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1540 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 - Property report

Also known as: 1540 Rahway Rd

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

2004

Acreage

0.731

Sale price

$580,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
1540 Rahway Road
ZIP code
07076
County
Union
Block
15901
Lot
34
Municipality
2016
Parcel ID
15901-34

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/26/2018
Sale price
$580,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$17,191
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
2,134
Stories
1
Year built
2004
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.731
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
4 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
18 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 1540 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ

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

Sales history for 1540 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/26/2018 $580,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX; XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X; XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X; XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X
04/29/1999 $202,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
04/22/2024 - R
04/12/2024 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXX
03/06/2020 - R
02/09/2020 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/12/2018 - R
09/28/2018 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/12/2018 - R
09/26/2018 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXX
04/29/1999 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1540 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
$17,191
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$139,200
Land value
$41,600
Building value
$97,600

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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 $139,200 $139,200 12.35 $17,191 +4.95%
2024 $139,200 $139,200 11.768 $16,381 +3.04%
2023 $139,200 $139,200 11.421 $15,898 +1.21%
2022 $139,200 $139,200 11.285 $15,709 +0.17%
2021 $139,200 $139,200 11.266 $15,682 +0.48%
2020 $139,200 $139,200 11.212 $15,607 +0.75%
2019 $139,200 $139,200 11.129 $15,492 +1.71%
2018 $139,200 $139,200 10.942 $15,231 +2.27%
2017 $139,200 $139,200 10.699 $14,893 +1.96%
2016 $139,200 $139,200 10.493 $14,606 +1.67%
Permits

Permit information for 1540 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ

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Neighborhood

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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 0.91
The Wardlaw-Hartridge School NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.93
The Wardlaw-Hartridge School NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.93
Union Regional School NR Public 1, 5-6, 9-12 0 1.02
Christopher Academy NR Private PK-K 29 1.11
Christopher Academy NR Private PK-K 29 1.11
Tingley Preschool NR Private K 0 1.14
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 535 1.19
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 535 1.19
Terrill Middle School 7 Public 5-8 837 1.42
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Wardlaw-Hartridge School NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.93
Terrill Middle School 7 Public 5-8 837 1.42
I Am's Temple Christian Academy NR Private K-8 93 1.57
Maxson Middle School 2 Public 6-8 818 1.69
Cedarbrook Elementary School 3 Public K-8 623 1.80
St Helena School NR Private PK-8 233 1.92
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 2.05
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 2.05
John Adams Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,001 2.11
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 2.14
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Wardlaw-Hartridge School NR Private PK, K-12 446 0.93
Union Regional School NR Public 1, 5-6, 9-12 0 1.02
Union County Vocational Technical School 10 Public 9-12 511 1.46
Union County Career & Technical Institute NR Public 9-12 17 1.46
Academy for Allied Health Sciences 10 Public 9-12 303 1.46
The Academy for Information Technology 10 Public 9-12 297 1.46
Academy For Performing Arts 10 Public 9-12 231 1.46
Union County Magnet High School 10 Public 9-12 303 1.46
Plainfield High School 1 Public 9-12 1,925 1.66
Union Catholic Regional High School NR Private 9-12 740 1.72

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Neighbors for 1540 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ

1590 Rahway Rd, Scotch Plains 3 Orchard Dr, Scotch Plains 4 Round Hill Rd, Scotch Plains 6 Orchard Dr, Scotch Plains 1 Orchard Dr, Scotch Plains 2 Round Hill Rd, Scotch Plains 6 Round Hill Rd, Scotch Plains 10 Round Hill Rd, Scotch Plains 14 Round Hill Rd, Scotch Plains 4 Orchard Dr, Scotch Plains 1520 Rahway Rd, Scotch Plains 1001 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains 1510 Rahway Rd, Scotch Plains 12 Round Hill Rd, Scotch Plains 1550 Rahway Rd, Scotch Plains 1570 Rahway Rd, Scotch Plains 2 Orchard Dr, Scotch Plains 5 Orchard Dr, Scotch Plains 1530 Rahway Rd, Scotch Plains 8 Round Hill Rd, Scotch Plains

Nearby ZIP codes for 1540 Rahway Road, 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 1540 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076?

The development at 1540 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 was built in 2004.

What is the total square footage of 1540 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076?

1540 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 has a total of 2,134 square feet.

When was 1540 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 last sold and what was the sale price?

1540 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 was last sold on 09/26/2018 for $580,000.

What is the assessed value of 1540 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076?

1540 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 is currently assessed at $139,200.

What are the property taxes for 1540 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076?

The property taxes for 1540 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 total $17,191.

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