| Primary address | 5 Melrose Place, South River |
| Zip code | 08882 |
| County | Middlesex |
| Municipality | South River Borough |
| Block | 178 |
| Lot | 8 |
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| Property tax | $5,701 |
| Building sqft | 1,152 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.117 |
| Year built | 1935 |
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5 Melrose Place, South River, NJ 08882 was built in 1935 and has a total of 1,152 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 5 Melrose Place, South River, NJ 08882 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $213,600, the tax amount paid for 5 Melrose Place, South River, NJ 08882 is $5,700.
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Access detailed property tax data for 5 Melrose Place, South River, NJ 08882. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $5,701 |
| Market value | $213,600 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5 Melrose Place, South River, 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 | $213,600 | $213,600 | 2.669 | $5,701 | +4.79% |
| 2024 | $213,600 | $213,600 | 2.547 | $5,440 | +3.08% |
| 2023 | $213,600 | $213,600 | 2.471 | $5,278 | +1.77% |
| 2022 | $213,600 | $213,600 | 2.428 | $5,186 | +3.89% |
| 2021 | $213,600 | $213,600 | 2.337 | $4,992 | +2.19% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
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| Geohazard zones map | Register |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South River Primary School | NR | Public | PK, K-1 | 448 | 0.11 |
| South River Primary School | NR | Public | PK, K-1 | 448 | 0.11 |
| South River Elementary School | 3 | Public | 2-5 | 659 | 0.29 |
| Corpus Christi Elementary School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.37 |
| Corpus Christi Elementary School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.37 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South River Middle School | 3 | Public | 6-8 | 530 | 0.27 |
| Corpus Christi Elementary School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.37 |
| Pillars Preparatory Academy | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.68 |
| Darul Arqam School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 251 | 0.76 |
| Churchill Junior High School | 6 | Public | 7-9 | 2,002 | 1.76 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South River High School | 3 | Public | 9-12 | 762 | 0.33 |
| Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.66 |
| Pillars Preparatory Academy | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.68 |
| Darul Arqam School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 251 | 0.76 |
| East Brunswick High School | 7 | Public | 10-12 | 2,036 | 0.82 |
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Here are the neighbors for 5 Melrose Place, South River.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Johnson Pl, South River | 1,344 | ||
| 4 Johnson Pl, South River | 2,602 | 01/18/2022 | $499,000 |
| 7 Melrose Pl, South River | 1,804 | 08/05/2016 | $223,000 |
| 210 Old Bridge Tpke, South River | 1,656 | ||
| 29 Clark St, South River | 840 | ||
| 31 Clark St, South River | 1,720 | ||
| 208 Old Bridge Tpke, South River | 1,428 | 11/18/1997 | $104,500 |
| 22 Johnson Pl, South River | 1,248 | 09/25/2020 | $1 |
| 28 Johnson Pl, South River | 1,248 | 12/15/2025 | $500,000 |
| 212 Old Bridge Tpke, South River | 1,618 | 06/06/2005 | $289,900 |
| 22 James St, South River | 3,667 | 01/20/2005 | $1 |
| 26 James St, South River | 1,274 | 03/22/2013 | $245,000 |
| 15 David St, South River | 1,380 | 10/25/2018 | $225,000 |
| 1 Johnson Pl, South River | 1,339 | 06/24/1988 | $28,000 |
| 3 Johnson Pl, South River | 1,275 | 11/12/2009 | $266,000 |
| 9 Melrose Pl, South River | 1,480 | 11/26/2024 | $250,000 |
| 17 David St, South River | 1,274 | ||
| 3 Melrose Pl, South River | 1,824 | 05/16/2003 | $213,000 |
| 24 James St, South River | 1,735 | 10/03/2007 | $1 |
| 206 Old Bridge Tpke, South River | 1,420 | 08/18/2021 | $279,000 |