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490 Jefferson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 - Property report

Also known as: 490 Jefferson Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1999

Acreage

0.117

Sale price

$299K

General information

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Address
Primary address
490 Jefferson Avenue
ZIP code
07065
County
Union
Block
28
Lot
1
Municipality
2013
Parcel ID
28-1

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/23/2016
Sale price
$299,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$13,992
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,612
Year built
1999
Lot
Acreage
0.117

Area overview

Walk score
74 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
34 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
51 /100.  Bikeable

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Ownership information for 490 Jefferson Avenue, Rahway, NJ

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

Sales history for 490 Jefferson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/23/2016 $299,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
06/17/2015 $214,000 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXX, X XXXX
11/21/2008 $280,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X, XX XXX XXXXXXXXX,XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
04/01/2024 - R
03/29/2024 - D
Mortgage XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
06/10/2022 - R
10/13/2021 - D
Mortgage XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/10/2022 - R
10/13/2021 - D
Mortgage XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X
08/26/2016 - R
08/23/2016 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX
06/22/2015 - R
06/17/2015 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXX, X XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
11/26/2008 - R
11/21/2008 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXXX,XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X, XX XXX
05/25/2005 - R
05/03/2005 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX, X X X XXXXXXXXX, XXXX
01/24/2005 - R
12/28/2004 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXX XXXXXXX
02/19/1999 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 490 Jefferson Avenue, Rahway, NJ

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Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$13,992
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$184,500
Land value
$60,000
Building value
$124,500

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $184,500 $184,500 7.584 $13,992 +2.42%
2024 $184,500 $184,500 7.405 $13,662 +3.25%
2023 $184,500 $184,500 7.172 $13,232 +2.14%
2022 $184,500 $184,500 7.022 $12,956 +1.02%
2021 $184,500 $184,500 6.951 $12,825 +0.38%
2020 $184,500 $184,500 6.925 $12,777 +1.29%
2019 $184,500 $184,500 6.837 $12,614 +2.15%
2018 $184,500 $184,500 6.693 $12,349 +2.53%
2017 $184,500 $184,500 6.528 $12,044 +2.18%
2016 $184,500 $184,500 6.389 $11,788 +1.14%

Permit information for 490 Jefferson Avenue, Rahway, NJ

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
AE, X

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Roosevelt Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-6 573 0.31
Roosevelt Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-6 573 0.31
Kiddie College NR Private PK, K-1 56 0.50
Kiddie College NR Private PK, K-1 56 0.50
Kiddie College II NR Private K-2 0 0.50
Employees Center For Young Children NR Private K 18 0.60
Madison Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-6 387 0.60
Madison Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-6 387 0.60
Claremont Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-5 319 0.87
Rahway Middle School 2 Public PK, 7-8 675 0.97
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rahway Middle School 2 Public PK, 7-8 675 0.97
Avenel Middle School 3 Public 6-8 587 0.97
Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center NR Public 0 1.27
Carl H. Kumpf Middle School 7 Public 6-8 516 1.38
Colonia Middle School 4 Public 6-8 560 1.47
St John Vianney Elementary School NR Private PK-8 335 1.48
Honor Ridge Academy NR Private 84 1.77
St John The Apostle School NR Private PK-8 386 2.15
St John the Apostle School NR Private PK-8 0 2.19
Iselin Middle School 6 Public 6-8 849 2.21
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rahway High School 2 Public 9-12 1,204 0.69
Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center NR Public 0 1.27
Colonia High School 4 Public 9-12 1,356 1.56
Honor Ridge Academy NR Private 84 1.77
Arthur L Johnson High School 5 Public 9-12 731 1.80
Mother Seton Regional High School NR Private 9-12 197 1.81
John F Kennedy Memorial High School 4 Public 9-12 1,371 2.08
Woodbridge High School 2 Public 9-12 1,558 2.40
Lamberts Mill Academy NR Public 6-12 36 2.51
Hillcrest Academy South NR Public 9-12 69 2.51

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 490 Jefferson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

The development at 490 Jefferson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was built in 1999.

What is the total square footage of 490 Jefferson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

490 Jefferson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 has a total of 1,612 square feet.

When was 490 Jefferson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 last sold and what was the sale price?

490 Jefferson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was last sold on 08/23/2016 for $299,000.

What is the assessed value of 490 Jefferson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

490 Jefferson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 is currently assessed at $184,500.

What are the property taxes for 490 Jefferson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

The property taxes for 490 Jefferson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 total $13,992.

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