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523 Columbia Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205 - Property report

Also known as: 523 Columbia Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1960

Acreage

0.068

Sale price

$450,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
523 Columbia Avenue
ZIP code
07205
County
Union
Block
808
Lot
49
Municipality
2007
Parcel ID
808-49

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/13/2026
Sale price
$450,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$8,453
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,440
Year built
1960
Lot
Acreage
0.068
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
82 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
52 /100.  Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 523 Columbia Avenue, Hillside, NJ

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

Sales history for 523 Columbia Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/13/2026 $450,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX; XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX XXXX; XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXX
10/29/1998 $113,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
04/16/2026 - R
04/13/2026 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/16/2026 - R
04/13/2026 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX
10/29/1998 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 523 Columbia 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
Base tax
$8,703
Current property tax
$8,453
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$97,800
Land value
$48,000
Building value
$49,800

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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 $97,800 $97,800 8.899 $8,703 +7.83%
2024 $97,800 $97,800 8.253 $8,071 +3.00%
2023 $97,800 $97,800 8.013 $7,837 +0.93%
2022 $97,800 $97,800 7.939 $7,764 +0.66%
2021 $97,800 $97,800 7.887 $7,713 +0.59%
2020 $97,800 $97,800 7.841 $7,668 +1.98%
2019 $97,800 $97,800 7.689 $7,520 +1.01%
2018 $97,800 $97,800 7.612 $7,445 +0.61%
2017 $97,800 $97,800 7.566 $7,400 +0.12%
2016 $97,800 $97,800 7.557 $7,391 +0.89%
Permits

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Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2

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)
Hurden-Looker Elementary School 6 Public 2-6 376 0.29
Deanna G. Taylor Academy 3 Public 2-6 211 0.44
Theodore Brown Christian Acade NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.63
Theodore Brown Christian Acade NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.63
Espin Preschool Center NR Private PK-K 99 0.77
Espin Preschool Center NR Private PK-K 99 0.77
Livingston Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 465 0.81
Livingston Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 465 0.81
Holy Spirit School NR Private PK-8 112 0.85
Ola Edwards Community School 4 Public 2-6 381 0.93
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Theodore Brown Christian Acade NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.63
Holy Spirit School NR Private PK-8 112 0.85
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School 2 Public 7-8 376 0.87
Hillside Innovation Academy 4 Public 7-8 99 0.95
Trinity Temple Academy NR Private K-8 35 0.98
Kawameeh Middle School 6 Public 5-8 710 1.25
Union Avenue Middle School 3 Public 6-8 730 1.25
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark 1 Public 7-12 140 1.34
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 618 1.37
No 29 Dr A Einstein Academy 5 Public PK, K-8 799 1.46
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hillside High School 2 Public 9-12 925 0.33
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark 1 Public 7-12 140 1.34
Weequahic High School 1 Public 9-12 454 1.34
Benedictine Academy NR Private 9-12 127 1.47
Bruriah High School For Girls NR Private 7-12 379 1.48
Bruriah High School Of the Jewish Educational Center NR Private 6-12 311 1.48
N J Reg Day School Newark NR Public K-12 115 1.51
The Jardine Academy NR Private 0 1.57
Rav Teitz Mesivta Academy NR Private 9-12 145 2.01
A Hamilton Preparatory Academy 5 Public 9-12 996 2.10

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Neighbors for 523 Columbia Avenue, Hillside, NJ

516 Columbia Ave, Hillside 344 Bloy St, Hillside 520 Columbia Ave, Hillside 366 Bloy St, Hillside 338 Bloy St, Hillside 356 Bloy St, Hillside 368 Bloy St, Hillside 522 Columbia Ave, Hillside 508 Columbia Ave, Hillside 513-517 Columbia Ave, Hillside 504 Columbia Ave, Hillside 362 Bloy St, Hillside 410 Rutgers Ave, Hillside 336 Bloy St, Hillside 510 Columbia Ave, Hillside 521 Columbia Ave, Hillside 360 Bloy St, Hillside 340 Bloy St, Hillside 511 Columbia Ave, Hillside

Nearby ZIP codes for 523 Columbia Avenue, Hillside, NJ

07018, Essex County, NJ 07033, Union County, NJ 07040, Essex County, NJ 07079, Essex County, NJ 07083, Union County, NJ 07088, Union County, NJ 07102, Essex County, NJ 07103, Essex County, NJ 07106, Essex County, NJ 07108, Essex County, NJ 07111, Essex County, NJ 07112, Essex County, NJ 07114, Essex County, NJ 07201, Union County, NJ 07202, Union County, NJ 07203, Union County, NJ 07204, Union County, NJ 07206, Union County, NJ 07208, Union County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 523 Columbia Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205?

The development at 523 Columbia Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205 was built in 1960.

What is the total square footage of 523 Columbia Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205?

523 Columbia Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205 has a total of 1,440 square feet.

When was 523 Columbia Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205 last sold and what was the sale price?

523 Columbia Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205 was last sold on 04/13/2026 for $450,000.

What is the assessed value of 523 Columbia Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205?

523 Columbia Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205 is currently assessed at $97,800.

What are the property taxes for 523 Columbia Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205?

The property taxes for 523 Columbia Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205 total $8,703.

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