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196 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 - Property report

Also known as: 196 Locust Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1954

Acreage

0.184

Sale price

$340,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
196 Locust Avenue
ZIP code
07027
County
Union
Block
512
Lot
9
Municipality
2006
Parcel ID
512-9

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/16/2017
Sale price
$340,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$12,884
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
2,219
Stories
1
Year built
1954
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.184
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
70 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
55 /100.  Bikeable
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Ownership information for 196 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ

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

Sales history for 196 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/16/2017 $340,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXX XXXXX-XX, XXXXXXXX XXX, XXX
07/12/1985 $132,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
09/29/2017 - R
08/16/2017 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX-XX, XXXXXXXX XXX, XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXX
07/12/1985 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 196 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
$12,884
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$450,800
Land value
$230,000
Building value
$220,800

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $450,800 $450,800 2.858 $12,884 +2.55%
2024 $450,800 $450,800 2.787 $12,564 +3.07%
2023 $450,800 $450,800 2.704 $12,190 +2.74%
2022 $450,800 $450,800 2.632 $11,865 +3.26%
2021 $449,200 $449,200 2.558 $11,491 +1.63%
2020 $449,200 $449,200 2.517 $11,306 +12.16%
2019 $99,600 $99,600 10.121 $10,081 +2.18%
2018 $99,600 $99,600 9.905 $9,865 -14.65%
2017 $119,600 $119,600 9.665 $11,559 +2.64%
2016 $119,600 $119,600 9.416 $11,262 +1.30%

Permit information for 196 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Livingston Ave School 8 Public 3-5 253 0.52
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 0.57
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 0.57
Walnut Ave School NR Public PK, K-2 294 0.74
Walnut Ave School NR Public PK, K-2 294 0.74
St Michael School NR Private PK-8 234 0.92
St Michael School NR Private PK-8 234 0.92
Brookside Place Elementary School 9 Public K-5 355 0.98
Christopher Academy NR Private PK-1 73 1.01
Christopher Academy NR Private PK-1 73 1.01
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 0.57
St Michael School NR Private PK-8 234 0.92
Hillside Ave School 6 Public K-8 734 1.18
Jardine Academy NR Private PK-9 81 1.47
Thomas Edison Intermediate School 7 Public 6-8 781 1.52
Solomon Schechter Day School NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.59
Holy Trinity Interparochial School NR Private PK-8 264 1.70
Cornerstone Day School NR Private 6-12 106 1.72
Lamberts Mill Academy NR Public 6-12 36 1.72
Westlake School Westfield NR Public 4-12 52 1.72
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cranford Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,095 0.90
Solomon Schechter Day School NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.59
Westfield Senior High School 8 Public 9-12 1,818 1.64
Cornerstone Day School NR Private 6-12 106 1.72
Lamberts Mill Academy NR Public 6-12 36 1.72
Hillcrest Academy South NR Public 9-12 69 1.72
Westlake School Westfield NR Public 4-12 52 1.72
Crestview Educational Trust NR Private 5-12 84 1.76
Mother Seton Regional High School NR Private 9-12 197 1.82
Arthur L Johnson High School 5 Public 9-12 731 1.90

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 196 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027?

The development at 196 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 was built in 1954.

What is the total square footage of 196 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027?

196 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 has a total of 2,219 square feet.

When was 196 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 last sold and what was the sale price?

196 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 was last sold on 08/16/2017 for $340,000.

What is the assessed value of 196 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027?

196 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 is currently assessed at $450,800.

What are the property taxes for 196 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027?

The property taxes for 196 Locust Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 total $12,883.

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