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256 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 Property Information

256 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 Property Information

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256 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740
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Address

Primary address 256 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch
Zip code 07740
County Monmouth
Municipality Long Branch City
Block 216
Lot 20
Neighborhood Downtown - Arts District

Sales & Tax Overview for 256 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch

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Sale date 10/05/2012
Sale price $1
Property tax $51,207

Lot & Building Information for 256 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch

Building sqft 6,718
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.304
Year built 1907
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
71 /100. Very Walkable
Transit Score
38 /100. Some Transit
Bike Score
55 /100. Bikeable

Zoning district Beachfront South (BS)
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About 256 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 256 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740?

256 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 was built in 1907 and has a total of 6,718 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 256 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $3,331,600, the tax amount paid for 256 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 is $54,804.

When was 256 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 last sold and what was the last sale price?

256 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 was last sold in 10/05/2012 for $1.

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Past Sales & Property History for 256 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/05/2012 $1
09/16/2010 $975,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 256 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
09/22/2022 - D
09/29/2022 - R		 Mortgage 10/01/2052
05/12/2021 - D
05/19/2021 - R		 Mortgage 05/11/2051
12/02/2017 - D
12/27/2017 - R		 Mortgage 01/01/2048
10/05/2012 - D
12/13/2012 - R		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
09/16/2010 - D
09/21/2010 - R		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 256 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $51,207
Market value $3,331,600

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Assessment History for 256 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 256 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, 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 $3,191,200 $3,191,200 1.537 $49,049 +1.86%
2023 $3,100,700 $3,100,700 1.553 $48,154 -4.74%
2022 $2,819,400 $2,819,400 1.793 $50,552 -4.46%
2021 $2,644,300 $2,644,300 2.001 $52,912 -4.26%
2020 $2,644,300 $2,644,300 2.09 $55,266 +2.94%
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Risk

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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)
Seashore School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.26
Seashore School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.26
Seashore School NR Private PK-6 111 0.28
Seashore School NR Private PK-6 111 0.28
Morris Avenue School NR Public PK, K 310 0.65
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Seashore School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.26
Long Branch Middle School 3 Public 6-8 1,108 0.63
Holy Trinity School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.83
Seashore School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.89
Deal Yeshiva NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.93
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Long Branch High School 2 Public 9-12 1,548 0.72
Academy Of Law & Public Safety 6 Public 11-12 56 0.85
Deal Yeshiva NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.93
Ma'or Yeshiva High School For Boys NR Private 9-12 52 2.02
Deal Yeshiva NR Private PK, K-12 0 2.11
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Neighbors for 256 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch

Here are the neighbors for 256 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
160 Chelsea Ave, Long Branch 4,256 05/10/2023 $1,500,000
337 Rear Ocean Blvd, Long Branch 1,694 05/20/2022 $10
269 2nd Ave, Long Branch 1,374 02/03/2004 $190,500
120 Chelsea Ave, Long Branch 5,895 09/04/2020 $890,000
337 Ocean Blvd, Long Branch 1,694 05/20/2022 $10
371-375 Ocean Blvd, Long Branch 12/04/2025 $1
390-392 Ocean Ave, Long Branch 139,048 12/04/2025 $1
112 Chelsea Ave, Long Branch 2,256 10/01/2001 $140,000
176 Chelsea Ave, Long Branch 3,651 07/01/2025 $3,493,500
355 Ocean Blvd, Long Branch 6,078 11/09/2023 $1
290 Ocean Ave, Long Branch 3,040 11/09/2023 $1
271 2nd Ave, Long Branch 1,122 06/19/2003 $260,000
126 Chelsea Ave, Long Branch 2,544 10/08/1999 $10
276 Ocean Ave, Long Branch 3,568 11/09/2023 $1
104 Chelsea Ave, Long Branch 3,259
116 Chelsea Ave, Long Branch 3,927 12/13/2017 $592,000
270 Ocean Ave, Long Branch 3,762 09/26/2018 $1
265 2nd Ave, Long Branch 2,205 03/18/1999 $122,000
10 Pavilion Ave, Long Branch 137,294 01/06/2020 $24,960,000
168 Chelsea Ave, Long Branch 5,310 07/01/2025 $3,493,500
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