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1280 South River Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512 - Property report

Also known as: 1280 S River Rd

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1955

Acreage

0.528

Sale price

$275,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
1280 South River Road
ZIP code
08512
County
Middlesex
Block
5
Lot
14.01
Municipality
1202
Parcel ID
5-14.01

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/09/2020
Sale price
$275,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$5,765
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,098
Year built
1955
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.528
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
47 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
37 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership information for 1280 South River Road, Cranbury, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 1280 South River Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/09/2020 $275,000 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXX XXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X; XXXXXXX XXXXX
04/02/2019 $1 XXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
01/07/2021 - R
12/10/2020 - D
Mortgage XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
01/07/2021 - R
12/09/2020 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/18/2019 - R
04/02/2019 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1280 South River Road, Cranbury, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$5,765
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$314,000
Land value
$182,200
Building value
$131,800

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $314,000 $314,000 1.836 $5,765 +0.11%
2024 $314,000 $314,000 1.834 $5,759 +1.44%
2023 $314,000 $314,000 1.808 $5,677 +1.46%
2022 $314,000 $314,000 1.782 $5,595 -0.39%
2021 $314,000 $314,000 1.789 $5,617 +0.51%
2020 $314,000 $314,000 1.78 $5,589 -1.06%
2019 $314,000 $314,000 1.799 $5,649 -8.63%
2018 $314,000 $314,000 1.969 $6,183 +2.77%
2017 $314,000 $314,000 1.916 $6,016 -0.88%
2016 $314,000 $314,000 1.933 $6,070 +1.84%

Permit information for 1280 South River Road, Cranbury, NJ

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Montessori Preschool Academy NR Private PK-1 71 0.39
Montessori Preschool Academy NR Private PK-1 71 0.39
Cranbury Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-8 447 0.71
Cranbury Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-8 447 0.71
The Kiddie Corral Child Learning Center NR Private PK-K 60 1.85
The Kiddie Corral Child Learning Center NR Private PK-K 60 1.85
Oak Tree Elementary School NR Public PK, K-3 644 2.32
Oak Tree Elementary School NR Public PK, K-3 644 2.32
Applegarth Elementary School 9 Public 4-5 468 2.42
Perry L. Drew Elementary School 5 Public 3-5 579 3.23
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cranbury Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-8 447 0.71
Scicore Academy NR Private PK-12 106 3.36
SciCore Academy NR Private K-12 0 3.39
Morris Namias Shalom Torah Academy NR Private PK, K-8 124 3.69
Melvin H Kreps School 5 Public 6-8 1,176 4.25
Grace M. Breckwedel Middle School 4 Public 6-8 208 4.37
Monroe Township Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,759 4.46
Community Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,071 4.86
Crossroads South 8 Public 6-8 987 4.89
Crossroads North 7 Public 6-8 917 5.10
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Scicore Academy NR Private PK-12 106 3.36
SciCore Academy NR Private K-12 0 3.39
Peddie School NR Private 9-12 544 3.72
Monroe Twp High School 5 Public 9-12 2,568 3.84
Hightstown High School 5 Public 9-12 1,644 4.14
West Winsdor Plainsboro North 6 Public 9-12 1,486 4.91
South Brunswick High School 6 Public 9-12 2,786 4.92
Noor-Ul-Iman School NR Private PK-12 579 5.38
Academy Learning Center NR Public PK, K-12 128 5.65
West Windsor-Plains High School South 7 Public 9-12 1,630 5.98

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1280 South River Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512?

The development at 1280 South River Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512 was built in 1955.

What is the total square footage of 1280 South River Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512?

1280 South River Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512 has a total of 1,098 square feet.

When was 1280 South River Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512 last sold and what was the sale price?

1280 South River Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512 was last sold on 12/09/2020 for $275,000.

What is the assessed value of 1280 South River Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512?

1280 South River Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512 is currently assessed at $314,000.

What are the property taxes for 1280 South River Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512?

The property taxes for 1280 South River Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512 total $5,765.

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