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161 Cornell Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 - Property report

Also known as: 161 Cornell Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1962

Acreage

0.172

Sale price

$415,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
161 Cornell Avenue
ZIP code
07065
County
Union
Block
33
Lot
7
Municipality
2013
Parcel ID
33-7

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/18/2019
Sale price
$415,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$14,895
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,863
Year built
1962
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.172

Area overview

Walk score
51 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
30 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
38 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 161 Cornell Avenue, Rahway, NJ

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

Sales history for 161 Cornell Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/18/2019 $415,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X; XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX; XXXXXX, XXXXXX
02/06/2015 $288,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXX X
01/31/1991 $176,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
09/11/2020 - R
06/23/2020 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
07/02/2019 - R
06/26/2019 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/02/2019 - R
06/18/2019 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X
02/27/2015 - R
02/06/2015 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXX, XXXX
01/31/1991 - 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 161 Cornell Avenue, Rahway, 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
$14,895
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$196,400
Land value
$68,100
Building value
$128,300

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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 $196,400 $196,400 7.584 $14,895 +2.42%
2024 $196,400 $196,400 7.405 $14,543 +3.25%
2023 $196,400 $196,400 7.172 $14,086 +2.14%
2022 $196,400 $196,400 7.022 $13,791 +1.02%
2021 $196,400 $196,400 6.951 $13,652 +0.38%
2020 $196,400 $196,400 6.925 $13,601 +12.20%
2019 $177,300 $177,300 6.837 $12,122 +2.15%
2018 $177,300 $177,300 6.693 $11,867 +2.53%
2017 $177,300 $177,300 6.528 $11,574 +2.18%
2016 $177,300 $177,300 6.389 $11,328 +1.43%
Permits

Permit information for 161 Cornell Avenue, Rahway, NJ

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Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Claremont Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-5 319 0.53
Roosevelt Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-6 573 0.66
Roosevelt Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-6 573 0.66
Madison Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-6 387 0.76
Madison Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-6 387 0.76
Pennsylvania Ave School 6 Public PK, K-5 402 0.78
Pennsylvania Ave School 6 Public PK, K-5 402 0.78
Kiddie College II NR Private K-2 0 0.84
Kiddie College NR Private PK, K-1 56 0.84
Kiddie College NR Private PK, K-1 56 0.84
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rahway Middle School 2 Public PK, 7-8 675 1.07
Avenel Middle School 3 Public 6-8 587 1.08
St John Vianney Elementary School NR Private PK-8 335 1.12
Colonia Middle School 4 Public 6-8 560 1.13
Carl H. Kumpf Middle School 7 Public 6-8 516 1.20
Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center NR Public 0 1.52
Honor Ridge Academy NR Private 84 1.61
Iselin Middle School 6 Public 6-8 849 2.04
St Cecelia School NR Private PK, K-8 204 2.10
Newmark High School NR Private 1-8 90 2.27
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rahway High School 2 Public 9-12 1,204 0.84
Colonia High School 4 Public 9-12 1,356 1.20
Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center NR Public 0 1.52
Honor Ridge Academy NR Private 84 1.61
Arthur L Johnson High School 5 Public 9-12 731 1.71
Mother Seton Regional High School NR Private 9-12 197 1.84
John F Kennedy Memorial High School 4 Public 9-12 1,371 1.92
Hillcrest Academy South NR Public 9-12 69 2.33
Lamberts Mill Academy NR Public 6-12 36 2.33
Westlake School Westfield NR Public 4-12 52 2.33

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Neighbors for 161 Cornell Avenue, Rahway, NJ

140 Lentz CT, Rahway 150 Lentz CT, Rahway 191 Cornell Ave, Rahway 199 Cornell Ave, Rahway 680 W Inman Ave, Rahway 183 Cornell Ave, Rahway 666 W Inman Ave, Rahway 127 Cornell Ave, Rahway 105 Cornell Ave, Rahway 95 Cornell Ave, Rahway 209 Cornell Ave, Rahway 674 W Inman Ave, Rahway 153 Cornell Ave, Rahway 117 Cornell Ave, Rahway 173 Cornell Ave, Rahway 219 Cornell Ave, Rahway 688 W Inman Ave, Rahway 141 Cornell Ave, Rahway 120 Lentz CT, Rahway 130 Lentz CT, Rahway

Nearby ZIP codes for 161 Cornell Avenue, Rahway, NJ

07001, Middlesex County, NJ 07016, Union County, NJ 07027, Union County, NJ 07033, Union County, NJ 07064, Middlesex County, NJ 07066, Union County, NJ 07067, Middlesex County, NJ 07077, Middlesex County, NJ 07083, Union County, NJ 07090, Union County, NJ 07095, Middlesex County, NJ 07202, Union County, NJ 07203, Union County, NJ 07204, Union County, NJ 08830, Middlesex County, NJ 08861, Middlesex County, NJ 08863, Middlesex County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 161 Cornell Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

The development at 161 Cornell Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was built in 1962.

What is the total square footage of 161 Cornell Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

161 Cornell Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 has a total of 1,863 square feet.

When was 161 Cornell Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 last sold and what was the sale price?

161 Cornell Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was last sold on 06/18/2019 for $415,000.

What is the assessed value of 161 Cornell Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

161 Cornell Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 is currently assessed at $196,400.

What are the property taxes for 161 Cornell Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

The property taxes for 161 Cornell Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 total $14,894.

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