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540 South Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812 - Property report

Also known as: 540 South Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1960

Acreage

0.1

Sale price

$242,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
540 South Avenue
ZIP code
08812
County
Middlesex
Block
53
Lot
3
Municipality
1203
Parcel ID
53-3

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/26/2005
Sale price
$242,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$9,887
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,222
Stories
2
Year built
1960
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.1
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
79 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
54 /100.  Bikeable
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Types of broadband connections
Ownership

Ownership information for 540 South Avenue, Dunellen, NJ

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

Sales history for 540 South Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/26/2005 $242,500 XXXXXX, XX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXX
11/09/1992 $110,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
01/12/2021 - R
11/25/2020 - D		 Assignment XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX XX
09/22/2005 - R
08/26/2005 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX, XX, XXXXXXX X
11/09/1992 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 540 South Avenue, Dunellen, 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
$9,887
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$403,900
Land value
$72,600
Building value
$331,300

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $348,200 $348,200 2.448 $8,524 -2.39%
2024 $348,200 $348,200 2.508 $8,733 +17.61%
2023 $274,200 $274,200 2.708 $7,425 +8.22%
2022 $248,500 $248,500 2.761 $6,861 +11.89%
2021 $197,300 $197,300 3.108 $6,132 -4.31%
2020 $197,300 $197,300 3.248 $6,408 +18.89%
2019 $173,700 $173,700 3.103 $5,390 -0.97%
2018 $40,300 $40,300 13.506 $5,443 +4.22%
2017 $40,300 $40,300 12.959 $5,222 +3.78%
2016 $40,300 $40,300 12.487 $5,032 +2.55%
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Permit information for 540 South Avenue, Dunellen, NJ

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
New Life Christian School NR Private K-6 0 0.26
Precious Moments Academy NR Private PK-K 30 0.29
Precious Moments Academy NR Private PK-K 30 0.29
John P. Faber Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 596 0.37
John P. Faber Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 596 0.37
Our Lady of Fatima School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.74
Our Lady of Fatima School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.74
Jefferson Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-5 441 0.94
Jefferson Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-5 441 0.94
Irene E Feldkirchner Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-4 381 1.04
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lincoln Middle School 3 Public 6-8 303 0.30
Our Lady of Fatima School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.74
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies 5 Public 7-12 356 0.94
Green Brook Middle School 6 Public 5-8 346 1.10
Quibbletown Middle School 5 Public 6-8 497 1.26
New Life Christian School NR Private PK, K-9 0 1.46
Theodore Schor Middle School 6 Public 6-8 571 1.62
Somerset Hills School NR Private 3-11 96 1.98
Queen City Academy Charter School 6 Charter K-12 403 2.28
Von E Mauger Middle School 4 Public 6-8 474 2.35
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Dunellen High School 3 Public 9-12 389 0.32
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies 5 Public 7-12 356 0.94
Middlesex High School 4 Public 9-12 619 1.49
Somerset Hills School NR Private 3-11 96 1.98
Queen City Academy Charter School 6 Charter K-12 403 2.28
Koinonia Academy NR Private PK-12 199 2.57
First Children School NR Private PK-12 100 2.59
Union County Teams Charter School 3 Charter K-12 334 2.75
North Plainfield High School 2 Public 9-12 1,214 2.81
South Plainfield High School 5 Public 9-12 1,097 2.87

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Neighbors for 540 South Avenue, Dunellen, NJ

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Nearby ZIP codes for 540 South Avenue, Dunellen, NJ

07023, Union County, NJ 07059, Somerset County, NJ 07060, Somerset County, NJ 07060, Union County, NJ 07062, Union County, NJ 07063, Somerset County, NJ 07063, Union County, NJ 07069, Somerset County, NJ 07080, Middlesex County, NJ 07920, Somerset County, NJ 07922, Union County, NJ 07933, Morris County, NJ 07946, Morris County, NJ 07980, Morris County, NJ 08805, Somerset County, NJ 08836, Somerset County, NJ 08846, Middlesex County, NJ 08854, Middlesex County, NJ 08873, Somerset County, NJ 08880, Somerset County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 540 South Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812?

The development at 540 South Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812 was built in 1960.

What is the total square footage of 540 South Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812?

540 South Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812 has a total of 1,222 square feet.

When was 540 South Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812 last sold and what was the sale price?

540 South Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812 was last sold on 08/26/2005 for $242,500.

What is the assessed value of 540 South Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812?

540 South Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812 is currently assessed at $403,900.

What are the property taxes for 540 South Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812?

The property taxes for 540 South Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812 total $9,887.

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