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597 River Road, Rahway, NJ 07065 Property Information

597 River Road, Rahway, NJ 07065 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 597 River Road, Rahway
Zip code 07065
County Union
Municipality Rahway City
Block 220
Lot 22

Sales & Tax Overview for 597 River Road, Rahway

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Sale date 05/31/2016
Sale price $180,000
Arm's length
Property tax $10,246

Lot & Building Information for 597 River Road, Rahway

Building sqft 1,634
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.138
Year built 1955
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About 597 River Road, Rahway

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 597 River Road, Rahway, NJ 07065?

597 River Road, Rahway, NJ 07065 was built in 1955 and has a total of 1,634 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 597 River Road, Rahway, NJ 07065 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $135,100, the tax amount paid for 597 River Road, Rahway, NJ 07065 is $10,245.

When was 597 River Road, Rahway, NJ 07065 last sold and what was the last sale price?

597 River Road, Rahway, NJ 07065 was last sold in 05/31/2016 for $180,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 597 River Road, Rahway

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/31/2016 $180,000
07/21/1998 $1
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 597 River Road, Rahway

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
02/01/2022 - D
08/04/2022 - R
Mortgage 03/01/2052
08/15/2018 - D
08/20/2018 - R
Mortgage 09/01/2048
05/31/2016 - D
06/02/2016 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/21/1998 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 597 River Road, Rahway

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $10,246
Market value $135,100

Assessment History for 597 River Road, Rahway

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $135,100 $135,100 7.584 $10,246 +2.42%
2024 $135,100 $135,100 7.405 $10,004 +3.25%
2023 $135,100 $135,100 7.172 $9,689 +2.14%
2022 $135,100 $135,100 7.022 $9,487 +1.02%
2021 $135,100 $135,100 6.951 $9,391 +0.38%

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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)
Franklin Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-6 627 0.25
Franklin Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-6 627 0.25
St John the Apostle School NR Private PK-8 0 0.90
St John the Apostle School NR Private PK-8 0 0.90
St John The Apostle School NR Private PK-8 386 0.91

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St John the Apostle School NR Private PK-8 0 0.90
St John The Apostle School NR Private PK-8 386 0.91
Rahway Middle School 2 Public PK, 7-8 675 0.98
Winfield Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-8 135 1.27
Myles J Mcmanus Middle School 3 Public 6-8 686 1.34

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Rahway High School 2 Public 9-12 1,204 1.01
Linden High School 2 Public 9-12 1,801 1.32
Mother Seton Regional High School NR Private 9-12 197 1.43
Arthur L Johnson High School 5 Public 9-12 731 1.84
Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center NR Public 0 1.98

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Neighbors for 597 River Road, Rahway

Here are the neighbors for 597 River Road, Rahway.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
607 River Rd, Rahway 1,634 10/15/2004 $270,000
561 River Rd, Rahway 1,456 08/25/1999 $150,000
541 River Rd, Rahway 1,836 05/07/2024 $535,000
458 W Scott Ave, Rahway 780 11/10/2009 $740,000
416 W Scott Ave, Rahway 960
587 River Rd, Rahway 1,920 10/31/2000 $100
575 River Rd, Rahway 1,444
2000 Oliver St, Rahway 880 10/28/2016 $185,000
466 W Scott Ave, Rahway 712 05/01/2023 $355,000
430 W Scott Ave, Rahway 1,004 09/06/2022 $455,000
2010 Oliver St, Rahway 858 09/18/2025 $445,000
2025 Oliver St, Rahway 01/27/2023 $822,000
551 River Rd, Rahway 1,621 07/29/1992 $111,500
502 W Scott Ave, Rahway 1,476 08/09/2022 $435,000
448 W Scott Ave, Rahway 1,336 10/21/2015 $175,000
531 River Rd, Rahway 1,292 11/15/1994 $1
521 River Rd, Rahway 1,292 03/27/1997 $149,900
442 W Scott Ave, Rahway 850 11/30/2012 $60,000
408 W Scott Ave, Rahway 1,433 07/11/2024 $675,000
400 W Scott Ave, Rahway 1,644 06/14/2022 $605,000

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