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

Also known as: 172 W Lake Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1952

Acreage

0.143

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
172 West Lake Avenue
ZIP code
07065
County
Union
Block
75
Lot
8
Municipality
2013
Parcel ID
75-8

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/02/2021
Sale price
$1
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$10,443
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,636
Year built
1952
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.143

Area overview

Walk score
76 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
46 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
55 /100.  Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 172 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ

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

Sales history for 172 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/02/2021 $1 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX; XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX; XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX; XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX
05/31/2001 $174,900

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
09/04/2024 - R
07/12/2024 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X&X XXXX
07/14/2021 - R
07/02/2021 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/14/2021 - R
07/02/2021 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
10/20/2020 - R
07/30/2020 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/21/2019 - R
05/14/2019 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/31/2001 - 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 172 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
$10,443
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$137,700
Land value
$54,200
Building value
$83,500

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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 $137,700 $137,700 7.584 $10,443 +2.42%
2024 $137,700 $137,700 7.405 $10,197 +3.25%
2023 $137,700 $137,700 7.172 $9,876 +2.14%
2022 $137,700 $137,700 7.022 $9,669 +1.02%
2021 $137,700 $137,700 6.951 $9,572 +0.38%
2020 $137,700 $137,700 6.925 $9,536 +1.29%
2019 $137,700 $137,700 6.837 $9,415 +2.15%
2018 $137,700 $137,700 6.693 $9,216 +2.53%
2017 $137,700 $137,700 6.528 $8,989 +2.18%
2016 $137,700 $137,700 6.389 $8,798 +1.14%
Permits

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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)
Roosevelt Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-6 573 0.21
Roosevelt Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-6 573 0.21
Kiddie College NR Private PK, K-1 56 0.23
Kiddie College NR Private PK, K-1 56 0.23
Kiddie College II NR Private K-2 0 0.23
Employees Center For Young Children NR Private K 18 0.27
Madison Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-6 387 0.68
Madison Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-6 387 0.68
Stepping Stone Academy NR Private PK, K-6 53 0.90
Woodbine Avenue Elementary School 5 Public K-5 401 0.92
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Avenel Middle School 3 Public 6-8 587 0.93
Rahway Middle School 2 Public PK, 7-8 675 1.03
Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center NR Public 0 1.05
Carl H. Kumpf Middle School 7 Public 6-8 516 1.64
Colonia Middle School 4 Public 6-8 560 1.81
St John Vianney Elementary School NR Private PK-8 335 1.82
Honor Ridge Academy NR Private 84 2.01
St John The Apostle School NR Private PK-8 386 2.04
St John the Apostle School NR Private PK-8 0 2.07
Winfield Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-8 135 2.33
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rahway High School 2 Public 9-12 1,204 0.76
Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center NR Public 0 1.05
Colonia High School 4 Public 9-12 1,356 1.90
Mother Seton Regional High School NR Private 9-12 197 1.90
Arthur L Johnson High School 5 Public 9-12 731 1.98
Honor Ridge Academy NR Private 84 2.01
John F Kennedy Memorial High School 4 Public 9-12 1,371 2.24
Woodbridge High School 2 Public 9-12 1,558 2.41
Linden High School 2 Public 9-12 1,801 2.55
Westlake School Westfield NR Public 4-12 52 2.74

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Neighbors for 172 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ

158 W Lake Ave, Rahway 182 W Lake Ave, Rahway 704 Jaques Ave, Rahway 778 Jaques Ave, Rahway 718 Jaques Ave, Rahway 710 Jaques Ave, Rahway 135 Walters St, Rahway 149 Walters St, Rahway 131-135 Oak St, Rahway 752 Jaques Ave, Rahway 254 W Lake Ave, Rahway 145 Oak St, Rahway 758 Jaques Ave, Rahway 757 Pierpont St, Rahway 755 Bryant St, Rahway 734 Jaques Ave, Rahway 766 Jaques Ave, Rahway 131 Walters St, Rahway 765 Bryant St, Rahway 262 W Lake Ave, Rahway

Nearby ZIP codes for 172 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 172 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

The development at 172 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was built in 1952.

What is the total square footage of 172 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

172 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 has a total of 1,636 square feet.

When was 172 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 last sold and what was the sale price?

172 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was last sold on 07/02/2021 for $1.

What is the assessed value of 172 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

172 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 is currently assessed at $137,700.

What are the property taxes for 172 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

The property taxes for 172 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 total $10,443.

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