| Primary address | 78 Highland Avenue, Somerset |
| Zip code | 08873 |
| County | Somerset |
| Municipality | Franklin Township |
| Block | 202 |
| Lot | 5 |
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| Sale date | 08/25/1988 |
| Sale price | $142,450 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $7,821 |
| Building sqft | 1,892 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.287 |
| Year built | 1955 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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78 Highland Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 was built in 1955 and has a total of 1,892 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 78 Highland Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $458,300, the tax amount paid for 78 Highland Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 is $7,690.
When was 78 Highland Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 last sold and what was the last sale price?78 Highland Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 was last sold in 08/25/1988 for $142,450.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/1988 | $142,450 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 78 Highland Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Base tax | $7,690 |
| Current property tax | $7,821 |
| Market value | $458,300 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 78 Highland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $458,300 | $458,300 | 1.678 | $7,690 | +13.86% |
| 2024 | $386,400 | $386,400 | 1.748 | $6,754 | +1.54% |
| 2023 | $356,100 | $356,100 | 1.868 | $6,652 | +3.55% |
| 2022 | $326,100 | $326,100 | 1.97 | $6,424 | +4.68% |
| 2021 | $286,100 | $286,100 | 2.145 | $6,137 | -2.37% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 78 Highland Avenue, Somerset to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Grove Manor Elementary School | 5 | Public | PK, K-5 | 395 | 0.16 |
| Pine Grove Manor Elementary School | 5 | Public | PK, K-5 | 395 | 0.16 |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | 3 | Public | PK, K-5 | 476 | 0.81 |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | 3 | Public | PK, K-5 | 476 | 0.81 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | 2 | Public | K-4 | 578 | 0.82 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peter the Apostle Elementary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.95 |
| McKinley Community Elementary School | 4 | Public | PK, K-8 | 640 | 1.00 |
| Franklin Middle School | 3 | Public | 6-8 | 730 | 1.10 |
| Blanquita B. Valenti Community School | 3 | Public | 4-8 | 569 | 1.23 |
| Greater Brunswick Charter School | 3 | Charter | K-8 | 394 | 1.27 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peter the Apostle High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.95 |
| Adult High School | NR | Public | 9-12 | 102 | 1.01 |
| New Brunswick High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 2,477 | 1.34 |
| HEROES Academy | NR | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 1.42 |
| An-Noor Academy | NR | Private | PK-12 | 371 | 2.22 |
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Here are the neighbors for 78 Highland Avenue, Somerset.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172 Alcorne St, Somerset | 1,320 | 09/10/2013 | $237,500 |
| 188 Alcorne St, Somerset | |||
| 167 Alcorne St, Somerset | 1,120 | 05/10/2006 | $360,000 |
| 181 Alcorne St, Somerset | 2,402 | 10/27/2008 | $307,970 |
| 186 Park St, Somerset | 1,485 | 09/27/2024 | $450,000 |
| 180 Park St, Somerset | 2,845 | 04/13/1984 | $75,500 |
| 178 Alcorne St, Somerset | 1,464 | 10/16/2023 | $400,000 |
| 191 B Burns St, Somerset | 1,894 | 08/04/1993 | $111,506 |
| 171 Alcorne St, Somerset | 1,874 | 02/27/2006 | $309,900 |
| 86 Highland Ave, Somerset | 3,480 | ||
| 83 Kee Ave, Somerset | |||
| 215 Burns St, Somerset | 1,874 | ||
| 205 Burns St, Somerset | 1,920 | 02/21/2003 | |
| 177 Alcorne St, Somerset | 1,898 | 05/21/2007 | $319,000 |
| 205 Alcorne St, Somerset | 02/15/2002 | $240,000 | |
| 187 Alcorne St, Somerset | 1,927 | 08/08/1991 | $1 |
| 184 Park St, Somerset | 576 | 01/25/2018 | $140,000 |
| 174 Park St, Somerset | 3,472 | ||
| 162 Alcorne St, Somerset | 2,033 | 06/12/2006 | $1 |
| 184 Alcorne St, Somerset | 2,174 | 06/27/1995 | $139,000 |