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159 Western Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 Property Information

159 Western Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 Western Avenue, Morristown
Zip code 07960
County Morris
Municipality Morris Township
Block 3907
Lot 10

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 Western Avenue, Morristown

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Sale date 07/19/2010
Sale price $492,000
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Property tax $8,267

Lot & Building Information for 159 Western Avenue, Morristown

Building sqft 2,600
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.294
Year built 1923
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (RA-11)
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About 159 Western Avenue, Morristown

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 159 Western Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960?

159 Western Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 was built in 1923 and has a total of 2,600 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 Western Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $469,700, the tax amount paid for 159 Western Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 is $8,266.

When was 159 Western Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 last sold and what was the last sale price?

159 Western Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 was last sold in 07/19/2010 for $492,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 Western Avenue, Morristown

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/19/2010 $492,000
09/10/1991 $194,500
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 159 Western Avenue, Morristown

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
07/21/2010 - R
07/19/2010 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
09/10/1991 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 Western Avenue, Morristown

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $8,267
Market value $469,700

Assessment History for 159 Western Avenue, Morristown

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Western Avenue, Morristown, 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 $469,700 $469,700 1.76 $8,267 -12.09%
2024 $469,700 $469,700 2.002 $9,403 -0.15%
2023 $469,700 $469,700 2.005 $9,417 +2.66%
2022 $469,700 $469,700 1.953 $9,173 +2.14%
2021 $469,700 $469,700 1.912 $8,981 +2.69%

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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)
Hillcrest Elementary School NR Public PK, K-2 314 0.25
Hillcrest Elementary School NR Public PK, K-2 314 0.25
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School 4 Public 3-5 272 0.68
Assumption Of The Bvm School NR Private PK-8 457 0.81
Assumption Of The Bvm School NR Private PK-8 457 0.81

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Assumption Of The Bvm School NR Private PK-8 457 0.81
Villa Walsh Academy NR Private 7-12 214 0.82
Cheder Lubavitch NR Private PK-8 225 0.94
Fusion Academy NR Private 6-12 51 1.07
The Red Oaks School NR Private PK-8 165 1.24

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Morristown High School 5 Public 9-12 1,868 0.79
Academy of Saint Elizabeth NR Private 9-12 192 0.80
Academy Of Saint Elizabeth NR Private 9-12 212 0.80
Villa Walsh Academy NR Private 7-12 214 0.82
Shepard High School NR Private 9-12 70 0.99

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Neighbors for 159 Western Avenue, Morristown

Here are the neighbors for 159 Western Avenue, Morristown.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
147 Western Ave, Morristown 1,380
14 Center Ave, Morristown 1,903 10/28/2014 $349,000
163 Western Ave, Morristown 1,450 02/14/2025
149 Western Ave, Morristown 1,705 07/23/2014 $415,000
141 Western Ave, Morristown 1,368 08/29/2022 $425,000
54 A Center Ave, Morristown 2,752 08/17/2012 $534,900
48 Center Ave, Morristown 1,988 08/15/2017 $470,000
151 Western Ave, Morristown 1,883 04/08/2022 $1
44 Center Ave, Morristown 2,446
153 Western Ave, Morristown 1,422 05/29/2015 $410,000
161 Western Ave, Morristown 3,289 01/15/2022 $1
54 Center Ave, Morristown 2,016 12/15/2021 $640,000
52 Center Ave, Morristown 1,868 09/29/2000 $262,500
143 Western Ave, Morristown 1,228 10/09/2020 $436,000
157 Western Ave, Morristown 1,440 04/26/1988 $1
167 Western Ave, Morristown 2,094 08/02/2022 $390,000
46 Center Ave, Morristown 1,373 07/09/1999 $1
50 Center Ave, Morristown 1,176 07/02/2004 $390,000
155 Western Ave, Morristown 752 09/15/2025
145 Western Ave, Morristown 1,382 06/10/1999 $184,000

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