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228 Stephens Street

Belleville Township, NJ · Essex County · Residential · Block 9601, Lot 12

Watchdog Score

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58/100

Typical or mixed tax position

The Watchdog Score, powered by the ROBUST Framework. Evidence coverage 55%, low confidence.

  • RRecourse55
  • OOverassessment Positionn/a
  • BBurden51
  • UUniformity76
  • SStabilityn/a
  • TTrajectoryn/a

Property tax

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$12,1392024 tax bill
$12,5132025 at new rate
$301,000Assessed value
$11,591Belleville Township median
$4.1572025 rate

Among 7,237 homes in Belleville Township, the typical (median) tax bill is $11,591. This bill is higher than about 59% of them.

Town tax rate per $100
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Sales

Nearby sales
$366,800 on November 20, 2018This property's last sale
282Similar sales since 2023
$490,000Median price

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Recent sales nearby

AddressSoldPriceBuilt
354 Stephens StreetSame streetNov 2023$155,4041877
26 Stephens StreetSame streetNov 2023$365,0001882
398 Stephens StreetSame streetAug 2024$465,0001922
109 Ralph StreetSep 2024$725,0001897
243 Ralph StreetApr 2024$425,0001914
5 Davidson StreetJan 2024$441,0001924

Same property type in the same town, same street first. Prices come from the state tax list, which runs about a year behind, and can include sales between relatives or other non-market transfers.

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  • Appeal deadlinesUsually April 1 (May 1 after a town-wide revaluation), or 45 days after assessment notices go out if later.
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  • Buying here?Monthly cost with the real tax bill included.
  • Selling? CO requirementsResale certificate of occupancy and smoke detector certificate rules for Belleville Township.
  • Belleville Township property taxesTypical bill, tax rate and appeal deadline for the town.
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Property record

Block / lot
9601 / 12
Property class
Residential (2)
Year built
1897
Building
2SF 2FAM
Dwelling units
2
Lot size
0.06 acres
Land value
$87,900
Improvement value
$213,100
County
Essex County

Same block

  • 220 Stephens Street$24,202 tax
  • 226 Stephens Street$13,813 tax
  • 230 Stephens Street$7,046 tax
  • 232 Stephens Street$9,401 tax
  • 234-238 Stephens Street$10,784 tax
  • 250 Stephens Street$3,916 tax
  • 31-35 Joralemon Street$27,896 tax

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Questions

How much are the property taxes at 228 Stephens Street?

The latest annual property tax on the New Jersey tax list is $12,139, on an assessed value of $301,000.

How does this tax bill compare with others in Belleville Township?

Among 7,237 homes in Belleville Township, the typical (median) tax bill is $11,591. This bill is higher than about 59% of them.

What is the Watchdog Score?

The Watchdog Score, powered by the ROBUST Framework, rates a property's tax position from 0 to 100 using six kinds of public evidence. Higher is better. This property scores 58 (Typical or mixed tax position).

Can the assessment be appealed?

Yes. Appeals go to the Essex County Board of Taxation. In most towns the deadline is April 1 (May 1 after a town-wide revaluation), or 45 days after assessment notices are mailed if that is later.

Does Watchdog show who owns this property?

No. Watchdog does not show owner names or mailing addresses. Everything on this page comes from public tax and parcel records.

Source: New Jersey MOD-IV tax list and NJ Office of GIS parcel data, refreshed monthly (last refresh October 2026). Town tax rates from the NJ Division of Taxation. Watchdog does not show owner names. How we get our numbers

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