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542 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 - Property report

Also known as: 542 Locust Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1969

Acreage

0.115

Sale price

$352,750

General information

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Address
Primary address
542 Locust Avenue
ZIP code
07027
County
Union
Block
309
Lot
23
Municipality
2006
Parcel ID
309-23

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/28/2010
Sale price
$352,750
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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$12,258
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,683
Stories
1
Year built
1969
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.115
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 542 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ

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

Sales history for 542 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/28/2010 $352,750 XXXXXXXX XX., XXXXXX & XXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X
11/14/2003 $327,000
04/29/1999 $213,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
01/03/2011 - R
12/28/2010 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX., XXXXXX & XXXX
11/14/2003 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
04/29/1999 - 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 542 Locust 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
$12,258
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$428,900
Land value
$194,000
Building value
$234,900

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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 $428,900 $428,900 2.858 $12,258 +2.55%
2024 $428,900 $428,900 2.787 $11,953 +3.07%
2023 $428,900 $428,900 2.704 $11,597 +2.74%
2022 $428,900 $428,900 2.632 $11,289 +2.89%
2021 $428,900 $428,900 2.558 $10,971 +1.63%
2020 $428,900 $428,900 2.517 $10,795 +3.26%
2019 $103,300 $103,300 10.121 $10,455 +2.18%
2018 $103,300 $103,300 9.905 $10,232 +2.48%
2017 $103,300 $103,300 9.665 $9,984 +2.64%
2016 $103,300 $103,300 9.416 $9,727 +1.30%
Permits

Permit information for 542 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ

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Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

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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 0.45
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 0.45
Christopher Academy NR Private PK-1 73 0.53
Christopher Academy NR Private PK-1 73 0.53
Noah's Ark NR Private K 4 0.60
Precious People Early Learning Center NR Private PK-K 50 0.66
Precious People Early Learning Center NR Private PK-K 50 0.66
Jefferson Elementary School 7 Public 1-5 466 0.77
Lincoln Early Childhood Center NR Public PK, K 282 0.89
Lincoln Early Childhood Center NR Public PK, K 282 0.89
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 0.45
Thomas Edison Intermediate School 7 Public 6-8 781 1.06
Holy Trinity Interparochial School NR Private PK-8 264 1.16
Trivium Academy of New Jersey NR Private 1-8 0 1.34
St Michael School NR Private PK-8 234 1.41
Roosevelt Intermediate School 8 Public 6-8 658 1.47
Lamberts Mill Academy NR Public 6-12 36 1.56
Westlake School Westfield NR Public 4-12 52 1.56
Hillside Ave School 6 Public K-8 734 1.69
Jardine Academy NR Private PK-9 81 2.01
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Westfield Senior High School 8 Public 9-12 1,818 1.11
Cranford Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,095 1.24
Lamberts Mill Academy NR Public 6-12 36 1.56
Hillcrest Academy South NR Public 9-12 69 1.56
Westlake School Westfield NR Public 4-12 52 1.56
Arthur L Johnson High School 5 Public 9-12 731 1.98
Solomon Schechter Day School NR Private PK, K-12 0 2.03
Mother Seton Regional High School NR Private 9-12 197 2.04
Honor Ridge Academy NR Private 84 2.14
The Arc Kohler School NR Private PK-12 33 2.20

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Neighbors for 542 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ

545 Locust Ave, Garwood 550 Locust Ave, Garwood 533 Locust Ave, Garwood 527 Locust Ave, Garwood 522 Locust Ave, Garwood 502 Locust Ave, Garwood 505 Spruce Ave, Garwood 407 Maple St, Garwood 539 Locust Ave, Garwood 528 Locust Ave, Garwood 518 Locust Ave, Garwood 552 Locust Ave, Garwood 556 Locust Ave, Garwood 409 Maple St, Garwood 538 Locust Ave, Garwood 532 Locust Ave, Garwood 512 Locust Ave, Garwood 506 Locust Ave, Garwood 503 Spruce Ave, Garwood 411 Maple St, Garwood

Nearby ZIP codes for 542 Locust 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 542 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027?

The development at 542 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 was built in 1969.

What is the total square footage of 542 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027?

542 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 has a total of 1,683 square feet.

When was 542 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 last sold and what was the sale price?

542 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 was last sold on 12/28/2010 for $352,750.

What is the assessed value of 542 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027?

542 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 is currently assessed at $428,900.

What are the property taxes for 542 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027?

The property taxes for 542 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 total $12,257.

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