| Primary address | 253 West Lake Avenue, Rahway |
| Zip code | 07065 |
| County | Union |
| Municipality | Rahway City |
| Block | 96 |
| Lot | 6 |
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| Sale date | 10/29/2019 |
| Sale price | $300,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $9,996 |
| Building sqft | 1,318 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.115 |
| Year built | 1930 |
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253 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was built in 1930 and has a total of 1,318 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 253 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $131,800, the tax amount paid for 253 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 is $9,995.
When was 253 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 last sold and what was the last sale price?253 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was last sold in 10/29/2019 for $300,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 253 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 | $9,996 |
| Market value | $131,800 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 253 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 | $131,800 | $131,800 | 7.584 | $9,996 | +2.42% |
| 2024 | $131,800 | $131,800 | 7.405 | $9,760 | +3.25% |
| 2023 | $131,800 | $131,800 | 7.172 | $9,453 | +2.14% |
| 2022 | $131,800 | $131,800 | 7.022 | $9,255 | +1.02% |
| 2021 | $131,800 | $131,800 | 6.951 | $9,161 | +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 253 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Elementary School | 4 | Public | PK, K-6 | 573 | 0.13 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | 4 | Public | PK, K-6 | 573 | 0.13 |
| Employees Center For Young Children | NR | Private | K | 18 | 0.27 |
| Kiddie College II | NR | Private | K-2 | 0 | 0.32 |
| Kiddie College | NR | Private | PK, K-1 | 56 | 0.32 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahway Middle School | 2 | Public | PK, 7-8 | 675 | 0.95 |
| Avenel Middle School | 3 | Public | 6-8 | 587 | 1.00 |
| Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center | NR | Public | 0 | 1.13 | |
| Carl H. Kumpf Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 516 | 1.57 |
| Colonia Middle School | 4 | Public | 6-8 | 560 | 1.77 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahway High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 1,204 | 0.68 |
| Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center | NR | Public | 0 | 1.13 | |
| Mother Seton Regional High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 197 | 1.82 |
| Colonia High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 1,356 | 1.89 |
| Arthur L Johnson High School | 5 | Public | 9-12 | 731 | 1.90 |
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Here are the neighbors for 253 West Lake Avenue, Rahway.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 263 W Lake Ave, Rahway | 1,536 | 12/03/2007 | $328,500 |
| 273 W Lake Ave, Rahway | 1,253 | 07/19/2024 | $545,000 |
| 278 W Stearns St, Rahway | 1,120 | 02/10/2016 | $1 |
| 790 Bryant St, Rahway | |||
| 800 Bryant St, Rahway | 1,024 | 03/10/2010 | $215,000 |
| 144 W Stearns St, Rahway | 1,660 | 07/02/2015 | $295,000 |
| 799 Pierpont St, Rahway | 1,376 | 03/19/2013 | $1 |
| 260 W Stearns St, Rahway | 1,120 | 10/04/2006 | $310,000 |
| 250 W Stearns St, Rahway | 1,392 | ||
| 170 W Stearns St, Rahway | 1,634 | 05/08/1989 | $1 |
| 180 W Stearns St, Rahway | 2,156 | 09/01/2022 | $1 |
| 820 Bryant St, Rahway | 1,421 | 09/29/2021 | $435,000 |
| 781 Pierpont St, Rahway | 1,224 | 01/05/2010 | $161,500 |
| 270 W Stearns St, Rahway | 1,368 | 07/09/2013 | $100 |
| 810 Bryant St, Rahway | 1,970 | 02/21/2018 | $1 |
| 132 W Stearns St, Rahway | 2,020 | 11/08/1979 | $45,000 |
| 789 Pierpont St, Rahway | 1,360 | 09/08/1999 | $125,000 |
| 807 Pierpont St, Rahway | 1,222 | ||
| 160 W Stearns St, Rahway | 1,910 | 06/13/1995 | $160,000 |
| 243 W Lake Ave, Rahway | 1,440 | 02/25/1993 | $110,000 |