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17 South Richards Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876 Property Information

17 South Richards Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 17 South Richards Avenue, Somerville
Zip code 08876
County Somerset
Municipality Somerville Borough
Block 3
Lot 11

Sales & Tax Overview for 17 South Richards Avenue, Somerville

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Sale date 09/26/2016
Sale price $10
Arm's length
Property tax $12,115

Lot & Building Information for 17 South Richards Avenue, Somerville

Building sqft 1,224
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.317
Year built 1900
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Single Family Residence District (R-2)
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About 17 South Richards Avenue, Somerville

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 17 South Richards Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876?

17 South Richards Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876 was built in 1900 and has a total of 1,224 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 17 South Richards Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $297,000, the tax amount paid for 17 South Richards Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876 is $12,114.

When was 17 South Richards Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876 last sold and what was the last sale price?

17 South Richards Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876 was last sold in 09/26/2016 for $10.

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Past Sales & Property History for 17 South Richards Avenue, Somerville

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/26/2016 $10
06/24/2010 $339,000
10/27/1993 $152,500
       
       
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Title Documents for 17 South Richards Avenue, Somerville

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Date Amount Grantor Grantee Document
11/01/2016 - R
09/26/2016 - D
08/20/2010 - R
06/24/2010 - D
10/27/1993 - D
         
         
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 17 South Richards Avenue, Somerville

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $12,115
Market value $297,000

Assessment History for 17 South Richards Avenue, Somerville

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 17 South Richards Avenue, 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
2025 $297,000 $297,000 4.079 $12,115 +3.19%
2024 $297,000 $297,000 3.953 $11,740 +2.36%
2023 $297,000 $297,000 3.862 $11,470 +2.69%
2022 $297,000 $297,000 3.761 $11,170 +0.64%
2021 $297,000 $297,000 3.737 $11,099 +2.10%

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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)
Somerset Elementary Academy NR Public K-8 39 0.57
Adamsville Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 490 0.67
Adamsville Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 490 0.67
Van Derveer Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 717 0.72
Van Derveer Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 717 0.72

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Somerset Elementary Academy NR Public K-8 39 0.57
Alexander Batcho Intermediate School 2 Public 5-8 485 1.27
Christ The King Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 202 1.28
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School 6 Public 7-8 1,347 1.30
Somerville Middle School 3 Public 6-8 341 1.34

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Somerset Secondary Academy NR Public 9-12 55 0.57
The Career Center Of The Scesc NR Public 9-12 8 0.57
Manville High School 2 Public 9-12 501 1.32
Somerville High School 5 Public 9-12 1,109 1.50
Somerset Co Voc Tech High School 8 Public 9-12 343 1.77

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Neighbors for 17 South Richards Avenue, Somerville

Here are the neighbors for 17 South Richards Avenue, Somerville.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
15 S Auten Ave, Somerville 1,408 11/16/1990 $142,000
450 E Main St, Somerville 1,851 02/08/2021 $539,000
470 E Main St, Somerville 1,605 05/26/2005 $395,000
1 S Richards Ave, Somerville 1,063 04/17/2019 $304,500
492 E Main St, Somerville 1,655 06/17/2002 $223,800
35 S Auten Ave, Somerville 1,462 03/08/2023 $340,000
440 E Main St, Somerville 1,536 12/10/2020 $1
15 S Richards Ave, Somerville 1,287 10/09/2019
9 S Richards Ave, Somerville 1,174 08/06/2001 $173,000
7 S Richards Ave, Somerville 1,209 10/16/2020 $275,500
31 S Auten Ave, Somerville 1,680 04/10/2020 $1
5 S Richards Ave, Somerville 1,418 03/10/2022 $385,000
488 E Main St, Somerville 982 11/15/2022 $445,000
9 S Auten Ave, Somerville 982 12/02/2010 $188,500
3 S Richards Ave, Somerville 1,176 11/30/1999 $152,900
442 E Main St, Somerville 2,208 08/16/2019 $450,000
25 S Auten Ave, Somerville 1,924 06/27/2014 $353,000
21 S Auten Ave, Somerville 1,924 01/22/1999 $176,000
13 S Richards Ave, Somerville 1,174 06/25/2015 $130,000
11 S Richards Ave, Somerville 1,200 06/23/2016

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