200, the tax amount paid for 197 Forest Street, Belleville, NJ 07109 is $12,978.

When was 197 Forest Street, Belleville, NJ 07109 last sold?

197 Forest Street, Belleville, NJ 07109 was last sold in 10/13/2021.

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Past Sales & Property History for 197 Forest Street, Belleville

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/25/2015 $265,000
05/17/2002 $208,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 197 Forest Street, Belleville

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
10/13/2021 - R Mortgage 11/01/2081
10/13/2021 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/08/2015 - R
06/25/2015 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
05/17/2002 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
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Property Taxes for 197 Forest Street, Belleville

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $12,978
Market value $312,200

Assessment History for 197 Forest Street, Belleville

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $312,200 $312,200 4.157 $12,978 +3.07%
2024 $312,200 $312,200 4.033 $12,591 +3.04%
2023 $312,200 $312,200 3.914 $12,220 +17.00%
2022 $271,200 $271,200 3.851 $10,444 +1.48%
2021 $271,200 $271,200 3.795 $10,292 +1.39%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Belleville PS5 6 Public K-6 397 0.09
Good Shepherd Academy NR Private PK-8 240 0.42
Good Shepherd Academy NR Private PK-8 240 0.42
Belleville PS7 3 Public PK, K-6 446 0.43
Belleville PS7 3 Public PK, K-6 446 0.43

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Good Shepherd Academy NR Private PK-8 240 0.42
The Phoenix Center NR Private 142 0.69
Washington Academy NR Private K-12 70 0.74
Belleville Middle School 2 Public 7-8 671 0.96
John H Walker Middle School 6 Public PK, 7-8 605 1.04

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Belleville Sr High School 2 Public 9-12 1,499 0.28
The Phoenix Center NR Private 142 0.69
Washington Academy NR Private K-12 70 0.74
Nutley High School 5 Public 9-12 1,132 0.91
Northwest Essex Community Healthcare Network Thera NR Private 72 1.08

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Neighbors for 197 Forest Street, Belleville

Here are the neighbors for 197 Forest Street, Belleville.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
69 Emmet St, Belleville 1,656 02/16/2021
152 Nolton St, Belleville 1,344 09/30/2008 $100
214 Overlook Ave, Belleville 1,812 11/25/2003 $290,000
191 Forest St, Belleville 973 06/18/2018 $262,000
392 Greylock Pkwy, Belleville 2,072 04/02/2002 $265,000
212 Overlook Ave, Belleville 1,812 12/21/2019 $10
210 Overlook Ave, Belleville 1,634 03/18/2021
73 Emmet St, Belleville 2,268 02/27/2003 $225,000
205 Forest St, Belleville 1,268 09/11/2003 $1
402 Greylock Pkwy, Belleville 1,548 10/27/2005 $10
81-83 Emmet St, Belleville 3,800
75 Emmet St, Belleville 2,248 05/10/2024
164 Nolton St, Belleville 1,446
160 Nolton St, Belleville 1,408 03/13/2018 $205,000
156 Nolton St, Belleville 1,600 10/12/2022
193 Forest St, Belleville 1,276 05/09/2013 $220,000
424-426 Greylock Pkwy, Belleville 2,214 08/12/2021
398 Greylock Pkwy, Belleville 904 08/20/2020 $305,000
71 Emmet St, Belleville 2,723 12/14/2016 $310,000
201 Forest St, Belleville 1,368 09/24/2003 $310,000

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