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255 Spruce Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 - Property report

Also known as: 255 Spruce Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1960

Acreage

0.215

Sale price

$265,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
255 Spruce Avenue
ZIP code
07027
County
Union
Block
511
Lot
3
Municipality
2006
Parcel ID
511-3

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/21/2014
Sale price
$265,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$12,624
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,627
Year built
1960
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.215
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
71 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
58 /100.  Bikeable
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Types of broadband connections
Ownership

Ownership information for 255 Spruce Avenue, Garwood, NJ

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

Sales history for 255 Spruce Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/21/2014 $265,000 XXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X
06/20/1991 $1

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
02/18/2022 - R
02/03/2022 - D		 Mortgage XXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/29/2021 - R
01/23/2021 - D		 Mortgage XXXX, XXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/27/2014 - R
02/21/2014 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXX, XXXX X
06/20/1991 - 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 255 Spruce 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
$12,624
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$441,700
Land value
$232,500
Building value
$209,200

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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 $441,700 $441,700 2.858 $12,624 +2.55%
2024 $441,700 $441,700 2.787 $12,310 +3.07%
2023 $441,700 $441,700 2.704 $11,944 +6.22%
2022 $427,200 $427,200 2.632 $11,244 +2.89%
2021 $427,200 $427,200 2.558 $10,928 +1.63%
2020 $427,200 $427,200 2.517 $10,753 +16.36%
2019 $91,300 $91,300 10.121 $9,240 +2.18%
2018 $91,300 $91,300 9.905 $9,043 +2.48%
2017 $91,300 $91,300 9.665 $8,824 +2.64%
2016 $91,300 $91,300 9.416 $8,597 -16.90%
Permits

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Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
AE, X

Fire hazard 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 0.47
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 0.47
Livingston Ave School 8 Public 3-5 253 0.62
Walnut Ave School NR Public PK, K-2 294 0.86
Walnut Ave School NR Public PK, K-2 294 0.86
Christopher Academy NR Private PK-1 73 0.89
Christopher Academy NR Private PK-1 73 0.89
Jefferson Elementary School 7 Public 1-5 466 0.95
Washington Elementary School 10 Public 1-5 263 0.99
Brookside Place Elementary School 9 Public K-5 355 0.99
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 0.47
St Michael School NR Private PK-8 234 1.02
Hillside Ave School 6 Public K-8 734 1.30
Thomas Edison Intermediate School 7 Public 6-8 781 1.42
Holy Trinity Interparochial School NR Private PK-8 264 1.57
Jardine Academy NR Private PK-9 81 1.59
Solomon Schechter Day School NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.67
Lamberts Mill Academy NR Public 6-12 36 1.69
Westlake School Westfield NR Public 4-12 52 1.69
Trivium Academy of New Jersey NR Private 1-8 0 1.73
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cranford Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,095 0.94
Westfield Senior High School 8 Public 9-12 1,818 1.52
Solomon Schechter Day School NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.67
Hillcrest Academy South NR Public 9-12 69 1.69
Lamberts Mill Academy NR Public 6-12 36 1.69
Westlake School Westfield NR Public 4-12 52 1.69
Cornerstone Day School NR Private 6-12 106 1.84
Crestview Educational Trust NR Private 5-12 84 1.88
Mother Seton Regional High School NR Private 9-12 197 1.88
Arthur L Johnson High School 5 Public 9-12 731 1.93

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Neighbors for 255 Spruce Avenue, Garwood, NJ

303 New St, Cranford 57 Myrtle Ave, Cranford 137 Myrtle Ave, Garwood 243 Spruce Ave, Garwood 221 Spruce Ave, Garwood 306 New St, Cranford 111 Myrtle Ave, Garwood 115 Myrtle Ave, Garwood 247 Spruce Ave, Garwood 231 Spruce Ave, Garwood 225 Spruce Ave, Garwood 263 Spruce Ave, Garwood 301 New St, Garwood 239 Spruce Ave, Garwood 211 Spruce Ave, Garwood 267 Spruce Ave, Garwood 217 Spruce Ave, Garwood 235 Spruce Ave, Garwood 315 New St, Cranford 207 Spruce Ave, Garwood

Nearby ZIP codes for 255 Spruce 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 255 Spruce Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027?

The development at 255 Spruce Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 was built in 1960.

What is the total square footage of 255 Spruce Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027?

255 Spruce Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 has a total of 1,627 square feet.

When was 255 Spruce Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 last sold and what was the sale price?

255 Spruce Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 was last sold on 02/21/2014 for $265,000.

What is the assessed value of 255 Spruce Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027?

255 Spruce Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 is currently assessed at $441,700.

What are the property taxes for 255 Spruce Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027?

The property taxes for 255 Spruce Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 total $12,623.

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