NOT LISTED FOR SALE

179 Colfax Ave Staten Island, NY 10306

Grant City Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $662,141 - $783,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,167 Sq Ft
$619/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 30, 2014

Last sale price $419,000 $359 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,428/month

53 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Grant City
  • Formal Dining Room
  • New Dorp High School Rated A-
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of October 2014

Country style living: Large sunny eat in kitchen with big pantry, rear garden access. 9' ceilings, original chestnut moldings and plate rails, oak floors throughout. Large enclosed sun porch. Finishable dry basement has high ceilings and yard access. Huge, fenced lot with grape arbor, 2 car garage, 6 car parking, Short distance to train, x-buses, shopping. No flood insurance required.(Closing to coincide with homeowners purchase closing) Level 1: ENCLOSED SUN ROOM, FORMAL LIVING ROOM, FORMAL DINING ROOM, LARGE COUNTRY STYLE EAT IN KITCHEN, PANTRY, HALF BATH Level 2: LARGE MASTER BEDROOM, FULL BATH, 3 MORE BEDROOMS Basement: LARGE OPEN SPACE, HIGH CEILINGS, ACCESS TO SIDE YARD, WASHER/DRYER, UTILITIES

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marie Prantis

Precious Properties Corp. License #30PR1018572 Listed on: 06/27/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Marie Prantis

Precious Properties Corp. License #30PR1018572 Listed on: 06/27/2014

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,857

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 5,967 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 51x117
  • Fenced
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is zoned R3-X

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,167 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • 110 Volts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 0004 / 03587
  • Assessor Parcel Number 03587-0004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,857

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family - Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size: 51X117
  • Modification Timestamp: 2024-09-13
  • Directions: Lincoln Ave. to Clawson Ave. to Colfax Ave.
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built Details: Approx
  • Year Built: 1920
  • General Property Info:Style2: Colonial
  • General Property Info:Half Baths: 1
  • General Property Info:Public Remarks3: Country style living: Large sunny eat in kitchen with big pantry, rear garden access. 9' ceilings, original chestnut moldings and plate rails, oak floors throughout. Large enclosed sun porch. Finishable dry basement has high ceilings and yard access. Huge, fenced lot with grape arbor, 2 car garage, 6 car parking, Short distance to train, x-buses, shopping. No flood insurance required.(Closing to coincide with homeowners purchase closing) Level 1: ENCLOSED SUN ROOM, FORMAL LIVING ROOM, FORMAL DINING ROOM, LARGE COUNTRY STYLE EAT IN KITCHEN, PANTRY, HALF BATH Level 2: LARGE MASTER BEDROOM, FULL BATH, 3 MORE BEDROOMS Basement: LARGE OPEN SPACE, HIGH CEILINGS, ACCESS TO SIDE YARD, WASHER/DRYER, UTILITIES
  • ContractLocation Information:List PriceSqFt2: 367.61
  • ContractLocation Information:End Unit: No
  • General Property Info:Tax Abated: No
  • General Property Info:Year Built Description: Approx
  • General Property Info:Condition: Good
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • General Property Info Bldg Dimensions: 19X38
  • General Property Info Handicap Access: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1920

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan, Pantry
  • General Property Info:Total Rooms Main Unit: 8
  • General Property Info:Basement Type: Full
  • Kitchen:Eat In: Yes
  • Main Bath:Full Bath: Yes
  • Kitchen:YardDeck Access: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Dining Room:Formal: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Fan: Yes
  • Living Room:Formal2: Yes
  • Kitchen:Pantry: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Shared Bath: Yes
  • General Property Info Basement Desc: Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Back, Front, Side
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Patio
  • General Property Info:Waterview: No
  • Exterior:Fence: Yes
  • Yard:Back: Yes
  • Yard:Side: Yes
  • Yard:Front: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • General Property Info:Garage Location: Detached
  • Parking:Off Street: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 110
  • Sewer: City
  • General Property Info:No of Heating Units: 1.0
  • General Property Info:Air Conditioner: Units
  • Sewer:City3: Yes
  • Heat Source:Gas2: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water2: Yes
  • Electric:_one_10: Yes
  • Siding:Wood Siding: Yes
  • General Property Info Cable: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5967.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel #: 03587-0004
  • Zoning: R3-X
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • General Property Info:Lot Size SqFt: 5967.0
  • General Property Info:Lot Dim: 51X117

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2857.0
  • Tax Block: 03587
  • Tax Lot: 0004
  • General Property Info:Taxes2: 2857.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2014
Closed on
Oct 30, 2014
Sold by
Donaldson James S
Bought by
Forster Ronald Patrick and Forster Samantha M
Seller's Agent
Marie Prantis
Precious Properties Corp.
Buyer's Agent
Marie Prantis
Precious Properties Corp.
List Price
$419,000
Sold Price
$419,000
Total Days on Market
53
Current Estimated Value
$722,035

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$303,035
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.06%
Original Mortgage
$284,000
Outstanding Balance
$167,669
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$471,629

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2009
Sold by
Donaldson Daniel E and Mcisaac Agnes
Bought by
Donaldson James S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
4.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Forster Ronald Patrick $419,000 Old Republic National Title
Donaldson James S $300,000 Advantage Title Agency Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Forster Ronald Patrick $284,000
Previous Owner Donaldson James S $280,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/30/2014 10/30/14 Sold $419,000 0.0% $359 / Sq Ft
08/19/2014 08/19/14 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2014 06/27/14 For Sale $419,000 -- $359 / Sq Ft
Source: Staten Island Multiple Listing Service

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 $4,503 $34,380 $7,920 $26,460
2023 $4,505 $23,581 $8,579 $15,002
2022 $4,154 $28,980 $11,460 $17,520
2021 $4,114 $30,000 $11,460 $18,540
2020 $3,895 $31,080 $11,460 $19,620
2019 $3,849 $32,340 $11,460 $20,880
2018 $3,708 $19,651 $8,415 $11,236
2017 $3,479 $18,539 $8,786 $9,753
2016 $3,187 $17,490 $9,004 $8,486
2015 $2,862 $16,500 $9,540 $6,960
2014 $2,862 $16,500 $9,540 $6,960
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Marie Prantis

    Precious Properties Corp.

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Map

Source: Staten Island Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 1089869

Staten Island Multiple Listing Service

APN: 03587-0004

New York Richmond County Staten Island 10306 Grant City

179 Colfax Ave, Staten Island, NY

This home is located at 179 Colfax Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306 since 27 June 2014 and is currently estimated at $722,035, approximately $618 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 179 Colfax Ave is a home located in Richmond County with nearby schools including P.S. 41 The Stephanie a Vierno School, Is 2 George L Egbert, and New Dorp High School.

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