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217 Prospect Av Apt 1-2a

Cranford Township, NJ · Union County · Residential · Block 265, Lot 2

Watchdog Score

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78/100

Favorable tax position

The Watchdog Score, powered by the ROBUST Framework. Evidence coverage 85%, high confidence.

  • RRecourse18
  • OOverassessment Position100
  • BBurden76
  • UUniformity78
  • SStabilityn/a
  • TTrajectory100

Property tax

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$6,0602024 tax bill
$6,4802025 at new rate
$89,400Assessed value
$12,541Cranford Township median
$7.2482025 rate

Among 7,495 homes in Cranford Township, the typical (median) tax bill is $12,541. This bill is lower than about 96% of them.

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Sales

Nearby sales
$365,000 on December 17, 2024This property's last sale
277Similar sales since 2023
$702,000Median price

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Recent sales nearby

AddressSoldPriceBuilt
217 Prospect Av Apt 12-4aSep 2024$410,0001940
217 Prospect Av Apt12a-3bSep 2024$350,0001940
217 Prospect Av Apt 5-3bJun 2024$426,0001940
217 Prospect Av Apt 1-1aJun 2024$350,0001940
22 Riverside Dr - C0g08May 2024$419,0001975
22 Riverside Dr - Apt C6May 2024$419,0001975

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 Cranford Township.
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Property record

Block / lot
265 / 2 (C012A)
Property class
Residential (2)
Year built
1940
Building
1S-B
Dwelling units
1
Lot size
0.03 acres
Land value
$46,100
Improvement value
$43,300
County
Union County

Same block

  • 22 Riverside Dr - Apt A1$6,820 tax
  • 22 Riverside Dr - Apt A2$8,189 tax
  • 22 Riverside Dr - Apt A3$5,037 tax
  • 22 Riverside Dr - Apt A4$6,820 tax
  • 22 Riverside Dr - Apt B1$7,179 tax
  • 22 Riverside Dr - Apt B2$9,830 tax
  • 22 Riverside Dr - Apt B3$7,511 tax
  • 22 Riverside Dr - Apt B4$7,186 tax

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Questions

How much are the property taxes at 217 Prospect Av Apt 1-2a?

The latest annual property tax on the New Jersey tax list is $6,060, on an assessed value of $89,400.

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

Among 7,495 homes in Cranford Township, the typical (median) tax bill is $12,541. This bill is lower than about 96% 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 78 (Favorable tax position).

Can the assessment be appealed?

Yes. Appeals go to the Union 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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