NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1540 Rahway Ave Westfield, NJ 07090

Estimated Value: $870,000 - $962,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1.1 Acres

Last Sold April 01, 2021

Last sale price $550,000

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,045/month

190 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.1 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Tamaques Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3 Car Garage

About This Home

As of April 2021

Welcome to this desirable Colonial Style Westfield Home situated on Park like Property (1.1acres). Larger than it appears this home offers many possibilities and room for expansion. The first level offers a spacious living room w/ wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen, powder room, gleaming hardwood floors and sunny family room, overlooking a beautiful private yard. The second level has three bedrooms and full bath. A one car attached garage and a separate 28X30 2 car garage (complete with work area, second floor loft, heat, air conditioning and plenty of storage). New High efficiency A/C unit with Smart Home Thermostat and more. Close to schools and transportation this could be your next home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

ELLEN M. MURPHY

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 07/12/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Cris Montenegro

NEW AND MODERN GROUP

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,768

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 1.1 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Powder Room

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Tamaques Elementary School
  • Edison Middle School
  • Westfield High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2920-05402-0000-00029-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,768

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Union
  • Exclusions: see remarks* stair chair, ramp, grab bars*, all garage cabinets
  • Street Number Display: 1540
  • Directions: Rahway Ave
  • I D: 4996513
  • Modified: 2022-04-02
  • Number Images: 22
  • First Name: ELLEN M.
  • First Name3: CHRISTIAN
  • Last Name: MURPHY
  • Last Name3: MONTENEGRO
  • Office Phone3: 908-664-1500
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Range/Oven-Electric, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Phone: 908-233-5555

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Patio
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Loft Storage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: Tamaques
  • Middle School: Edison
  • High School: Westfield
  • High School: Westfield
  • Middle Jr High School: Edison

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 100X480
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 148400
  • Assessed Land Value: 445500
  • Assessment: 593900
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 29
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 1.10
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 12768
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2920-05402-0000-00029-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.150
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2019
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Tamaques

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2020
Closed on
Apr 1, 2021
Sold by
Feldbauer George and Feldbauer Irene
Bought by
Courtney Holly and Courtney Jonathan
Seller's Agent
ELLEN M. MURPHY
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Cris Montenegro
NEW AND MODERN GROUP
List Price
$589,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-6.62%
Current Estimated Value
$929,959

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$379,959
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.41%
Original Mortgage
$456,300
Outstanding Balance
$410,647
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$519,312

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 1990
Bought by
Feldbauer George and Feldbauer Irene
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
Courtney Holly $550,000 First American Title Ins Co
Courtney Holly $550,000 First American Title
Feldbauer George -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Courtney Holly $456,300
Closed Courtney Holly $456,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2021 04/01/21 Sold $550,000 -2.7% --
01/18/2021 01/18/21 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2020 11/05/20 Price Changed $565,000 -2.4% --
08/27/2020 08/27/20 Price Changed $579,000 -1.7% --
08/24/2020 08/24/20 For Sale $589,000 -4.7% --
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2020 07/12/20 For Sale $618,000 -- --
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 $13,375 $593,900 $445,500 $148,400
2024 $13,101 $593,900 $445,500 $148,400
2023 $13,101 $593,900 $445,500 $148,400
2022 $12,828 $593,900 $445,500 $148,400
2021 $12,846 $593,900 $445,500 $148,400
2020 $12,816 $593,900 $445,500 $148,400
2019 $12,769 $593,900 $445,500 $148,400
2018 $13,267 $142,700 $76,600 $66,100
2017 $13,194 $142,700 $76,600 $66,100
2016 $12,884 $142,700 $76,600 $66,100
2015 $12,628 $142,700 $76,600 $66,100
2014 $12,211 $142,700 $76,600 $66,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    ELLEN M. MURPHY

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

  • Cris Montenegro

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Cris Montenegro

    NEW AND MODERN GROUP

    (908) 422-7101

    1 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Cris Montenegro
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3647667

Garden State MLS

APN: 20-05402-0000-00029

New Jersey Union County Westfield 07090

1540 Rahway Ave, Westfield, NJ

This home is located at 1540 Rahway Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090 since 12 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $929,959. This property was built in 1950. 1540 Rahway Ave is a home located in Union County with nearby schools including Tamaques Elementary School, Edison Intermediate School, and Westfield Senior High School.

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