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266 Merchants Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 Property Information

266 Merchants Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 266 Merchants Avenue, South Plainfield
Zip code 07080
County Middlesex
Municipality South Plainfield Borough
Block 188
Lot 19

Sales & Tax Overview for 266 Merchants Avenue, South Plainfield

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Sale date 10/15/1992
Sale price $1
Arm's length
Property tax $8,267

Lot & Building Information for 266 Merchants Avenue, South Plainfield

Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.211
Year built 1957
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Zoning district Residential (R-10)
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About 266 Merchants Avenue, South Plainfield

When was 266 Merchants Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 built?

266 Merchants Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 was built in 1957.

What is the assessed value of 266 Merchants Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $113,000, the tax amount paid for 266 Merchants Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 is $8,267.

When was 266 Merchants Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 last sold and what was the last sale price?

266 Merchants Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 was last sold in 10/15/1992 for $1.

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Past Sales & Property History for 266 Merchants Avenue, South Plainfield

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/15/1992 $1

Title Documents for 266 Merchants Avenue, South Plainfield

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
10/15/1992 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
                   
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Property Taxes for 266 Merchants Avenue, South Plainfield

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $8,267
Market value $113,000

Assessment History for 266 Merchants Avenue, South Plainfield

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 266 Merchants Avenue, South Plainfield, 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
2025 $113,000 $113,000 7.316 $8,267 +4.78%
2024 $113,000 $113,000 6.982 $7,890 +4.55%
2023 $113,000 $113,000 6.678 $7,546 +1.26%
2022 $113,000 $113,000 6.595 $7,452 +2.41%
2021 $113,000 $113,000 6.44 $7,277 +1.48%

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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)
Grant Elementary School 4 Public 5-6 530 0.25
Sacred Heart Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.45
Sacred Heart Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.45
Holy Savior Academy NR Private PK-8 156 0.53
Holy Savior Academy NR Private PK-8 156 0.53

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
So Plainfield Middle School 4 Public 7-8 464 0.27
Sacred Heart Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.45
Holy Savior Academy NR Private PK-8 156 0.53
First Children School NR Private PK-12 100 1.13
Koinonia Academy NR Private PK-12 199 1.15

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
South Plainfield High School 5 Public 9-12 1,097 0.15
First Children School NR Private PK-12 100 1.13
Koinonia Academy NR Private PK-12 199 1.15
Queen City Academy Charter School 6 Charter K-12 403 1.40
Plainfield High School 1 Public 9-12 1,925 1.68

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Neighbors for 266 Merchants Avenue, South Plainfield

Here are the neighbors for 266 Merchants Avenue, South Plainfield.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
501 Lane Ave, South Plainfield 03/09/2010 $456,000
236 Merchants Ave, South Plainfield 07/31/2006 $380,000
267 Van Fleet Ave, South Plainfield 10/29/2008 $280,000
226 Merchants Ave, South Plainfield 08/17/2023 $501,000
216 Merchants Ave, South Plainfield 05/20/2002 $180,000
259 Van Fleet Ave, South Plainfield 08/08/2001 $194,900
221 Van Fleet Ave, South Plainfield 02/09/2006 $410,000
240 Merchants Ave, South Plainfield 09/15/1992 $164,000
261 Fairlamb Ave, South Plainfield 04/10/2003 $300,000
204 Merchants Ave, South Plainfield 10/29/2021 $520,000
200 Freed Pl, South Plainfield
262 Van Fleet Ave, South Plainfield 08/11/2023 $585,000
413 Lane Ave, South Plainfield 12/13/2016 $240,000
401 Lane Ave, South Plainfield 01/16/2019 $1
405 Lane Ave, South Plainfield 05/21/2013 $70,000
268 Van Fleet Ave, South Plainfield 07/22/2021 $465,000
505 Lane Ave, South Plainfield
260 Merchants Ave, South Plainfield 01/06/2026 $382,000
232 Merchants Ave, South Plainfield 06/13/2014 $214,000
210 Merchants Ave, South Plainfield

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