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I’m Abdul Raheem, a NJ Realtor with Realty of America. Search any town for real values, taxes and commutes. Then let’s buy, sell or rent with a plan built on the numbers.

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    New Jersey at a glance
    276data-backed town guides
    2.141%median NJ effective tax rate
    $9,885median town avg tax bill
    $3.91Min featured closings

    30-year fixed rate, weekly (Freddie Mac PMMS). Tax figures: NJ Division of Taxation 2025, all 562 municipalities.

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    5 Lori Ct, Somerset, sold for $925,000
    $925,0005 Lori Ct · Somerset
    2 Gallini Dr, Piscataway, sold for $890,000
    $890,0002 Gallini Dr · Piscataway
    118 River Rd, North Arlington, sold for $597,000
    $597,000118 River Rd · North Arlington
    105 Wegman Pkwy, Jersey City, sold for $555,000
    $555,000105 Wegman Pkwy · Jersey City
    3 Chelsea Dr, Piscataway, sold for $500,000
    $500,0003 Chelsea Dr · Piscataway
    40-44 Rome St, Unit 5, Newark, sold for $440,000
    $440,00040-44 Rome St, Unit 5 · Newark
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    5 Lori Ct, Somerset, sold for $925,000
    Sold
    $925,000
    5 Lori Ct · Somerset
    2 Gallini Dr, Piscataway, sold for $890,000
    Sold
    $890,000
    2 Gallini Dr · Piscataway
    118 River Rd, North Arlington, sold for $597,000
    Sold
    $597,000
    118 River Rd · North Arlington
    105 Wegman Pkwy, Jersey City, sold for $555,000
    Sold
    $555,000
    105 Wegman Pkwy · Jersey City
    3 Chelsea Dr, Piscataway, sold for $500,000
    Sold
    $500,000
    3 Chelsea Dr · Piscataway
    40-44 Rome St, Unit 5, Newark, sold for $440,000
    Sold
    $440,000
    40-44 Rome St, Unit 5 · Newark
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    Abdul Raheem, New Jersey Realtor with Realty of America
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    Realtor with Realty of America, based in Cranford (Union County; office at 500 Centennial Ave, Suite 4) and working with buyers, sellers and renters across all of New Jersey.

    My approach is simple: real numbers, straight answers, and marketing that gets your home in front of the right buyers fast. Follow along on Instagram for weekly NJ market breakdowns.

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    All guides
    Buying

    First-Time Home Buyer Guide for New Jersey (2026)

    Buying

    How New Jersey Property Taxes Work (General vs Effective Rate)

    Selling

    How to Sell Your NJ House Fast: A 1–2 Week Game Plan

    Selling

    NJ “Mansion Tax” Now Falls on Sellers: The Graduated Percent Fee

    Renting

    Apartment Hunting in New Jersey: The Complete Renter’s Guide

    Home

    Backyard Ideas for NJ Homes That Add Value and Joy

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