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1540 Highland Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205 - Property report

Also known as: 1540 Highland Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1924

Acreage

0.092

Sale price

$420,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
1540 Highland Avenue
ZIP code
07205
County
Union
Block
407
Lot
13
Municipality
2007
Parcel ID
407-13

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/08/2024
Sale price
$420,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$8,143
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,275
Year built
1924
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.092
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
75 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
46 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership information for 1540 Highland Avenue, Hillside, NJ

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

Sales history for 1540 Highland Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
04/29/2024 - R
04/09/2024 - D
Mortgage XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
04/29/2024 - R
04/08/2024 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXX
08/29/2022 - R
06/29/2021 - D
Mortgage XXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/22/2021 - R
01/11/2021 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX
04/08/2011 - R
03/23/2011 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX,XXXX XXXXXXXX,XXXX & XXXXXXXX X X
11/25/2009 - R
11/12/2009 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX,XXXXXX X,XXX XXXXXXX,XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1540 Highland Avenue, Hillside, 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
$8,143
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$91,500
Land value
$44,000
Building value
$47,500

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $91,500 $91,500 8.899 $8,143 +7.83%
2024 $91,500 $91,500 8.253 $7,551 +3.00%
2023 $91,500 $91,500 8.013 $7,332 +0.93%
2022 $91,500 $91,500 7.939 $7,264 +0.66%
2021 $91,500 $91,500 7.887 $7,217 +0.59%
2020 $91,500 $91,500 7.841 $7,175 +1.98%
2019 $91,500 $91,500 7.689 $7,035 +1.01%
2018 $91,500 $91,500 7.612 $6,965 +0.61%
2017 $91,500 $91,500 7.566 $6,923 +0.12%
2016 $91,500 $91,500 7.557 $6,915 +0.89%

Permit information for 1540 Highland Avenue, Hillside, NJ

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ola Edwards Community School 4 Public 2-6 381 0.22
Trinity Temple Academy NR Private K-8 35 0.25
Theodore Brown Christian Acade NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.35
Theodore Brown Christian Acade NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.35
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 618 0.42
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 618 0.42
N J Reg Day School Newark NR Public K-12 115 0.56
George Washington Carver Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 486 0.71
George Washington Carver Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 486 0.71
Bruce Street H. NR Public PK, K-8 41 0.71
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Trinity Temple Academy NR Private K-8 35 0.25
Theodore Brown Christian Acade NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.35
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark 1 Public 7-12 140 0.37
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School 2 Public 7-8 376 0.38
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 618 0.42
N J Reg Day School Newark NR Public K-12 115 0.56
George Washington Carver Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 486 0.71
Bruce Street H. NR Public PK, K-8 41 0.71
Calvary Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 75 0.93
Union Avenue Middle School 3 Public 6-8 730 1.05
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Weequahic High School 1 Public 9-12 454 0.37
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark 1 Public 7-12 140 0.37
N J Reg Day School Newark NR Public K-12 115 0.56
Hillside High School 2 Public 9-12 925 1.13
University High School 5 Public 7-12 426 1.32
Benedictine Academy NR Private 9-12 127 1.54
Independence High School NR Private 9-12 0 1.62
Bruriah High School Of the Jewish Educational Center NR Private 6-12 311 1.63
Bruriah High School For Girls NR Private 7-12 379 1.63
Little People Preschool Center NR Private 0 1.65

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1540 Highland Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205?

The development at 1540 Highland Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205 was built in 1924.

What is the total square footage of 1540 Highland Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205?

1540 Highland Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205 has a total of 1,275 square feet.

When was 1540 Highland Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205 last sold and what was the sale price?

1540 Highland Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205 was last sold on 04/08/2024 for $420,000.

What is the assessed value of 1540 Highland Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205?

1540 Highland Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205 is currently assessed at $91,500.

What are the property taxes for 1540 Highland Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205?

The property taxes for 1540 Highland Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205 total $8,142.

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