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1561 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 - Property report

Also known as: 1561 Rahway Rd

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1968

Acreage

0.983

Sale price

$89,900

General information

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Address
Primary address
1561 Rahway Road
ZIP code
07076
County
Union
Block
14601
Lot
3
Municipality
2016
Parcel ID
14601-3

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/10/2021
Sale price
$89,900
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$22,786
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
2,848
Stories
2
Year built
1968
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.983
Garage
Attached
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
8 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
27 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Types of broadband connections

Ownership information for 1561 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ

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

Sales history for 1561 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
06/16/2021 - R
06/14/2021 - D
Mortgage XXXXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/16/2021 - R
06/10/2021 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXX
07/18/2013 - R
02/28/2013 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX
03/07/2013 - R
02/28/2013 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX
12/19/1997 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1561 Rahway Road, 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
$22,786
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$184,500
Land value
$64,500
Building value
$120,000

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $184,500 $184,500 12.35 $22,786 +4.95%
2024 $184,500 $184,500 11.768 $21,712 +3.04%
2023 $184,500 $184,500 11.421 $21,072 +1.21%
2022 $184,500 $184,500 11.285 $20,821 +0.17%
2021 $184,500 $184,500 11.266 $20,786 +0.48%
2020 $184,500 $184,500 11.212 $20,686 +3.78%
2019 $179,100 $179,100 11.129 $19,932 +1.71%
2018 $179,100 $179,100 10.942 $19,597 +2.27%
2017 $179,100 $179,100 10.699 $19,162 +1.96%
2016 $179,100 $179,100 10.493 $18,793 +1.67%

Permit information for 1561 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
08/22/2025

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Martin Luther King Elementary School 7 Public K-5 638 0.89
The Wardlaw-Hartridge School NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.94
The Wardlaw-Hartridge School NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.94
Union Regional School NR Public 1, 5-6, 9-12 0 0.96
Christopher Academy NR Private PK-K 29 1.07
Christopher Academy NR Private PK-K 29 1.07
Tingley Preschool NR Private K 0 1.12
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 535 1.18
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 535 1.18
Terrill Middle School 7 Public 5-8 837 1.39
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Wardlaw-Hartridge School NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.94
Terrill Middle School 7 Public 5-8 837 1.39
I Am's Temple Christian Academy NR Private K-8 93 1.63
Maxson Middle School 2 Public 6-8 818 1.75
St Helena School NR Private PK-8 233 1.88
Cedarbrook Elementary School 3 Public K-8 623 1.89
John Adams Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,001 2.09
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 2.14
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 2.14
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 2.18
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Wardlaw-Hartridge School NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.94
Union Regional School NR Public 1, 5-6, 9-12 0 0.96
Union County Vocational Technical School 10 Public 9-12 511 1.37
Union County Career & Technical Institute NR Public 9-12 17 1.37
Academy For Performing Arts 10 Public 9-12 231 1.37
The Academy for Information Technology 10 Public 9-12 297 1.37
Union County Magnet High School 10 Public 9-12 303 1.37
Academy for Allied Health Sciences 10 Public 9-12 303 1.37
Union Catholic Regional High School NR Private 9-12 740 1.65
Plainfield High School 1 Public 9-12 1,925 1.75

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1561 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076?

The development at 1561 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 was built in 1968.

What is the total square footage of 1561 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076?

1561 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 has a total of 2,848 square feet.

When was 1561 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 last sold and what was the sale price?

1561 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 was last sold on 06/10/2021 for $89,900.

What is the assessed value of 1561 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076?

1561 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 is currently assessed at $184,500.

What are the property taxes for 1561 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076?

The property taxes for 1561 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 total $22,785.

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