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55 Mertz Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205 - Property report

Also known as: 55 Mertz Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1914

Acreage

0.176

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
55 Mertz Avenue
ZIP code
07205
County
Union
Block
1011
Lot
15
Municipality
2007
Parcel ID
1011-15

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/24/2021
Sale price
$1
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$10,439
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
2,561
Year built
1914
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.176
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
66 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
49 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 55 Mertz Avenue, Hillside, NJ

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

Sales history for 55 Mertz Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/24/2021 $1 XXX XXX XXX; XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/02/1998 $127,000

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
09/28/2021 - R
09/24/2021 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXX
10/02/1998 - 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 55 Mertz 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
$10,439
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$117,300
Land value
$58,300
Building value
$59,000

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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 $117,300 $117,300 8.899 $10,439 +7.83%
2024 $117,300 $117,300 8.253 $9,681 +3.00%
2023 $117,300 $117,300 8.013 $9,399 +0.93%
2022 $117,300 $117,300 7.939 $9,312 +0.66%
2021 $117,300 $117,300 7.887 $9,251 +0.59%
2020 $117,300 $117,300 7.841 $9,197 +1.98%
2019 $117,300 $117,300 7.689 $9,019 +1.01%
2018 $117,300 $117,300 7.612 $8,929 +0.61%
2017 $117,300 $117,300 7.566 $8,875 +0.12%
2016 $117,300 $117,300 7.557 $8,864 +0.89%
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Trinity Temple Academy NR Private K-8 35 0.25
Abram P. Morris-Saybrook Elementary School NR Public PK, K-1 650 0.53
Abram P. Morris-Saybrook Elementary School NR Public PK, K-1 650 0.53
Theodore Brown Christian Acade NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.58
Theodore Brown Christian Acade NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.58
Ola Edwards Community School 4 Public 2-6 381 0.71
Hurden-Looker Elementary School 6 Public 2-6 376 0.77
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 618 0.78
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 618 0.78
Calvary Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 75 0.79
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School 2 Public 7-8 376 0.20
Trinity Temple Academy NR Private K-8 35 0.25
Theodore Brown Christian Acade NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.58
Hillside Innovation Academy 4 Public 7-8 99 0.68
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark 1 Public 7-12 140 0.71
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 618 0.78
Calvary Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 75 0.79
N J Reg Day School Newark NR Public K-12 115 0.90
Bruce Street H. NR Public PK, K-8 41 0.95
George Washington Carver Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 486 0.95
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark 1 Public 7-12 140 0.71
Weequahic High School 1 Public 9-12 454 0.71
N J Reg Day School Newark NR Public K-12 115 0.90
Hillside High School 2 Public 9-12 925 1.06
Benedictine Academy NR Private 9-12 127 1.08
Bruriah High School For Girls NR Private 7-12 379 1.18
Bruriah High School Of the Jewish Educational Center NR Private 6-12 311 1.18
University High School 5 Public 7-12 426 1.58
Malcolm X Shabazz High School 2 Public 9-12 272 1.96
Dr Thomas Christian Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 2.09

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Neighbors for 55 Mertz Avenue, Hillside, NJ

47 Mertz Ave, Hillside 44 Clark St, Hillside 59 Mertz Ave, Hillside 1441 Munn Ave, Hillside 1437 Munn Ave, Hillside 1462 Morris Pl, Hillside 69 Mertz Ave, Hillside 43 Mertz Ave, Hillside 1464 Morris Pl, Hillside 65 Mertz Ave, Hillside 73 Mertz Ave, Hillside 1451 Munn Ave, Hillside 51 Mertz Ave, Hillside 63 Mertz Ave, Hillside 1445 Munn Ave, Hillside 1458 Morris Pl, Hillside 1449 Munn Ave, Hillside 1454 Morris Pl, Hillside 48 Clark St, Hillside 52 Clark St, Hillside

Nearby ZIP codes for 55 Mertz Avenue, Hillside, NJ

07033, Union 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 55 Mertz Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205?

The development at 55 Mertz Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205 was built in 1914.

What is the total square footage of 55 Mertz Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205?

55 Mertz Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205 has a total of 2,561 square feet.

When was 55 Mertz Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205 last sold and what was the sale price?

55 Mertz Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205 was last sold on 09/24/2021 for $1.

What is the assessed value of 55 Mertz Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205?

55 Mertz Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205 is currently assessed at $117,300.

What are the property taxes for 55 Mertz Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205?

The property taxes for 55 Mertz Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205 total $10,438.

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