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78 Benjamin Street, Cranford, NJ 07016 Property Information

78 Benjamin Street, Cranford, NJ 07016 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 78 Benjamin Street, Cranford
Zip code 07016
County Union
Municipality Cranford Township
Block 420
Lot 4

Sales & Tax Overview for 78 Benjamin Street, Cranford

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Sale date 08/14/2023
Sale price $872,000
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Property tax $16,019

Lot & Building Information for 78 Benjamin Street, Cranford

Building sqft 1,961
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.134
Year built 1924
Stories 1
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district One and Two Family Residence District (R-5)
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About 78 Benjamin Street, Cranford

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 78 Benjamin Street, Cranford, NJ 07016?

78 Benjamin Street, Cranford, NJ 07016 was built in 1924 and has a total of 1,961 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 78 Benjamin Street, Cranford, NJ 07016 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $236,300, the tax amount paid for 78 Benjamin Street, Cranford, NJ 07016 is $17,127.

When was 78 Benjamin Street, Cranford, NJ 07016 last sold and what was the last sale price?

78 Benjamin Street, Cranford, NJ 07016 was last sold in 08/14/2023 for $872,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 78 Benjamin Street, Cranford

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/14/2023 $872,000
11/20/2020 $710,000
08/21/2013 $585,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 78 Benjamin Street, Cranford

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
08/14/2023 - D
08/24/2023 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
11/23/2020 - D
11/24/2020 - R
Mortgage 12/01/2035
11/20/2020 - D
11/24/2020 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
08/21/2013 - D
09/03/2013 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
02/11/2013 - D
03/20/2013 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
11/16/2012 - D
12/12/2012 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
03/01/1968 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 78 Benjamin Street, Cranford

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $16,019
Market value $236,300

Assessment History for 78 Benjamin Street, Cranford

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 78 Benjamin 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 $236,300 $236,300 6.779 $16,019 +1.68%
2023 $236,300 $236,300 6.667 $15,754 +0.83%
2022 $236,300 $236,300 6.612 $15,624 +0.44%
2021 $236,300 $236,300 6.583 $15,556 +0.32%
2020 $236,300 $236,300 6.562 $15,506 +0.64%

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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)
Livingston Ave School 8 Public 3-5 253 0.48
St Michael School NR Private PK-8 234 0.50
St Michael School NR Private PK-8 234 0.50
Walnut Ave School NR Public PK, K-2 294 0.54
Walnut Ave School NR Public PK, K-2 294 0.54

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St Michael School NR Private PK-8 234 0.50
Hillside Ave School 6 Public K-8 734 0.86
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 0.87
Jardine Academy NR Private PK-9 81 1.07
Solomon Schechter Day School NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.20

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Cranford Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,095 0.69
Solomon Schechter Day School NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.20
Crestview Educational Trust NR Private 5-12 84 1.33
Cornerstone Day School NR Private 6-12 106 1.34
Victory School Union NR Private 0 1.58

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Neighbors for 78 Benjamin Street, Cranford

Here are the neighbors for 78 Benjamin Street, Cranford.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
94 Benjamin St, Cranford 1,918 07/01/2005 $1
224 Union Ave S, Cranford 1,714 12/05/2003 $379,000
90 Benjamin St, Cranford 11/25/1981
222 Union Ave S, Cranford 01/26/1993 $1
84 Benjamin St, Cranford 02/02/2011 $10
226 Union Ave S, Cranford 07/24/2023 $228,000
88 Benjamin St, Cranford 03/18/2002 $1
31 Lincoln Ave W, Cranford 1,975 05/21/2003 $1
3 Burnside Ave, Cranford 1,848 07/24/2018 $560,000
35 Burnside Ave, Cranford 04/28/2006 $545,000
76 Benjamin St, Cranford 07/03/2019 $500,200
1 Burnside Ave, Cranford 1,693 05/24/2024 $735,000
80 Benjamin St, Cranford 04/12/2022 $772,500
82 Benjamin St, Cranford 03/08/1984 $69,000
33 Burnside Ave, Cranford 01/05/2018 $565,000
216 Union Ave S, Cranford 2,040 05/29/2020 $560,000
86 Benjamin St, Cranford 05/27/1992 $230,000
92 Benjamin St, Cranford 11/25/1981
220 Union Ave S, Cranford 1,368 02/02/2024 $10
218 Union Ave S, Cranford 07/15/2014 $490,000

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