NOT LISTED FOR SALE

144 Watchung Ave Montclair, NJ 07043

Estimated Value: $1,243,000 - $1,454,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,670 Sq Ft
$506/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 16, 2021

Last sale price $785,000 $294 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,157/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Watchung Avenue
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Hillside School Rated A
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Watchung Plaza and Park

About This Home

As of August 2021

Ditmas Park meets Montclair in this lovingly maintained and updated 1890 Watchung Plaza neighborhood Victorian just steps to NYC commuting options and the best coffee and parks in town. Elegant period details welcome you in the extraordinary double-height foyer, with original millwork, moldings, 3 sets of pocket doors, formal living and dining rooms, a family room, office, sunroom, and central AC! The kitchen and sunroom lead to a large rear deck overlooking a sprawling yard with plenty of room for a pool.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karin Diana-Toder

COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC Listed on: 05/31/2021

COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

JULIUS R. SCOTT III

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,852

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 0.26

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 2,670 Sq Ft Home
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • French Drain
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Gravel Driveway

Schools

  • Magnet Elementary And Middle School
  • Montclair High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Underground Utilities
  • Standard Electricity

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • 0.26 Acre Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1613-03410-0000-00032-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,852

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Style: Victorian
  • Primary Style: Victorian
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Renovated Year: 1993
  • Street Number Display: 144
  • Directions: Grove to Watchung. East of Watchung Plaza, between N. Fullerton & Waterbury.
  • I D: 5074928
  • Modified: 2022-08-17
  • Number Images: 25
  • First Name: KARIN
  • First Name3: JULIUS R.
  • Last Name: DIANA-TODER
  • Last Name3: SCOTT III
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 1993

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Number Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: French Drain, Unfinished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Level 1 Rooms: Bath Main, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Sunroom
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2670
  • Phone: 973-310-7360

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es)
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Number Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Gravel

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Hot Water
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Underground
  • Water: Public Water

Schools

  • Elementary School: MAGNET
  • Middle School: MAGNET
  • High School: MONTCLAIR
  • High School: MONTCLAIR
  • Middle Jr High School: MAGNET

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 11490SF
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 406100
  • Assessed Land Value: 344200
  • Assessment: 750300
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Identifier: 32
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.26

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 23852
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1613-03410-0000-00032-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.179
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2020
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: MAGNET

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2021
Closed on
Aug 12, 2021
Sold by
Colangelo Gino and Colangelo Patricia Reda
Bought by
Adams Bryce and Adams Jeanne
Seller's Agent
Karin Diana-Toder
COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC
Buyer's Agent
JULIUS R. SCOTT III
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$785,000
Premium/Discount to List
$86,000
12.3%
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$1,282,574

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$497,574
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.62%
Original Mortgage
$758,800
Outstanding Balance
$692,955
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$658,222

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 1993
Sold by
Gelb Kenneth F and Gelb Sanders,Cynthia K
Bought by
Colangelo Gino and Colangelo Reda,Patricia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 1992
Sold by
Smith Merrill W and Melinda Maginn
Bought by
Celb Kenneth F and Celb Sanders,Cynthia K
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Adams Bryce $785,000 Atlantic Ttl & Stlmt Svc Llc
Colangelo Gino $260,500 --
Colangelo Gino $260,500 --
Celb Kenneth F $271,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Adams Bryce $110,000
Open Adams Bryce $758,800
Previous Owner Colangelo Patricia Reda $286,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/16/2021 08/16/21 Sold $785,000 +12.3% $294 / Sq Ft
06/11/2021 06/11/21 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2021 06/03/21 For Sale $699,000 -- $262 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $24,873 $735,900 $344,200 $391,700
2024 $24,873 $735,900 $344,200 $391,700
2022 $24,196 $735,900 $344,200 $391,700
2021 $24,242 $750,300 $344,200 $406,100
2020 $23,852 $750,300 $344,200 $406,100
2019 $23,227 $738,300 $344,200 $394,100
2018 $22,843 $738,300 $344,200 $394,100
2017 $22,426 $600,600 $333,800 $266,800
2016 $21,826 $600,600 $333,800 $266,800
2015 $21,177 $600,600 $333,800 $266,800
2014 $20,468 $600,600 $333,800 $266,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Karin Diana-Toder

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Karin Diana-Toder

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

    (973) 454-5162

    88 in this area

    139 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    JULIUS R. SCOTT III

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3716228

Garden State MLS

APN: 13-03410-0000-00032

New Jersey Essex County Montclair 07042

144 Watchung Ave, Montclair, NJ

This home is located at 144 Watchung Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043 since 31 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,351,177, approximately $506 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 144 Watchung Ave is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Hillside School, Bradford School, and Nishuane School.

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