Who Pays the Highest Property Taxes in Matawan and Aberdeen?

The Board of Education approved a , Aberdeen Township introduced a , and Matawan Borough introduced a .

Even if the yearly tax increases seem small, it feels like each year residents and business owners are forced to dig deeper into their wallets. But who pays the most? In both Matawan and Aberdeen, commercial properties and apartment complexes topped the list. Click the property owner's name for a break down of where their taxes go.

Top 5 taxpayers of 2011 in Matawan*:

5. East Coast Long Brook Apartments LLC
Description: Long Brook Apartments on Sutton Drive (7.79 acres)
Property tax: $169,222.29

4. East Coast Long Brook Apartments LLC
Description: Long Brook Apartments on Sutton Drive (6.4 acres)
Property tax: $169,583.81

3. Lionetti Enterprises, LLC
Description: Strip Mall including 233-235 Main Street
Propert tax: $175,906.75

2. Chestnut Court Apartments, LLC
Description: Chestnut Court Apartments on Middlesex Road
Property tax: $269,925.88

1. Atrium at Matawan
Description: This property includes Victoria Healthcare Center and Victoria Assisted Living on Freneau Avenue.
Property tax: $485,260.00

Top 5 taxpayers of 2011 in Aberdeen*:

5. Pak SC, LLC NJ, LLC
Description: This property is Lloyd Plaza, located at the intersection of Lloyd Road and Route 34, and it includes ShopRite of Aberdeen.
Property tax: $307,577.06

4. Barrington Gardens/Home Properties
Description: Barrington Garden Apartments on Belair Court
Property tax: $324,953.56

3. Basser-Kaufman, LLC
Description: Shopping center at 325 Highway 35 in Cliffwood, which includes the A&P
Property tax: $354,589.01

2. Rendeck, Inc/Regent Shopping Center
Description: Regent Shopping Center on Route 34 near the intersection of Lloyd Road, including Bed, Bath & Beyond
Property tax: $466,259.13 

1. Avalon NJ Urban Renewal Entity, LLC
Description: Vacant property at 1000 Central Ave (16.58 acres)
Property tax: $581,742.90

*According to Data Universe, the projected rate excludes local fire tax, state rebate and property tax deductions/credits.