NOT LISTED FOR SALE

162 Ralston Ave South Orange, NJ 07079

Estimated Value: $1,067,000 - $1,594,745

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,287 Sq Ft
$581/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 26, 2021

Last sale price $1,250,000 $547 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,248/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Marshall Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Grove Park

About This Home

As of March 2021

This totally renovated 3 bedroom, 2 full bath Contemporary home with an open floor plan is in the desirable Montrose section and ready for immediate occupancy. Custom stone facade, vaulted ceilings, bespoke built-ins, honey onyx & marble baths are just a few of the features of this upgraded gem. A chef's delight, this kitchen boasts a 42-inch LaCornue range, extra-wide paneled refrigerator, built-in microwave in the expansive center island along with a porcelain French farmhouse sink. French doors lead to generous outdoor entertainment space both covered and open. Brick paver drive, copper gutters, sprinkler and security system add the finishing touches. Only minutes to Mid-Town Dir Trains, vibrant downtown, parks and entertainment, enjoy all that S.Orange has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sam Joseph

PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR Listed on: 02/23/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

MARK DIBENEDETTO

KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,697

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Ranch Style House
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Track Lighting
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Wood Flooring
  • Front Basement Entry
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Marshall Elementary School
  • S Orange Middle School
  • Columbia High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1619-01007-0000-00007-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,697

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Ranch, Contemporary
  • Primary Style: Ranch
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Exclusions: Please see Sellers Disclosure
  • Street Number Display: 162
  • Directions: Scotland Road to Ralston Ave
  • I D: 5047799
  • Modified: 2022-03-27
  • Number Images: 25
  • Section Subdiv Development: Montrose
  • First Name: SAM
  • First Name3: MARK
  • Last Name: JOSEPH
  • Last Name3: DIBENEDETTO
  • Office Phone: 973-744-5544
  • Office Phone3: 973-778-7400
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Living Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener-Own
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Fire Extinguisher, Security System, StallShw, Track Lighting
  • Number Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Tub Shower
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Area: Living/Dining Combo
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Laundry Room
  • Other Room1 Dim: 12x8
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Foyer
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Entrance Vestibule, Family Room, Foyer, GarEnter, Laundry Room, LivDinRm
  • Phone: 973-744-5544

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stone, Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Metal Fence, Patio, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: MARSHALL
  • Middle School: S ORANGE
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Middle Jr High School: S ORANGE

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .344 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 326500
  • Assessed Land Value: 335000
  • Assessment: 661500
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 7
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.34

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 21697
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1619-01007-0000-00007-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.280
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2020
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: MARSHALL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2021
Closed on
Mar 19, 2021
Sold by
Dorn Scott and Litke David
Bought by
Bishop Jacob and Vucic Omer
Seller's Agent
Sam Joseph
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
Buyer's Agent
MARK DIBENEDETTO
KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$451,000
56.45%
Current Estimated Value
$1,329,436

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$79,436
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.19%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$904,833
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$470,857

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2012
Sold by
Dorn Scott and Litke David
Bought by
Dorn Scott and Litke David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,000
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2001
Sold by
Lee Anita
Bought by
Dorn Scott and Litke David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.92%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2000
Sold by
Dhom John
Bought by
Lee Anita

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$223,200
Interest Rate
8%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 1996
Sold by
Mcneill Craig
Bought by
Dhom John and Dhom Sara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$207,000
Interest Rate
8.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 1994
Sold by
Scott Roy
Bought by
Mcneill Craig Mc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,000
Interest Rate
8.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 1993
Sold by
Household Finance Corporation Iii
Bought by
Scott Roy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 1992
Sold by
Fontoura Armando B Sheriff
Bought by
Household Finance Corp Iii
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
Bishop Jacob $1,250,000 Foundation Title
Dorn Scott -- None Available
Dorn Scott $312,500 --
Lee Anita $279,000 --
Dhom John $225,875 --
Mcneill Craig Mc $231,000 --
Scott Roy $162,800 --
Household Finance Corp Iii $47,100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bishop Jacob $1,000,000
Previous Owner Dorn Scott $205,000
Previous Owner Dorn Scott $174,000
Previous Owner Dorn Scott $200,000
Previous Owner Lee Anita $223,200
Previous Owner Dhom John $207,000
Previous Owner Mcneill Craig Mc $203,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/26/2021 03/26/21 Sold $1,250,000 +56.4% $547 / Sq Ft
03/05/2021 03/05/21 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2021 02/23/21 For Sale $799,000 -- $349 / 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 $24,059 $859,500 $540,000 $319,500
2024 $24,059 $859,500 $540,000 $319,500
2023 $23,199 $661,500 $335,000 $326,500
2022 $23,199 $661,500 $335,000 $326,500
2021 $22,392 $661,500 $335,000 $326,500
2020 $21,697 $661,500 $335,000 $326,500
2019 $21,155 $661,500 $335,000 $326,500
2018 $20,837 $661,500 $335,000 $326,500
2017 $20,321 $661,500 $335,000 $326,500
2016 $16,621 $434,200 $186,000 $248,200
2015 $16,235 $434,200 $186,000 $248,200
2014 $15,896 $434,200 $186,000 $248,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Sam Joseph

    PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

    (917) 359-8990

    17 in this area

    201 Total Sales

    Sam Joseph
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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    MARK DIBENEDETTO

    KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3693556

Garden State MLS

APN: 19-01007-0000-00007

New Jersey Essex County South Orange 07079

162 Ralston Ave, South Orange, NJ

This home is located at 162 Ralston Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079 since 23 February 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,329,436, approximately $581 per square foot. This property was built in 1970. 162 Ralston Ave is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Marshall Elementary School, South Orange Middle School, and Columbia Senior High School.

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