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981 Balsam Way, Union, NJ 07083 - Property report

Also known as: 981 Balsam Way

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1929

Acreage

0.117

Sale price

$550,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
981 Balsam Way
ZIP code
07083
County
Union
Block
1306
Lot
33
Municipality
2019
Parcel ID
1306-33

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/23/2024
Sale price
$550,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$9,796
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,320
Year built
1929
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.117
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
69 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 981 Balsam Way, Union, NJ

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

Sales history for 981 Balsam Way, Union, NJ 07083

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/23/2024 $550,000 X'XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXX, XXXX XX; XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XX
03/08/2022 $1 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXX, XXXX; XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X; XXXXXXXX, XXXX X
06/26/2001 $229,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
09/17/2024 - R
08/28/2024 - D		 Mortgage X'XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/17/2024 - R
08/23/2024 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX X'XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX
03/17/2022 - R
03/08/2022 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
08/20/2020 - R
08/04/2020 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
06/26/2001 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 981 Balsam Way, Union, 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
$9,796
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$42,000
Land value
$20,000
Building value
$22,000

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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 $42,000 $42,000 23.323 $9,796 +4.35%
2024 $42,000 $42,000 22.351 $9,387 +3.15%
2023 $42,000 $42,000 21.669 $9,101 +3.60%
2022 $42,000 $42,000 20.916 $8,785 +2.48%
2021 $42,000 $42,000 20.409 $8,572 +2.03%
2020 $42,000 $42,000 20.002 $8,401 +1.36%
2019 $42,000 $42,000 19.733 $8,288 +1.73%
2018 $42,000 $42,000 19.397 $8,147 +1.50%
2017 $42,000 $42,000 19.11 $8,026 +2.50%
2016 $42,000 $42,000 18.644 $7,830 +1.69%
Permits

Permit information for 981 Balsam Way, Union, 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)
Livingston Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 465 0.09
Livingston Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 465 0.09
Holy Spirit School NR Private PK-8 112 0.20
Holy Spirit School NR Private PK-8 112 0.20
Kawameeh Middle School 6 Public 5-8 710 0.58
Espin Preschool Center NR Private PK-K 99 0.59
Espin Preschool Center NR Private PK-K 99 0.59
Deanna G. Taylor Academy 3 Public 2-6 211 0.76
Washington Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-4 572 0.94
Washington Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-4 572 0.94
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Holy Spirit School NR Private PK-8 112 0.20
Kawameeh Middle School 6 Public 5-8 710 0.58
The Jardine Academy NR Private 0 1.06
Number 21, Victor Mravlag Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-8 623 1.33
Theodore Brown Christian Acade NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.35
St Michael Parish School NR Private PK-8 347 1.37
Hillside Innovation Academy 4 Public 7-8 99 1.43
St Genevieve School NR Private PK, K-8 164 1.46
Burnet Middle School 4 Public 5-8 981 1.55
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School 2 Public 7-8 376 1.58
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hillside High School 2 Public 9-12 925 0.71
The Jardine Academy NR Private 0 1.06
Rav Teitz Mesivta Academy NR Private 9-12 145 1.75
Bruriah High School For Girls NR Private 7-12 379 1.80
Bruriah High School Of the Jewish Educational Center NR Private 6-12 311 1.80
Deron School I NR Private PK-11 95 1.81
Roselle Park High School 3 Public 9-12 630 1.99
Union Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 2,308 2.05
Weequahic High School 1 Public 9-12 454 2.06
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark 1 Public 7-12 140 2.06

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Neighbors for 981 Balsam Way, Union, NJ

983 Balsam Way, Union 984 Suburban Rd, Union 979 Balsam Way, Union 1460 Morris Ave, Union 974 Balsam Way, Union 986 Balsam Way, Union 987 Greenwood Rd, Union 980 Suburban Rd, Union 980 Balsam Way, Union 1496 Morris Ave, Union 984 Midland Blvd, Union 982 Balsam Way, Union 1492 Morris Ave, Union 975 Balsam Way, Union 1466 Morris Ave, Union 980 Midland Blvd, Union 976 Midland Blvd, Union 972 Midland Blvd, Union 1478 Morris Ave, Union 968 Midland Blvd, Union

Nearby ZIP codes for 981 Balsam Way, Union, NJ

07016, Union County, NJ 07027, Union County, NJ 07033, Union County, NJ 07041, Essex County, NJ 07079, Essex County, NJ 07088, Union County, NJ 07106, Essex County, NJ 07108, Essex County, NJ 07111, Essex County, NJ 07112, Essex County, NJ 07202, Union County, NJ 07203, Union County, NJ 07204, Union County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 981 Balsam Way, Union, NJ 07083?

The development at 981 Balsam Way, Union, NJ 07083 was built in 1929.

What is the total square footage of 981 Balsam Way, Union, NJ 07083?

981 Balsam Way, Union, NJ 07083 has a total of 1,320 square feet.

When was 981 Balsam Way, Union, NJ 07083 last sold and what was the sale price?

981 Balsam Way, Union, NJ 07083 was last sold on 08/23/2024 for $550,000.

What is the assessed value of 981 Balsam Way, Union, NJ 07083?

981 Balsam Way, Union, NJ 07083 is currently assessed at $42,000.

What are the property taxes for 981 Balsam Way, Union, NJ 07083?

The property taxes for 981 Balsam Way, Union, NJ 07083 total $9,795.

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