NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 Walnut St Unit 1 Montclair, NJ 07042

Estimated Value: $665,000 - $1,005,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,588 Sq Ft
$418/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold June 13, 2016

Last sale price $379,000 $239 Per Sq Ft

Est. 123% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,003/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Thermal Windows
  • Hillside School Rated A
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Rand Park

About This Home

As of June 2016

Stunning condo in Victorian home with perfect blend of old and new. Conveniently located near the Walnut St shopping district and train station, this spacious home features 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Large Foyer/Music Room, Formal Living and Dining Rooms and an Eat in Kitchen and Butler's Pantry. Many of the original architectural elements remain, including three incredible fireplaces and beautiful woodwork. A huge front porch and yard ideal for entertainment or relaxation. Private laundry room and storage area are located in the basement.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

DONN MCDONALD

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 04/23/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter 'PJ' Decicco

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,123

Year Built

  • Built in 1896

Lot Details

  • 0.27

HOA Fees

  • $418 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 1,588 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Thermal Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Home Security

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Private Driveway
  • Parking Lot

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Magnet Elementary School
  • Montclair High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1613-02311-0000-00003-0000-C0001
  • Tax Block *

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include maintenance-exterior, snow removal

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,123

Year Built

Built in 1896

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$418 per month

Listing Details

  • Style: Victorian, One Floor Unit
  • Primary Style: Victorian
  • Subproperty Type: Condo/Coop/Townhouse
  • Community Living: Yes
  • Year Built: 1896
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Renovated Year: 2008
  • Street Number Display: 159
  • Directions: Park or Grove to Walnut
  • I D: 4619166
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 1
  • First Name: DONN
  • First Name3: PETER
  • Last Name: MCDONALD
  • Last Name3: DECICCO
  • Office Phone: 973-233-2034
  • Office Phone3: 278720
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Renovated: 2008

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Floor Number: 1
  • Fireplace Description: Foyer/Hall, Bedroom 1, Dining Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven
  • Number Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor, Fireplace, Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Tub Shower
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Bilco-Style Door
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room, Laundry Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Area: Pantry, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Parlor
  • Other Room1 Dim: 12x12
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Bath Main, Parlor
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1588
  • Phone: 973-233-2300

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Thermal Windows/Doors, Patio
  • Roof Description: Composition Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: Parking Lot-Exclusive, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Maintenance Fee: 418
  • Association Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Maintenance Fee Includes: Maintenance-Exterior, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: MAGNET
  • High School: MONTCLAIR
  • High School: MONTCLAIR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 62X190
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 196000
  • Assessed Land Value: 91100
  • Assessment: 287100
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 3
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.27

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 10123
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1613-02311-0000-00003-0000-C0001
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.526
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2015
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: MAGNET

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2020
Sold by
Thompson Brian Seymour and Thompson Anne Elizabeth
Bought by
Anne E Thompson Trust and Thompson
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$845,869

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2016
Closed on
Jun 13, 2016
Sold by
Shapiro Michael R
Bought by
Thompson Anne Elizabeth and Thompson Brian Seymour
Seller's Agent
DONN MCDONALD
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Peter 'PJ' Decicco
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
List Price
$379,900
Sold Price
$379,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-0.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.69%
Original Mortgage
$265,930
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2015
Sold by
Shapiro Michael and Shapiro Maffei J
Bought by
Shapiro Michael R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2009
Sold by
159 Walnut Street Llc
Bought by
Shapiro Michael R and Maffei Janice M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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
Anne E Thompson Trust -- None Listed On Document
Thompson Anne Elizabeth $379,900 Nrt Title Agency Llc
Shapiro Michael R $100 --
Shapiro Michael R $439,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Thompson Anne E $243,500
Previous Owner Thompson Anne Elizabeth $265,930
Previous Owner Shapiro Michael R $225,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2016 06/13/16 Sold $379,000 -0.2% $239 / Sq Ft
04/29/2016 04/29/16 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2016 04/23/16 For Sale $379,900 -- $239 / 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
2024 $13,155 $389,200 $200,000 $189,200
2022 $12,797 $389,200 $200,000 $189,200
2021 $12,575 $389,200 $200,000 $189,200
2020 $12,373 $389,200 $200,000 $189,200
2019 $12,244 $389,200 $200,000 $189,200
2018 $12,042 $389,200 $200,000 $189,200
2017 $10,720 $287,100 $91,100 $196,000
2016 $10,433 $287,100 $91,100 $196,000
2015 $10,123 $287,100 $91,100 $196,000
2014 $9,784 $287,100 $91,100 $196,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    DONN MCDONALD

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

  • P

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Peter 'PJ' Decicco

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

    (973) 420-4401

    5 in this area

    186 Total Sales

    Peter 'PJ' Decicco
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3300443

Garden State MLS

APN: 13-02311-0000-00003-0000-C0001

New Jersey Essex County Montclair 07042

159 Walnut St Unit 1, Montclair, NJ

This home is located at 159 Walnut St Unit 1, Montclair, NJ 07042 since 23 April 2016 and is currently estimated at $845,869, approximately $532 per square foot. This property was built in 1896. 159 Walnut St Unit 1 is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Hillside School, Nishuane School, and Bradford School.

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