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Seller's Agent in 2020
Peter 'PJ' Decicco
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
(973) 420-4401
54 in this area
178 Total Sales
157 Church St South Orange, NJ 07079
Estimated Value: $584,000 - $800,000
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,590
Sq Ft
$429/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- 5-minute walk to South Orange
- Wood Flooring
- South Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
- Recreation Room
- 1-minute walk to South Orange Community Garden Park
About This Home
As of May 2020Ideal for commuters, this impressive 3 bedroom home is just literal steps from everything downtown South Orange has to offer. Wake up 5 minutes before the train leaves and you will still be on time! Newly renovated, this would be a great condo alternative with low maintenance. Open floor plan features kitchen that is equipped with SS appliances, new cabinets, glass tile backsplash and quartz countertops. The finished basement offers so much more living space as well. All plumbing, electric, bathrooms, kitchen have been updated. Brand new 2 zone central air & heating. Upstairs, you will find a total of 3 bedrooms and one designer bathroom. Sellers to pay for 1 year parking permit.
Last Buyer's Agent
FRANCINE LICHTMAN
HEARTH REALTY GROUP
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,592
Year Built
- Built in 1894
Lot Details
- 3,049
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Vinyl Siding
- Tile
Interior Spaces
- Entrance Foyer
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Utility Room
- Finished Basement
Kitchen
- Gas Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Walk-In Closet
- Powder Room
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Multiple Heating Units
- Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Patio
- 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 1619-02301-0000-00035-0000-
- Tax Block *
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 28, 2020
Sold by
Stone 157 Corp
Bought by
Tompsett Emily T
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$328,000
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 9, 1998
Sold by
Slattery Julia
Bought by
Johnson Shirley
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$57,600
Interest Rate
6.49%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tompsett Emily T | $420,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co | |
| Johnson Shirley | $72,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Tompsett Emily T | $328,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Stone 157 Corp | $306,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Johnson Shirley | $367,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Johnson Shirley | $57,600 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2020 05/12/20 | Sold | $410,000 | -3.5% | $258 / Sq Ft |
| 01/15/2020 01/15/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/10/2020 01/10/20 | For Sale | $425,000 | +80.9% | $267 / Sq Ft |
| 06/22/2018 06/22/18 | Sold | $235,000 | -2.1% | $148 / Sq Ft |
| 06/19/2018 06/19/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/02/2018 04/02/18 | For Sale | $240,000 | -- | $151 / 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 | $14,537 | $469,900 | $216,900 | $253,000 |
| 2024 | $14,537 | $469,900 | $216,900 | $253,000 |
| 2022 | $14,017 | $399,700 | $190,500 | $209,200 |
| 2021 | $13,530 | $399,700 | $190,500 | $209,200 |
| 2020 | $13,110 | $399,700 | $190,500 | $209,200 |
| 2019 | $11,769 | $368,000 | $190,500 | $177,500 |
| 2018 | $11,592 | $368,000 | $190,500 | $177,500 |
| 2017 | $11,305 | $368,000 | $190,500 | $177,500 |
| 2016 | $7,725 | $201,800 | $65,300 | $136,500 |
| 2015 | $7,545 | $201,800 | $65,300 | $136,500 |
| 2014 | $7,388 | $201,800 | $65,300 | $136,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Peter 'PJ' Decicco
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Buyer's Agent in 2020
FRANCINE LICHTMAN
HEARTH REALTY GROUP
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Seller's Agent in 2018
GRACE ANTEBY
EXCLUSIVE PROPERTIES REALTY LLC
Map
Source: Garden State MLS
MLS Number: 3609012
APN: 19-02301-0000-00035
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