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79 Chestnut Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 Property Information

79 Chestnut Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 Property Information

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79 Chestnut Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Address

Primary address 79 Chestnut Street, Morristown
Zip code 07960
County Morris
Municipality Morristown Town
Block 8403
Lot 5

Sales & Tax Overview for 79 Chestnut Street, Morristown

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Sale date 11/20/2002
Sale price $125,000
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Property tax $8,719

Lot & Building Information for 79 Chestnut Street, Morristown

Building sqft 1,140
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.17
Year built 1900
Stories 2
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Zoning district One and Two Family Residential (RT-1)
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About 79 Chestnut Street, Morristown

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 79 Chestnut Street, Morristown, NJ 07960?

79 Chestnut Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 was built in 1900 and has a total of 1,140 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 79 Chestnut Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $553,600, the tax amount paid for 79 Chestnut Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 is $12,727.

When was 79 Chestnut Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 last sold and what was the last sale price?

79 Chestnut Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 was last sold in 11/20/2002 for $125,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 79 Chestnut Street, Morristown

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/20/2002 $125,000

Title Documents for 79 Chestnut Street, Morristown

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
04/29/2019 - D
05/01/2019 - R
Assignment
11/20/2002 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
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Property Taxes for 79 Chestnut Street, Morristown

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $8,719
Market value $553,600

Assessment History for 79 Chestnut Street, Morristown

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 79 Chestnut Street, 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
2024 $553,600 $553,600 1.575 $8,719 +10.23%
2023 $272,200 $272,200 2.906 $7,910 +0.62%
2022 $272,200 $272,200 2.888 $7,861 +0.56%
2021 $272,200 $272,200 2.872 $7,818 -0.38%
2020 $272,200 $272,200 2.883 $7,848 +0.03%

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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)
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School 4 Public 3-5 272 0.48
Assumption Of The Bvm School NR Private PK-8 457 0.57
Assumption Of The Bvm School NR Private PK-8 457 0.57
Hillcrest Elementary School NR Public PK, K-2 314 0.58
Hillcrest Elementary School NR Public PK, K-2 314 0.58

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 0.57
Fusion Academy NR Private 6-12 51 0.79
Cheder Lubavitch NR Private PK-8 225 0.90
The Red Oaks School NR Private PK-8 165 0.97
Villa Walsh Academy NR Private 7-12 214 1.14

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Academy of Saint Elizabeth NR Private 9-12 192 0.47
Academy Of Saint Elizabeth NR Private 9-12 212 0.47
Morristown High School 5 Public 9-12 1,868 0.50
Shepard High School NR Private 9-12 70 0.70
Fusion Academy NR Private 6-12 51 0.79

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Neighbors for 79 Chestnut Street, Morristown

Here are the neighbors for 79 Chestnut Street, Morristown.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
104 Western Ave, Morristown 1,386 07/17/2017 $405,000
98 Western Ave, Morristown 1,970 07/07/2022 $1
87 Chestnut St, Morristown 1,593 08/07/2001 $50,000
15 Cherry St, Morristown 1,875 08/25/2023
11 Cherry St, Morristown 1,572 07/22/1999 $190,000
9 Plum St, Morristown 2,096 09/11/2001 $290,000
106 Western Ave, Morristown 1,241 12/16/2021 $1
102 Western Ave, Morristown 1,603 07/09/2021 $529,900
81 Chestnut St, Morristown 1,727 07/17/2018 $655,000
13 Cherry St, Morristown 1,284 05/24/1995 $191,000
108 Western Ave, Morristown 1,721 07/24/2018 $365,000
83 Chestnut St, Morristown 1,352 12/28/2018 $575,000
75 Chestnut St, Morristown 1,408 11/26/2024 $485,000
73 Chestnut St, Morristown 1,174 12/30/2005 $310,000
85 Chestnut St, Morristown 1,747 06/28/2012 $36,000
91 Chestnut St, Morristown 1,949
77 Chestnut St, Morristown 1,800 01/31/2017 $400,000
89 Chestnut St, Morristown 1,987 11/27/2017 $350,000
10 Cherry St, Morristown 2,130 01/17/2024
8 Cherry St, Morristown 1,273 12/15/2000 $100,000

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