| Primary address | 242 Spruce Avenue, Garwood |
| Zip code | 07027 |
| County | Union |
| Municipality | Garwood Borough |
| Block | 508 |
| Lot | 21 |
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| Sale date | 11/08/2007 |
| Sale price | $1 |
| Property tax | $14,426 |
| Building sqft | 2,864 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.129 |
| Year built | 1976 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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242 Spruce Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 was built in 1976 and has a total of 2,864 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 242 Spruce Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $517,600, the tax amount paid for 242 Spruce Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 is $14,793.
When was 242 Spruce Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 last sold and what was the last sale price?242 Spruce Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 was last sold in 11/08/2007 for $1.
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Access detailed property tax data for 242 Spruce Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $14,426 |
| Market value | $517,600 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 242 Spruce Avenue, Garwood, 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 | $517,600 | $517,600 | 2.787 | $14,426 | +3.07% |
| 2023 | $517,600 | $517,600 | 2.704 | $13,996 | +2.74% |
| 2022 | $517,600 | $517,600 | 2.632 | $13,623 | +2.89% |
| 2021 | $517,600 | $517,600 | 2.558 | $13,240 | +1.63% |
| 2020 | $517,600 | $517,600 | 2.517 | $13,028 | -8.90% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | 0.2, AE (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 242 Spruce Avenue, Garwood to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Franklin Elementary | 6 | Public | PK, K-8 | 357 | 0.45 |
| Lincoln Franklin Elementary | 6 | Public | PK, K-8 | 357 | 0.45 |
| Livingston Ave School | 8 | Public | 3-5 | 253 | 0.63 |
| Walnut Ave School | NR | Public | PK, K-2 | 294 | 0.86 |
| Walnut Ave School | NR | Public | PK, K-2 | 294 | 0.86 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Franklin Elementary | 6 | Public | PK, K-8 | 357 | 0.45 |
| St Michael School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 234 | 0.99 |
| Hillside Ave School | 6 | Public | K-8 | 734 | 1.30 |
| Thomas Edison Intermediate School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 781 | 1.46 |
| Jardine Academy | NR | Private | PK-9 | 81 | 1.58 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranford Sr High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 1,095 | 0.91 |
| Westfield Senior High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 1,818 | 1.54 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 1.64 |
| Westlake School Westfield | NR | Public | 4-12 | 52 | 1.73 |
| Lamberts Mill Academy | NR | Public | 6-12 | 36 | 1.73 |
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Here are the neighbors for 242 Spruce Avenue, Garwood.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 248 Spruce Ave, Garwood | 1,065 | 10/22/2020 | $475,000 |
| 212 Spruce Ave, Garwood | 1,662 | ||
| 137 Myrtle Ave, Garwood | 952 | 07/22/2003 | $1 |
| 115 Myrtle Ave, Garwood | 1,131 | 06/17/2004 | $334,000 |
| 111 Myrtle Ave, Garwood | 1,692 | 09/15/2022 | $10 |
| 306 New St, Cranford | 1,658 | 03/22/1999 | $195,000 |
| 202 Spruce Ave, Garwood | 2,008 | ||
| 250 Spruce Ave, Garwood | 982 | 09/03/2004 | $308,000 |
| 167 Myrtle Ave, Garwood | 1,795 | 05/02/2024 | $650,000 |
| 236 Spruce Ave, Garwood | 2,098 | 09/08/1986 | $1 |
| 226 Spruce Ave, Garwood | 1,578 | 07/18/2006 | $1 |
| 216 Spruce Ave, Garwood | 1,881 | 01/14/2002 | $330,000 |
| 313 East St, Garwood | 2,496 | 09/29/2016 | $1 |
| 211 Myrtle Ave, Garwood | 2,124 | 06/04/2001 | $290,000 |
| 254 Spruce Ave, Garwood | 1,316 | 07/01/2021 | $440,000 |
| 309 East St, Garwood | 2,106 | 12/07/2022 | $1 |
| 230 Spruce Ave, Garwood | 2,044 | ||
| 220 Spruce Ave, Garwood | 1,660 | 08/25/2022 | $565,000 |
| 208 Spruce Ave, Garwood | 1,886 | 11/27/2001 | $287,500 |
| 205 Myrtle Ave, Garwood | 1,504 | 11/11/2021 | $450,000 |