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79 Sand Road

Fairfield Township, NJ · Essex County · Residential · Block 3705, Lot 20

Watchdog Score

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86/100

Strong tax position

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

  • RRecourse55
  • OOverassessment Position100
  • BBurden87
  • UUniformity79
  • SStabilityn/a
  • TTrajectory100

Property tax

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$9,0462024 tax bill
$8,8132025 at new rate
$423,500Assessed value
$10,590Fairfield Township median
$2.0812025 rate

Among 2,609 homes in Fairfield Township, the typical (median) tax bill is $10,590. This bill is lower than about 75% of them.

Town tax rate per $100
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Sales

Nearby sales
$645,000 on September 3, 2024This property's last sale
106Similar sales since 2023
$702,500Median price

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Recent sales nearby

AddressSoldPriceBuilt
17 Nell CtNov 2024$695,0001966
21 Addison DriveDec 2023$710,0001966
6 Bates DriveOct 2024$630,0001958
345 Hollywood AvenueDec 2023$1,315,0002004
8 Edgewood TerraceJul 2024$960,0001980
5 Orchard LaneJul 2024$815,0001974

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 Fairfield Township.
  • Fairfield Township property taxesTypical bill, tax rate and appeal deadline for the town.
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Property record

Block / lot
3705 / 20
Property class
Residential (2)
Year built
1950
Building
1SF1G
Dwelling units
1
Lot size
0.41 acres
Land value
$232,800
Improvement value
$190,700
County
Essex County

Same block

  • 2 Nell Ct$10,193 tax
  • 7 Addison Drive$11,276 tax
  • 5 Addison Dr$9,685 tax
  • 109 Sand Road$9,708 tax
  • 95 Sand Rd$8,967 tax
  • 93 Sand Road$8,721 tax
  • 91 Sand Rd$11,261 tax
  • 89 Sand Road$9,219 tax

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Questions

How much are the property taxes at 79 Sand Road?

The latest annual property tax on the New Jersey tax list is $9,046, on an assessed value of $423,500.

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

Among 2,609 homes in Fairfield Township, the typical (median) tax bill is $10,590. This bill is lower than about 75% 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 86 (Strong 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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