| Primary address | 278 Forest Street, Belleville |
| Zip code | 07109 |
| County | Essex |
| Municipality | Belleville Township |
| Block | 6602 |
| Lot | 7 |
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| Sale date | 04/01/2015 |
| Sale price | $231,750 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $15,422 |
| Building sqft | 1,878 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.115 |
| Year built | 1941 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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278 Forest Street, Belleville, NJ 07109 was built in 1941 and has a total of 1,878 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 278 Forest Street, Belleville, NJ 07109 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $371,000, the tax amount paid for 278 Forest Street, Belleville, NJ 07109 is $15,422.
When was 278 Forest Street, Belleville, NJ 07109 last sold and what was the last sale price?278 Forest Street, Belleville, NJ 07109 was last sold in 04/01/2015 for $231,750.
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Access detailed property tax data for 278 Forest Street, Belleville, NJ 07109. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $15,422 |
| Market value | $371,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 Forest Street, Belleville, 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 | $371,000 | $371,000 | 4.157 | $15,422 | +3.07% |
| 2024 | $371,000 | $371,000 | 4.033 | $14,962 | +3.04% |
| 2023 | $371,000 | $371,000 | 3.914 | $14,521 | +1.64% |
| 2022 | $371,000 | $371,000 | 3.851 | $14,287 | +1.48% |
| 2021 | $371,000 | $371,000 | 3.795 | $14,079 | +1.39% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 278 Forest Street, Belleville to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville PS5 | 6 | Public | K-6 | 397 | 0.28 |
| Good Shepherd Academy | NR | Private | PK-8 | 240 | 0.35 |
| Good Shepherd Academy | NR | Private | PK-8 | 240 | 0.35 |
| The Phoenix Center | NR | Private | 142 | 0.52 | |
| Washington Elementary School | 9 | Public | PK, K-6 | 516 | 0.58 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Academy | NR | Private | PK-8 | 240 | 0.35 |
| The Phoenix Center | NR | Private | 142 | 0.52 | |
| John H Walker Middle School | 6 | Public | PK, 7-8 | 605 | 0.89 |
| Washington Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 70 | 0.92 |
| Belleville Middle School | 2 | Public | 7-8 | 671 | 1.11 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville Sr High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 1,499 | 0.42 |
| The Phoenix Center | NR | Private | 142 | 0.52 | |
| Nutley High School | 5 | Public | 9-12 | 1,132 | 0.76 |
| Washington Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 70 | 0.92 |
| Abundant Life Academy | NR | Private | PK-12 | 454 | 1.12 |
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Here are the neighbors for 278 Forest Street, Belleville.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 263 Adelaide St, Belleville | 1,404 | 03/01/2005 | $300,000 |
| 31 Elmwood Ave, Belleville | 2,102 | 09/18/2025 | |
| 258 Forest St, Belleville | 2,304 | 10/21/2011 | $1 |
| 16 Mary St, Belleville | 1,764 | ||
| 268 Forest St, Belleville | 2,020 | ||
| 264 Forest St, Belleville | 1,244 | 07/29/2005 | $331,000 |
| 10 Mary St, Belleville | 2,289 | 09/05/1997 | $182,000 |
| 267 Adelaide St, Belleville | 1,667 | 11/13/2003 | $263,000 |
| 260 Forest St, Belleville | 1,434 | 07/18/2016 | $290,000 |
| 272-274 Forest St, Belleville | 1,606 | 12/14/2017 | $1 |
| 251 Adelaide St, Belleville | 1,438 | 07/27/2021 | $370,000 |
| 241 Adelaide St, Belleville | 1,332 | 03/12/1999 | $148,000 |
| 240 Forest St, Belleville | 2,360 | ||
| 259 Adelaide St, Belleville | 2,186 | 10/07/2003 | $1 |
| 255 Adelaide St, Belleville | 1,244 | 11/18/2014 | $181,000 |
| 245 Adelaide St, Belleville | 1,248 | 04/14/2021 | $1 |
| 25 Elmwood Ave, Belleville | 1,596 | 06/11/2007 | $335,000 |
| 256 Forest St, Belleville | 1,404 | 11/01/2023 | |
| 29 Elmwood Ave, Belleville | 1,811 | 11/22/1994 | |
| 9-15 Emmet St, Newark | 1,680 | 08/04/2023 |