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481 Elm Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 - Property report

Also known as: 481 Elm Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1998

Acreage

0.218

Sale price

$194,900

General information

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Address
Primary address
481 Elm Avenue
ZIP code
07065
County
Union
Block
143
Lot
6.21
Municipality
2013
Parcel ID
143-6.21

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/23/1998
Sale price
$194,900
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$14,986
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
2,172
Year built
1998
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.218

Area overview

Walk score
80 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
47 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
51 /100.  Bikeable
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Ownership information for 481 Elm Avenue, Rahway, NJ

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

Sales history for 481 Elm Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/23/1998 $194,900

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
10/23/1998 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded document on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 481 Elm 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
$14,986
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$197,600
Land value
$75,100
Building value
$122,500

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $197,600 $197,600 7.584 $14,986 +2.42%
2024 $197,600 $197,600 7.405 $14,632 +3.25%
2023 $197,600 $197,600 7.172 $14,172 +2.14%
2022 $197,600 $197,600 7.022 $13,875 +1.02%
2021 $197,600 $197,600 6.951 $13,735 +0.38%
2020 $197,600 $197,600 6.925 $13,684 +1.29%
2019 $197,600 $197,600 6.837 $13,510 +2.15%
2018 $197,600 $197,600 6.693 $13,225 +2.53%
2017 $197,600 $197,600 6.528 $12,899 +2.18%
2016 $197,600 $197,600 6.389 $12,625 +1.14%

Permit information for 481 Elm Avenue, Rahway, NJ

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2, AE, X

Fire hazard zones

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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 0.33
Roosevelt Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-6 573 0.33
Employees Center For Young Children NR Private K 18 0.36
Madison Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-6 387 0.42
Madison Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-6 387 0.42
Rahway Middle School 2 Public PK, 7-8 675 0.66
Franklin Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-6 627 0.68
Franklin Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-6 627 0.68
Kiddie College II NR Private K-2 0 0.68
Kiddie College NR Private PK, K-1 56 0.68
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rahway Middle School 2 Public PK, 7-8 675 0.66
Avenel Middle School 3 Public 6-8 587 1.41
Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center NR Public 0 1.45
Carl H. Kumpf Middle School 7 Public 6-8 516 1.48
St John The Apostle School NR Private PK-8 386 1.57
St John the Apostle School NR Private PK-8 0 1.59
Honor Ridge Academy NR Private 84 1.79
Winfield Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-8 135 1.85
Colonia Middle School 4 Public 6-8 560 1.88
St John Vianney Elementary School NR Private PK-8 335 1.93
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rahway High School 2 Public 9-12 1,204 0.45
Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center NR Public 0 1.45
Mother Seton Regional High School NR Private 9-12 197 1.50
Arthur L Johnson High School 5 Public 9-12 731 1.67
Honor Ridge Academy NR Private 84 1.79
Colonia High School 4 Public 9-12 1,356 2.12
Linden High School 2 Public 9-12 1,801 2.13
Hillcrest Academy South NR Public 9-12 69 2.49
Lamberts Mill Academy NR Public 6-12 36 2.49
Westlake School Westfield NR Public 4-12 52 2.49

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 481 Elm Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

The development at 481 Elm Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was built in 1998.

What is the total square footage of 481 Elm Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

481 Elm Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 has a total of 2,172 square feet.

When was 481 Elm Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 last sold and what was the sale price?

481 Elm Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was last sold on 10/23/1998 for $194,900.

What is the assessed value of 481 Elm Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

481 Elm Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 is currently assessed at $197,600.

What are the property taxes for 481 Elm Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

The property taxes for 481 Elm Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 total $14,985.

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