NOT LISTED FOR SALE

187 N Woods Dr South Orange, NJ 07079

Estimated Value: $1,381,000 - $1,632,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Last Sold May 31, 2019

Last sale price $680,000

Est. 120% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,744/month

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • South Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of May 2019

This lovely Newstead home is ideally situated near South Mountain Reservation and conveniently located near the Midtown Direct train line. Cathedral ceilings and numerous windows flood the home with natural light, while a contemporary floorplan lends itself to comfortable, every day living. The open LR&DR are perfect for memory-making gatherings w/ a floor to ceiling brick FP & sliders leading out to the in-ground pool and patio. The kitchen features granite counters and separate eating area, overlooking the backyard oasis. A convenient main-level master retreat has dual WICs and spa bath w/ stall shower and soaking tub. A 2nd en-suite BR & PR round out the main level. 2nd floor w/ 2 BRs & FR. In-ground pool w/ private changing room (fully plumbed). Steps from Jitney stop & five minutes to the Reservation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

MARGARET MIGGINS

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC Listed on: 02/27/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Thompson

RE/MAX IN ACTION

RE/MAX IN ACTION

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,935

Year Renovated

  • 2009

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Updated or Remodeled
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vertical Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Dressing Area
  • Powder Room
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • S Orange Elementary And Middle School
  • Columbia High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Standard Electricity

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1619-00105-0000-00018-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,935

Year Renovated

2009

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Contemporary
  • Primary Style: Contemporary
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Approximate, Renovated
  • County Name: Essex
  • Renovated Year: 2009
  • Street Number Display: 187
  • Directions: Glenview Road to Mountain Drive to North Woods Drive
  • I D: 4873775
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 24
  • Section Subdiv Development: Newstead
  • First Name: MARGARET
  • First Name3: MICHAEL
  • Last Name: MIGGINS
  • Last Name3: THOMPSON
  • Office Phone: 973-376-8990
  • Office Phone3: 908-558-2727
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2009

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile
  • Fireplace Description: Bedroom 1, Living Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: StallShw, Security System, StallTub, Fire Extinguisher, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling
  • Number Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor, Dressing Room, Fireplace, Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower, Jetted Tub
  • Bathrooms: 3.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Utility Room, Storage Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Living/Dining Combo
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 10x13
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 17x29
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Exercise Room
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Laundry Room, 2 Bedrooms, GarEnter, LivDinRm, Bath Main, Powder Room, Bath(s) Other, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other, Family Room
  • Phone: 908-273-2991

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick, Vertical Siding
  • Exterior Features: Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Patio, Storm Door(s), Metal Fence, Storm Window(s), Deck
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In-Ground Pool
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Multi-Zone Cooling, 2 Units
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water

Schools

  • Elementary School: S ORANGE
  • Middle School: S ORANGE
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Middle Jr High School: S ORANGE

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .344 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 480100
  • Assessed Land Value: 375000
  • Assessment: 855100
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Identifier: 18
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.34
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 26935
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1619-00105-0000-00018-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.150
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2018
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: S ORANGE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2019
Closed on
May 31, 2019
Sold by
Lipkin Eugene
Bought by
Thompson Sylvia
Seller's Agent
MARGARET MIGGINS
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Michael Thompson
RE/MAX IN ACTION
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$680,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,000
-9.21%
Current Estimated Value
$1,496,103

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$816,103
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.56%
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2016
Sold by
Panich Larisa and Lipkin Svetlana
Bought by
Lipkin Eugene

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2010
Sold by
Recce Michael L and Zhao Hui
Bought by
Lipkin Svetlana and Lipkin Zinovy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Interest Rate
3.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2002
Sold by
Jennings Brian
Bought by
Recce Michael and Zhao Hui

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$432,000
Interest Rate
6.27%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1997
Sold by
Anastasio Paul
Bought by
Getachen Mekasha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$302,000
Interest Rate
7.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 1989
Sold by
Anastasio Paul and Anastasio Anne
Bought by
Anastasio Paul and Anastasio Barbara

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 24, 1986
Sold by
Briar Hill Const Inc
Bought by
Anastasio Paul
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
Thompson Sylvia $680,000 --
Lipkin Eugene -- None Available
Lipkin Svetlana $652,000 First American Title Ins Co
Recce Michael $540,000 --
Getachen Mekasha $335,000 --
Anastasio Paul $320,000 --
Anastasio Paul $150,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Thompson Sylvia $426,000
Open Thompson Sylvia $820,000
Closed Thompson Sylvia $820,000
Closed Thompson Sylvia $650,000
Previous Owner Lipkin Svetlana $392,000
Previous Owner Recce Michael $357,000
Previous Owner Recce Michael $432,000
Previous Owner Getachen Mekasha $302,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/31/2019 05/31/19 Sold $680,000 -9.2% --
04/16/2019 04/16/19 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2019 02/27/19 For Sale $749,000 -- --
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 $31,100 $1,190,000 $495,000 $695,000
2024 $31,100 $1,190,000 $495,000 $695,000
2022 $29,988 $855,100 $375,000 $480,100
2021 $28,945 $855,100 $375,000 $480,100
2020 $28,047 $855,100 $375,000 $480,100
2019 $27,346 $855,100 $375,000 $480,100
2018 $26,936 $855,100 $375,000 $480,100
2017 $26,269 $855,100 $375,000 $480,100
2016 $26,118 $682,300 $235,200 $447,100
2015 $25,511 $682,300 $235,200 $447,100
2014 $24,979 $682,300 $235,200 $447,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    MARGARET MIGGINS

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

  • Michael Thompson

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Michael Thompson

    RE/MAX

    (908) 558-2727

    7 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3534927

Garden State MLS

APN: 19-00105-0000-00018

New Jersey Essex County South Orange 07079

187 N Woods Dr, South Orange, NJ

This home is located at 187 N Woods Dr, South Orange, NJ 07079 since 27 February 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,496,103. 187 N Woods Dr is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including South Mountain Elementary School, South Orange Middle School, and Columbia Senior High School.

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