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557 Garfield Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 - Property report

Also known as: 557 Garfield Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1910

Acreage

0.234

Sale price

$170,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
557 Garfield Avenue
ZIP code
08873
County
Somerset
Block
555
Lot
11
Municipality
1808
Parcel ID
555-11

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/29/2019
Sale price
$170,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$5,700
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,328
Stories
2
Year built
1910
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.234
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
30 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
38 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 557 Garfield Avenue, Somerset, NJ

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

Sales history for 557 Garfield Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/29/2019 $170,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X & XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX
08/01/2019 $125,000 XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Tax

Property taxes for 557 Garfield 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
$5,500
Current property tax
$5,700
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$327,800
Land value
$145,000
Building value
$182,800

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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 $317,800 $317,800 1.678 $5,333 +29.76%
2024 $235,100 $235,100 1.748 $4,110 -6.42%
2023 $235,100 $235,100 1.868 $4,392 +1.28%
2022 $220,100 $220,100 1.97 $4,336 +11.62%
2021 $181,100 $181,100 2.145 $3,885 -2.37%
2020 $181,100 $181,100 2.197 $3,979 -14.83%
2019 $209,300 $209,300 2.232 $4,672 -3.96%
2018 $209,300 $209,300 2.324 $4,864 +2.74%
2017 $209,300 $209,300 2.262 $4,734 -5.10%
2016 $218,700 $218,700 2.281 $4,989 +0.71%
Permits

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Robert Morris School 5 Public PK, K-8 430 0.42
Robert Morris School 5 Public PK, K-8 430 0.42
Elizabeth Avenue Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-5 554 0.52
Elizabeth Avenue Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-5 554 0.52
Holy Family Academy NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.98
Holy Family Academy NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.98
Lamonte School Annex NR Public PK, K 235 1.03
Lamonte School Annex NR Public PK, K 235 1.03
Lafayette Elementary School NR Public 1-2 250 1.05
Smalley Elementary School 3 Public 3-6 536 1.48
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Robert Morris School 5 Public PK, K-8 430 0.42
Community Middle School 4 Public 7-8 285 0.96
Holy Family Academy NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.98
Green Brook Academy NR Private 8-12 35 0.99
Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School 10 Charter K-12 604 1.62
Somerset Bible Baptist Christian Academy NR Private K-12 80 1.88
St. Frances Cabrini School NR Private PK, K-8 0 2.28
Somerset Christian Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 2.28
Von E Mauger Middle School 4 Public 6-8 474 2.29
Somerset Elementary Academy NR Public K-8 39 2.52
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Green Brook Academy NR Private 8-12 35 0.99
Bound Brook High School 2 Public 9-12 677 1.28
Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School 10 Charter K-12 604 1.62
Somerset Bible Baptist Christian Academy NR Private K-12 80 1.88
Franklin Twp High School 3 Public 9-12 2,220 2.16
Somerset Christian Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 2.28
The Career Center Of The Scesc NR Public 9-12 8 2.52
Somerset Secondary Academy NR Public 9-12 55 2.52
Somerset Hills School NR Private 3-11 96 2.75
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School 8 Charter K-12 1,288 2.86

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Neighbors for 557 Garfield Avenue, Somerset, NJ

240 Bathgate Ave, Somerset 234 Bathgate Ave, Somerset 565 Equator Ave, Somerset 227 Bathgate Ave, South Bound Brook 556 Garfield Ave, Somerset 573 Garfield Ave, Somerset 226 Bathgate Ave, Somerset 576 Garfield Ave, Somerset 73 Garfield Ave, Somerset 559 Garfield Ave, Somerset 563 Garfield Ave, Somerset 545 Garfield Ave, Somerset 551 Garfield Ave, Somerset 543 Garfield Ave, Somerset 515 Garfield Ave, Somerset 523 Garfield Ave, Somerset

Nearby ZIP codes for 557 Garfield 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 557 Garfield Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873?

The development at 557 Garfield Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 557 Garfield Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873?

557 Garfield Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 has a total of 1,328 square feet.

When was 557 Garfield Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 last sold and what was the sale price?

557 Garfield Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 was last sold on 08/29/2019 for $170,000.

What is the assessed value of 557 Garfield Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873?

557 Garfield Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 is currently assessed at $327,800.

What are the property taxes for 557 Garfield Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873?

The property taxes for 557 Garfield Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 total $5,500.

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