$497,000
SOLD JUL 1, 2025

18 Melrose Ave East Orange, NJ 07018

4 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

2% Above List Price

165 Days on Market

About This Home

As of July 2025

This home is located at 18 Melrose Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018 and is currently priced at $497,000. 18 Melrose Ave is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Langston Hughes School, Sojourner Truth Middle School, and John L Costley Middle School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Famely Alvarado-Arias

PRESTIGE PROPERTY GROUP MONTCLAIR Brokerage Phone: 973-860-7595 Listed on: 01/07/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

George Bone

BHHS JORDAN BARIS REALTY

BHHS JORDAN BARIS REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,403

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,403

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • County Name: Essex
  • Street Number Display: 18
  • I D: 5331616
  • Modified: 2025-07-02
  • Number Images: 1
  • Attribution Contact: 973-860-7595
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2.10

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 39X148
  • Total Acres: 0.13

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 7, 2025
Closed on
Jun 17, 2025
Sold by
Contreras Luis
Bought by
Mason Shakira L
Seller's Agent
Famely Alvarado-Arias
PRESTIGE PROPERTY GROUP MONTCLAIR
Buyer's Agent
George Bone
BHHS JORDAN BARIS REALTY
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$497,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,000
2.47%
Views
164

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-25.31%
Original Mortgage
$487,998
Outstanding Balance
$487,583
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$13,257

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2016
Closed on
Aug 5, 2016
Sold by
Herbst Kevin and Herbst Anna
Bought by
Contreras Luis
Seller's Agent
Vanessa Pollock
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Grisela Flores
FLOROSTONE REALTY INC.
List Price
$209,000
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.45%
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Interest Rate
3.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2005
Sold by
Vaughn Evelyn
Bought by
Herbst Kevin and Herbst Anna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,600
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $497,000 Fidelity National Title
Deed $205,000 None Available
Deed $180,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $487,998 FHA
Previous Owner $164,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $174,600 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Sold $497,000 +2.5% --
06/21/2025 06/21/25 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2025 04/15/25 For Sale $485,000 0.0% --
02/25/2025 02/25/25 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2025 01/07/25 For Sale $485,000 +136.6% --
08/05/2016 08/05/16 Sold $205,000 -1.9% --
05/25/2016 05/25/16 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2016 05/06/16 For Sale $209,000 -- --
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 $9,403 $296,800 $82,600 $214,200
2024 $9,403 $296,800 $82,600 $214,200
2022 $8,625 $296,800 $82,600 $214,200
2021 $8,932 $161,200 $63,300 $97,900
2020 $8,818 $161,200 $63,300 $97,900
2019 $8,705 $161,200 $63,300 $97,900
2018 $8,597 $161,200 $63,300 $97,900
2017 $8,357 $161,200 $63,300 $97,900
2016 $8,226 $161,200 $63,300 $97,900
2015 $8,025 $161,200 $63,300 $97,900
2014 $7,912 $161,200 $63,300 $97,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3940404

Garden State MLS

APN: 05-00720-0000-00026