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Seller's Agent in 2017
FRANCINE ALCORN
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
126 Watchung Ave Chatham, NJ 07928
Estimated Value: $1,349,000 - $1,515,155
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,696
Sq Ft
$529/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Carriage House
- Great Room with Fireplace
- Breakfast Room
- Chatham High School Rated A+
- Home Office
- Butlers Pantry
About This Home
As of September 2017GREAT NEW PRICE! Authentic carriage home just a few short blocks to town/ train & top rated schools. Huge great room w/ high ceiling & double size fireplace. 5 BR's on 2nd floor. baths. This spacious Borough home has retained many enchanting original details while marrying the convenience of a 2nd floor laundry. Two recently renovated full baths. Rare TWO car garage & ample off street parking. Appealing details such as wide plank floors and an inviting covered front porch. Inside - a wall of glass doors in the great room - welcomes you to a private brick side patio & garden area. Nestled back from the road in a very private setting - yet just a short distance to town & mid town direct train station. Exceptional high performing schools / Washington Elementary School.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
FRANCINE ALCORN
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 04/30/2017
Co-Listed By
KATHLEEN FRIDAY
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,501
Year Built
- Built in 1911 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 0.3
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Carriage House
- Clapboard
Interior Spaces
- Entrance Foyer
- Great Room with Fireplace
- Family Room
- Breakfast Room
- Home Office
- Storage Room
- Unfinished Basement
- Sump Pump
Kitchen
- Butlers Pantry
- Electric Oven or Range
- Recirculated Exhaust Fan
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Powder Room
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Schools
- Washington Elementary School
- Lafayette Middle School
- Chatham High School
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Radiator
- Standard Electricity
Additional Features
- Patio
- 0.3 Acre Lot
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 2304-00094-0000-00011-0000-
- Tax Block *
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 30, 2017
Closed on
Sep 18, 2017
Sold by
Simson Walter A and Simson Valerie J
Bought by
Vanrees Baker Jr George Edward and Vanrees Baker Kimberly
Seller's Agent
FRANCINE ALCORN
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Susan Oldendorp
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
List Price
$939,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$89,000
-9.48%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$576,039
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.85%
Original Mortgage
$636,150
Outstanding Balance
$532,359
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$805,857
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 7, 2006
Sold by
Macdowell Mary Ellen
Bought by
Simson Walter and Simson Valerie
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 19, 1995
Sold by
Macdowell Mary Ellen
Bought by
Macdowell Mary Ellen and Macdowell David
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 25, 1994
Sold by
Johnson Barbara
Bought by
Macdowell Mary
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$264,000
Interest Rate
8.54%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanrees Baker Jr George Edward | $850,000 | First American Title | |
| Simson Walter | $780,000 | -- | |
| Macdowell Mary Ellen | -- | Chicago Title Insurance Co | |
| Macdowell Mary | $330,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Vanrees Baker Jr George Edward | $636,150 | |
| Previous Owner | Simson Walter A | $152,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Simson Walter A | $209,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Simson Walter A | $200,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Simson Walter | $250,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Macdowell Mary | $264,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2017 09/26/17 | Sold | $850,000 | -9.5% | $315 / Sq Ft |
| 08/16/2017 08/16/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/30/2017 04/30/17 | For Sale | $939,000 | -- | $348 / Sq Ft |
Source: Garden State MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,289 | $820,800 | $395,300 | $425,500 |
| 2024 | $12,755 | $820,800 | $395,300 | $425,500 |
| 2023 | $12,755 | $820,800 | $395,300 | $425,500 |
| 2022 | $13,814 | $646,400 | $375,000 | $271,400 |
| 2021 | $13,814 | $646,400 | $375,000 | $271,400 |
| 2020 | $13,697 | $646,400 | $375,000 | $271,400 |
| 2019 | $13,600 | $646,400 | $375,000 | $271,400 |
| 2018 | $13,219 | $646,400 | $375,000 | $271,400 |
| 2017 | $12,838 | $646,400 | $375,000 | $271,400 |
| 2016 | $12,501 | $646,400 | $375,000 | $271,400 |
| 2015 | $12,353 | $646,400 | $375,000 | $271,400 |
| 2014 | $12,262 | $646,400 | $375,000 | $271,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017
KATHLEEN FRIDAY
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
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Susan Oldendorp
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Susan Oldendorp
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
(201) 400-8714
85 in this area
532 Total Sales
Map
Source: Garden State MLS
MLS Number: 3383530
APN: 04-00094-0000-00011
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