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542 38th Street, Union City, NJ 07087 Property Information

542 38th Street, Union City, NJ 07087 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 542 38th Street, Union City
Zip code 07087
County Hudson
Municipality Union City
Block 224
Lot 10

Sales & Tax Overview for 542 38th Street, Union City

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Sale date 02/20/1997
Sale price $106,000
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Property tax $22,492

Lot & Building Information for 542 38th Street, Union City

Building class Apartment (4C)
Acreage 0.054
Year built 1910
Units 8
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About 542 38th Street, Union City

When was 542 38th Street, Union City, NJ 07087 built?

542 38th Street, Union City, NJ 07087 was built in 1910.

What is the assessed value of 542 38th Street, Union City, NJ 07087 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,217,100, the tax amount paid for 542 38th Street, Union City, NJ 07087 is $22,492.

When was 542 38th Street, Union City, NJ 07087 last sold and what was the last sale price?

542 38th Street, Union City, NJ 07087 was last sold in 02/20/1997 for $106,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 8 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 542 38th Street, Union City

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/20/1997 $106,000

Title Documents for 542 38th Street, Union City

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
02/20/1997 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
                   
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Property Taxes for 542 38th Street, Union City

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $22,492
Market value $1,217,100

Assessment History for 542 38th Street, Union City

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $1,217,100 $1,217,100 1.848 $22,492 +3.67%
2024 $1,174,000 $1,174,000 1.848 $21,696 +66.00%
2023 $170,000 $170,000 7.688 $13,070 +3.74%
2022 $170,000 $170,000 7.411 $12,599 +0.35%
2021 $170,000 $170,000 7.385 $12,555 +1.15%

Union City residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$590,000
12.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$390
-16.8% YoY
Hudson County Median Sale Price
$700,000
6.1% YoY

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Demographics by Zip Code

Total population 66,463
Median age 37.4
Average household income $86,916
Family households 65.5%
Occupied housing units 25,725
Owner occupied units 19.1%
Average number of people per household 2.57
Median year structure built 1961
Median value for units with a mortgage $489,900
Median value for units without a mortgage $441,100

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 542 38th Street, Union City

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
528-530 38th St, Union City 7,959 01/05/2004 $495,000
3711-3713 Park Ave, Union City 2,673 03/09/2001 $291,000
540 38th St, Union City 1,140 11/17/1997 $75,000
536 38th St, Union City 08/01/1997 $75,000
532 A 38th St, Union City 04/21/1995 $45,000
3800 Kennedy Blvd, Union City 7,499 09/17/2024 $1,850,000
109-111 38th St, Union City 2,743
538 38th St, Union City 06/01/2011 $465,000
544 38th St, Union City
3709 Park Ave, Union City 3,382 06/08/2011 $550,000
532 38th St, Union City 2,296 04/01/2022 $740,000
524 38th St, Union City
554 38th St, Union City 5,040 08/07/2015 $707,500
546 38th St, Union City 2,116 08/21/2020 $410,000
548 38th St, Union City 1,786 02/28/2006 $1
3717 Park Ave, Union City 04/04/2008 $1
534 38th St, Union City 2,109 06/25/2003 $246,000
3807 Bergenline Ave, Union City 6,862 12/11/2020 $1
3808 Kennedy Blvd, Union City 1,468 02/14/1997 $1
506-518 38th St, Union City

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