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261 Girard Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 - Property report

Also known as: 261 Girard Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1955

Acreage

0.367

Sale price

$320,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
261 Girard Avenue
ZIP code
08873
County
Somerset
Block
299
Lot
7
Municipality
1808
Parcel ID
299-7

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/29/2015
Sale price
$320,500
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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$8,824
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,886
Year built
1955
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.367
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
13 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
31 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 261 Girard Avenue, Somerset, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 261 Girard Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/29/2015 $320,500 XXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXX
09/29/2005 $382,500 XXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXX XXXX
09/12/1983 $74,900

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Tax

Property taxes for 261 Girard Avenue, Somerset, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Base tax
$8,408
Current property tax
$8,824
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$501,100
Land value
$256,100
Building value
$245,000

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $501,100 $501,100 1.678 $8,408 +13.53%
2024 $423,700 $423,700 1.748 $7,406 +0.71%
2023 $393,700 $393,700 1.868 $7,354 +11.87%
2022 $333,700 $333,700 1.97 $6,574 +0.91%
2021 $303,700 $303,700 2.145 $6,514 -2.37%
2020 $303,700 $303,700 2.197 $6,672 +9.22%
2019 $273,700 $273,700 2.232 $6,109 +2.73%
2018 $253,700 $253,700 2.344 $5,947 +5.71%
2017 $248,700 $248,700 2.262 $5,626 +0.38%
2016 $245,700 $245,700 2.281 $5,604 +4.45%
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hillcrest Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-5 476 0.28
Hillcrest Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-5 476 0.28
MacAfee Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 413 0.68
MacAfee Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 413 0.68
Conerly Road Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-5 314 0.74
Conerly Road Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-5 314 0.74
Pine Grove Manor Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 395 0.78
Pine Grove Manor Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 395 0.78
St Matthias Elementary School NR Private PK-8 360 0.92
St Matthias Elementary School NR Private PK-8 360 0.92
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Franklin Middle School 3 Public 6-8 730 0.44
St Matthias Elementary School NR Private PK-8 360 0.92
McKinley Community Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-8 640 1.20
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School 3 Public 4-8 569 1.42
Greater Brunswick Charter School 3 Charter K-8 394 1.69
Sampson G Smith School 3 Public 6-8 706 1.73
St. Peter the Apostle Elementary School NR Private K-8 0 1.86
New Brunswick Middle School 3 Public 6-8 1,259 1.91
Somerset Bible Baptist Christian AC NR Private K-12 82 1.92
New Road School of Somerset NR Private 7-12 180 1.92
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
New Brunswick High School 2 Public 9-12 2,477 1.09
Adult High School NR Public 9-12 102 1.81
St. Peter the Apostle High School NR Private 9-12 0 1.86
Somerset Bible Baptist Christian AC NR Private K-12 82 1.92
New Road School of Somerset NR Private 7-12 180 1.92
Rutgers Preparatory School NR Private PK-12 623 1.92
Elite Prepartory Academy NR Private 5-12 80 1.92
Nuview Academy NR Public K-12 54 2.12
Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School 10 Charter K-12 604 2.94
North Brunswick Twp High School 4 Public 9-12 1,881 3.12

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Neighbors for 261 Girard Avenue, Somerset, NJ

74 Arden St, Somerset 309 Girard Ave, Somerset 317 Girard Ave, Somerset 70 Arden St, Somerset 232 Hillcrest Ave, Somerset 283 Girard Ave, Somerset 325 Girard Ave, Somerset 223 Girard Ave, Somerset 222 Hillcrest Ave, Somerset 228 Hillcrest Ave, Somerset 224 Hillcrest Ave, Somerset 230 Hillcrest Ave, Somerset 251 Girard Ave, Somerset 321 Girard Ave, Somerset 226 Hillcrest Ave, Somerset 269 Girard Ave, Somerset 275 Girard Ave, Somerset 279 Girard Ave, Somerset 305 Girard Ave, Somerset

Nearby ZIP codes for 261 Girard Avenue, Somerset, NJ

07059, Somerset County, NJ 08805, Somerset County, NJ 08807, Somerset County, NJ 08810, Middlesex County, NJ 08812, Middlesex County, NJ 08812, Somerset County, NJ 08816, Middlesex County, NJ 08817, Middlesex County, NJ 08823, Somerset County, NJ 08824, Middlesex County, NJ 08835, Somerset County, NJ 08836, Somerset County, NJ 08846, Middlesex County, NJ 08850, Middlesex County, NJ 08852, Middlesex County, NJ 08854, Middlesex County, NJ 08880, Somerset County, NJ 08901, Middlesex County, NJ 08902, Middlesex County, NJ 08904, Middlesex County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 261 Girard Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873?

The development at 261 Girard Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 was built in 1955.

What is the total square footage of 261 Girard Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873?

261 Girard Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 has a total of 1,886 square feet.

When was 261 Girard Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 last sold and what was the sale price?

261 Girard Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 was last sold on 12/29/2015 for $320,500.

What is the assessed value of 261 Girard Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873?

261 Girard Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 is currently assessed at $501,100.

What are the property taxes for 261 Girard Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873?

The property taxes for 261 Girard Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 total $8,408.

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