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278 Central Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817 - Property report

Also known as: 278 Central Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1951

Acreage

0.306

Sale price

$385,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
278 Central Avenue
ZIP code
08817
County
Middlesex
Block
101
Lot
7
Municipality
1205
Parcel ID
101-7

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/09/2020
Sale price
$385,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$9,016
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,896
Stories
1
Year built
1951
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.306
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
56 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
50 /100.  Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 278 Central Avenue, Edison, NJ

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

Sales history for 278 Central Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/09/2020 $385,000 XXX XXXX X; XXX XXXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXX
09/17/2015 $290,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXX X
07/16/2015 $299,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
10/13/2020 - R
10/08/2020 - D		 Mortgage XXX XXXX X XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/13/2020 - R
09/09/2020 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX X
10/19/2015 - R
09/17/2015 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXXX
07/31/2015 - R
07/16/2015 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
02/14/2012 - R
01/13/2012 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, XXXX
03/12/2008 - R
02/22/2008 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXX, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXX X
01/29/2007 - R
01/16/2007 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX, XXXX-XXXX & XXXX, XXXXX XXX, XXXX XXXX
12/16/1999 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 278 Central Avenue, Edison, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Base tax
$8,673
Current property tax
$9,016
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$151,500
Land value
$76,000
Building value
$75,500

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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 $151,500 $151,500 5.725 $8,673 -0.12%
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%
2019 $140,300 $140,300 5.408 $7,587 -1.53%
2018 $140,300 $140,300 5.492 $7,705 +6.52%
2017 $140,300 $140,300 5.156 $7,234 +1.98%
2016 $140,300 $140,300 5.056 $7,094 +3.95%
Permits

Permit information for 278 Central Avenue, Edison, NJ

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Neighborhood

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
St. Matthew School NR Private PK-8 156 0.82
Future Foundations Academy (FFA) NR Public 5-12 122 0.94
Lindeneau Elementary School 5 Public K-5 495 1.01
N J Reg Day Piscataway NR Public 1-12 118 1.03
Timothy Christian School NR Private PK-12 349 1.06
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Piscataway Vocational School 4 Public 8-12 647 1.11
Yeshiva Shaarei Tzion Boys NR Private K-8 180 1.18
Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva NR Private PK-8 307 1.31
Highland Park Middle School 3 Public 6-8 353 1.53
Alminhaal Academy NR Private PK, K-12 317 2.04
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Mdsx Co Voc Pisc Career Develop NR Public 9-12 195 1.14
Edison High School 4 Public 9-12 2,280 1.17
Rabbi Jacob Joseph Yeshiva NR Private 9-12 96 1.35
Highland Park High School 5 Public 9-12 494 1.47
Alminhaal Academy NR Private PK, K-12 317 2.04

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Neighbors for 278 Central Avenue, Edison, NJ

282 Central Ave, Edison 70 Eardley Rd, Edison 60 Eardley Rd, Edison 29 Chestnut St, Edison 284 Central Ave, Edison 39 Chestnut St, Edison 310 Central Ave, Edison 33 Chestnut St, Edison 68 Eardley Rd, Edison 58 Eardley Rd, Edison 280 Central Ave, Edison 308 Central Ave, Edison 31 Chestnut St, Edison 302 Central Ave, Edison 66 Eardley Rd, Edison 276 Central Ave, Edison 1 Prospect St, Edison 64 Eardley Rd, Edison 62 Eardley Rd, Edison 56 Eardley Rd, Edison

Nearby ZIP codes for 278 Central Avenue, Edison, NJ

07060, Somerset County, NJ 07060, Union County, NJ 07063, Somerset County, NJ 07063, Union County, NJ 07067, Middlesex County, NJ 07080, Middlesex County, NJ 07095, Middlesex County, NJ 08816, Middlesex County, NJ 08820, Middlesex County, NJ 08830, Middlesex County, NJ 08832, Middlesex County, NJ 08837, Middlesex County, NJ 08840, Middlesex County, NJ 08850, Middlesex County, NJ 08854, Middlesex County, NJ 08859, Middlesex County, NJ 08863, Middlesex County, NJ 08872, Middlesex County, NJ 08882, Middlesex County, NJ 08901, Middlesex County, NJ 08902, Middlesex County, NJ 08904, Middlesex County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 278 Central Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817?

The development at 278 Central Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817 was built in 1951.

What is the total square footage of 278 Central Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817?

278 Central Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817 has a total of 1,896 square feet.

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

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

What is the assessed value of 278 Central Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817?

278 Central Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817 is currently assessed at $151,500.

What are the property taxes for 278 Central Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817?

The property taxes for 278 Central Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817 total $8,673.

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