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5 Sylvester Street, Cranford, NJ 07016 Property Information

5 Sylvester Street, Cranford, NJ 07016 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5 Sylvester Street, Cranford
Zip code 07016
County Union
Municipality Cranford Township
Block 311
Lot 8

Sales & Tax Overview for 5 Sylvester Street, Cranford

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Sale date 02/04/2016
Sale price $542,700
Property tax $14,392

Lot & Building Information for 5 Sylvester Street, Cranford

Building sqft 2,218
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.207
Year built 1920
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district One Family Detached Residence District (R-3)
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About 5 Sylvester Street, Cranford

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5 Sylvester Street, Cranford, NJ 07016?

5 Sylvester Street, Cranford, NJ 07016 was built in 1920 and has a total of 2,218 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5 Sylvester Street, Cranford, NJ 07016 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $212,300, the tax amount paid for 5 Sylvester Street, Cranford, NJ 07016 is $15,387.

When was 5 Sylvester Street, Cranford, NJ 07016 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5 Sylvester Street, Cranford, NJ 07016 was last sold in 02/04/2016 for $542,700.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 5 Sylvester Street, Cranford

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/04/2016 $542,700
11/10/1982 $1
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 5 Sylvester Street, Cranford

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
07/23/2020 - D
07/31/2020 - R
Mortgage 08/01/2049
02/04/2016 - D
02/10/2016 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
11/10/1982 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5 Sylvester Street, Cranford

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $14,392
Market value $212,300

Assessment History for 5 Sylvester Street, Cranford

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5 Sylvester Street, Cranford, 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 $212,300 $212,300 6.779 $14,392 +1.68%
2023 $212,300 $212,300 6.667 $14,154 +0.83%
2022 $212,300 $212,300 6.612 $14,037 +0.44%
2021 $212,300 $212,300 6.583 $13,976 +0.32%
2020 $212,300 $212,300 6.562 $13,931 +6.94%

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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)
Trinity Episcopal Day School NR Private PK-K 85 0.06
Trinity Episcopal Day School NR Private PK-K 85 0.06
St Michael School NR Private PK-8 234 0.34
St Michael School NR Private PK-8 234 0.34
Bloomingdale Ave School NR Public K-2 233 0.59

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St Michael School NR Private PK-8 234 0.34
Solomon Schechter Day School NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.62
Jardine Academy NR Private PK-9 81 0.64
Crestview Educational Trust NR Private 5-12 84 0.72
Orange Ave School 8 Public 3-8 765 0.79

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Solomon Schechter Day School NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.62
Crestview Educational Trust NR Private 5-12 84 0.72
Cranford Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,095 0.83
Victory School Union NR Private 0 0.96
Cornerstone Day School NR Private 6-12 106 0.97

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Neighbors for 5 Sylvester Street, Cranford

Here are the neighbors for 5 Sylvester Street, Cranford.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
117 Forest Ave, Cranford 3,518 07/26/2004 $650,000
103 Forest Ave, Cranford 2,440 07/27/2005 $627,000
105 Forest Ave, Cranford 10/01/1974 $53,000
7 Sylvester St, Cranford 01/19/2006 $790,000
9 Sylvester St, Cranford 06/10/2004 $599,000
1 Sylvester St, Cranford 07/05/2006 $708,600
111 Forest Ave, Cranford 11/30/1992 $265,000
109 Forest Ave, Cranford 2,842 05/31/2013 $815,000
15 Sylvester St, Cranford 02/06/2017 $10
25 Sylvester St, Cranford 2,280 03/26/2015 $540,000
17 Sylvester St, Cranford 01/25/1993 $234,000
206 Union Ave N, Cranford 2,062 04/10/2020 $599,999
115 Forest Ave, Cranford 2,590 12/20/2021 $815,000
11 A Sylvester St, Cranford 1,556 06/18/2009 $275,000
7 Forest Ave, Cranford 2,040 12/18/2019 $680,000
113 Forest Ave, Cranford 2,098 12/21/2023 $720,000
101 Forest Ave, Cranford 08/13/2009 $1
3 Sylvester St, Cranford 2,185 08/28/1998 $310,000
11 Sylvester St, Cranford 03/12/2010 $665,000
204 Union Ave N, Cranford 3,822 09/24/2024 $1,500,000

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