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5 Besler Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 Property Information

5 Besler Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 Property Information

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5 Besler Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016
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Address

Primary address 5 Besler Avenue, Cranford
Zip code 07016
County Union
Municipality Cranford Township
Block 411
Lot 8

Sales & Tax Overview for 5 Besler Avenue, Cranford

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Sale date 09/29/2021
Sale price $1
Arm's length
Property tax $15,148

Lot & Building Information for 5 Besler Avenue, Cranford

Building sqft 1,805
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.092
Year built 1930
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district One and Two Family Residence District (R-5)
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About 5 Besler Avenue, Cranford

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

5 Besler Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 was built in 1930 and has a total of 1,805 square feet.

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

Assessed at $209,000, the tax amount paid for 5 Besler Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 is $15,148.

When was 5 Besler Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5 Besler Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 was last sold in 09/29/2021 for $1.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5 Besler Avenue, Cranford

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/29/2021 $1
01/26/2018 $425,700
02/05/2015 $335,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 5 Besler Avenue, Cranford

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
04/28/2022 - R
09/29/2021 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
02/22/2022 - R
09/29/2021 - D
Mortgage 11/01/2051
02/01/2018 - R
01/26/2018 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
04/21/2015 - R
02/05/2015 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/30/2013 - R
07/24/2013 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
08/03/1989 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5 Besler Avenue, Cranford

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $15,148
Market value $209,000

Assessment History for 5 Besler Avenue, Cranford

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $209,000 $209,000 7.248 $15,148 +6.92%
2024 $209,000 $209,000 6.779 $14,168 +1.68%
2023 $209,000 $209,000 6.667 $13,934 +33.63%
2022 $157,700 $157,700 6.612 $10,427 +0.44%
2021 $157,700 $157,700 6.583 $10,381 +0.32%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Livingston Ave School 8 Public 3-5 253 0.30
Walnut Ave School NR Public PK, K-2 294 0.54
Walnut Ave School NR Public PK, K-2 294 0.54
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 0.79
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 0.79

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 0.79
St Michael School NR Private PK-8 234 0.93
Hillside Ave School 6 Public K-8 734 1.00
Jardine Academy NR Private PK-9 81 1.33
Cornerstone Day School NR Private 6-12 106 1.56

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cranford Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,095 1.03
Cornerstone Day School NR Private 6-12 106 1.56
Mother Seton Regional High School NR Private 9-12 197 1.60
Solomon Schechter Day School NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.62
Westlake School Westfield NR Public 4-12 52 1.63

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Neighbors for 5 Besler Avenue, Cranford

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
144 Hillcrest Ave, Cranford 1,900 12/01/2020 $356,000
10 Roosevelt Ave, Cranford 1,584 12/10/2021 $455,000
142 Hillcrest Ave, Cranford 1,436 06/28/2024 $550,000
113 Burnside Ave, Cranford 01/25/2011 $1
140 Hillcrest Ave, Cranford 03/27/1962 $17,000
3 Besler Ave, Cranford 01/20/2014 $420,000
148 Hillcrest Ave, Cranford 02/11/2021 $1
2 Preston Ave, Cranford 1,584 05/23/2019 $443,000
4 Preston Ave, Cranford 07/08/2021 $10
115 Burnside Ave, Cranford 2,484 08/05/2021 $550,000
8 Roosevelt Ave, Cranford 06/25/1964 $23,000
146 Hillcrest Ave, Cranford 05/26/2009 $1
109 Burnside Ave, Cranford 04/07/2016 $360,000
6 Preston Ave, Cranford 06/26/1968 $1
9 Besler Ave, Cranford 06/24/2011 $52,500
11 Besler Ave, Cranford 10/10/2016 $405,000
1 Besler Ave, Cranford 1,443 11/15/2016 $445,000
13 Besler Ave, Cranford 03/05/2026 $895,000
12 Roosevelt Ave, Cranford 1,944 09/12/2018 $400,400
7 Besler Ave, Cranford 1,171 10/07/2021 $542,000

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