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5 Merrill Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Property Information

5 Merrill Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Property Information

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5 Merrill Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
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Address

Primary address 5 Merrill Avenue, East Brunswick
Zip code 08816
County Middlesex
Municipality East Brunswick Township
Block 703
Lot 16

Sales & Tax Overview for 5 Merrill Avenue, East Brunswick

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Sale date 11/21/2024
Sale price $465,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $9,376

Lot & Building Information for 5 Merrill Avenue, East Brunswick

Building sqft 1,229
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.157
Year built 1953
Garage Attached
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Zoning district Single Family Residence (R-3)
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Other Property Data for 5 Merrill Avenue, East Brunswick

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About 5 Merrill Avenue, East Brunswick

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5 Merrill Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816?

5 Merrill Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 was built in 1953 and has a total of 1,229 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5 Merrill Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $78,100, the tax amount paid for 5 Merrill Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 is $9,510.

When was 5 Merrill Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5 Merrill Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 was last sold in 11/21/2024 for $465,000.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 5 Merrill Avenue, East Brunswick

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/21/2024 $465,000
06/07/2012 $220,000
07/28/2011 $1
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 5 Merrill Avenue, East Brunswick

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
11/21/2024 - D
11/25/2024 - R
Mortgage 12/01/2054
11/21/2024 - D
11/25/2024 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
06/07/2012 - D
06/20/2012 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/28/2011 - D
09/12/2011 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5 Merrill Avenue, East Brunswick

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Tax year: 2025
Base tax $9,233
Current property tax $9,376
Market value $78,100

Assessment History for 5 Merrill Avenue, East Brunswick

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5 Merrill 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 $58,100 $58,100 11.822 $6,869 +2.78%
2023 $58,100 $58,100 11.502 $6,683 +0.34%
2022 $58,100 $58,100 11.463 $6,660 +2.93%
2021 $58,100 $58,100 11.137 $6,471 +0.06%
2020 $58,100 $58,100 11.13 $6,467 +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)
Central Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-4 355 0.38
Central Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-4 355 0.38
Memorial Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-4 425 0.93
Memorial Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-4 425 0.93
South River Primary School NR Public PK, K-1 448 1.01

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Bartholomew School NR Private PK-8 372 1.12
South River Middle School 3 Public 6-8 530 1.18
Corpus Christi Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.18
Yeshivat Netivot Montessori NR Private PK-7 147 1.27
Solomon Schechter Day School NR Private K-8 123 1.29

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
East Brunswick High School 7 Public 10-12 2,036 0.59
South River High School 3 Public 9-12 762 1.23
Darul Arqam School NR Private PK-12 251 1.35
Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School NR Private 9-12 0 1.46
Pillars Preparatory Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.47

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Neighbors for 5 Merrill Avenue, East Brunswick

Here are the neighbors for 5 Merrill Avenue, East Brunswick.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
121 Milltown Rd, East Brunswick 1,229 06/07/2021 $1
119 Milltown Rd, East Brunswick 1,463 08/08/2023 $480,000
30 Northfield Ave, East Brunswick 1,549 11/03/2010 $1
129 Milltown Rd, East Brunswick 1,589 10/11/2004 $1
24 Northfield Ave, East Brunswick 1,593 03/18/1994
22 Northfield Ave, East Brunswick 1,229 05/11/2022 $390,000
131 Milltown Rd, East Brunswick 1,229 07/01/2022 $420,000
113 Milltown Rd, East Brunswick 1,485 11/23/2020 $330,000
18 Northfield Ave, East Brunswick 1,574 03/10/2023 $1
111 Milltown Rd, East Brunswick 1,364 12/30/2024 $475,000
7 Merrill Ave, East Brunswick 1,789 02/25/2022 $640,000
28 Northfield Ave, East Brunswick 1,229 11/30/2018 $312,000
26 Northfield Ave, East Brunswick 1,746 02/04/2022 $515,000
125 Milltown Rd, East Brunswick 1,896 05/06/2009 $1
123 Milltown Rd, East Brunswick 1,075 09/30/2021 $292,000
20 Northfield Ave, East Brunswick 1,229 06/15/2006 $350,000
16 Northfield Ave, East Brunswick 1,409 08/12/2019 $337,900
117 Milltown Rd, East Brunswick 2,965 01/18/2023 $677,000
32 Northfield Ave, East Brunswick 1,229 10/24/2018 $295,000
127 Milltown Rd, East Brunswick 1,229 06/04/2021 $210,000

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