NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 Church St South Orange, NJ 07079

Estimated Value: $610,000 - $697,280

-- Bed
-- Bath
1,408 Sq Ft
$469/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 21, 2024

Last sale price $645,000 $458 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,610/month

147 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2024

This home is located at 159 Church St, South Orange, NJ 07079 since 13 December 2023 and is currently estimated at $660,070, approximately $468 per square foot. This property was built in 1894. 159 Church St is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including South Mountain Elementary School, South Orange Middle School, and Columbia Senior High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

FRANK BOREK

C-21 GEMINI, LLC. Brokerage Phone: 973-744-2700 Listed on: 12/13/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Claudia Robinson

REALTY ONE GROUP LIFESTYLE HOMES

REALTY ONE GROUP LIFESTYLE HOMES

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,907

Year Built

  • Built in 1894

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,907

Year Built

Built in 1894

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1894
  • County Name: Essex
  • Street Number Display: 159
  • I D: 5259985
  • Modified: 2025-06-22
  • Number Images: 1
  • Attribution Contact: 973-744-2700
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .046 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.05

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 13, 2023
Closed on
Jun 17, 2024
Sold by
Molinaro Anthony
Bought by
Makinde Oluwaseun
Seller's Agent
FRANK BOREK
C-21 GEMINI, LLC.
Buyer's Agent
Claudia Robinson
REALTY ONE GROUP LIFESTYLE HOMES
List Price
$685,000
Sold Price
$645,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-5.84%
Views
331
Current Estimated Value
$684,384

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$39,384
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.91%
Original Mortgage
$577,275
Outstanding Balance
$570,420
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$89,650

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2023
Closed on
Aug 29, 2023
Sold by
Taronis George A and Taronis John P
Bought by
Molinaro Anthony
Seller's Agent
MARK J. MATTHEISS
KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT
Buyer's Agent
FRANK BOREK
C-21 GEMINI, LLC.
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$495,000
Views
27

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
38.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2012
Sold by
Comerford James P and Comerford John T
Bought by
Taronis Patricia
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
Makinde Oluwaseun $645,000 First American Title
Molinaro Anthony $495,000 None Listed On Document
Taronis Patricia -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Makinde Oluwaseun $577,275
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/21/2024 06/21/24 Sold $645,000 0.0% $458 / Sq Ft
05/08/2024 05/08/24 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2024 04/27/24 Price Changed $645,000 -5.8% $458 / Sq Ft
12/13/2023 12/13/23 For Sale $685,000 +38.4% $487 / Sq Ft
08/31/2023 08/31/23 Sold $495,000 0.0% $352 / Sq Ft
08/11/2023 08/11/23 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2023 08/08/23 For Sale $495,000 -- $352 / 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 $10,907 $545,100 $198,800 $346,300
2024 $10,907 $353,900 $198,800 $155,100
2023 $10,517 $299,900 $179,900 $120,000
2022 $10,517 $299,900 $179,900 $120,000
2021 $10,152 $299,900 $179,900 $120,000
2020 $9,837 $299,900 $179,900 $120,000
2019 $9,591 $299,900 $179,900 $120,000
2018 $9,447 $299,900 $179,900 $120,000
2017 $9,213 $299,900 $179,900 $120,000
2016 $7,032 $183,700 $60,000 $123,700
2015 $6,869 $183,700 $60,000 $123,700
2014 $6,725 $183,700 $60,000 $123,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • F

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    FRANK BOREK

    C-21 GEMINI, LLC.

  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Claudia Robinson

    REALTY ONE GROUP LIFESTYLE HOMES

    (973) 862-7425

    1 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Claudia Robinson
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  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    MARK J. MATTHEISS

    KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3878082

Garden State MLS

APN: 19-02301-0000-00036

New Jersey Essex County South Orange 07079

159 Church St, South Orange, NJ

This home is located at 159 Church St, South Orange, NJ 07079 since 13 December 2023 and is currently estimated at $660,070, approximately $468 per square foot. This property was built in 1894. 159 Church St is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including South Mountain Elementary School, South Orange Middle School, and Columbia Senior High School.

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