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491 Riva Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Property Information

491 Riva Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 491 Riva Avenue, East Brunswick
Zip code 08816
County Middlesex
Municipality East Brunswick Township
Block 309.03
Lot 22.01

Sales & Tax Overview for 491 Riva Avenue, East Brunswick

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Sale date 10/17/1997
Sale price $157,500
Arm's length
Current property tax $11,793

Lot & Building Information for 491 Riva Avenue, East Brunswick

Building sqft 2,080
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.5
Year built 1948
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About 491 Riva Avenue, East Brunswick

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 491 Riva Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816?

491 Riva Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 was built in 1948 and has a total of 2,080 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 491 Riva Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $96,100, the tax amount paid for 491 Riva Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 is $11,702.

When was 491 Riva Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 last sold and what was the last sale price?

491 Riva Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 was last sold in 10/17/1997 for $157,500.

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Past Sales & Property History for 491 Riva Avenue, East Brunswick

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/17/1997 $157,500

Title Documents for 491 Riva Avenue, East Brunswick

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
08/07/2021 - D
09/22/2021 - R
Mortgage
08/29/2020 - D
10/07/2020 - R
Mortgage
01/23/2018 - R Mortgage
10/17/1997 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 491 Riva Avenue, East Brunswick

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Tax year: 2025
Base tax $11,361
Current property tax $11,793
Market value $96,100

Assessment History for 491 Riva Avenue, East Brunswick

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 491 Riva Avenue, East Brunswick, 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 $96,100 $96,100 11.822 $11,361 +2.78%
2023 $96,100 $96,100 11.502 $11,053 +0.34%
2022 $96,100 $96,100 11.463 $11,016 +2.93%
2021 $96,100 $96,100 11.137 $10,703 +0.06%
2020 $96,100 $96,100 11.13 $10,696 +1.00%

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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)
Creative Nursery School NR Private PK, K-1 30 0.77
Creative Nursery School NR Private PK, K-1 30 0.77
Arthur M. Judd Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 587 1.23
Arthur M. Judd Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 587 1.23
Cornerstone Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 76 1.29

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Middlesex Co JDC NR Public 6, 8-12 0 1.07
Cornerstone Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 76 1.29
North Brunswick Twp. Middle School 4 Public 7-8 858 1.39
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School 4 Public 4-8 449 2.02
Cheder Menachem NR Private PK, K-7 61 2.05

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Middlesex Co JDC NR Public 6, 8-12 0 1.07
North Brunswick Twp High School 4 Public 9-12 1,881 1.46
New Brunswick High School 2 Public 9-12 2,477 3.45
East Brunswick High School 7 Public 10-12 2,036 3.68
Adult High School NR Public 9-12 102 4.06

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Neighbors for 491 Riva Avenue, East Brunswick

Here are the neighbors for 491 Riva Avenue, East Brunswick.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
21 Oakmont Ave, East Brunswick 08/13/1998 $720,000
17 Oakmont Ave, East Brunswick 2,779 09/16/2013 $494,000
12 Hickory Dr, East Brunswick 2,843 09/15/2025 $886,000
10 Hickory Dr, East Brunswick 1,479 04/04/2018 $380,000
4 Oakmont Ave, East Brunswick 2,079 06/01/1995 $225,000
2 Oakmont Ave, East Brunswick 1,516 06/15/2005 $1
6 Hickory Dr, East Brunswick 3,022 06/25/2019 $630,000
195 Hardenburg Ln, East Brunswick 2,392 01/23/2015 $1
23 Oakmont Ave, East Brunswick 1,764 06/27/2011 $232,750
199 Hardenburg Ln, East Brunswick 1,970 09/24/2001 $345,000
203 Hardenburg Ln, East Brunswick 1,966 10/11/1989
205 Hardenburg Ln, East Brunswick 2,190 12/06/2019 $425,000
449 Riva Ave, East Brunswick 1,316 01/04/2002 $265,000
201 Hardenburg Ln, East Brunswick 1,628 07/29/2022 $460,000
555 Riva Ave, East Brunswick 09/11/2000 $1
209 Hardenburg Ln, East Brunswick 5,780 01/04/2002 $330,000
4 Hickory Dr, East Brunswick 1,825 05/11/1994 $225,000
433 Riva Ave, East Brunswick
14 Hickory Dr, East Brunswick 2,585 10/25/2022 $515,000
8 Hickory Dr, East Brunswick 2,952 02/23/2011 $450,000

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