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55 Forest Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540 Property Information

55 Forest Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 55 Forest Avenue, Princeton
Zip code 08540
County Somerset
Municipality Franklin Township
Block 25
Lot 12

Sales & Tax Overview for 55 Forest Avenue, Princeton

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Sale date 07/14/2005
Sale price $300,000
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Current property tax $9,234

Lot & Building Information for 55 Forest Avenue, Princeton

Building sqft 1,379
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.706
Year built 1950
Stories 1
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Zoning district Residential (R-40)
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About 55 Forest Avenue, Princeton

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 55 Forest Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540?

55 Forest Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540 was built in 1950 and has a total of 1,379 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 55 Forest Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $534,700, the tax amount paid for 55 Forest Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540 is $8,972.

When was 55 Forest Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540 last sold and what was the last sale price?

55 Forest Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540 was last sold in 07/14/2005 for $300,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 55 Forest Avenue, Princeton

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/14/2005 $300,000
11/05/2003 $285,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 55 Forest Avenue, Princeton

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Date Amount Grantor Grantee Document
08/18/2005 - R
07/14/2005 - D
11/05/2003 - D
         
         
         
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 55 Forest Avenue, Princeton

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Tax year: 2025
Base tax $8,972
Current property tax $9,234
Market value $534,700

Assessment History for 55 Forest Avenue, Princeton

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 55 Forest Avenue, Princeton, 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 $534,700 $534,700 1.678 $8,972 +8.79%
2024 $471,800 $471,800 1.748 $8,247 +4.13%
2023 $424,000 $424,000 1.868 $7,920 +7.50%
2022 $374,000 $374,000 1.97 $7,368 +6.01%
2021 $324,000 $324,000 2.145 $6,950 -2.37%

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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)
Claremont Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-5 655 1.74
Claremont Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-5 655 1.74
Cambridge Elementary School 5 Public K-5 410 1.80
Constable Elementary School 7 Public K-5 513 1.91
Greenbrook Elementary School 5 Public K-5 392 2.01

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Augustine of Canterbury School NR Private PK, K-8 0 2.37
East Mountain School NR Private 7-12 89 3.84
Yinghua International School NR Private PK-8 106 4.01
Noor-Ul-Iman School NR Private PK-12 579 4.04
Rock Brook School NR Private PK-12 49 4.32

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
East Mountain School NR Private 7-12 89 3.84
Noor-Ul-Iman School NR Private PK-12 579 4.04
Rock Brook School NR Private PK-12 49 4.32
South Brunswick High School 6 Public 9-12 2,786 4.61
Rutgers Preparatory School NR Private PK-12 623 5.01

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Neighbors for 55 Forest Avenue, Princeton

Here are the neighbors for 55 Forest Avenue, Princeton.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
114 Stockton Ave, Princeton 08/28/1973 $5,500
300 Ridge Blvd, Princeton 02/11/2016 $115,000
57 Sunset Ave, Princeton 936 03/09/2007 $285,000
58 Forest Ave, Princeton 1,569 01/26/2021 $100
70 Forest Ave, Princeton 3,987 07/25/2006 $1
288 Ridge Blvd, Princeton 1,824 10/09/2020 $225,000
63 Forest Ave, Princeton 1,591 05/26/1995 $180,000
51 Sunset Ave, Princeton 1,461 10/31/2023 $450,000
110 Stockton Ave, Princeton 2,005 04/13/2012 $1
304 Ridge Blvd, Princeton 1,508 02/11/2016 $115,000
325 Ridge Blvd, Princeton 1,260 12/04/1991 $133,000
62 Sunset Ave, Princeton 1,152 05/18/2015 $245,000
50 Forest Ave, Princeton 1,240 01/30/2003 $45,000
102 Stockton Ave, Princeton 2,097 09/30/2008 $135,000
68 Sunset Ave, Princeton 916 02/13/2004 $214,000
52 Sunset Ave, Princeton 1,638 09/30/2022 $490,000
51 Forest Ave, Princeton 774 01/25/2024 $350,000
289 Brentwood Blvd, Princeton 738 01/26/2021 $100
55 Sunset Ave, Princeton 1,480 04/03/2018 $226,000
59 Sunset Ave, Princeton 1,320 03/25/2014 $321,000

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