NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 Westervelt Ave Tenafly, NJ 07670

Estimated Value: $1,460,000 - $1,950,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,536 Sq Ft
$645/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 16, 2020

Last sale price $1,181,000 $466 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,086/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Fireplace
  • Tenafly Middle School Rated A+
  • Property is near a park
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2020

Spacious and bright center hall colonial located on a sought after Westervelt Avenue. Recently redesigned this delightful home offers over sized entrance foyer with inviting staircase, formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room, family room with beamed ceiling and skylights shares a dual fireplace with living room. Kitchen is eat-in kitchen with center island. Perfect for today's modern buyer. The 2nd floor master suite is complete with gas fireplace, luxurious master bath and walk in closet, 2 additional generous sized bedrooms and large hall bath with double sinks. Finished lower level is bright and offers additional living space with high ceilings, cozy movie theater, 4th bedroom, full bath and plenty of storage. Other features include newly finished wood floors, central a/c, central vac, closets galore and a 2 car attached garage. Tenafly boasts excellent schools, downtown shops, and close proximity to NYC.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tamar Rapaport

Keller Williams Town Life Listed on: 09/02/2020

Keller Williams Town Life

Co-Listed By

Bahr Rapaport

Keller Williams Town Life

Last Buyer's Agent

Zhe Cheng

Realmart Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,595

Year Built

  • 1991

Lot Details

  • 9,901 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Home Design

  • Built in the 1980s
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Location

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 026100412 00017

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,595

Year Built

1991

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Short: RES
  • Property Type: RES
  • Sub-Style: Colonial
  • Additional Sub Style: Cntr Stairwl
  • Lifestyle: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans, Close/Wrshp, Extended Family
  • Miscellaneous: Hdwd As In, Sprinklers, Deck / Patio
  • Views/Exposure: Sunrise, Sunset
  • Year Built: 1980's
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Number of Rooms: 10
  • Fireplace: 2 Fireplaces
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.10
  • Primary Bathroom: Y
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathroom: 1
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Basement: Finished w/Bedroom,Bath, Movie theater,Gym & Playroom
  • Items Included: appliances

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Waterfront: None

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Attached, Gar Opener, 2 Car

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: None

Schools

  • Middle School: Tenafly M.S.
  • High School: Tenafly H.S.

Lot Info

  • County Name: BERGEN
  • Locale: 100
  • Lot: 00017
  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 99
  • Estimated Lot Frontage: 100
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 9901

Tax Info

  • Tax: 21595
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 026100412 00017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 2, 2020
Closed on
Oct 16, 2020
Sold by
Raz Gilad and Bader Tzvia
Bought by
Zheng Yixue and Cui Zhenyu
Seller's Agent
Tamar Rapaport
Keller Williams Town Life
Buyer's Agent
Zhe Cheng
Realmart Realty, LLC
List Price
$1,080,000
Sold Price
$1,181,000
Premium/Discount to List
$101,000
9.35%
Total Days on Market
9
Current Estimated Value
$1,635,578

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$454,578
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.24%
Original Mortgage
$765,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2011
Sold by
Cho Jin Jyoung and Cho Eui Kyoung
Bought by
Raz Gilad and Bader Tzvia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$645,000
Interest Rate
4.51%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2007
Sold by
Yekutiel Benjamine and Yekutiel Tal
Bought by
Cho Jin Hyoung and Cho Eui Kyoung

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$670,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 1995
Sold by
Boggi John
Bought by
Yekutiel Ben and Yekutiel Tal

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$395,000
Interest Rate
7.62%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Zheng Yixue $1,181,000 Prestige Title Agency Inc
Raz Gilad $955,000 --
Cho Jin Hyoung $970,000 --
Yekutiel Ben $465,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Zheng Yixue $765,000
Previous Owner Bader Tzvia $570,000
Previous Owner Raz Gilad $645,000
Previous Owner Cho Jin Hyoung $370,000
Previous Owner Cho Jin Hyoung $670,000
Previous Owner Yekutiel Ben $395,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/16/2020 10/16/20 Sold $1,181,000 +9.4% $466 / Sq Ft
09/11/2020 09/11/20 Pending -- -- --
09/02/2020 09/02/20 For Sale $1,080,000 -- $426 / Sq Ft
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 $23,274 $839,600 $401,000 $438,600
2023 $22,711 $839,600 $401,000 $438,600
2022 $22,711 $839,600 $401,000 $438,600
2021 $22,308 $839,600 $401,000 $438,600
2020 $21,981 $839,600 $401,000 $438,600
2019 $21,595 $839,600 $401,000 $438,600
2018 $21,259 $839,600 $401,000 $438,600
2017 $21,183 $839,600 $401,000 $438,600
2016 $20,763 $839,600 $401,000 $438,600
2015 $20,302 $839,600 $401,000 $438,600
2014 $19,924 $839,600 $401,000 $438,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: New Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 20036412

New Jersey MLS

APN: 61-00412-0000-00017