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117 Chester Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 Property Information

117 Chester Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 117 Chester Avenue, Somerset
Zip code 08873
County Somerset
Municipality Franklin Township
Block 147
Lot 39

Sales & Tax Overview for 117 Chester Avenue, Somerset

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Sale date 11/21/2024
Sale price $402,000
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Current property tax $4,646

Lot & Building Information for 117 Chester Avenue, Somerset

Building sqft 1,284
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.115
Year built 1950
Stories 1
Exterior structural material
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About 117 Chester Avenue, Somerset

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 117 Chester Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873?

117 Chester Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 was built in 1950 and has a total of 1,284 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 117 Chester Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $255,000, the tax amount paid for 117 Chester Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 is $4,278.

When was 117 Chester Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 last sold and what was the last sale price?

117 Chester Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 was last sold in 11/21/2024 for $402,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 117 Chester Avenue, Somerset

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/21/2024 $402,000
09/11/2013 $1
07/25/2001 $100
       
       
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Title Documents for 117 Chester Avenue, Somerset

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Date Amount Grantor Grantee Document
11/21/2024 - D
09/11/2013 - D
10/02/2013 - R
07/25/2001 - D
         
         
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 117 Chester Avenue, Somerset

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Tax year: 2025
Base tax $4,457
Current property tax $4,646
Market value $255,000

Assessment History for 117 Chester Avenue, Somerset

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 117 Chester Avenue, Somerset, 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 $210,100 $210,100 1.748 $3,673 +15.58%
2023 $170,100 $170,100 1.868 $3,177 -5.18%
2022 $170,100 $170,100 1.97 $3,351 -8.16%
2021 $170,100 $170,100 2.145 $3,649 -2.37%
2020 $170,100 $170,100 2.197 $3,737 -1.57%

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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 3 Public PK, K-5 476 0.40
Hillcrest Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-5 476 0.40
McKinley Community Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-8 640 0.53
McKinley Community Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-8 640 0.53
Pine Grove Manor Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 395 0.69

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Franklin Middle School 3 Public 6-8 730 0.53
McKinley Community Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-8 640 0.53
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School 3 Public 4-8 569 0.77
Greater Brunswick Charter School 3 Charter K-8 394 1.02
New Brunswick Middle School 3 Public 6-8 1,259 1.28

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
New Brunswick High School 2 Public 9-12 2,477 0.64
Adult High School NR Public 9-12 102 1.26
St. Peter the Apostle High School NR Private 9-12 0 1.44
HEROES Academy NR Private 9-12 0 1.83
The Center School NR Private 3-12 100 2.42

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Neighbors for 117 Chester Avenue, Somerset

Here are the neighbors for 117 Chester Avenue, Somerset.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
128 Victor St, Somerset 1,014 06/17/2008 $198,000
101 Mark St, Somerset 1,008 08/03/1999 $147,200
117 Victor St, Somerset 1,120 04/04/2001 $130,000
128 A Victor St, Somerset 1,884 05/20/2019 $250,000
120 Victor St, Somerset 1,840 03/02/2007 $340,000
133 Victor St, Somerset 1,750 04/18/2016 $190,000
127 Victor St, Somerset 1,215 10/27/2006 $287,000
120 Matilda Ave, Somerset 1,184 07/13/2007 $265,500
113 Chester Ave, Somerset 884 08/16/2005 $1
123 Victor St, Somerset 1,336 11/10/2009 $70,000
772 Hamilton St, Somerset 1,632 03/13/2019 $259,350
774 Hamilton St, Somerset 1,370 06/17/1987 $60,000
112 Matilda Ave, Somerset 1,770 09/04/2014 $138,000
89 Mark St, Somerset 1,032 08/06/1981 $36,000
129 Victor St, Somerset 1,664 03/13/2018 $138,000
116 Victor St, Somerset 984 05/15/1975 $33,900
99 Mark St, Somerset 1,296 05/06/1983 $9,000
768 Hamilton St, Somerset 1,263 06/17/2016 $220,000
112 Victor St, Somerset 870 12/15/2005 $210,000
108 Matilda Ave, Somerset 1,296 02/25/2005 $225,000

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