278 Ward Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520 Property Information
278 Ward Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 278 Ward Street, Hightstown |
| Zip code | 08520 |
| County | Mercer |
| Municipality | East Windsor Township |
| Block | 28 |
| Lot | 2.02 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 278 Ward Street, Hightstown
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| Sale date | 05/30/1996 |
| Sale price | $33,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $5,022 |
Lot & Building Information for 278 Ward Street, Hightstown
| Building class | Vacant Land (1) |
| Acreage | 1.001 |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
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Other Property Data for 278 Ward Street, Hightstown
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About 278 Ward Street, Hightstown
The current market value is $135,000.
Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 278 Ward Street, Hightstown
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/30/1996 | $33,000 | Register | Register |
Title Documents for 278 Ward Street, Hightstown
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Property Taxes for 278 Ward Street, Hightstown
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| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Base tax | $4,855 |
| Current property tax | $5,022 |
| Market value | $135,000 |
Assessment History for 278 Ward Street, Hightstown
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 Ward Street, Hightstown, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $135,000 | $135,000 | 3.596 | $4,855 | +5.83% |
| 2023 | $135,000 | $135,000 | 3.398 | $4,587 | +2.75% |
| 2022 | $135,000 | $135,000 | 3.307 | $4,464 | +0.76% |
| 2021 | $135,000 | $135,000 | 3.282 | $4,431 | -0.12% |
| 2020 | $135,000 | $135,000 | 3.286 | $4,436 | +0.95% |
Risk
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | 0.2, AE, X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Transportation
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Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SciCore Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.60 |
| Scicore Academy | NR | Private | PK-12 | 106 | 0.63 |
| Scicore Academy | NR | Private | PK-12 | 106 | 0.63 |
| Learning Experience- The | NR | Private | PK-K | 55 | 1.14 |
| Learning Experience- The | NR | Private | PK-K | 55 | 1.14 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SciCore Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.60 |
| Scicore Academy | NR | Private | PK-12 | 106 | 0.63 |
| Morris Namias Shalom Torah Academy | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 124 | 1.27 |
| Melvin H Kreps School | 5 | Public | 6-8 | 1,176 | 2.72 |
| Cranbury Elementary School | 8 | Public | PK, K-8 | 447 | 3.50 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peddie School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 544 | 0.56 |
| SciCore Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.60 |
| Scicore Academy | NR | Private | PK-12 | 106 | 0.63 |
| Hightstown High School | 5 | Public | 9-12 | 1,644 | 0.92 |
| Robbinsville High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 1,057 | 5.74 |
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Neighbors for 278 Ward Street, Hightstown
Here are the neighbors for 278 Ward Street, Hightstown.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 795 Old York Rd, Hightstown | 1,794 | 06/25/2002 | $1 |
| 350 Franklin St, Hightstown | |||
| 681 Old York Rd, Hightstown | |||
| 781 Old York Rd, Hightstown | 09/27/2002 | $2,250,000 | |
| 200 Etra Rd, Hightstown | |||
| 1 Farr Ave, Hightstown | 2,170 | 11/19/2018 | $1 |
| 215 Ward St, Hightstown | 1,644 | 10/31/2005 | $384,900 |
| 785 Old York Rd, Hightstown | 1,005 | 01/03/2007 | $325,000 |
| 671 Old York Rd, Hightstown | |||
| 260 Ward St, Hightstown | 2,736 | 04/17/1998 | $1 |
| 12 Davison Rd, Hightstown | 1,812 | 01/11/2023 | |
| 3 Davison Rd, Hightstown | |||
| 346 Franklin St, Hightstown | 2,550 | 12/13/2001 | $1 |
| 779 Old York Rd, Hightstown | 3,428 | 04/01/1999 | $259,000 |
| 787 Old York Rd, Hightstown | 2,374 | 12/14/2005 | $170,000 |
| 805 Old York Rd, Hightstown | 01/18/2023 | $1 | |
| 20 Davison Rd, Hightstown | 1,831 | 07/17/2007 | $325,000 |
| 14 Davison Rd, Hightstown | 1,584 | 11/14/2001 | $178,000 |
| 7 Davison Rd, Hightstown | 1,472 | 02/23/2022 | $230,000 |
| 789 Old York Rd, Hightstown | 1,992 | 08/18/2017 | $125,000 |