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553 Seminary Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 - Property report

Also known as: 553 Seminary Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

2008

Acreage

0.133

Sale price

$145,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
553 Seminary Avenue
ZIP code
07065
County
Union
Block
204
Lot
1
Municipality
2013
Parcel ID
204-1

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/27/1996
Sale price
$145,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$17,633
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
3,600
Year built
2008
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.133

Area overview

Walk score
73 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
45 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
70 /100.  Very Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 553 Seminary Avenue, Rahway, NJ

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

Sales history for 553 Seminary Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/27/1996 $145,000

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
04/02/2009 - R
02/12/2009 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXX, XXXXXXXX & XXXXX-XXXXXXX, XXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX & XXXXX
09/27/1996 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 553 Seminary 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
$17,633
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$232,500
Land value
$57,000
Building value
$175,500

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $232,500 $232,500 7.584 $17,633 +2.42%
2024 $232,500 $232,500 7.405 $17,217 +3.25%
2023 $232,500 $232,500 7.172 $16,675 +2.14%
2022 $232,500 $232,500 7.022 $16,326 +1.02%
2021 $232,500 $232,500 6.951 $16,161 +0.38%
2020 $232,500 $232,500 6.925 $16,101 +1.29%
2019 $232,500 $232,500 6.837 $15,896 +2.15%
2018 $232,500 $232,500 6.693 $15,561 +2.53%
2017 $232,500 $232,500 6.528 $15,178 +2.18%
2016 $232,500 $232,500 6.389 $14,854 +1.14%
Permits

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Franklin Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-6 627 0.28
Franklin Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-6 627 0.28
Employees Center For Young Children NR Private K 18 0.67
Madison Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-6 387 0.72
Madison Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-6 387 0.72
Rahway Middle School 2 Public PK, 7-8 675 0.75
Roosevelt Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-6 573 0.78
Roosevelt Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-6 573 0.78
Stepping Stone Academy NR Private PK, K-6 53 0.89
Stepping Stone Academy NR Private PK, K-6 53 0.89
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rahway Middle School 2 Public PK, 7-8 675 0.75
St John The Apostle School NR Private PK-8 386 1.18
St John the Apostle School NR Private PK-8 0 1.19
Winfield Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-8 135 1.50
Myles J Mcmanus Middle School 3 Public 6-8 686 1.67
Carl H. Kumpf Middle School 7 Public 6-8 516 1.68
Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center NR Public 0 1.71
Avenel Middle School 3 Public 6-8 587 1.80
Honor Ridge Academy NR Private 84 1.92
Joseph E Soehl Middle School 3 Public 6-8 662 2.08
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rahway High School 2 Public 9-12 1,204 0.69
Mother Seton Regional High School NR Private 9-12 197 1.40
Linden High School 2 Public 9-12 1,801 1.68
Arthur L Johnson High School 5 Public 9-12 731 1.71
Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center NR Public 0 1.71
Honor Ridge Academy NR Private 84 1.92
Cornerstone Day School NR Private 6-12 106 2.35
Colonia High School 4 Public 9-12 1,356 2.54
Roselle Catholic High School NR Private 9-12 354 2.56
Lamberts Mill Academy NR Public 6-12 36 2.56

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Neighbors for 553 Seminary Avenue, Rahway, NJ

627 Seminary Ave, Rahway 649 Seminary Ave, Rahway 1600 Fernote St, Rahway 1606-1608 Fernote St, Rahway 659 Seminary Ave, Rahway 739-749 Seminary Ave, Rahway 697 Seminary Ave, Rahway 725 Seminary Ave, Rahway 577 Seminary Ave, Rahway 599 Seminary Ave, Rahway 637 Seminary Ave, Rahway 710-714 W Grand Ave, Rahway 736 W Grand Ave, Rahway 615 Seminary Ave, Rahway 687 Seminary Ave, Rahway 563 Seminary Ave, Rahway 589 Seminary Ave, Rahway 607 Seminary Ave, Rahway 1616-1620 Fernote St, Rahway 713 Seminary Ave, Rahway

Nearby ZIP codes for 553 Seminary Avenue, Rahway, NJ

07001, Middlesex County, NJ 07016, Union County, NJ 07027, Union County, NJ 07033, Union County, NJ 07064, Middlesex County, NJ 07066, Union County, NJ 07067, Middlesex County, NJ 07077, Middlesex County, NJ 07083, Union County, NJ 07090, Union County, NJ 07095, Middlesex County, NJ 07202, Union County, NJ 07203, Union County, NJ 07204, Union County, NJ 08830, Middlesex County, NJ 08861, Middlesex County, NJ 08863, Middlesex County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 553 Seminary Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

The development at 553 Seminary Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was built in 2008.

What is the total square footage of 553 Seminary Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

553 Seminary Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 has a total of 3,600 square feet.

When was 553 Seminary Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 last sold and what was the sale price?

553 Seminary Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 was last sold on 09/27/1996 for $145,000.

What is the assessed value of 553 Seminary Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

553 Seminary Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 is currently assessed at $232,500.

What are the property taxes for 553 Seminary Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065?

The property taxes for 553 Seminary Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 total $17,632.

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