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212 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 - Property report

Also known as: 212 Retford Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1927

Acreage

0.172

Sale price

$379,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
212 Retford Avenue
ZIP code
07016
County
Union
Block
430
Lot
19
Municipality
2003
Parcel ID
430-19

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/17/2014
Sale price
$379,000
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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$15,402
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
2,034
Stories
2
Year built
1927
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.172
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
64 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
52 /100.  Bikeable
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Ownership information for 212 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 212 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/17/2014 $379,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXXX XXXXX: XXXXXX X & XXXXXXX: XXXX X
05/10/2005 $410,000 XXXXX: XXXXXX X & XXXXXXX: XXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X
06/02/1998 $195,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
07/16/2021 - R
06/28/2021 - D
Mortgage XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/18/2014 - R
11/17/2014 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX: XXXXXX X & XXXXXXX: XXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXXX
05/13/2005 - R
05/10/2005 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X XXXXX: XXXXXX X & XXXXXXX: XXXX X
06/02/1998 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 212 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$15,402
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$212,500
Land value
$77,100
Building value
$135,400

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $212,500 $212,500 7.248 $15,402 +6.92%
2024 $212,500 $212,500 6.779 $14,405 +1.68%
2023 $212,500 $212,500 6.667 $14,167 +37.70%
2022 $155,600 $155,600 6.612 $10,288 +0.44%
2021 $155,600 $155,600 6.583 $10,243 +0.32%
2020 $155,600 $155,600 6.562 $10,210 +0.64%
2019 $155,600 $155,600 6.52 $10,145 +1.84%
2018 $155,600 $155,600 6.402 $9,962 +10.67%
2017 $145,600 $145,600 6.182 $9,001 +3.78%
2016 $145,600 $145,600 5.957 $8,673 +2.69%

Permit information for 212 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ

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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 0.25
Walnut Ave School NR Public PK, K-2 294 0.33
Walnut Ave School NR Public PK, K-2 294 0.33
St Michael School NR Private PK-8 234 0.68
St Michael School NR Private PK-8 234 0.68
Hillside Ave School 6 Public K-8 734 0.73
Trinity Episcopal Day School NR Private PK-K 85 0.87
Trinity Episcopal Day School NR Private PK-K 85 0.87
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 0.98
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 0.98
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Michael School NR Private PK-8 234 0.68
Hillside Ave School 6 Public K-8 734 0.73
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 0.98
Jardine Academy NR Private PK-9 81 1.03
Cornerstone Day School NR Private 6-12 106 1.26
Crestview Educational Trust NR Private 5-12 84 1.32
Solomon Schechter Day School NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.38
Winfield Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-8 135 1.52
Orange Ave School 8 Public 3-8 765 1.57
Westlake School Westfield NR Public 4-12 52 1.86
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cranford Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,095 0.92
Cornerstone Day School NR Private 6-12 106 1.26
Crestview Educational Trust NR Private 5-12 84 1.32
Solomon Schechter Day School NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.38
Victory School Union NR Private 0 1.57
Mother Seton Regional High School NR Private 9-12 197 1.62
Arthur L Johnson High School 5 Public 9-12 731 1.84
Westlake School Westfield NR Public 4-12 52 1.86
Lamberts Mill Academy NR Public 6-12 36 1.86
Hillcrest Academy South NR Public 9-12 69 1.86

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 212 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016?

The development at 212 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 was built in 1927.

What is the total square footage of 212 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016?

212 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 has a total of 2,034 square feet.

When was 212 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 last sold and what was the sale price?

212 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 was last sold on 11/17/2014 for $379,000.

What is the assessed value of 212 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016?

212 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 is currently assessed at $212,500.

What are the property taxes for 212 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016?

The property taxes for 212 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 total $15,402.

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