| Primary address | 986 West Lake Avenue, Rahway |
| Zip code | 07065 |
| County | Union |
| Municipality | Rahway City |
| Block | 47 |
| Lot | 18 |
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| Sale date | 07/09/2008 |
| Sale price | $273,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $9,526 |
| Building sqft | 1,156 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.145 |
| Year built | 1941 |
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986 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was built in 1941 and has a total of 1,156 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 986 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $125,600, the tax amount paid for 986 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 is $9,525.
When was 986 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 last sold?986 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was last sold in 11/22/2011.
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Access detailed property tax data for 986 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $9,526 |
| Market value | $125,600 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 986 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $125,600 | $125,600 | 7.584 | $9,526 | +2.42% |
| 2024 | $125,600 | $125,600 | 7.405 | $9,301 | +3.25% |
| 2023 | $125,600 | $125,600 | 7.172 | $9,008 | +2.14% |
| 2022 | $125,600 | $125,600 | 7.022 | $8,820 | +1.02% |
| 2021 | $125,600 | $125,600 | 6.951 | $8,730 | +0.38% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 986 West Lake Avenue, Rahway to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Elementary School | 2 | Public | PK, K-6 | 387 | 0.52 |
| Madison Elementary School | 2 | Public | PK, K-6 | 387 | 0.52 |
| Pennsylvania Ave School | 6 | Public | PK, K-5 | 402 | 0.65 |
| Pennsylvania Ave School | 6 | Public | PK, K-5 | 402 | 0.65 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | 4 | Public | PK, K-6 | 573 | 0.69 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahway Middle School | 2 | Public | PK, 7-8 | 675 | 0.75 |
| Carl H. Kumpf Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 516 | 0.85 |
| Colonia Middle School | 4 | Public | 6-8 | 560 | 1.02 |
| St John Vianney Elementary School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 335 | 1.07 |
| Honor Ridge Academy | NR | Private | 84 | 1.25 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahway High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 1,204 | 0.58 |
| Honor Ridge Academy | NR | Private | 84 | 1.25 | |
| Colonia High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 1,356 | 1.32 |
| Arthur L Johnson High School | 5 | Public | 9-12 | 731 | 1.33 |
| Mother Seton Regional High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 197 | 1.46 |
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Here are the neighbors for 986 West Lake Avenue, Rahway.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Berthold Ave, Rahway | 2,386 | 08/21/1984 | $110,000 |
| 337 Rudolph Ave, Rahway | 1,616 | 08/22/1996 | $1 |
| 281 Rudolph Ave, Rahway | 1,070 | 01/15/1993 | $133,000 |
| 268 Berthold Ave, Rahway | 1,070 | 09/15/2015 | $235,500 |
| 376 Berthold Ave, Rahway | 1,224 | 07/10/2014 | $300,000 |
| 348 Berthold Ave, Rahway | 886 | 09/15/2020 | $375,500 |
| 1000 W Lake Ave, Rahway | 1,322 | ||
| 347 Rudolph Ave, Rahway | 1,442 | 07/15/1998 | $1 |
| 301 Rudolph Ave, Rahway | 1,070 | 10/21/2005 | $1 |
| 338 Berthold Ave, Rahway | 1,640 | 11/25/2019 | $1 |
| 300 Berthold Ave, Rahway | 1,070 | 10/15/1996 | $150,000 |
| 290 Berthold Ave, Rahway | 1,250 | 04/02/2001 | $187,000 |
| 361 Rudolph Ave, Rahway | 2,632 | 03/09/2016 | $320,000 |
| 371 Rudolph Ave, Rahway | 1,545 | 11/12/2007 | $1 |
| 291 Rudolph Ave, Rahway | 1,070 | 03/17/2006 | $1 |
| 320 Berthold Ave, Rahway | 1,070 | 03/06/2019 | $240,000 |
| 310 Berthold Ave, Rahway | 1,070 | 11/18/2022 | $450,000 |
| 278 Berthold Ave, Rahway | 1,304 | 05/12/2017 | $285,000 |
| 1014 W Lake Ave, Rahway | 1,848 | 05/04/2022 | $1 |
| 271 Rudolph Ave, Rahway | 1,270 | 11/22/2011 | $201,000 |