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226 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 - Property report

Also known as: 226 Retford Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1929

Acreage

0.207

Sale price

$541,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
226 Retford Avenue
ZIP code
07016
County
Union
Block
430
Lot
26
Municipality
2003
Parcel ID
430-26

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/09/2019
Sale price
$541,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$13,322
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,552
Stories
2
Year built
1929
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.207
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

Ownership information for 226 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ

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

Sales history for 226 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/09/2019 $541,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX X; XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXX; XXXXX, XXXXXXX
07/06/2015 $405,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXX XXX XXXXXXX: XXXXXXX & XXXX
09/07/1962 $20,590

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
01/15/2021 - R
01/11/2021 - D		 Mortgage XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/16/2019 - R
08/09/2019 - D		 Mortgage XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/16/2019 - R
08/09/2019 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX, XXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X
08/10/2015 - R
07/06/2015 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXX XXXXXXX: XXXXXXX & XXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXX
09/07/1962 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 226 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
$13,322
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$183,800
Land value
$80,100
Building value
$103,700

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $183,800 $183,800 7.248 $13,322 +6.92%
2024 $183,800 $183,800 6.779 $12,460 +1.68%
2023 $183,800 $183,800 6.667 $12,254 +3.65%
2022 $178,800 $178,800 6.612 $11,822 +0.44%
2021 $178,800 $178,800 6.583 $11,770 +0.32%
2020 $178,800 $178,800 6.562 $11,733 +3.54%
2019 $173,800 $173,800 6.52 $11,332 +1.84%
2018 $173,800 $173,800 6.402 $11,127 +3.56%
2017 $173,800 $173,800 6.182 $10,744 +3.78%
2016 $173,800 $173,800 5.957 $10,353 +2.69%
Permits

Permit information for 226 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ

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Neighborhood

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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 0.20
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 0.74
St Michael School NR Private PK-8 234 0.74
Hillside Ave School 6 Public K-8 734 0.76
Trinity Episcopal Day School NR Private PK-K 85 0.94
Trinity Episcopal Day School NR Private PK-K 85 0.94
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 0.96
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 0.96
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Michael School NR Private PK-8 234 0.74
Hillside Ave School 6 Public K-8 734 0.76
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 0.96
Jardine Academy NR Private PK-9 81 1.07
Cornerstone Day School NR Private 6-12 106 1.30
Crestview Educational Trust NR Private 5-12 84 1.38
Solomon Schechter Day School NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.44
Winfield Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-8 135 1.52
Orange Ave School 8 Public 3-8 765 1.64
Lamberts Mill Academy NR Public 6-12 36 1.80
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cranford Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,095 0.97
Cornerstone Day School NR Private 6-12 106 1.30
Crestview Educational Trust NR Private 5-12 84 1.38
Solomon Schechter Day School NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.44
Mother Seton Regional High School NR Private 9-12 197 1.58
Victory School Union NR Private 0 1.63
Arthur L Johnson High School 5 Public 9-12 731 1.78
Lamberts Mill Academy NR Public 6-12 36 1.80
Westlake School Westfield NR Public 4-12 52 1.80
Hillcrest Academy South NR Public 9-12 69 1.80

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Neighbors for 226 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ

315 Union Ave S, Cranford 216 Retford Ave, Cranford 208 Retford Ave, Cranford 222 Retford Ave, Cranford 319 Union Ave S, Cranford 317 Union Ave S, Cranford 220 Retford Ave, Cranford 212 Retford Ave, Cranford 313 Union Ave S, Cranford 309 Union Ave S, Cranford 210 Retford Ave, Cranford 325 Union Ave S, Cranford 323 Union Ave S, Cranford 311 Union Ave S, Cranford 224 Retford Ave, Cranford 206 Retford Ave, Cranford 327 Union Ave S, Cranford 321 Union Ave S, Cranford 218 Retford Ave, Cranford 214 Retford Ave, Cranford

Nearby ZIP codes for 226 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ

07001, Middlesex County, NJ 07023, Union County, NJ 07027, Union County, NJ 07033, Union County, NJ 07041, Essex County, NJ 07066, Union County, NJ 07067, Middlesex County, NJ 07076, Union County, NJ 07083, Union County, NJ 07088, Union County, NJ 07090, Union County, NJ 07092, Union County, NJ 07203, Union County, NJ 07204, Union County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 226 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016?

The development at 226 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 was built in 1929.

What is the total square footage of 226 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016?

226 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 has a total of 1,552 square feet.

When was 226 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 last sold and what was the sale price?

226 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 was last sold on 08/09/2019 for $541,000.

What is the assessed value of 226 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016?

226 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 is currently assessed at $183,800.

What are the property taxes for 226 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016?

The property taxes for 226 Retford Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 total $13,321.

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