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553 Prospect Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 - Property report

Also known as: 553 Prospect St

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1911

Acreage

0.276

Sale price

$886,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
553 Prospect Street
ZIP code
07090
County
Union
Block
1006
Lot
9
Neighborhood
Brightwood
Municipality
2020
Parcel ID
1006-9

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/24/2008
Sale price
$886,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$27,923
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
4,159
Stories
2
Year built
1911
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.276
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
64 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
38 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
51 /100.  Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 553 Prospect Street, Westfield, NJ

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

Sales history for 553 Prospect Street, Westfield, NJ 07090

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/24/2008 $886,000 XXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X. X/X
12/19/1978 $87,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
05/24/2022 - R
05/16/2022 - D		 Mortgage XXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/22/2020 - R
12/16/2019 - D		 Mortgage XXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
07/08/2008 - R
06/24/2008 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X. X/X XXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXX
12/19/1978 - 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 553 Prospect Street, Westfield, 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
$27,923
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,218,300
Land value
$685,000
Building value
$533,300

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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 $1,218,300 $1,218,300 2.292 $27,923 +1.78%
2024 $1,218,300 $1,218,300 2.252 $27,436 +2.09%
2023 $1,218,300 $1,218,300 2.206 $26,876 +2.13%
2022 $1,218,300 $1,218,300 2.16 $26,315 -0.14%
2021 $1,218,300 $1,218,300 2.163 $26,352 +0.23%
2020 $1,218,300 $1,218,300 2.158 $26,291 +0.37%
2019 $1,218,300 $1,218,300 2.15 $26,193 +30.62%
2018 $215,700 $215,700 9.297 $20,054 +0.55%
2017 $215,700 $215,700 9.246 $19,944 +2.40%
2016 $215,700 $215,700 9.029 $19,476 +16.26%
Permits

Permit information for 553 Prospect Street, Westfield, NJ

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Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Franklin Elementary School 8 Public 1-5 532 0.21
Westfield Day Care Center NR Private PK-K 93 0.30
Westfield Day Care Center NR Private PK-K 93 0.30
Trivium Academy of New Jersey NR Private 1-5 15 0.31
Trivium Academy of New Jersey NR Private 1-8 0 0.31
Westfield Area Y Full Day Kindergarten NR Private K 0 0.45
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Roosevelt Intermediate School 8 Public 6-8 658 0.28
Trivium Academy of New Jersey NR Private 1-8 0 0.31
Holy Trinity Interparochial School NR Private PK-8 264 0.66
Thomas Edison Intermediate School 7 Public 6-8 781 1.55
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 6 Public PK, K-8 357 1.63
St Bartholomew Academy NR Private PK-8 218 1.76
Deerfield Elementary School 10 Public 3-8 467 1.84
The Arc Kohler School NR Private PK-12 33 1.89
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School 7 Public 5-8 917 2.02
Terrill Middle School 7 Public 5-8 837 2.11
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hillcrest Academy North NR Public 9-12 81 0.82
Westfield Senior High School 8 Public 9-12 1,818 0.86
Scotch Plains Fanwood High School 7 Public 9-12 1,510 1.38
The Arc Kohler School NR Private PK-12 33 1.89
Union Catholic Regional High School NR Private 9-12 740 2.07
Work Readiness Academy NR Public 12 25 2.31
Cranford Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 1,095 2.38
Union Regional School NR Public 1, 5-6, 9-12 0 2.52
Union County Career & Technical Institute NR Public 9-12 17 2.57
Union County Vocational Technical School 10 Public 9-12 511 2.57

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Neighbors for 553 Prospect Street, Westfield, NJ

124 Lincoln Rd, Westfield 144 Lincoln Rd, Westfield 150 Lincoln Rd, Westfield 156 Lincoln Rd, Westfield 550 Clark St, Westfield 541 Prospect St, Westfield 180 Lincoln Rd, Westfield 114 Lincoln Rd, Westfield 132 Lincoln Rd, Westfield 559 Prospect St, Westfield 607 Prospect St, Westfield 617 Prospect St, Westfield 621 Prospect St, Westfield 627 Prospect St, Westfield 543 Prospect St, Westfield 136 Lincoln Rd, Westfield 615 Prospect St, Westfield 547 Prospect St, Westfield 633 Prospect St, Westfield 540 Clark St, Westfield

Nearby ZIP codes for 553 Prospect Street, Westfield, NJ

07016, Union County, NJ 07023, Union County, NJ 07027, Union County, NJ 07033, Union County, NJ 07041, Essex County, NJ 07060, Somerset County, NJ 07060, Union County, NJ 07062, Union County, NJ 07066, Union County, NJ 07067, Middlesex County, NJ 07076, Union County, NJ 07092, Union County, NJ 07203, Union County, NJ 07204, Union County, NJ 07922, Union County, NJ 07974, Union County, NJ 08820, Middlesex County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 553 Prospect Street, Westfield, NJ 07090?

The development at 553 Prospect Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 was built in 1911.

What is the total square footage of 553 Prospect Street, Westfield, NJ 07090?

553 Prospect Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 has a total of 4,159 square feet.

When was 553 Prospect Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 last sold and what was the sale price?

553 Prospect Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 was last sold on 06/24/2008 for $886,000.

What is the assessed value of 553 Prospect Street, Westfield, NJ 07090?

553 Prospect Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 is currently assessed at $1,218,300.

What are the property taxes for 553 Prospect Street, Westfield, NJ 07090?

The property taxes for 553 Prospect Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 total $27,923.

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