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259 Whittier Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812 Property Information

259 Whittier Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 259 Whittier Avenue, Dunellen
Zip code 08812
County Middlesex
Municipality Dunellen Borough
Block 73
Lot 9

Sales & Tax Overview for 259 Whittier Avenue, Dunellen

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Sale date 07/01/2015
Sale price $249,900
Arm's length
Property tax $13,966

Lot & Building Information for 259 Whittier Avenue, Dunellen

Building sqft 2,221
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.151
Year built 1893
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (RA)
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About 259 Whittier Avenue, Dunellen

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 259 Whittier Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812?

259 Whittier Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812 was built in 1893 and has a total of 2,221 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 259 Whittier Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $570,500, the tax amount paid for 259 Whittier Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812 is $13,965.

When was 259 Whittier Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812 last sold and what was the last sale price?

259 Whittier Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812 was last sold in 07/01/2015 for $249,900.

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Past Sales & Property History for 259 Whittier Avenue, Dunellen

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/01/2015 $249,900
05/26/2011 $195,000
09/22/2006 $297,500
       
       
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Title Documents for 259 Whittier Avenue, Dunellen

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
07/01/2015 - D
07/15/2015 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
05/26/2011 - D
06/06/2011 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
09/22/2006 - D
10/30/2006 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 259 Whittier Avenue, Dunellen

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $13,966
Market value $570,500

Assessment History for 259 Whittier Avenue, Dunellen

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 259 Whittier Avenue, Dunellen, 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 $570,500 $570,500 2.448 $13,966 +11.28%
2024 $500,400 $500,400 2.508 $12,550 +11.14%
2023 $417,000 $417,000 2.708 $11,292 +0.59%
2022 $406,600 $406,600 2.761 $11,226 +0.70%
2021 $358,700 $358,700 3.108 $11,148 -4.31%

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2, AE (See more on map)
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
New Life Christian School NR Private K-6 0 0.14
Precious Moments Academy NR Private PK-K 30 0.36
Precious Moments Academy NR Private PK-K 30 0.36
John P. Faber Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 596 0.44
John P. Faber Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 596 0.44

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Lincoln Middle School 3 Public 6-8 303 0.49
Our Lady of Fatima School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.55
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies 5 Public 7-12 356 0.84
Quibbletown Middle School 5 Public 6-8 497 1.04
Green Brook Middle School 6 Public 5-8 346 1.19

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Dunellen High School 3 Public 9-12 389 0.52
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies 5 Public 7-12 356 0.84
Middlesex High School 4 Public 9-12 619 1.76
Queen City Academy Charter School 6 Charter K-12 403 2.08
Somerset Hills School NR Private 3-11 96 2.23

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Neighbors for 259 Whittier Avenue, Dunellen

Here are the neighbors for 259 Whittier Avenue, Dunellen.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
246-248 New Market Rd, Dunellen 2,129 05/30/2024 $490,000
201 Whittier Ave, Dunellen 11/08/2019 $500,000
203 New Market Rd, Dunellen 864 12/17/2024 $400,000
205 New Market Rd, Dunellen 1,293 12/10/2018 $260,000
329 Penfield Pl, Dunellen 1,391
264 New Market Rd, Dunellen 5,132 07/13/2023 $875,000
301 Penfield Pl, Dunellen 2,408
317 Penfield Pl, Dunellen 1,958
416 Walnut St, Dunellen 1,696 07/01/2004 $1
253 Whittier Ave, Dunellen 1,346 04/17/2025 $1
305 Penfield Pl, Dunellen 1,761 11/17/2025 $620,000
309 Penfield Pl, Dunellen 2,043 07/28/2023 $485,000
313 Penfield Pl, Dunellen 1,691 08/27/2021 $358,000
321 Penfield Pl, Dunellen 1,496 09/18/2025 $10
325 Penfield Pl, Dunellen 2,155 04/16/2009 $1
263 Whittier Ave, Dunellen 2,632 10/13/2022 $510,000
247 Whittier Ave, Dunellen 1,259 10/02/2020 $305,000
256 New Market Rd, Dunellen 1,766 11/13/2015 $1
267 Whittier Ave, Dunellen 1,417 02/26/2004 $235,000
271 Whittier Ave, Dunellen 1,662 02/14/2024 $1

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