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158 Bennetts La

Franklin Township, NJ · Somerset County · Vacant land · Block 88.02, Lot 27.05

Watchdog Score

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87/100

Strong tax position

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

  • RRecourse100
  • OOverassessment Positionn/a
  • BBurden77
  • UUniformity97
  • SStabilityn/a
  • TTrajectoryn/a

Property tax

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$547Latest annual tax
$5032025 estimate
$30,000Assessed value
$476Franklin Township median
$1.6782025 rate

Among 515 vacant lots in Franklin Township, the typical (median) tax bill is $476. This bill is close to the middle.

Town tax rate per $100
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Sales

Nearby sales
$45,000 on February 9, 2024This property's last sale
18Similar sales since 2023
$225,000Median price

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Recent sales nearby

AddressSoldPriceBuilt
166 Bennetts LaSame streetFeb 2024$45,000
479 Skillmans LaAug 2024$265,000
92 Cortelyous La.May 2024$9,000,000
118 Cortelyous La.Jan 2024$165,000
112 Fuller StMar 2024$100,0001940
52 Stockton AveOct 2023$450,000

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

Block / lot
88.02 / 27.05
Property class
Vacant land (1)
Dwelling units
1
Lot size
0.92 acres
Land value
$30,000
Improvement value
$0
County
Somerset County

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  • 1293 Rt 27$7,691 tax
  • 1303 Rt 27$21,864 tax
  • 1313 Rt 27$8,017 tax
  • 1323 Rt 27$20,224 tax

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Questions

How much are the property taxes at 158 Bennetts La?

The latest annual property tax on the New Jersey tax list is $547, on an assessed value of $30,000.

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

Among 515 vacant lots in Franklin Township, the typical (median) tax bill is $476. This bill is close to the middle.

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 87 (Strong tax position).

Can the assessment be appealed?

Yes. Appeals go to the Somerset 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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