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261 Chestnut Street, Bound Brook, NJ 08805 Property Information

261 Chestnut Street, Bound Brook, NJ 08805 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 261 Chestnut Street, Bound Brook
Zip code 08805
County Somerset
Municipality Bound Brook Borough
Block 101
Lot 32

Sales & Tax Overview for 261 Chestnut Street, Bound Brook

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Sale date 12/17/2009
Sale price $273,000
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Property tax $9,512

Lot & Building Information for 261 Chestnut Street, Bound Brook

Building sqft 1,413
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.155
Year built 1941
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Single Family Residence District (R-3)
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About 261 Chestnut Street, Bound Brook

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 261 Chestnut Street, Bound Brook, NJ 08805?

261 Chestnut Street, Bound Brook, NJ 08805 was built in 1941 and has a total of 1,413 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 261 Chestnut Street, Bound Brook, NJ 08805 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $431,000, the tax amount paid for 261 Chestnut Street, Bound Brook, NJ 08805 is $9,512.

When was 261 Chestnut Street, Bound Brook, NJ 08805 last sold and what was the last sale price?

261 Chestnut Street, Bound Brook, NJ 08805 was last sold in 12/17/2009 for $273,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 261 Chestnut Street, Bound Brook

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/17/2009 $273,000

Title Documents for 261 Chestnut Street, Bound Brook

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Date Amount Grantor Grantee Document
12/17/2009 - D
01/08/2010 - R
         
         
         
         
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 261 Chestnut Street, Bound Brook

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $9,512
Market value $431,000

Assessment History for 261 Chestnut Street, Bound Brook

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 Chestnut Street, Bound Brook, 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 $431,000 $431,000 2.207 $9,512 +2.12%
2024 $410,500 $410,500 2.269 $9,314 -0.23%
2023 $395,900 $395,900 2.358 $9,335 +3.45%
2022 $362,700 $362,700 2.488 $9,024 +1.90%
2021 $314,700 $314,700 2.814 $8,856 -8.84%

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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)
Smalley Elementary School 3 Public 3-6 536 0.17
Lafayette Elementary School NR Public 1-2 250 0.51
Lamonte School Annex NR Public PK, K 235 0.62
Lamonte School Annex NR Public PK, K 235 0.62
Holy Family Academy NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.62

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Holy Family Academy NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.62
Green Brook Academy NR Private 8-12 35 0.62
Community Middle School 4 Public 7-8 285 0.65
Robert Morris School 5 Public PK, K-8 430 1.23
Von E Mauger Middle School 4 Public 6-8 474 1.50

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bound Brook High School 2 Public 9-12 677 0.27
Green Brook Academy NR Private 8-12 35 0.62
Somerset Hills School NR Private 3-11 96 1.82
Middlesex High School 4 Public 9-12 619 2.32
The Career Center Of The Scesc NR Public 9-12 8 2.68

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Neighbors for 261 Chestnut Street, Bound Brook

Here are the neighbors for 261 Chestnut Street, Bound Brook.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
265 Chestnut St, Bound Brook 1,248 09/26/2019 $287,000
279 Chestnut St, Bound Brook 1,717 11/14/2003 $289,000
283 Chestnut St, Bound Brook 1,008 01/30/2024 $391,460
263 Chestnut St, Bound Brook 1,276 12/04/2020 $367,000
271 Chestnut St, Bound Brook 1,178 10/21/2021 $395,000
259 Chestnut St, Bound Brook 1,323 10/29/2008 $10
245 Chestnut St, Bound Brook 1,558 09/05/2018 $250,000
620 Winsor St, Bound Brook 1,650 11/05/2010 $1
249 Chestnut St, Bound Brook 1,116 01/14/2019 $235,000
275 Chestnut St, Bound Brook 1,668 11/03/2021 $457,000
285 Chestnut St, Bound Brook 1,587 06/28/2017 $302,000
239 Chestnut St, Bound Brook 962 12/23/2019 $1
241 Chestnut St, Bound Brook 1,280 04/25/2012 $1
269 Chestnut St, Bound Brook 1,330 05/13/1994 $167,000
281 Chestnut St, Bound Brook 1,624 09/25/2015 $335,000
253 Chestnut St, Bound Brook 1,475 08/16/1982 $78,000
247 Chestnut St, Bound Brook 1,357 02/02/2022
235 Chestnut St, Bound Brook 988 03/31/2022
273 Chestnut St, Bound Brook 1,260 05/06/1994 $1
625 Winsor St, Bound Brook 1,540 10/04/2012 $219,000

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