NOT LISTED FOR SALE

181 Fernwood Ave Montclair, NJ 07043

Estimated Value: $1,960,239 - $2,052,000

6 Beds
5 Baths
3,616 Sq Ft
$552/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 11, 2018

Last sale price $1,195,000 $330 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,631/month

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Bradford School Rated A-
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 1-minute walk to Sunset Park

About This Home

As of October 2018

This is it! Gorgeous renovated 6 bedroom Victorian in superb Sunset Park location, just a few blocks from Upper Montclair Village and train, with NYC bus on the corner is completely "DONE". The beautiful front porch beckons you into this spacious, light-filled home featuring a dream kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, island, banquette and fireplace. Fabulous master suite and all renovated baths. Gracious front entry leading to huge living room & dining room which are perfect for entertaining. Finished basement with media room and a large 3rd floor provide 4 full floors of wonderful, limitless living!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brigette Van Note

BROWN HARRIS STEVENS NEW JERSEY Listed on: 06/29/2018

BROWN HARRIS STEVENS NEW JERSEY

Last Buyer's Agent

ARLENE GORMAN GONNELLA

WEICHERT REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,504

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Private Driveway

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Sound System
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Attic
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Stone
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Dressing Area
  • Powder Room
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Radiator
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1613-01806-0000-00011-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,504

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Victorian
  • Primary Style: Victorian
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Exclusions: DR chandelier, basement entmt system/fridge, washer/dryer, wine fridge
  • Renovated Year: 2010
  • Street Number Display: 181
  • Directions: Valley Road to Fernwood or Park St to Inwood to Fernwood
  • I D: 4817763
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 25
  • First Name: BRIGITTE
  • First Name3: ARLENE GORMAN
  • Last Name: VAN NOTE
  • Last Name3: GONNELLA
  • Office Phone3: 973-376-4545
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2010

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Stone, Tile, Marble, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Bedroom 1, Gas Fireplace, Dining Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, OvnWElec, Refrigerator, CookGas, Dishwasher, Self Cleaning Oven, Disposal, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven
  • Interior Amenities: SoakTub, TubShowr, StallShw, Security System, StallTub, Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, High Ceilings, Skylight, Stereo System, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 12
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Fireplace, Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Bathrooms: 3.20
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Utility Room, Powder Room, Media Room, Rec Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Vestibul
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Sunroom
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room3 Level: Third
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom
  • Other Room4 Level: Third
  • Level 1 Rooms: Foyer, Living Room, Dining Room, Porch, Powder Room, Sunroom, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: Laundry Room, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Sunroom, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Attic, Bath(s) Other
  • Phone: 973-744-6033

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Storm Window(s), Curbs, Open Porch(es), Deck, Sidewalk, Thermal Windows/Doors
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: On Site, Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive

Utilities

  • Cooling: Multi-Zone Cooling, 2 Units, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 2 Units, Radiant - Hot Water, Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas In Street
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 11200SF
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 579900
  • Assessed Land Value: 406000
  • Assessment: 985900
  • Lot Description: Corner, Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 11
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.26

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 30504
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1613-01806-0000-00011-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.094
  • Tax Rate Year: 2018
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2018
Closed on
Oct 5, 2018
Sold by
Staehle William J and Dowd Debra K
Bought by
Bershad Kelsey and Bershad Bradley
Seller's Agent
Brigette Van Note
BROWN HARRIS STEVENS NEW JERSEY
Buyer's Agent
ARLENE GORMAN GONNELLA
WEICHERT REALTORS
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-4.4%
Current Estimated Value
$1,995,810

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$800,810
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.57%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 1995
Sold by
Walter Ingeborg
Bought by
Staehle William and Dowd Debra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$196,000
Interest Rate
7.16%
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
Bershad Kelsey $1,195,000 --
Staehle William $245,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Staehle William J $500,000
Previous Owner Staehle William $196,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/11/2018 10/11/18 Sold $1,195,000 -4.4% $330 / Sq Ft
08/20/2018 08/20/18 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2018 06/29/18 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $346 / 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 $33,323 $997,500 $406,000 $591,500
2024 $33,323 $985,900 $406,000 $579,900
2022 $32,416 $985,900 $406,000 $579,900
2021 $31,854 $985,900 $406,000 $579,900
2020 $31,342 $985,900 $406,000 $579,900
2019 $31,016 $985,900 $406,000 $579,900
2018 $30,504 $985,900 $406,000 $579,900
2017 $31,478 $843,000 $403,000 $440,000
2016 $30,635 $843,000 $403,000 $440,000
2015 $29,724 $843,000 $403,000 $440,000
2014 $28,729 $843,000 $403,000 $440,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Brigette Van Note

    BROWN HARRIS STEVENS NEW JERSEY

    (973) 744-6033

    1 in this area

    1 Total Sale

    Brigette Van Note
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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    ARLENE GORMAN GONNELLA

    WEICHERT REALTORS

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3483394

Garden State MLS

APN: 13-01806-0000-00011

New Jersey Essex County Montclair 07043

181 Fernwood Ave, Montclair, NJ

This home is located at 181 Fernwood Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043 since 29 June 2018 and is currently estimated at $1,995,810, approximately $551 per square foot. This property was built in 1909. 181 Fernwood Ave is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Bradford School, Hillside School, and Nishuane School.

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