$675,000
PENDING

1840 Lake Ave Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

Estimated payment $4,781/month

Total Views 15,697
4 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

Nestled in the highly sought-after community of Scotch Plains, this cozy Cape Cod-style home sits on just over a 1/4 acre lot. This charmer features 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, providing ample space for comfortable living. The updated kitchen flows seamlessly into the living room, complete with a wood-burning fireplace. A beautiful family room addition, bathed in lots of natural light, offers an inviting space for relaxation and gatherings. Step outside to a large deck in the fenced in backyard, perfect for outdoor dining or enjoying the fresh air. The detached 2 car garage provides convenient parking and additional storage, while the oversized driveway offers extra parking. Its prime location ensures easy access to transportation, making commuting and travel effortless. This home harmoniously blends traditional charm with comfortable living in a desirable neighborhood.

Last Listed By

Dina Mandel

NEXTHOME PREMIER Brokerage Phone: 908-295-2911 Listed on: 04/30/2025

NEXTHOME PREMIER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,121

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • French Drain

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Cole Elementary School
  • Terrill Middle School
  • Sp Fanwood High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2916-12604-0000-00002-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,121

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Primary Style: Cape Cod
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Union
  • Easements Description: see survey
  • Street Number Display: 1840
  • Directions: Martine Avenue or Lamberts Mill Road to Lake Avenue, house on the right. Driveway is on Farmingdale Road.
  • I D: 5333193
  • Modified: 2025-05-13
  • Number Images: 25
  • Attribution Contact: 908-295-2911
  • MLS Status: Under Contract
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Tub Shower
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, French Drain
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Den Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 19x11
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 19x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room1 Dim: 23x20
  • Other Room1 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Privacy Fence, Wood Fence
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cole Elem
  • Middle School: Terrill MS
  • High School: SP Fanwood
  • High School: SP Fanwood
  • Middle Jr High School: Terrill MS

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 000.264 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 66700
  • Assessed Land Value: 36300
  • Assessment: 103000
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Corner, Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 2
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.26
  • Zoning: Residential

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 12121
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2916-12604-0000-00002-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 11.768
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Cole Elem

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $11,764 $103,000 $36,300 $66,700
2023 $11,764 $103,000 $36,300 $66,700
2022 $11,624 $103,000 $36,300 $66,700
2021 $11,604 $103,000 $36,300 $66,700
2020 $11,548 $103,000 $36,300 $66,700
2019 $11,463 $103,000 $36,300 $66,700
2018 $11,270 $103,000 $36,300 $66,700
2017 $11,020 $103,000 $36,300 $66,700
2016 $10,808 $103,000 $36,300 $66,700
2015 $10,631 $103,000 $36,300 $66,700
2014 $10,280 $103,000 $36,300 $66,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/13/2025 05/13/25 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2025 05/03/25 For Sale $675,000 -- --
Source: Garden State MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $232,000 --
Deed $216,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $173,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3959869

Garden State MLS

APN: 16-12604-0000-00002