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256 2nd Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 - Property report

Also known as: 256 2nd Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1970

Acreage

0.138

Sale price

$500,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
256 2nd Avenue
ZIP code
07027
County
Union
Block
205
Lot
30
Municipality
2006
Parcel ID
205-30

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/20/2013
Sale price
$500,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$14,107
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
2,520
Stories
2
Year built
1970
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.138
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
78 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
61 /100.  Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 256 2nd Avenue, Garwood, NJ

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

Sales history for 256 2nd Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/20/2013 $500,000 XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXXX,XXXXX, XX XXXX
05/04/2006 $2,400,000 XXXXXXXXX,XXXXX&XX XXX XXXXXXXXX,XXXXXXX,XX XXX
07/09/2003 $1

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
08/06/2013 - R
07/20/2013 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXXX,XXXXX, XX XXXX XXXXX, XXXXX
06/30/2006 - R
05/04/2006 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXXX,XXXXXXX,XX XXX XXXXXXXXX,XXXXX&XX XXX
07/09/2003 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 256 2nd Avenue, Garwood, 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
$14,107
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$493,600
Land value
$161,800
Building value
$331,800

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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 $493,600 $493,600 2.858 $14,107 +2.55%
2024 $493,600 $493,600 2.787 $13,757 +3.07%
2023 $493,600 $493,600 2.704 $13,347 +2.74%
2022 $493,600 $493,600 2.632 $12,992 +2.89%
2021 $493,600 $493,600 2.558 $12,626 +1.63%
2020 $493,600 $493,600 2.517 $12,424 -16.49%
2019 $147,000 $147,000 10.121 $14,878 +2.18%
2018 $147,000 $147,000 9.905 $14,560 +2.48%
2017 $147,000 $147,000 9.665 $14,208 +2.64%
2016 $147,000 $147,000 9.416 $13,842 +1.30%
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 0.24
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 0.24
Brookside Place Elementary School 9 Public K-5 355 0.65
Washington Elementary School 10 Public 1-5 263 0.66
Christopher Academy NR Private PK-1 73 0.82
Christopher Academy NR Private PK-1 73 0.82
Temple Emanu-El Early Childhood Education Program NR Private PK-K 134 0.88
Temple Emanu-El Early Childhood Education Program NR Private PK-K 134 0.88
Livingston Ave School 8 Public 3-5 253 0.92
St Michael School NR Private PK-8 234 0.94
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 0.24
St Michael School NR Private PK-8 234 0.94
Solomon Schechter Day School NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.48
Hillside Ave School 6 Public K-8 734 1.50
Holy Trinity Interparochial School NR Private PK-8 264 1.58
Thomas Edison Intermediate School 7 Public 6-8 781 1.64
Trivium Academy of New Jersey NR Private 1-8 0 1.65
Orange Ave School 8 Public 3-8 765 1.67
Jardine Academy NR Private PK-9 81 1.70
Roosevelt Intermediate School 8 Public 6-8 658 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 0.67
Solomon Schechter Day School NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.48
Westfield Senior High School 8 Public 9-12 1,818 1.58
Work Readiness Academy NR Public 12 25 1.83
The Arc Kohler School NR Private PK-12 33 1.88
Crestview Educational Trust NR Private 5-12 84 1.93
Cornerstone Day School NR Private 6-12 106 1.98
Westlake School Westfield NR Public 4-12 52 2.05
Lamberts Mill Academy NR Public 6-12 36 2.05
Hillcrest Academy South NR Public 9-12 69 2.05

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Neighbors for 256 2nd Avenue, Garwood, NJ

95 3rd Ave, Garwood 204 Cedar St, Garwood 246 2nd Ave, Garwood 232 2nd Ave, Garwood 258 2nd Ave, Garwood 196 Cedar St, Garwood 240 2nd Ave, Garwood 99 3rd Ave, Garwood 252 2nd Ave, Garwood 91 3rd Ave, Garwood 238 2nd Ave, Garwood 228 2nd Ave, Garwood 270 2nd Ave, Garwood 200 Cedar St, Garwood 248 2nd Ave, Garwood 262 2nd Ave, Garwood 202 Cedar St, Garwood 242 2nd Ave, Garwood 224-226 2nd Ave, Garwood 236 2nd Ave, Garwood

Nearby ZIP codes for 256 2nd Avenue, Garwood, NJ

07001, Middlesex County, NJ 07016, Union County, NJ 07023, Union County, NJ 07033, Union County, NJ 07041, Essex County, NJ 07062, Union 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 08830, Middlesex County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 256 2nd Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027?

The development at 256 2nd Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 was built in 1970.

What is the total square footage of 256 2nd Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027?

256 2nd Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 has a total of 2,520 square feet.

When was 256 2nd Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 last sold and what was the sale price?

256 2nd Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 was last sold on 07/20/2013 for $500,000.

What is the assessed value of 256 2nd Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027?

256 2nd Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 is currently assessed at $493,600.

What are the property taxes for 256 2nd Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027?

The property taxes for 256 2nd Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 total $14,107.

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