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261 Howard Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 Property Information

261 Howard Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 261 Howard Avenue, Long Branch
Zip code 07740
County Monmouth
Municipality Ocean Township
Block 9
Lot 50
Neighborhood Elberon Park

Sales & Tax Overview for 261 Howard Avenue, Long Branch

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Sale date 11/20/2021
Sale price $1
Arm's length
Current property tax $16,416

Lot & Building Information for 261 Howard Avenue, Long Branch

Building sqft 2,032
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.241
Year built 1960
Stories 2
Garage Attached
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Medium Denisty Single Family Residential Zone (R-4)
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Other Property Data for 261 Howard Avenue, Long Branch

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About 261 Howard Avenue, Long Branch

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 261 Howard Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740?

261 Howard Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 was built in 1960 and has a total of 2,032 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 261 Howard Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,088,600, the tax amount paid for 261 Howard Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 is $16,056.

When was 261 Howard Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 last sold and what was the last sale price?

261 Howard Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 was last sold in 11/20/2021 for $1.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 261 Howard Avenue, Long Branch

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/20/2021 $1
07/03/2012 $136,528
11/15/1995 $150,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 261 Howard Avenue, Long Branch

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
11/20/2021 - D
06/14/2022 - R
Deeds from 10/01/1996 to Present
07/03/2012 - D
09/11/2012 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
11/15/1995 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 261 Howard Avenue, Long Branch

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Tax year: 2025
Base tax $16,057
Current property tax $16,416
Market value $1,088,600

Assessment History for 261 Howard Avenue, Long Branch

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $1,088,600 $1,088,600 1.475 $16,057 +17.06%
2024 $986,800 $986,800 1.39 $13,717 +5.23%
2023 $874,800 $874,800 1.49 $13,035 +4.90%
2022 $736,100 $736,100 1.688 $12,425 -9.58%
2021 $718,000 $718,000 1.914 $13,743 -1.34%

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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)
George L Catrambone 3 Public K-5 712 0.68
Bet Yaakov of the Jersey Shore NR Private PK-12 229 0.86
Bet Yaakov of the Jersey Shore NR Private PK-12 229 0.86
Deal Yeshiva NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.86
Deal Yeshiva NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.86

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bet Yaakov of the Jersey Shore NR Private PK-12 229 0.86
Deal Yeshiva NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.86
Colonial Christian Academy NR Private 3-8 23 0.86
St Jerome Elementary School NR Private PK-8 193 0.99
Deal Yeshiva NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.12

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bet Yaakov of the Jersey Shore NR Private PK-12 229 0.86
Deal Yeshiva NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.86
Deal Yeshiva NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.12
Ma'or Yeshiva High School For Boys NR Private 9-12 52 1.13
Academy Of Law & Public Safety 6 Public 11-12 56 1.24

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Neighbors for 261 Howard Avenue, Long Branch

Here are the neighbors for 261 Howard Avenue, Long Branch.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
241 Howard Ave, Long Branch 2,058 06/08/1990 $203,000
239 Howard Ave, Long Branch 3,104 01/04/2001 $100
254 Howard Ave, Long Branch 1,644 05/03/2000 $1
258 Dixon Ave, Long Branch 2,453 10/06/2023 $1,310,000
255 Howard Ave, Long Branch 1,449 08/08/2023 $1
227 Howard Ave, Long Branch 1,852 12/04/2024 $995,499
247 Howard Ave, Long Branch 3,465 02/02/2018 $1
235 Howard Ave, Long Branch 2,320 07/09/1998 $185,000
260 Dixon Ave, Long Branch 1,588 03/31/2008 $1
260 Howard Ave, Long Branch 1,848 10/17/2025 $995,000
258 Howard Ave, Long Branch 1,848 05/25/2021 $1
257 Dixon Ave, Long Branch 2,743 08/22/2024 $1
251 Howard Ave, Long Branch 3,063 06/06/2023 $910,000
225 Howard Ave, Long Branch 5,660 08/17/2020 $1,300,000
223 Howard Ave, Long Branch 2,456 01/04/2013 $1
229 Howard Ave, Long Branch 2,068 12/16/2025 $1,400,000
261 Dixon Ave, Long Branch 2,685 08/12/2021 $1,250,000
254 Dixon Ave, Long Branch 2,675 06/17/2022 $1,390,000
261 Alpern Ave, Long Branch 1,965 11/01/1991 $165,000
30 Wilson Dr, Long Branch 1,419 10/28/2011 $280,000

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