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257 Colonial Avenue, Union, NJ 07083 Property Information

257 Colonial Avenue, Union, NJ 07083 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 257 Colonial Avenue, Union
Zip code 07083
County Union
Municipality Union Township
Block 2502
Lot 35

Sales & Tax Overview for 257 Colonial Avenue, Union

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Sale date 10/12/1994
Sale price $135,000
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Property tax $9,879

Lot & Building Information for 257 Colonial Avenue, Union

Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.258
Year built 1941
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Zoning district Residential Single Family (RA)
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About 257 Colonial Avenue, Union

When was 257 Colonial Avenue, Union, NJ 07083 built?

257 Colonial Avenue, Union, NJ 07083 was built in 1941.

What is the assessed value of 257 Colonial Avenue, Union, NJ 07083 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $44,200, the tax amount paid for 257 Colonial Avenue, Union, NJ 07083 is $10,308.

When was 257 Colonial Avenue, Union, NJ 07083 last sold and what was the last sale price?

257 Colonial Avenue, Union, NJ 07083 was last sold in 10/12/1994 for $135,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 257 Colonial Avenue, Union

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/12/1994 $135,000

Title Documents for 257 Colonial Avenue, Union

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
10/12/1994 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
                   
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 257 Colonial Avenue, Union

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $9,879
Market value $44,200

Assessment History for 257 Colonial Avenue, Union

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 257 Colonial Avenue, Union, 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
2024 $44,200 $44,200 22.351 $9,879 +3.15%
2023 $44,200 $44,200 21.669 $9,578 +3.60%
2022 $44,200 $44,200 20.916 $9,245 +2.48%
2021 $44,200 $44,200 20.409 $9,021 +2.03%
2020 $44,200 $44,200 20.002 $8,841 +1.36%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Washington Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-4 572 0.26
Washington Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-4 572 0.26
Kawameeh Middle School 6 Public 5-8 710 0.46
Connecticut Farms Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 420 0.67
Connecticut Farms Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-5 420 0.67

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Kawameeh Middle School 6 Public 5-8 710 0.46
Holy Spirit School NR Private PK-8 112 0.84
Burnet Middle School 4 Public 5-8 981 1.10
St Michael Parish School NR Private PK-8 347 1.17
The Jardine Academy NR Private 0 1.21

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Jardine Academy NR Private 0 1.21
Roselle Park High School 3 Public 9-12 630 1.30
Deron School I NR Private PK-11 95 1.44
Union Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 2,308 1.58
David Brearley High School 4 Public 7-12 774 1.58

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Neighbors for 257 Colonial Avenue, Union

Here are the neighbors for 257 Colonial Avenue, Union.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
514 Whitewood Rd, Union 1,620 12/14/2018 $380,000
270 Woodmont Rd, Union 08/10/1994 $167,000
243 Colonial Ave, Union 1,850 11/08/2022 $1
229 Colonial Ave, Union 1,650 07/08/2021 $1
223 Colonial Ave, Union 1,596 02/20/2024 $600,000
222 Longview Rd, Union 06/19/2008 $320,000
267 Colonial Ave, Union 06/25/2003 $384,000
258 Woodmont Rd, Union 1 07/19/2004 $539,000
251 Colonial Ave, Union 02/15/2021 $1
215 Colonial Ave, Union 968 10/22/2020 $355,000
211 Colonial Ave, Union 02/15/2002
283 Colonial Ave, Union 06/22/2000 $325,000
291 Colonial Ave, Union 06/30/2000 $310,000
279 Colonial Ave, Union 08/17/2016 $240,000
518 Whitewood Rd, Union 12/27/2013 $195,000
273 Colonial Ave, Union 1,642 10/22/2024 $1
262 Woodmont Rd, Union 1 12/29/2004 $539,000
263 Colonial Ave, Union 03/19/2003 $260,000
239 Colonial Ave, Union 12/20/2011 $1
218 Longview Rd, Union 1 07/24/2009 $360,000

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