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156 West Emerson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 Property Information

156 West Emerson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 156 West Emerson Avenue, Rahway
Zip code 07065
County Union
Municipality Rahway City
Block 91
Lot 27

Sales & Tax Overview for 156 West Emerson Avenue, Rahway

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Sale date 02/19/2026
Sale price $675,000
Arm's length
Property tax $12,514

Lot & Building Information for 156 West Emerson Avenue, Rahway

Building sqft 2,308
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.145
Year built 1870
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About 156 West Emerson Avenue, Rahway

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 156 West Emerson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

156 West Emerson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was built in 1870 and has a total of 2,308 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 156 West Emerson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $165,000, the tax amount paid for 156 West Emerson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 is $12,513.

When was 156 West Emerson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 last sold and what was the last sale price?

156 West Emerson Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was last sold in 02/19/2026 for $675,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 156 West Emerson Avenue, Rahway

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/19/2026 $675,000
10/31/2006 $405,000
03/18/1986 $132,500
       
       
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Title Documents for 156 West Emerson Avenue, Rahway

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
02/20/2026 - D
04/14/2026 - R
Mortgage 03/01/2056
02/19/2026 - D
04/14/2026 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
10/31/2006 - D
11/16/2006 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
03/18/1986 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 156 West Emerson Avenue, Rahway

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $12,514
Market value $165,000

Assessment History for 156 West Emerson Avenue, Rahway

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 156 West Emerson 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 $165,000 $165,000 7.584 $12,514 +2.42%
2024 $165,000 $165,000 7.405 $12,218 +3.25%
2023 $165,000 $165,000 7.172 $11,834 +2.14%
2022 $165,000 $165,000 7.022 $11,586 +1.02%
2021 $165,000 $165,000 6.951 $11,469 +0.38%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Employees Center For Young Children NR Private K 18 0.09
Roosevelt Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-6 573 0.38
Roosevelt Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-6 573 0.38
Kiddie College II NR Private K-2 0 0.46
Kiddie College NR Private PK, K-1 56 0.46

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Rahway Middle School 2 Public PK, 7-8 675 0.98
Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center NR Public 0 1.15
Avenel Middle School 3 Public 6-8 587 1.21
Carl H. Kumpf Middle School 7 Public 6-8 516 1.76
St John The Apostle School NR Private PK-8 386 1.77

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Rahway High School 2 Public 9-12 1,204 0.76
Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center NR Public 0 1.15
Mother Seton Regional High School NR Private 9-12 197 1.81
Arthur L Johnson High School 5 Public 9-12 731 1.99
Honor Ridge Academy NR Private 84 2.10

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Neighbors for 156 West Emerson Avenue, Rahway

Here are the neighbors for 156 West Emerson Avenue, Rahway.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1016 Jaques Ave, Rahway 1,846 03/17/2026 $585,000
1040 Jaques Ave, Rahway 2,024 08/10/2007 $350,000
1062 Jaques Ave, Rahway 2,320 05/18/2022 $570,000
1054 Jaques Ave, Rahway 1,470 03/12/2010 $174,800
1105 Bryant St, Rahway 2,064 02/02/2024 $580,000
1087 Bryant St, Rahway 1,236 09/21/2024 $475,000
1081 Bryant St, Rahway 1,400 06/28/2016 $269,000
1026 Jaques Ave, Rahway 2,768 01/06/2021 $1
182 W Emerson Ave, Rahway 2,388 11/18/2016 $10
1093 Bryant St, Rahway 1,772 08/27/2012 $283,000
1034 Jaques Ave, Rahway 1,840 05/20/2016 $230,000
1129 Bryant St, Rahway 2,940 12/07/2017 $1
146 W Emerson Ave, Rahway 1,620 11/12/2004 $250,000
1070 Jaques Ave, Rahway 1,744 06/16/2017 $157,000
164 W Emerson Ave, Rahway 1,692 02/26/1993 $137,000
1046 Jaques Ave, Rahway 2,032 12/11/2017 $268,500
174 W Emerson Ave, Rahway 1,476 11/18/2022 $470,000
190 W Emerson Ave, Rahway 2,331 11/25/1985 $101,000
1113 Bryant St, Rahway 1,663 05/31/2002 $200,000
138 W Emerson Ave, Rahway 1,518 07/13/2005 $315,000

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