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253 West 5th Avenue, Roselle, NJ 07203 Property Information

253 West 5th Avenue, Roselle, NJ 07203 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 253 West 5th Avenue, Roselle
Zip code 07203
County Union
Municipality Roselle Borough
Block 5001
Lot 2

Sales & Tax Overview for 253 West 5th Avenue, Roselle

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Sale date 04/12/2013
Sale price $168,480
Arm's length
Property tax $12,083

Lot & Building Information for 253 West 5th Avenue, Roselle

Building sqft 1,421
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.172
Year built 1923
Stories 2
Garage Unattached
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Residence A (SF)
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About 253 West 5th Avenue, Roselle

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 253 West 5th Avenue, Roselle, NJ 07203?

253 West 5th Avenue, Roselle, NJ 07203 was built in 1923 and has a total of 1,421 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 253 West 5th Avenue, Roselle, NJ 07203 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $132,100, the tax amount paid for 253 West 5th Avenue, Roselle, NJ 07203 is $12,083.

When was 253 West 5th Avenue, Roselle, NJ 07203 last sold and what was the last sale price?

253 West 5th Avenue, Roselle, NJ 07203 was last sold in 04/12/2013 for $168,480.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 253 West 5th Avenue, Roselle

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/12/2013 $168,480
06/21/2012 $61,800
06/08/2010 $100
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 253 West 5th Avenue, Roselle

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
09/23/2020 - D
11/17/2020 - R
Mortgage 10/01/2035
04/12/2013 - D
08/09/2013 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
06/21/2012 - D
06/26/2012 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
06/08/2010 - D
05/25/2012 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
05/28/1997 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 253 West 5th Avenue, Roselle

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $12,083
Market value $132,100

Assessment History for 253 West 5th Avenue, Roselle

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $132,100 $132,100 9.147 $12,083 +5.20%
2024 $132,100 $132,100 8.695 $11,486 +2.57%
2023 $132,100 $132,100 8.477 $11,198 -0.69%
2022 $132,100 $132,100 8.536 $11,276 +0.60%
2021 $132,100 $132,100 8.485 $11,209 +0.32%

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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)
Leonard V. Moore Middle School 3 Public 5-6 436 0.28
Washington Elementary School 4 Public PK, 1-4 337 0.44
Washington Elementary School 4 Public PK, 1-4 337 0.44
St Joseph The Carpenter School NR Private PK-8 199 0.45
St Joseph The Carpenter School NR Private PK-8 199 0.45

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St Joseph The Carpenter School NR Private PK-8 199 0.45
Victory School Union NR Private 0 0.67
Roselle Park Middle School 5 Public 6-8 479 0.71
Grace Wilday Junior High School 5 Public 7-8 435 0.77
Crestview Educational Trust NR Private 5-12 84 0.92

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Abraham Clark High School 1 Public 9-12 884 0.35
Roselle Catholic High School NR Private 9-12 354 0.41
Raymond Lesniak Energy Strength Hope Recovery High School NR Public 9-12 2 0.45
Victory School Union NR Private 0 0.67
Roselle Park High School 3 Public 9-12 630 0.86

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Neighbors for 253 West 5th Avenue, Roselle

Here are the neighbors for 253 West 5th Avenue, Roselle.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
243 W 5th Ave, Roselle 1,452 01/29/1998 $1
413 Pine St, Roselle 1,526 10/28/2020 $310,000
246 W 5th Ave, Roselle 1,358 06/24/2005 $274,000
244 W 5th Ave, Roselle 1,431 06/29/2016 $145,000
242 W 5th Ave, Roselle 1,380 03/13/2023 $1
237 W 5th Ave, Roselle 2,056 09/28/2011 $171,000
417 Pine St, Roselle 1,989 05/02/2007 $294,500
250 W 5th Ave, Roselle 1,476 07/12/2005 $1
233 W 5th Ave, Roselle 1,440 07/06/2005 $315,000
229 W 5th Ave, Roselle 2,560 04/01/1997 $1
221 W 5th Ave, Roselle 1,192 12/19/2019 $335,000
213 W 5th Ave, Roselle 1,792 12/07/2001 $200,000
241 W 5th Ave, Roselle 1,764 02/17/2004 $1
217 W 5th Ave, Roselle 2,692 08/30/1996 $160,000
225 W 5th Ave, Roselle 1,302 08/31/2015 $120,000
257 W 5th Ave, Roselle 1,677 11/19/2024 $555,000
258 W 5th Ave, Roselle 1,676 10/14/2021 $1
249 W 5th Ave, Roselle 1,680 06/28/2004 $275,000
254 W 5th Ave, Roselle 1,261 12/07/1990 $110,000
236 W 5th Ave, Roselle 1,584 03/15/2017 $175,000

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