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54 Melrose Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018 - Property report

Also known as: 54 Melrose Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

2000

Acreage

0.143

Sale price

$400K

General information

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Address
Primary address
54 Melrose Avenue
ZIP code
07018
County
Essex
Block
720
Lot
22.02
Municipality
705
Parcel ID
720-22.02

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/07/2006
Sale price
$400,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$17,343
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
3,192
Stories
3
Year built
2000
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.143

Area overview

Walk score
68 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
51 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
46 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable

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Ownership information for 54 Melrose Avenue, East Orange, NJ

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

Sales history for 54 Melrose Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/07/2006 $400,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
01/20/2005 $290,000 XXXXXXXX, XXX XXXXXX XXX, XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
08/12/2026 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
08/10/2006 - R
07/07/2006 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
03/03/2005 - R
01/20/2005 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX XXX, XXX XXXXXXXX, XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 54 Melrose Avenue, East Orange, NJ

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

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$17,343
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$535,100
Land value
$84,800
Building value
$450,300

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $535,100 $535,100 3.241 $17,343 +3.18%
2024 $535,100 $535,100 3.141 $16,807 -0.85%
2023 $535,100 $535,100 3.168 $16,952 +9.02%
2022 $535,100 $535,100 2.906 $15,550 -13.44%
2021 $324,200 $324,200 5.541 $17,964 +1.30%
2020 $324,200 $324,200 5.47 $17,734 +1.30%
2019 $324,200 $324,200 5.4 $17,507 +1.26%
2018 $324,200 $324,200 5.333 $17,290 +2.87%
2017 $324,200 $324,200 5.184 $16,807 +1.59%
2016 $324,200 $324,200 5.103 $16,544 +2.51%

Permit information for 54 Melrose Avenue, East Orange, NJ

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK-8 234 0.46
St Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK-8 234 0.46
Oakwood Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-7 281 0.55
Oakwood Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-7 281 0.55
Langston Hughes School 6 Public PK, K-5 551 0.56
Langston Hughes School 6 Public PK, K-5 551 0.56
Pride Academy Charter School 8 Charter 5-8 299 0.63
Benjamin Banneker Academy 2 Public PK, K-8 502 0.67
Benjamin Banneker Academy 2 Public PK, K-8 502 0.67
Ecole T Loverture School 2 Public PK, K-5 272 0.74
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK-8 234 0.46
Oakwood Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-7 281 0.55
Al-Muslimaat Academy NR Private 6-12 0 0.61
Pride Academy Charter School 8 Charter 5-8 299 0.63
Benjamin Banneker Academy 2 Public PK, K-8 502 0.67
Orange Preparatory Academy 6 Public 8 414 0.74
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-7 692 0.79
Heywood Avenue Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-7 367 0.91
Our Lady Help Christians School NR Private PK-8 182 0.92
Faith Temple New Hope Christia NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.93
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Al-Muslimaat Academy NR Private 6-12 0 0.61
Orange High School 2 Public 9-12 1,265 0.74
Cicely Tyson Middle/High School 5 Public 6-12 711 1.00
Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges 8 Public 9-12 162 1.20
Marylawn of the Oranges Academy NR Private 6-12 143 1.20
The Lakeside School NR Private 0 1.22
Orange Alternative High School NR Public 9-12 0 1.23
Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah NR Private PK-12 191 1.30
Seton Hall Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 963 1.48
Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology NR Public 9 199 1.57

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 54 Melrose Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018?

The development at 54 Melrose Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018 was built in 2000.

What is the total square footage of 54 Melrose Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018?

54 Melrose Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018 has a total of 3,192 square feet.

When was 54 Melrose Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018 last sold and what was the sale price?

54 Melrose Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018 was last sold on 07/07/2006 for $400,000.

What is the assessed value of 54 Melrose Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018?

54 Melrose Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018 is currently assessed at $535,100.

What are the property taxes for 54 Melrose Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018?

The property taxes for 54 Melrose Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018 total $17,342.

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