Union County  »  898 W Lake Ave

898 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 - Property report

Also known as: 898 W Lake Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1956

Acreage

0.131

Sale price

$350,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
898 West Lake Avenue
ZIP code
07065
County
Union
Block
50
Lot
9
Municipality
2013
Parcel ID
50-9

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/10/2021
Sale price
$350,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$10,671
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,185
Year built
1956
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.131

Area overview

Walk score
47 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
29 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
34 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 898 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ

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

Sales history for 898 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/10/2021 $350,000 XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X; XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX XXX, XXXX; XXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX
06/06/2017 $255,000 XXX,XXXX XXX XXXXXX,XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX X & XXXXXX X
02/09/2005 $349,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX X & XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
02/07/2022 - R
12/10/2021 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXX, XXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X
06/12/2017 - R
06/06/2017 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX X & XXXXXX X XXX,XXXX XXX XXXXXX,XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
03/17/2005 - R
02/09/2005 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX X & XXXXXX X
09/23/2002 - 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 898 West Lake 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
$10,671
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$140,700
Land value
$53,700
Building value
$87,000

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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 $140,700 $140,700 7.584 $10,671 +2.42%
2024 $140,700 $140,700 7.405 $10,419 +3.25%
2023 $140,700 $140,700 7.172 $10,091 +2.14%
2022 $140,700 $140,700 7.022 $9,880 +1.02%
2021 $140,700 $140,700 6.951 $9,780 +0.38%
2020 $140,700 $140,700 6.925 $9,743 +1.29%
2019 $140,700 $140,700 6.837 $9,620 +2.15%
2018 $140,700 $140,700 6.693 $9,417 +2.53%
2017 $140,700 $140,700 6.528 $9,185 +2.18%
2016 $140,700 $140,700 6.389 $8,989 +1.14%
Permits

Permit information for 898 West Lake 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)
Madison Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-6 387 0.47
Madison Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-6 387 0.47
Roosevelt Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-6 573 0.60
Roosevelt Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-6 573 0.60
Rahway Middle School 2 Public PK, 7-8 675 0.74
Pennsylvania Ave School 6 Public PK, K-5 402 0.74
Pennsylvania Ave School 6 Public PK, K-5 402 0.74
Claremont Avenue Elementary School 6 Public K-5 319 0.82
Employees Center For Young Children NR Private K 18 0.92
Kiddie College II NR Private K-2 0 0.94
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rahway Middle School 2 Public PK, 7-8 675 0.74
Carl H. Kumpf Middle School 7 Public 6-8 516 0.93
Colonia Middle School 4 Public 6-8 560 1.11
St John Vianney Elementary School NR Private PK-8 335 1.15
Honor Ridge Academy NR Private 84 1.33
Avenel Middle School 3 Public 6-8 587 1.37
Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center NR Public 0 1.72
St John The Apostle School NR Private PK-8 386 2.05
Westlake School Westfield NR Public 4-12 52 2.06
Lamberts Mill Academy NR Public 6-12 36 2.06
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rahway High School 2 Public 9-12 1,204 0.53
Honor Ridge Academy NR Private 84 1.33
Colonia High School 4 Public 9-12 1,356 1.37
Arthur L Johnson High School 5 Public 9-12 731 1.39
Mother Seton Regional High School NR Private 9-12 197 1.49
Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center NR Public 0 1.72
Hillcrest Academy South NR Public 9-12 69 2.06
Westlake School Westfield NR Public 4-12 52 2.06
Lamberts Mill Academy NR Public 6-12 36 2.06
John F Kennedy Memorial High School 4 Public 9-12 1,371 2.26

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Neighbors for 898 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ

436 Princeton Ave, Rahway 773 Grove St, Rahway 426 Princeton Ave, Rahway 402 Princeton Ave, Rahway 383 Russell Ave, Rahway 367 Russell Ave, Rahway 383 Berthold Ave, Rahway 397 Russell Ave, Rahway 416 Princeton Ave, Rahway 914 W Lake Ave, Rahway 904 W Lake Ave, Rahway 359 Russell Ave, Rahway 375 Berthold Ave, Rahway 330 Cornell Ave, Rahway 765 Grove St, Rahway 894 W Lake Ave, Rahway 394 Princeton Ave, Rahway 962 W Lake Ave, Rahway 781 Grove St, Rahway 375 Russell Ave, Rahway

Nearby ZIP codes for 898 West Lake 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 898 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

The development at 898 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was built in 1956.

What is the total square footage of 898 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

898 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 has a total of 1,185 square feet.

When was 898 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 last sold and what was the sale price?

898 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was last sold on 12/10/2021 for $350,000.

What is the assessed value of 898 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

898 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 is currently assessed at $140,700.

What are the property taxes for 898 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

The property taxes for 898 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 total $10,670.

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