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159 E Cliff St

Somerville Borough, NJ · Somerset County · Residential · Block 73, Lot 20

Watchdog Score

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78/100

Favorable tax position

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

  • RRecourse100
  • OOverassessment Position96
  • BBurden53
  • UUniformity72
  • SStabilityn/a
  • TTrajectory100

Property tax

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$10,5582024 tax bill
$10,8952025 at new rate
$267,100Assessed value
$10,689Somerville Borough median
$4.0792025 rate

Among 2,653 homes in Somerville Borough, the typical (median) tax bill is $10,689. This bill is close to the middle.

Town tax rate per $100
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  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
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  • 25

Sales

Nearby sales
$500,000 on November 6, 2024This property's last sale
121Similar sales since 2023
$500,000Median price

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Recent sales nearby

AddressSoldPriceBuilt
25 E Cliff StSame streetAug 2024$160,0001890
422-424 Bartine StNov 2023$560,0001945
121-123 N Gaston AveJul 2024$700,0001930
183 E High StApr 2024$480,0001900
122 N Bridge StMay 2024$390,0001985
127 Grove StOct 2024$577,5001940

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

Block / lot
73 / 20
Property class
Residential (2)
Year built
1925
Building
2SF 2G
Dwelling units
1
Lot size
0.09 acres
Land value
$124,200
Improvement value
$142,900
County
Somerset County

Same block

  • 54 Culver St$9,139 tax
  • 430-432 Bartine St$9,843 tax
  • 438 Bartine St$11,476 tax
  • 440 Bartine St$12,926 tax
  • 111 N Gaston Ave$21,322 tax
  • 161 E Cliff St$8,930 tax
  • 58 Culver St$9,471 tax

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Questions

How much are the property taxes at 159 E Cliff St?

The latest annual property tax on the New Jersey tax list is $10,558, on an assessed value of $267,100.

How does this tax bill compare with others in Somerville Borough?

Among 2,653 homes in Somerville Borough, the typical (median) tax bill is $10,689. 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 78 (Favorable 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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