NOT LISTED FOR SALE

18 Gerdes Ave Verona, NJ 07044

Estimated Value: $769,000 - $854,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,784 Sq Ft
$291/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 07, 2021

Last sale price $550,000 $198 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,506/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Forest Avenue School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of May 2021

Larger than it looks! At approx. 2,784 square feet this bi-level in the Forest Avenue section of Verona has everything you need and more! Lower level has an office, waiting area, and half-bath for the work-at-home professional. All the rooms in this home are spacious, and could easily accommodate multi-generational living. In walking distance to Verona Park, a 54 acre public park that offers a 1.2 mile fitness path, 13 acre lake for boating and fishing, playground, tennis courts, outdoor concert area, and so much more! Central air compressor replaced last summer, water heater replaced approx. 2 years ago. Great commuter location with direct access to Rt. 280, and close to Montclair train station.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

GRACE FINN

WEICHERT REALTORS Listed on: 02/14/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

PAMELA FABIAN

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,042

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Bi-Level Home
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 2,784 Sq Ft Home
  • Mock Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Utility Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Forest Ave Elementary School
  • Whitehorne Middle School
  • Verona High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1620-01902-0000-00030-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,042

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Style: Bi-Level
  • Primary Style: Bi-Level
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Exclusions: Refrigerator on lower level
  • Directions: Rt 280 Exit 6 Pleasant Valley Way - Gerdes Ave.
  • I D: 5047130
  • First Name: GRACE
  • First Name3: PAMELA
  • Last Name: FINN
  • Last Name3: FABIAN
  • Office Phone: 973 584 2300
  • Office Phone3: 973-233-2030
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Imitation, Living Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, StallShw, TubShowr, Window Treatments
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Half Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Ground
  • Bathrooms: 2.20
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 17x10
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 23x12
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Rec Room
  • Other Room1 Dim: 15x17
  • Other Room1 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 2: Office
  • Other Room2 Dim: 14x11
  • Other Room2 Level: Ground
  • Level 1 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2784
  • Ground Level Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Den, GarEnter, Laundry Room, Office, Rec Room, Utility Room
  • Phone: 973-584-2300

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Sidewalk
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 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

Schools

  • High School: VERONA
  • Middle Jr High School: WHITEHORNE

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 50X148
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Open Lot
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.17
  • Zoning: residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 14042
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1620-01902-0000-00030-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.864
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: FOREST AVE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 14, 2021
Closed on
May 7, 2021
Sold by
Festa John M and Festa Michael
Bought by
Palk Emma E
Seller's Agent
GRACE FINN
WEICHERT REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
PAMELA FABIAN
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$565,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.65%
Current Estimated Value
$809,013

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$259,013
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.02%
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Outstanding Balance
$299,062
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$509,951

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2012
Sold by
Festa Michael
Bought by
Festa Michael and Festa Gloria H
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
Palk Emma E $550,000 Evident Title Agency Inc
Festa Michael -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Palk Emma E $330,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/07/2021 05/07/21 Sold $550,000 -2.7% $198 / Sq Ft
03/17/2021 03/17/21 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2021 02/21/21 For Sale $565,000 -- $203 / 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 $15,013 $490,300 $249,700 $240,600
2024 $15,013 $490,300 $249,700 $240,600
2022 $14,675 $490,300 $249,700 $240,600
2021 $14,498 $490,300 $249,700 $240,600
2020 $13,792 $490,300 $249,700 $240,600
2019 $13,331 $490,300 $249,700 $240,600
2018 $13,021 $420,100 $191,000 $229,100
2017 $12,828 $420,100 $191,000 $229,100
2016 $12,618 $420,100 $191,000 $229,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    GRACE FINN

    WEICHERT REALTORS

  • P

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    PAMELA FABIAN

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3692157

Garden State MLS

APN: 20-01902-0000-00030

New Jersey Essex County Verona 07044

18 Gerdes Ave, Verona, NJ

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