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1961 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Property Information

1961 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1961 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains
Zip code 07076
County Union
Municipality Scotch Plains Township
Block 13301
Lot 25

Sales & Tax Overview for 1961 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains

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Sale date 03/30/1995
Sale price $225,000
Arm's length
Property tax $16,413

Lot & Building Information for 1961 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains

Building sqft 2,094
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 2.167
Year built 1940
Stories 1
Garage Attached
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
12 /100. Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0 /100. Minimal Transit
Bike Score
25 /100. Somewhat Bikeable

Zoning district Single Family Homes (R-1)
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Other Property Data for 1961 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains

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About 1961 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1961 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076?

1961 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 was built in 1940 and has a total of 2,094 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1961 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $132,900, the tax amount paid for 1961 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 is $16,413.

When was 1961 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1961 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 was last sold in 03/30/1995 for $225,000.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 1961 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/30/1995 $225,000

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Title Documents for 1961 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
03/30/1995 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
                   
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1961 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $16,413
Market value $132,900

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Assessment History for 1961 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1961 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $132,900 $132,900 12.35 $16,413 +4.95%
2024 $132,900 $132,900 11.768 $15,640 +3.04%
2023 $132,900 $132,900 11.421 $15,179 +1.21%
2022 $132,900 $132,900 11.285 $14,998 +0.17%
2021 $132,900 $132,900 11.266 $14,973 +0.48%
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Risk

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2, AE, X (See more on map)
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Newmark High School NR Private 1-8 90 0.45
Westlake School Westfield NR Public 4-12 52 0.78
Tamaques Elementary School 8 Public 1-5 414 0.90
Frank K. Hehnly Elementary School 6 Public K-5 576 0.90
Featherbed Lane School of Clark NR Private PK-K 111 1.04
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Newmark High School NR Private 1-8 90 0.45
Westlake School Westfield NR Public 4-12 52 0.78
Lamberts Mill Academy NR Public 6-12 36 0.78
Thomas Edison Intermediate School 7 Public 6-8 781 0.99
Honor Ridge Academy NR Private 84 1.30
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Westlake School Westfield NR Public 4-12 52 0.78
Lamberts Mill Academy NR Public 6-12 36 0.78
Hillcrest Academy South NR Public 9-12 69 0.78
Academy For Performing Arts 10 Public 9-12 231 0.83
Union County Magnet High School 10 Public 9-12 303 0.83
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Neighbors for 1961 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains

Here are the neighbors for 1961 Lake Avenue, Scotch Plains.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1996 Winding Brook Way, Scotch Plains 2,332 09/06/2022 $714,141
2010 Winding Brook Way, Scotch Plains 2,402 06/16/2022 $800,000
1971 Lake Ave, Scotch Plains 05/02/2002 $1
2004 Winding Brook Way, Scotch Plains 2,332 06/30/2026 $1
3 Linden Ln, Scotch Plains 1,809 10/18/2004 $570,000
2015 Lake Ave, Scotch Plains 1,667 10/10/2000 $1
6 Linden Ln, Scotch Plains 1,876 04/22/1991
1974 Winding Brook Way, Scotch Plains 2,710 05/30/2018 $760,000
1980 Winding Brook Way, Scotch Plains 3,074 06/03/2020 $555,000
1984 Winding Brook Way, Scotch Plains 3,966 06/12/2012 $750,000
1981 Lake Ave, Scotch Plains 2,530 11/05/1992 $196,000
2001 Lake Ave, Scotch Plains 2,192 10/28/2022 $741,000
1988 Winding Brook Way, Scotch Plains 2,658 08/11/2017 $600,000
2000 Winding Brook Way, Scotch Plains 2,856 07/14/2025 $910,000
8 Linden Ln, Scotch Plains 2,892 06/01/1988 $1
1992 Winding Brook Way, Scotch Plains 3,197 02/15/2006 $867,500
5 Linden Ln, Scotch Plains 2,197 10/16/2000 $287,000
10 Linden Ln, Scotch Plains
1970 Winding Brook Way, Scotch Plains 2,620 08/26/2018 $1
4 Linden Ln, Scotch Plains 1,876 02/16/2007
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