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242 Union Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 - Property report

Also known as: 242 Union Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1985

Acreage

0.104

Sale price

$175,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
242 Union Avenue
ZIP code
07076
County
Union
Block
1803
Lot
13
Municipality
2016
Parcel ID
1803-13

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/06/1990
Sale price
$175,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$12,066
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,772
Stories
2
Year built
1985
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.104
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
82 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
50 /100.  Bikeable
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Types of broadband connections
Ownership

Ownership information for 242 Union Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ

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

Sales history for 242 Union Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/06/1990 $175,000

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
07/06/1990 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 242 Union Avenue, Scotch Plains, 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
$12,066
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$97,700
Land value
$24,100
Building value
$73,600

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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 $97,700 $97,700 12.35 $12,066 +4.95%
2024 $97,700 $97,700 11.768 $11,497 +3.04%
2023 $97,700 $97,700 11.421 $11,158 +1.21%
2022 $97,700 $97,700 11.285 $11,025 +0.17%
2021 $97,700 $97,700 11.266 $11,007 +0.48%
2020 $97,700 $97,700 11.212 $10,954 +0.75%
2019 $97,700 $97,700 11.129 $10,873 +1.71%
2018 $97,700 $97,700 10.942 $10,690 +2.27%
2017 $97,700 $97,700 10.699 $10,453 +1.96%
2016 $97,700 $97,700 10.493 $10,252 +1.67%
Permits

Permit information for 242 Union Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ

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Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2

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)
Scotch Plains Baptist Christian Day School NR Private PK-K 58 0.16
Scotch Plains Baptist Christian Day School NR Private PK-K 58 0.16
St Bartholomew Academy NR Private PK-8 218 0.48
St Bartholomew Academy NR Private PK-8 218 0.48
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School 7 Public 5-8 917 0.59
School #1 Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-4 406 0.61
School #1 Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-4 406 0.61
Evergreen Elementary School 9 Public PK, K-4 405 0.81
Evergreen Elementary School 9 Public PK, K-4 405 0.81
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 425 1.07
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Bartholomew Academy NR Private PK-8 218 0.48
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School 7 Public 5-8 917 0.59
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 1.47
Maxson Middle School 2 Public 6-8 818 2.01
I Am's Temple Christian Academy NR Private K-8 93 2.08
Terrill Middle School 7 Public 5-8 837 2.23
Roosevelt Intermediate School 8 Public 6-8 658 2.30
Flex School NR Private 5-12 34 2.34
FlexSchool NR Private 5-12 0 2.35
Trivium Academy of New Jersey NR Private 1-8 0 2.44
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Scotch Plains Fanwood High School 7 Public 9-12 1,510 0.83
Hillcrest Academy North NR Public 9-12 81 1.38
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 1.47
Mount St. Mary Academy High School NR Private 9-12 298 1.94
Pinnacle Academy High School NR Public 9-12 60 2.02
Flex School NR Private 5-12 34 2.34
FlexSchool NR Private 5-12 0 2.35
Governor Livingston High School 7 Public 9-12 936 2.37
Mcauley School NR Private 33 2.45
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School 2 Charter 6, 9-12 257 2.64

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Neighbors for 242 Union Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ

1951 Mountain Ave, Scotch Plains 1939 Mountain Ave, Scotch Plains 1919 Mountain Ave, Scotch Plains 245 Park Ave, Scotch Plains 230 Union Ave, Scotch Plains 1934 Sunset Pl, Scotch Plains 1928 Sunset Pl, Scotch Plains 1918 Sunset Pl, Scotch Plains 1967 Route 22, Scotch Plains 238 Union Ave, Scotch Plains 1942 Sunset Pl, Scotch Plains 1935 Mountain Ave, Scotch Plains 1920 Sunset Pl, Scotch Plains 1943 Mountain Ave, Scotch Plains 1927 Mountain Ave, Scotch Plains 1922 Sunset Pl, Scotch Plains 253 Park Ave, Scotch Plains 1944 Sunset Pl, Scotch Plains 1915 Mountain Ave, Scotch Plains 234 Union Ave, Scotch Plains

Nearby ZIP codes for 242 Union Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ

07016, Union County, NJ 07023, Union County, NJ 07027, Union County, NJ 07033, Union County, NJ 07060, Somerset County, NJ 07060, Union County, NJ 07062, Union County, NJ 07063, Somerset County, NJ 07063, Union County, NJ 07066, Union County, NJ 07067, Middlesex County, NJ 07069, Somerset County, NJ 07080, Middlesex County, NJ 07090, Union County, NJ 07092, Union County, NJ 07922, Union County, NJ 07928, Morris County, NJ 07974, Union County, NJ 08820, Middlesex County, NJ 08830, Middlesex County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 242 Union Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076?

The development at 242 Union Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 was built in 1985.

What is the total square footage of 242 Union Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076?

242 Union Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 has a total of 1,772 square feet.

When was 242 Union Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 last sold and what was the sale price?

242 Union Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 was last sold on 07/06/1990 for $175,000.

What is the assessed value of 242 Union Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076?

242 Union Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 is currently assessed at $97,700.

What are the property taxes for 242 Union Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076?

The property taxes for 242 Union Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 total $12,065.

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