Seller's Agent in 2020
John Wiley
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(908) 728-4078
6 in this area
42 Total Sales
18 Buchanan St Cranford, NJ 07016
Estimated Value: $716,000 - $881,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
--
Sq Ft
4,000
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Deck
- Attic
- Cranford Sr High School Rated A-
- Recreation Room
- 1-minute walk to Buchanan Park
About This Home
As of October 2020TOTAL RENOVATION JUST COMPLETED! 4 BEDROOM COLONIAL WITH SPA-LIKE MASTER SUITE! INCREDIBLE LOCATION NEAR SCHOOL, SWIM CLUB AND GARDEN STATE PARKWAY! CHEF'S KITCHEN WITH PENINSULA AND LOTS OF STORAGE. THE FIRST LEVEL HAS AN OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT. THE LIVING ROOM HAS A LOVELY BOW WINDOW THAT LEADS TO THE KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM WITH SLIDERS TO THE HUGE DECK OVERLOOKING THE PRIVATE BACK YARD! THE SECOND LEVEL HAS 4 BEDROOMS INCLUDING THE MASTER SUITE PLUS ANOTHER FULL BATHROOM. THE LOWER LEVEL IS BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED WITH A MASSIVE REC ROOM. THIS LOCATION AND CONDITION IS A RARE FIND AT THIS PRICE!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,732
Year Renovated
- 2020
Lot Details
- 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Level Lot
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Vinyl Siding
- Tile
Interior Spaces
- Entrance Foyer
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Utility Room
- Laminate Flooring
- Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Attic
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- Powder Room
- Separate Shower
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- 5 Parking Spaces
- Private Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Underground Utilities
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 2903-00603-0000-00003-0000-
- Tax Block *
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 21, 2020
Closed on
Aug 26, 2020
Sold by
Merlin Custom Llc
Bought by
Chahine Pierre and Chahine Jane
Seller's Agent
John Wiley
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Gina Suriano Barber
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$619,000
Sold Price
$595,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-3.88%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$212,075
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.90%
Original Mortgage
$565,250
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 26, 2019
Sold by
Red Door Construction Llc
Bought by
Merlin Custom Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 14, 2018
Sold by
Ward Bessie and Us Bank National Association
Bought by
Red Door Construction
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 3, 1972
Bought by
Benjamin Ward and Benjamin Benjamin
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chahine Pierre | $595,000 | Title Company Of Jersey | |
| Merlin Custom Llc | $300,000 | Old Republic Natl Ttl Ins Co | |
| Red Door Construction | $338,000 | None Available | |
| Benjamin Ward | $31,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Chahine Pierre | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Chahine Pierre | $565,250 | |
| Previous Owner | Merlin Custom Llc | $2,000,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ward Benjamin | $418,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Ward Benjamin | $256,150 | |
| Previous Owner | Ward Benjamin | $26,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ward Benjamin | $202,940 | |
| Previous Owner | Ward Benjamin | $171,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2020 10/21/20 | Sold | $595,000 | -0.7% | -- |
| 09/01/2020 09/01/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/17/2020 08/17/20 | Price Changed | $599,000 | -3.2% | -- |
| 05/21/2020 05/21/20 | For Sale | $619,000 | -- | -- |
Source: Garden State MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $13,241 | $198,600 | $42,700 | $155,900 |
| 2023 | $13,241 | $198,600 | $42,700 | $155,900 |
| 2022 | $13,131 | $198,600 | $42,700 | $155,900 |
| 2021 | $7,807 | $118,600 | $42,700 | $75,900 |
| 2020 | $7,783 | $118,600 | $42,700 | $75,900 |
| 2019 | $7,733 | $118,600 | $42,700 | $75,900 |
| 2018 | $7,593 | $118,600 | $42,700 | $75,900 |
| 2017 | $7,332 | $118,600 | $42,700 | $75,900 |
| 2016 | $7,405 | $124,300 | $42,700 | $81,600 |
| 2015 | $7,211 | $124,300 | $42,700 | $81,600 |
| 2014 | $7,063 | $124,300 | $42,700 | $81,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Buyer's Agent in 2020
Gina Suriano Barber
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(908) 917-4577
6 in this area
117 Total Sales
Map
Source: Garden State MLS
MLS Number: 3634297
APN: 03-00603-0000-00003
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