NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 Howell Ave Unit 159 Fords, NJ 08863

Estimated Value: $425,601 - $499,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,000 Sq Ft
$472/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 24, 2023

Last sale price $420,000 $420 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,583/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Granite Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • End Unit
  • Patio
  • Recessed Lighting

About This Home

As of April 2023

Welcome to this beautifully maintained, spacious, rarely on the market two bedroom two and a half bath end unit in the desirable Oakwood Village. This home features an eat in kitchen with breakfast nook, sliders leading to the patio, and a cozy basement perfect for that second living room or entertaining. This one is not to be missed!

Last Listed By

Sheri Sasso

O'Brien Realty, LLC License #0999770 Listed on: 03/02/2023

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,933

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 436 Sq Ft Lot
  • End Unit
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped

HOA Fees

  • $250 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Granite
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom Bathtub Only

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

  • Woodbridge Middle School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 25-00300-01-00001-0000-C0159

Community Details

Overview

  • Front Yard Maintenance
  • Association fees include common area, exterior maint, lawn maintenance, snow removal
  • On-Site Maintenance

Recreation

  • Snow Removal

Additional Features

  • Common Area
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,933

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$250 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Association Amenities: Professional Management, Association, Common Area, Landscaping
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Common Area, Exterior Maint, Lawn Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • Inclusions: Washer, Window Treatments, Blinds/Shades, Dishwasher, Dryer, Light Fixtures, Microwave, Stove, Refrigerator
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: End Unit, Townhouse, Condo, 2 Story
  • Reso Flooring: Tile
  • Reso Interior Features: Attic - Pull Down Stairs, Sliding Door, Breakfast Bar, Recessed Lighting
  • Year Built: 1972
  • General Property Info Waterview: No
  • General Property Info Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info HOA: Yes
  • General Property Info Pool: No
  • Ownership Type Condominium: Yes
  • Interior Sliding Door: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • ExteriorPatio: Yes
  • Common Elements Common Area: Yes
  • Fee Includes Common Area2: Yes
  • Fee Includes Exterior Maint: Yes
  • General Property Info Acreage: 0.01
  • Location Middle School: Woodbridge
  • Interior Attic - Pull Down Stairs: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • ExteriorFence: Yes
  • Roof Shingled: Yes
  • Included Stove: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Water Heater Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Interior Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Included BlindsShades: Yes
  • Included Light Fixtures: Yes
  • Garage None4: Yes
  • Style Townhouse: Yes
  • Included Window Treatments: Yes
  • Kitchen Sliding Door5: Yes
  • Common Elements Landscaping: Yes
  • Foyer Floor - Wood: Yes
  • Kitchen Breakfast Cntr: Yes
  • Kitchen Eat-In: Yes
  • Exterior BBQ: Yes
  • Floors Tile: Yes
  • Style End Unit: Yes
  • Kitchen Floor - Granite5: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 2
  • Basement Finished: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 0.01
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: BBQ, Fence, Patio
  • Construction:Siding - Vinyl: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Assigned, None
  • General Property Info:Garage: No
  • Parking:Assigned: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, 2 Zoned AC
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, 2 Zoned Heat
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 250.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • Fee Includes Lawn Maintenance: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fee Includes:Snow Removal: Yes

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Woodbridge

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 435.6
  • Parcel #: 25-00300-01-00001-0000-C0159
  • Zoning Description: Residential, Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7933.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2010
Sold by
Pustam Debbie Ann
Bought by
Ruggiero Francine
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$471,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,000
Outstanding Balance
$105,284
Interest Rate
4.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$366,616

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2010
Sold by
Alli Omar
Bought by
Pustam Debbie Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2009
Sold by
Sorrentino Joseph
Bought by
Pustam Debbie Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,019
Interest Rate
5.14%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2002
Sold by
Jackson David
Bought by
Sorrentino Joseph

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,300
Interest Rate
6.34%

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ruggiero Francine $275,000 Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
Pustam Debbie Ann -- None Available
Pustam Debbie Ann $275,000 Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co
Sorrentino Joseph $182,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ruggiero Francine $155,000
Closed Ruggiero Francine $155,000
Previous Owner Pustam Debbie Ann $270,019
Previous Owner Sorrentino Joseph $148,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/24/2023 04/24/23 Sold $420,000 +10.8% $420 / Sq Ft
03/02/2023 03/02/23 For Sale $379,000 -- $379 / Sq Ft
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

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
2024 $8,448 $64,000 $6,000 $58,000
2023 $8,448 $64,000 $6,000 $58,000
2022 $7,933 $64,000 $6,000 $58,000
2021 $7,852 $64,000 $6,000 $58,000
2020 $7,593 $64,000 $6,000 $58,000
2019 $7,400 $64,000 $6,000 $58,000
2018 $7,206 $64,000 $6,000 $58,000
2017 $7,060 $64,000 $6,000 $58,000
2016 $6,993 $64,000 $6,000 $58,000
2015 $6,856 $64,000 $6,000 $58,000
2014 $6,692 $64,000 $6,000 $58,000
Source: Public Records

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Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 22305646

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 25-00300-01-00001-0000-C0159