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509 Willow Ave

Scotch Plains Township, NJ · Union County · Residential · Block 1201, Lot 11

Watchdog Score

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75/100

Favorable tax position

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

  • RRecourse18
  • OOverassessment Position100
  • BBurden73
  • UUniformity64
  • SStabilityn/a
  • TTrajectory100

Property tax

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$7,7082024 tax bill
$8,0892025 at new rate
$65,500Assessed value
$13,074Scotch Plains Township median
$12.3502025 rate

Among 7,342 homes in Scotch Plains Township, the typical (median) tax bill is $13,074. This bill is lower than about 96% of them.

Town tax rate per $100
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Sales

Nearby sales
$400,000 on October 8, 2024This property's last sale
283Similar sales since 2023
$736,000Median price

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Recent sales nearby

AddressSoldPriceBuilt
317 Willow AveSame streetDec 2024$515,0001955
224 Willow AveSame streetFeb 2024$750,0001995
530 Park AveJul 2024$250,0001974
530 Park AveJun 2024$365,0001974
428 Sycamore AveNov 2024$736,0001950
422 Myrtle AvenueNov 2024$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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  • Could an appeal lower this bill?The appeal estimator opens with this property's assessment and the town tax rate filled in.
  • 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 Scotch Plains Township.
  • Scotch Plains Township property taxesTypical bill, tax rate and appeal deadline for the town.
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Property record

Block / lot
1201 / 11
Property class
Residential (2)
Year built
1945
Building
1S F 1AG
Dwelling units
1
Lot size
0.19 acres
Land value
$18,600
Improvement value
$46,900
County
Union County

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  • 551 Willow Ave$6,261 tax
  • 515 Willow Ave$10,485 tax
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  • 1732 East Second St$5,154 tax
  • 1734 East Second Street$12,945 tax
  • 1742 East Second Street$24,713 tax
  • 1750 E Second Street$15,298 tax
  • 1754 East Second St$8,049 tax

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Property report (PDF)

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Questions

How much are the property taxes at 509 Willow Ave?

The latest annual property tax on the New Jersey tax list is $7,708, on an assessed value of $65,500.

How does this tax bill compare with others in Scotch Plains Township?

Among 7,342 homes in Scotch Plains Township, the typical (median) tax bill is $13,074. 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 75 (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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