$540,000
SOLD OCT 29, 2019

159 Lexington Ave Cresskill, NJ 07626

3 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
5,998 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

3% Below List Price

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views to the North
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Property is near a park
  • Cresskill High School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of October 2019

Renovated Gem: Tired of tired homes, then look no further. 159 Lexington Avenue is almost completely renovated. Heat, CAC, Siding, Bathrooms, Kitchen, Roof, Paver Driveway & Walkway, Front Steps--it even has a Whole House Generator--all redone. The 1st floor has 4 rooms including a living room and dining room, renovated kitchen, bedroom/den, and a renovated full hall bath. The 2nd floor has 2 good sized bedrooms and renovated hall bath. The basement is finished and has a laundry room, a room, and storage & utility areas. APRX $8925 year tax, award winning Cresskill schools, close to Bryan Elementary, NYC transit and local shopping--turnkey situation, just bring your stuff, kickback and relax--make it yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Philip Soo

Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Tenafly Listed on: 07/08/2019

Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Tenafly

Last Buyer's Agent

Katherine Kang

Bergen Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,925

Lot Details

  • 5,998 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Views to the North
  • Views to the South

Home Design

  • Built in the 1940s
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Attic

  • Dormer Attic

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Deck

Community Details

  • Security

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 020800103 00025

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Short: RES
  • Property Type: RES
  • Sub-Style: Cape Cod
  • Additional Sub Style: Rear Dormer
  • Lifestyle: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans, 1st Flr Mbdrm, One Floor Living
  • Miscellaneous: Hdwd As In, Security, Sprinklers, Deck / Patio
  • Views/Exposure: North, South
  • Year Built: 1940's, Renovated
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Fireplace: None
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Primary Bathroom: N
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Basement: Finished: RM, Laundry, Uitility, Storage
  • Items Not Included: Master Ceiling Fixture, DR Chandelier

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Vinyl
  • Waterfront: None

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Attached, 1 Car

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Hot Air, Multi-Zone
  • Sewer: Municipal
  • Water Source: Municipal
  • Cooling: Central Air, Multi-Zone

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Edward H. Bryan E.S.
  • Middle School: Cresskill MS
  • High School: Cresskill HS

Lot Info

  • County Name: BERGEN
  • Locale: 100
  • Lot: 00025
  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Lot Dimensions: 60x100
  • Estimated Lot Frontage: 60
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 5998

Tax Info

  • Tax: 8925
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 020800103 00025

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2019
Closed on
Oct 29, 2019
Sold by
Alper Andrew and Alper Katherine
Bought by
Jeong Gwanyong and Chung Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Philip Soo
Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Tenafly
Buyer's Agent
Katherine Kang
Bergen Real Estate
List Price
$559,000
Sold Price
$540,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-3.4%
Current Estimated Value
$849,679

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$309,679
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.26%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2015
Closed on
Aug 12, 2015
Sold by
Maki Peter and Maki Elisabeth
Bought by
Alper Andrew and Alper Katherine
Sold Price
$466,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.57%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2012
Sold by
Cerame Patricia M
Bought by
Maki Peter and Maki Elisabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$290,800
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2004
Sold by
Yi Kum Sun
Bought by
Cerame Patricia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$309,600
Interest Rate
5.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2002
Sold by
Lee Choon S
Bought by
Yi Kum S and Yi Sung

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$284,000
Interest Rate
6.58%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $540,000 Fidelity National Title (Aka
Deed $466,000 Attorney
Deed $363,500 --
Deed $388,000 --
Deed $355,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $432,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $290,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $309,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner $284,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/29/2019 10/29/19 Sold $540,000 -3.4% --
08/20/2019 08/20/19 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2019 07/08/19 For Sale $559,000 +20.0% --
08/17/2015 08/17/15 Sold $466,000 -- --
Source: New Jersey 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
2024 $12,150 $548,100 $304,000 $244,100
2023 $11,859 $523,500 $286,500 $237,000
2022 $11,859 $492,700 $265,500 $227,200
2021 $11,675 $478,100 $258,000 $220,100
2020 $11,319 $465,400 $249,500 $215,900
2019 $9,070 $376,800 $246,000 $130,800
2018 $6,272 $372,000 $243,000 $129,000
2017 $8,523 $313,100 $192,000 $121,100
2016 $8,269 $313,100 $192,000 $121,100
2015 $8,012 $306,800 $192,000 $114,800
2014 $7,615 $306,800 $192,000 $114,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: New Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 1932262

New Jersey MLS

APN: 08-00103-0000-00025