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261 Hancock Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Property Information

261 Hancock Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 261 Hancock Avenue, Bridgewater
Zip code 08807
County Somerset
Municipality Bridgewater Township
Block 115
Lot 28

Sales & Tax Overview for 261 Hancock Avenue, Bridgewater

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Sale date 09/25/2001
Sale price $1
Current property tax $12,446

Lot & Building Information for 261 Hancock Avenue, Bridgewater

Building sqft 2,321
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.46
Year built 1983
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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (R-20)
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About 261 Hancock Avenue, Bridgewater

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 261 Hancock Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807?

261 Hancock Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 was built in 1983 and has a total of 2,321 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 261 Hancock Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $624,800, the tax amount paid for 261 Hancock Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 is $11,883.

When was 261 Hancock Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 last sold and what was the last sale price?

261 Hancock Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 was last sold in 09/25/2001 for $1.

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Past Sales & Property History for 261 Hancock Avenue, Bridgewater

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/25/2001 $1

Title Documents for 261 Hancock Avenue, Bridgewater

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Date Amount Grantor Grantee Document
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Property Taxes for 261 Hancock Avenue, Bridgewater

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Tax year: 2025
Base tax $12,021
Current property tax $12,446
Market value $624,800

Assessment History for 261 Hancock Avenue, Bridgewater

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 Hancock Avenue, Bridgewater, 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 $616,100 $616,100 1.924 $11,854 +7.06%
2023 $565,500 $565,500 1.958 $11,072 +5.31%
2022 $516,900 $516,900 2.034 $10,514 +0.92%
2021 $501,100 $501,100 2.079 $10,418 +0.19%
2020 $501,100 $501,100 2.075 $10,398 +0.75%

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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)
Bradley Gardens Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 255 0.54
Bradley Gardens Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 255 0.54
Apples & Books Learning Center NR Private PK-K 90 1.24
Apples & Books Learning Center NR Private PK-K 90 1.24
John F. Kennedy Elementary School 3 Public K-4 450 1.38

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St Ann Grade School NR Private K-8 77 2.03
St. Ann Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 0 2.03
Central Middle School 7 Public 6-8 410 2.41
Immaculate Conception School NR Private PK-8 320 2.89
Somerville Middle School 3 Public 6-8 341 3.17

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Immaculata High School NR Private 9-12 439 2.36
Bridgewater Raritan High School 6 Public 9-12 2,711 3.08
Somerville High School 5 Public 9-12 1,109 3.46
Raritan Valley Montessori Academy NR Private 199 3.50
Manville High School 2 Public 9-12 501 4.05

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Neighbors for 261 Hancock Avenue, Bridgewater

Here are the neighbors for 261 Hancock Avenue, Bridgewater.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
257 Hancock Ave, Bridgewater 2,269 07/06/2012 $470,000
233 Hancock Ave, Bridgewater 2,576 03/18/2019 $625,000
229 Hancock Ave, Bridgewater 2,081 07/13/1989 $252,000
265 Hancock Ave, Bridgewater 2,249 12/18/2014 $515,000
5 Bradley Ln, Bridgewater 2,588 09/05/2018 $560,000
225 Hancock Ave, Bridgewater 2,328 02/22/2005 $1
241 Hancock Ave, Bridgewater 3,009 04/11/2018 $539,700
221 Hancock Ave, Bridgewater 2,224 06/29/2018 $535,000
273 Hancock Ave, Bridgewater 2,162 11/14/1983 $132,000
76 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater 2,171 08/31/2007 $462,500
281 Hancock Ave, Bridgewater 2,249 09/27/1987 $285,000
245 Hancock Ave, Bridgewater 2,237 06/28/2006 $605,000
237 Hancock Ave, Bridgewater 3,926 07/17/2023 $708,750
80 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater 2,124 06/02/2017 $1
72 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater 2,608 04/22/2008 $100
253 Hancock Ave, Bridgewater 2,429 01/27/2017 $1
249 Hancock Ave, Bridgewater 2,239 08/30/2019 $489,000
269 Hancock Ave, Bridgewater 2,157 11/30/1990 $220,000
1 Bradley Ln, Bridgewater 2,368 06/08/2023 $771,000
277 Hancock Ave, Bridgewater 2,157 06/11/2002 $410,000

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