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228 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 - Property report

Also known as: 228 Locust Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1926

Acreage

0.115

Sale price

$520,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
228 Locust Avenue
ZIP code
07027
County
Union
Block
511
Lot
21
Municipality
2006
Parcel ID
511-21

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/02/2024
Sale price
$520,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$11,040
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,402
Stories
2
Year built
1926
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
58 /100.  Bikeable
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Types of broadband connections
Ownership

Ownership information for 228 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ

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

Sales history for 228 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/02/2024 $520,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXX; XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX; XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X
05/10/2005 $1 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
05/03/2024 - R
05/02/2024 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/03/2024 - R
05/02/2024 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX
04/10/2006 - R
03/31/2006 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX,XXXXXXX & XXXX X XXXXXX,XXXXXXX- XXXXXXX&XXXX XX
05/18/2005 - R
05/10/2005 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 228 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
$11,040
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$386,300
Land value
$194,000
Building value
$192,300

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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 $386,300 $386,300 2.858 $11,040 +2.55%
2024 $386,300 $386,300 2.787 $10,766 +3.07%
2023 $386,300 $386,300 2.704 $10,446 +2.74%
2022 $386,300 $386,300 2.632 $10,167 +2.89%
2021 $386,300 $386,300 2.558 $9,882 +1.63%
2020 $386,300 $386,300 2.517 $9,723 +7.82%
2019 $89,100 $89,100 10.121 $9,018 +2.18%
2018 $89,100 $89,100 9.905 $8,825 +2.48%
2017 $89,100 $89,100 9.665 $8,612 +2.64%
2016 $89,100 $89,100 9.416 $8,390 +1.30%
Permits

Permit information for 228 Locust Avenue, Garwood, 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)
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 0.52
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 0.52
Livingston Ave School 8 Public 3-5 253 0.57
Walnut Ave School NR Public PK, K-2 294 0.80
Walnut Ave School NR Public PK, K-2 294 0.80
Christopher Academy NR Private PK-1 73 0.94
Christopher Academy NR Private PK-1 73 0.94
Jefferson Elementary School 7 Public 1-5 466 0.97
St Michael School NR Private PK-8 234 0.98
St Michael School NR Private PK-8 234 0.98
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 0.52
St Michael School NR Private PK-8 234 0.98
Hillside Ave School 6 Public K-8 734 1.25
Thomas Edison Intermediate School 7 Public 6-8 781 1.46
Jardine Academy NR Private PK-9 81 1.54
Holy Trinity Interparochial School NR Private PK-8 264 1.62
Solomon Schechter Day School NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.64
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 1.78
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 1.57
Solomon Schechter Day School NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.64
Lamberts Mill Academy NR Public 6-12 36 1.69
Hillcrest Academy South NR Public 9-12 69 1.69
Westlake School Westfield NR Public 4-12 52 1.69
Cornerstone Day School NR Private 6-12 106 1.79
Crestview Educational Trust NR Private 5-12 84 1.83
Mother Seton Regional High School NR Private 9-12 197 1.84
Arthur L Johnson High School 5 Public 9-12 731 1.91

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Neighbors for 228 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ

165 Spruce Ave, Garwood 230 Locust Ave, Garwood 258 Locust Ave, Garwood 226 Locust Ave, Garwood 224 Locust Ave, Garwood 222 Locust Ave, Garwood 202 Locust Ave, Garwood 232 Locust Ave, Garwood 236 Locust Ave, Garwood 252 Locust Ave, Garwood 254 Locust Ave, Garwood 405 East St, Garwood 201 Spruce Ave, Garwood 211 Spruce Ave, Garwood 161 Spruce Ave, Garwood 410 Oak St, Garwood 217 Spruce Ave, Garwood 220 Locust Ave, Garwood 260 Locust Ave, Garwood 207 Spruce Ave, Garwood

Nearby ZIP codes for 228 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 228 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027?

The development at 228 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 was built in 1926.

What is the total square footage of 228 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027?

228 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 has a total of 1,402 square feet.

When was 228 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 last sold and what was the sale price?

228 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 was last sold on 05/02/2024 for $520,000.

What is the assessed value of 228 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027?

228 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 is currently assessed at $386,300.

What are the property taxes for 228 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027?

The property taxes for 228 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 total $11,040.

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