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478 River Road, Somerville, NJ 08876 Property Information

478 River Road, Somerville, NJ 08876 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 478 River Road, Somerville
Zip code 08876
County Somerset
Municipality Montgomery Township
Block 18023
Lot 19

Sales & Tax Overview for 478 River Road, Somerville

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Sale date 06/19/2023
Sale price $805,000
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Current property tax $16,972

Lot & Building Information for 478 River Road, Somerville

Building sqft 2,604
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 1.433
Year built 1985
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (R-2)
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About 478 River Road, Somerville

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 478 River Road, Somerville, NJ 08876?

478 River Road, Somerville, NJ 08876 was built in 1985 and has a total of 2,604 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 478 River Road, Somerville, NJ 08876 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $495,400, the tax amount paid for 478 River Road, Somerville, NJ 08876 is $17,031.

When was 478 River Road, Somerville, NJ 08876 last sold and what was the last sale price?

478 River Road, Somerville, NJ 08876 was last sold in 06/19/2023 for $805,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 478 River Road, Somerville

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/19/2023 $805,000
11/16/2018 $555,000
08/23/1996 $292,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 478 River Road, Somerville

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Date Amount Grantor Grantee Document
06/19/2023 - D
11/05/2021 - D
11/16/2018 - D
11/28/2018 - R
08/23/1996 - D
         
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 478 River Road, Somerville

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Tax year: 2025
Base tax $16,725
Current property tax $16,972
Market value $495,400

Assessment History for 478 River Road, Somerville

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 478 River Road, Somerville, 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 $495,400 $495,400 3.376 $16,725 +0.12%
2023 $495,400 $495,400 3.372 $16,705 +6.31%
2022 $495,400 $495,400 3.172 $15,714 +0.86%
2021 $495,400 $495,400 3.145 $15,580 +0.83%
2020 $495,400 $495,400 3.119 $15,452 +0.68%

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2, AE, X (See more on map)
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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)
The Learning Experience NR Private PK-K 79 2.11
The Learning Experience NR Private PK-K 79 2.11
Rock Brook School NR Private PK-12 49 2.57
Rock Brook School NR Private PK-12 49 2.57
Woods Road Elementary School 10 Public PK, K-4 375 2.59

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
East Mountain School NR Private 7-12 89 2.11
Rock Brook School NR Private PK-12 49 2.57
Montgomery Upper Mid School 9 Public 7-8 790 2.63
Yinghua International School NR Private PK-8 106 3.50
Waldorf School of Princeton NR Private PK-8 116 4.07

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
East Mountain School NR Private 7-12 89 2.11
Rock Brook School NR Private PK-12 49 2.57
Hillsborough High School 6 Public 9-12 2,368 4.58
Montgomery High School 8 Public 9-12 1,603 4.70
South Brunswick High School 6 Public 9-12 2,786 5.18

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Neighbors for 478 River Road, Somerville

Here are the neighbors for 478 River Road, Somerville.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
559 Belle Mead Griggstown, Belle Mead 3,133 06/11/1993 $205,000
30 Grist Mill Dr, Belle Mead 3,181 04/04/2019 $535,000
492 River Rd, Somerville 4,308 01/31/1986 $297,500
27 Van Doren Way, Belle Mead 2,352 06/17/2014 $544,500
484 River Rd, Somerville 10/15/1992 $170,000
565 Belle Mead Griggstown, Belle Mead 2,310
14 Catbriar CT, Belle Mead 3,790 12/17/2013 $819,000
66 Grist Mill Dr, Belle Mead 2,948 08/06/2014 $555,000
470 River Rd, Somerville 2,116 03/19/2021 $600,000
16 Grist Mill Dr, Belle Mead 2,441 06/27/2022 $741,685
24 Grist Mill Dr, Belle Mead 2,650 02/08/2017 $560,000
50 Grist Mill Dr, Belle Mead 2,174 11/05/2018 $510,000
36 Grist Mill Dr, Belle Mead 2,602 08/01/1990 $305,000
42 Grist Mill Dr, Belle Mead 2,746 04/17/2018 $520,000
35 Van Doren Way, Belle Mead 2,417 07/29/2003
500 River Rd, Hillsborough 2,794 09/05/1996 $250,000
24 Catbriar CT, Belle Mead 3,804 08/26/1998 $486,080
56 Grist Mill Dr, Belle Mead 2,318 03/05/2020 $500,000
2 Grist Mill Dr, Belle Mead 2,646 06/27/2017 $579,000
28 Catbriar CT, Belle Mead 4,048 11/10/2010 $1

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