| Primary address | 479 West Lake Avenue, Rahway |
| Zip code | 07065 |
| County | Union |
| Municipality | Rahway City |
| Block | 105 |
| Lot | 8 |
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| Sale date | 08/21/2017 |
| Sale price | $256,500 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $9,389 |
| Building sqft | 1,264 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.114 |
| Year built | 1920 |
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479 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,264 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 479 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $123,800, the tax amount paid for 479 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 is $9,388.
When was 479 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 last sold and what was the last sale price?479 West Lake Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was last sold in 08/21/2017 for $256,500.
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Access detailed property tax data for 479 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 | $9,389 |
| Market value | $123,800 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 479 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 | $123,800 | $123,800 | 7.584 | $9,389 | +2.42% |
| 2024 | $123,800 | $123,800 | 7.405 | $9,167 | +3.25% |
| 2023 | $123,800 | $123,800 | 7.172 | $8,879 | +2.14% |
| 2022 | $123,800 | $123,800 | 7.022 | $8,693 | +1.02% |
| 2021 | $123,800 | $123,800 | 6.951 | $8,605 | +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 479 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 | 0.12 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | 4 | Public | PK, K-6 | 573 | 0.12 |
| Madison Elementary School | 2 | Public | PK, K-6 | 387 | 0.41 |
| Madison Elementary School | 2 | Public | PK, K-6 | 387 | 0.41 |
| Employees Center For Young Children | NR | Private | K | 18 | 0.44 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahway Middle School | 2 | Public | PK, 7-8 | 675 | 0.77 |
| Avenel Middle School | 3 | Public | 6-8 | 587 | 1.15 |
| Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center | NR | Public | 0 | 1.34 | |
| Carl H. Kumpf Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 516 | 1.35 |
| Colonia Middle School | 4 | Public | 6-8 | 560 | 1.58 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahway High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 1,204 | 0.49 |
| Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center | NR | Public | 0 | 1.34 | |
| Mother Seton Regional High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 197 | 1.64 |
| Arthur L Johnson High School | 5 | Public | 9-12 | 731 | 1.68 |
| Honor Ridge Academy | NR | Private | 84 | 1.72 |
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Here are the neighbors for 479 West Lake Avenue, Rahway.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 741 Jefferson Ave, Rahway | 1,568 | 01/16/2020 | $290,000 |
| 396 W Hazelwood Ave, Rahway | 1,262 | 08/14/2013 | $255,000 |
| 485 W Lake Ave, Rahway | 1,120 | 01/27/1998 | $114,000 |
| 733 Jefferson Ave, Rahway | 1,452 | 12/08/2021 | $455,000 |
| 473 W Lake Ave, Rahway | 1,683 | 12/01/1992 | $145,000 |
| 372 W Hazelwood Ave, Rahway | 1,774 | 12/19/2025 | $580,000 |
| 406 W Hazelwood Ave, Rahway | 1,403 | 10/02/2019 | $1 |
| 767 Jefferson Ave, Rahway | 1,350 | 04/25/2016 | $256,000 |
| 506-534 Race St, Rahway | 12/01/1993 | $1,160,000 | |
| 751 Jefferson Ave, Rahway | 1,474 | 06/10/2025 | $635,000 |
| 503 W Lake Ave, Rahway | 1,292 | 11/30/2018 | $337,000 |
| 511 W Lake Ave, Rahway | 1,534 | 01/29/2018 | $265,000 |
| 463 W Lake Ave, Rahway | 1,462 | 12/19/2011 | $1 |
| 762 St Georges Ave, Rahway | 07/28/2010 | $660,000 | |
| 811 St Georges Ave, Rahway | 06/11/2019 | $750 | |
| 386 W Hazelwood Ave, Rahway | 1,296 | 01/20/2015 | $255,000 |
| 416 W Hazelwood Ave, Rahway | 1,322 | 08/07/2006 | $1 |
| 493 W Lake Ave, Rahway | 1,287 | 05/24/2018 | $350,000 |
| 482 Race St, Rahway | 10/02/2003 | $1 | |
| 786 St Georges Ave, Rahway | 15,601 | 12/16/1996 | $785,000 |