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278 Central Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817 Property Information

278 Central Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 278 Central Avenue, Edison
Zip code 08817
County Middlesex
Municipality Edison Township
Block 101
Lot 7

Sales & Tax Overview for 278 Central Avenue, Edison

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Sale date 09/09/2020
Sale price $385,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $9,019

Lot & Building Information for 278 Central Avenue, Edison

Building sqft 1,128
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.306
Year built 1951
Stories 1
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Residential District (R-B)
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About 278 Central Avenue, Edison

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 278 Central Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817?

278 Central Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817 was built in 1951 and has a total of 1,128 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 278 Central Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $151,500, the tax amount paid for 278 Central Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817 is $8,673.

When was 278 Central Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817 last sold and what was the last sale price?

278 Central Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817 was last sold in 09/09/2020 for $385,000.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 278 Central Avenue, Edison

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/09/2020 $385,000
09/17/2015 $290,000
07/16/2015 $299,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 278 Central Avenue, Edison

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
10/08/2020 - D
10/13/2020 - R
Mortgage 11/01/2050
09/09/2020 - D
10/13/2020 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
09/17/2015 - D
10/19/2015 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/16/2015 - D
07/31/2015 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
01/13/2012 - D
02/14/2012 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
02/22/2008 - D
03/12/2008 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
01/16/2007 - D
01/29/2007 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
12/16/1999 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 278 Central Avenue, Edison

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Tax year: 2025
Base tax $8,684
Current property tax $9,019
Market value $151,500

Assessment History for 278 Central Avenue, Edison

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 Central Avenue, Edison, 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 $151,500 $151,500 5.732 $8,684 +0.51%
2023 $151,500 $151,500 5.703 $8,640 -0.04%
2022 $151,500 $151,500 5.705 $8,643 +0.39%
2021 $151,500 $151,500 5.683 $8,610 +0.96%
2020 $151,500 $151,500 5.629 $8,528 +12.40%

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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)
Little Flower Montessori School NR Private PK-2 282 0.38
Little Flower Montessori School NR Private PK-2 282 0.38
Washington Elementary School 6 Public K-5 572 0.75
John Marshall Elementary School 6 Public K-5 742 0.79
St. Matthew School NR Private PK-8 156 0.82

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Thomas Jefferson Middle School 5 Public 6-8 909 0.21
St. Matthew School NR Private PK-8 156 0.82
Future Foundations Academy (FFA) NR Public 5-12 122 0.94
N J Reg Day Piscataway NR Public 1-12 118 1.03
Timothy Christian School NR Private PK-12 349 1.06

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Future Foundations Academy (FFA) NR Public 5-12 122 0.94
N J Reg Day Piscataway NR Public 1-12 118 1.03
Timothy Christian School NR Private PK-12 349 1.06
Piscataway Vocational School 4 Public 8-12 647 1.11
Reenas Bais Yaakov NR Private 9-12 88 1.11

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Neighbors for 278 Central Avenue, Edison

Here are the neighbors for 278 Central Avenue, Edison.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
282 Central Ave, Edison 964 08/07/2025 $1
70 Eardley Rd, Edison 1,036 04/09/2004 $275,000
60 Eardley Rd, Edison 1,146 04/09/2018 $1
29 Chestnut St, Edison 1,453 08/02/2021 $461,000
284 Central Ave, Edison 2,490 09/20/2002 $120,000
39 Chestnut St, Edison 1,316 07/29/2021 $471,000
310 Central Ave, Edison 2,080 04/21/2005 $343,000
33 Chestnut St, Edison 1,612 09/28/2021 $443,000
68 Eardley Rd, Edison 1,036 07/14/2005 $1
58 Eardley Rd, Edison 1,036
280 Central Ave, Edison 768 04/14/2006
308 Central Ave, Edison 1,848 12/07/1983 $55,000
31 Chestnut St, Edison 1,240
302 Central Ave, Edison 3,164 01/18/2019 $400,000
66 Eardley Rd, Edison 1,036
276 Central Ave, Edison 1,176 05/17/1995
1 Prospect St, Edison
64 Eardley Rd, Edison 1,377 03/30/1999 $138,000
62 Eardley Rd, Edison 1,036 06/03/1996 $136,000
56 Eardley Rd, Edison 1,036 07/29/1987 $140,000
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