| Primary address | 540 Jefferson Avenue, Rahway |
| Zip code | 07065 |
| County | Union |
| Municipality | Rahway City |
| Block | 62 |
| Lot | 1 |
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| Sale date | 03/14/2008 |
| Sale price | $375,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $14,986 |
| Building sqft | 2,408 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.188 |
| Year built | 1941 |
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540 Jefferson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was built in 1941 and has a total of 2,408 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 540 Jefferson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $197,600, the tax amount paid for 540 Jefferson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 is $14,985.
When was 540 Jefferson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 last sold and what was the last sale price?540 Jefferson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was last sold in 03/14/2008 for $375,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 540 Jefferson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $14,986 |
| Market value | $197,600 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 Jefferson 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 | $197,600 | $197,600 | 7.584 | $14,986 | +2.42% |
| 2024 | $197,600 | $197,600 | 7.405 | $14,632 | +3.25% |
| 2023 | $197,600 | $197,600 | 7.172 | $14,172 | +2.14% |
| 2022 | $197,600 | $197,600 | 7.022 | $13,875 | +1.02% |
| 2021 | $197,600 | $197,600 | 6.951 | $13,735 | +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 540 Jefferson 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Elementary School | 4 | Public | PK, K-6 | 573 | 0.27 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | 4 | Public | PK, K-6 | 573 | 0.27 |
| Kiddie College II | NR | Private | K-2 | 0 | 0.51 |
| Kiddie College | NR | Private | PK, K-1 | 56 | 0.51 |
| Kiddie College | NR | Private | PK, K-1 | 56 | 0.51 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahway Middle School | 2 | Public | PK, 7-8 | 675 | 0.92 |
| Avenel Middle School | 3 | Public | 6-8 | 587 | 1.01 |
| Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center | NR | Public | 0 | 1.29 | |
| Carl H. Kumpf Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 516 | 1.36 |
| Colonia Middle School | 4 | Public | 6-8 | 560 | 1.48 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahway High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 1,204 | 0.64 |
| Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center | NR | Public | 0 | 1.29 | |
| Colonia High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 1,356 | 1.59 |
| Honor Ridge Academy | NR | Private | 84 | 1.75 | |
| Arthur L Johnson High School | 5 | Public | 9-12 | 731 | 1.76 |
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Here are the neighbors for 540 Jefferson Avenue, Rahway.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 449 Grove St, Rahway | 1,646 | 06/20/2018 | $345,000 |
| 518 W Meadow Ave, Rahway | 1,262 | 06/17/2004 | $277,070 |
| 530 Jefferson Ave, Rahway | 1,932 | 01/03/2022 | $1 |
| 522 Jefferson Ave, Rahway | 1,547 | 04/17/2020 | $380,000 |
| 459 Grove St, Rahway | 1,123 | 10/22/2021 | $440,000 |
| 538 W Meadow Ave, Rahway | 1,416 | 02/28/2025 | $480,000 |
| 552 W Meadow Ave, Rahway | 1,486 | 04/04/2018 | $319,000 |
| 485 Grove St, Rahway | 1,034 | 11/17/2017 | $242,050 |
| 524 W Meadow Ave, Rahway | 1,453 | 10/14/2021 | $400,000 |
| 530 W Meadow Ave, Rahway | 1,487 | ||
| 544 W Meadow Ave, Rahway | 1,452 | 01/09/2007 | $1 |
| 495 Grove St, Rahway | 1,176 | 08/29/2017 | $299,000 |
| 496 W Meadow Ave, Rahway | 1,209 | 09/24/2001 | $183,500 |
| 443 Grove St, Rahway | 1,299 | 02/24/2021 | $460,000 |
| 488 W Meadow Ave, Rahway | 1,282 | 02/06/2020 | $350,000 |
| 502 W Meadow Ave, Rahway | 1,302 | 08/15/2025 | $530,000 |
| 467 Grove St, Rahway | 1,544 | 01/13/2021 | $420,000 |
| 514 Jefferson Ave, Rahway | 1,804 | ||
| 477 Grove St, Rahway | 1,378 | ||
| 510 W Meadow Ave, Rahway | 1,438 | 08/13/2010 | $235,000 |