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686 Central Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 Property Information

686 Central Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 686 Central Avenue, Rahway
Zip code 07065
County Union
Municipality Rahway City
Block 140
Lot 45

Sales & Tax Overview for 686 Central Avenue, Rahway

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Sale date 01/30/2019
Sale price $1
Property tax $14,240

Lot & Building Information for 686 Central Avenue, Rahway

Building sqft 2,248
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.39
Year built 1921
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About 686 Central Avenue, Rahway

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 686 Central Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

686 Central Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was built in 1921 and has a total of 2,248 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 686 Central Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $192,300, the tax amount paid for 686 Central Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 is $14,584.

When was 686 Central Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 last sold and what was the last sale price?

686 Central Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was last sold in 01/30/2019 for $1.

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Past Sales & Property History for 686 Central Avenue, Rahway

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/30/2019 $1
01/31/2007 $430,000
10/29/1987 $205,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 686 Central Avenue, Rahway

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
01/30/2019 - D
05/02/2019 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
12/14/2018 - D
04/11/2019 - R
Mortgage 12/01/2058
01/31/2007 - D
02/09/2007 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
10/29/1987 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 686 Central Avenue, Rahway

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $14,240
Market value $192,300

Assessment History for 686 Central Avenue, Rahway

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 686 Central 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
2024 $192,300 $192,300 7.405 $14,240 +3.25%
2023 $192,300 $192,300 7.172 $13,792 +2.14%
2022 $192,300 $192,300 7.022 $13,503 +1.02%
2021 $192,300 $192,300 6.951 $13,367 +0.38%
2020 $192,300 $192,300 6.925 $13,317 +1.29%

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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)
Madison Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-6 387 0.24
Madison Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-6 387 0.24
Roosevelt Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-6 573 0.39
Roosevelt Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-6 573 0.39
Rahway Middle School 2 Public PK, 7-8 675 0.49

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Rahway Middle School 2 Public PK, 7-8 675 0.49
Carl H. Kumpf Middle School 7 Public 6-8 516 1.30
Avenel Middle School 3 Public 6-8 587 1.50
St John The Apostle School NR Private PK-8 386 1.52
St John the Apostle School NR Private PK-8 0 1.56

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Rahway High School 2 Public 9-12 1,204 0.26
Mother Seton Regional High School NR Private 9-12 197 1.34
Arthur L Johnson High School 5 Public 9-12 731 1.49
Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center NR Public 0 1.59
Honor Ridge Academy NR Private 84 1.61

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Neighbors for 686 Central Avenue, Rahway

Here are the neighbors for 686 Central Avenue, Rahway.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1021 Jefferson Ave, Rahway 1,353 08/30/2022 $415,000
656 Central Ave, Rahway 1,622 11/06/2025 $505,000
1041 Jefferson Ave, Rahway 1,113 06/01/2017 $308,000
390 W Milton Ave, Rahway 2,706 11/04/2024 $695,000
1044 Pierpont St, Rahway 1,330 11/12/2008 $228,500
704 Central Ave, Rahway 1,654 07/09/1986 $120,000
676 Central Ave, Rahway 2,456 01/24/2004 $1
652 Central Ave, Rahway 1,300 11/30/2009 $233,000
1036 Pierpont St, Rahway 2,500 11/17/2005 $1
667 Elm Ave, Rahway 1,113 02/26/2021 $1
1048 Pierpont St, Rahway 1,330 07/29/1993 $110,000
1055 Jefferson Ave, Rahway 856 12/23/2013 $115,000
668 Central Ave, Rahway 1,347 02/02/2022 $412,000
640 Central Ave, Rahway 2,404 01/21/1992 $1
1031 Jefferson Ave, Rahway 1,113 02/01/2022 $520,000
712 Central Ave, Rahway 2,082 05/27/2020 $345,000
722 Central Ave, Rahway 1,344 11/17/2009 $217,000
1063 Jefferson Ave, Rahway 1,028 06/29/2023 $345,000
1054-1060 Pierpont St, Rahway 3,390 09/04/1991 $1
732 Central Ave, Rahway 2,064 10/14/1983 $85,000

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