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38 Compass Ave

West Milford Township, NJ · Passaic County · Residential · Block 7508, Lot 25

Watchdog Score

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58/100

Typical or mixed tax position

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

  • RRecourse64
  • OOverassessment Position42
  • BBurden55
  • UUniformity57
  • SStabilityn/a
  • TTrajectory99

Property tax

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$7,846Latest annual tax
$7,9102025 estimate
$187,700Assessed value
$9,606West Milford Township median
$4.2142025 rate

Among 9,806 homes in West Milford Township, the typical (median) tax bill is $9,606. This bill is lower than about 72% of them.

Town tax rate per $100
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  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25

Sales

Nearby sales
$330,000 on June 17, 2024This property's last sale
405Similar sales since 2023
$420,000Median price

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Recent sales nearby

AddressSoldPriceBuilt
35 Compass AveSame streetDec 2023$905,5001960
1363 Union ValleyJun 2024$346,3021930
41 Pinecliff Lk DrJun 2024$900,0001955
17 Capstan Rd.Jun 2024$720,0001958
7 Capstan RdOct 2023$625,0001952
20 Binnacle AveOct 2023$195,0001953

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 West Milford Township.
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Property record

Block / lot
7508 / 25
Property class
Residential (2)
Year built
1955
Dwelling units
1
Lot size
0.44 acres
Land value
$91,000
Improvement value
$96,700
County
Passaic County

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  • 15 Bushwick Lane$8,519 tax
  • 11 Bushwick Lane$9,601 tax
  • 9 Bushwick Lane$6,563 tax
  • 1389 Union Valley Rd$10,028 tax
  • 1367 Union Valley Rd$16,611 tax

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Questions

How much are the property taxes at 38 Compass Ave?

The latest annual property tax on the New Jersey tax list is $7,846, on an assessed value of $187,700.

How does this tax bill compare with others in West Milford Township?

Among 9,806 homes in West Milford Township, the typical (median) tax bill is $9,606. This bill is lower than about 72% 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 58 (Typical or mixed tax position).

Can the assessment be appealed?

Yes. Appeals go to the Passaic 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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