NOT LISTED FOR SALE

196 Christopher St Montclair, NJ 07042

Estimated Value: $1,657,000 - $2,293,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,901 Sq Ft
$723/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 8, 2018

Last sale price $1,095,000 $377 Per Sq Ft

Est. 92% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,339 / mo

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bradford School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • Den

About This Home

As of August 2018

What more can you ask for! One of the best houses on one of Monclair's most desirable streets. Classy & stylish, this Center Hall Colonial features Central AC/Hardwood floors/Nest Thermostats. 1st fl features a living room w/ wood burning fireplace & custom cabinetry.Den is large with french doors opening to the patio. A dining room leads into the kitchen with a family room and powder room. Walk up to the 2nd level to a master bedroom w/ fireplace & an updated ensuite bath. 2 generous sized rooms and an updated hallway bath complete this level. 3rd floor has additional 2 bedrooms and a bath, perfect for guest or nanny. The basement is tastefully finished with it own bath. 'A fall in love with patio & backyard'. Close to Watchung plaza restaurants & shops as well as NYC train & bus. 1 yr Home Warranty.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

PUNEETA KALRA

KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP Listed on: 06/06/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

SHIRA ROST

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,960

Year Built

  • Built in 1907

Lot Details

  • 13,068 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Powder Room
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Magnet Elementary And Middle School
  • Montclair High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Radiator
  • Standard Electricity

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1613-04514-0000-00009-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,960

Year Built

Built in 1907

Lot Details

0.3 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Easements Description: Shared Drivew
  • Exclusions: Dining room light fixture
  • Directions: From Watchung Ave to Christopher St
  • I D: 4805434
  • First Name: PUNEETA
  • First Name3: SHIRA
  • Last Name: KALRA
  • Last Name3: ROST
  • Office Phone3: 287309
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Bedroom 1, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, OvnWGas, CookGas, Washer, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds, Window Treatments
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Fireplace, Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Bathrooms: 4.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Utility Room, Storage Room, Bath(s) Other, Rec Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Den Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 14x11
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 23x14
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Dim: 14x14
  • Other Room1 Level: Third
  • Level 1 Rooms: Foyer, Den, Living Room, Dining Room, Powder Room, Family Room, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Storage Room, Bath(s) Other
  • Phone: 973-783-7400

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Patio
  • Roof Description: Composition Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop, Driveway-Shared

Utilities

  • Cooling: Multi-Zone Cooling, 2 Units, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water

Schools

  • High School: MONTCLAIR
  • Middle Jr High School: MAGNET

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 80X166
  • Easement: Yes
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.30

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 28960
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1613-04514-0000-00009-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.734
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: MAGNET

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2018
Closed on
Jul 6, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
PUNEETA KALRA
KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
Buyer's Agent
SHIRA ROST
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
List Price
$979,000
Sold Price
$1,095,000
Premium/Discount to List
$116,000
11.85%
Current Estimated Value
$2,097,140

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,002,140
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.62%
Original Mortgage
$766,500
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2013
Closed on
Feb 22, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
LINDA GROTENSTEIN
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
PUNEETA KALRA
KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
Sold Price
$950,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.64%
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,600
Interest Rate
5.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$370,000
Interest Rate
7.49%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 1990
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,095,000 Prestige Title
$950,000 Wfg National Title Ins Co
$906,130 --
$462,500 --
$355,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $766,500
Previous Owner $760,000
Previous Owner $90,600
Previous Owner $370,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/08/2018 08/08/18 Sold $1,095,000 +11.8% $377 / Sq Ft
07/02/2018 07/02/18 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2018 06/06/18 For Sale $979,000 +3.1% $337 / Sq Ft
02/22/2013 02/22/13 Sold $950,000 -- $327 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
Source: Garden State MLS

Tax History

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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 $35,749 $1,050,500 $391,700 $658,800
2024 $32,391 $958,300 $391,700 $566,600
2022 $31,509 $958,300 $391,700 $566,600
2021 $30,963 $958,300 $391,700 $566,600
2020 $30,464 $958,300 $391,700 $566,600
2019 $30,148 $958,300 $391,700 $566,600
2018 $29,650 $958,300 $391,700 $566,600
2017 $28,961 $775,600 $363,300 $412,300
2016 $28,185 $775,600 $363,300 $412,300
2015 $27,348 $775,600 $363,300 $412,300
2014 $26,432 $775,600 $363,300 $412,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    PUNEETA KALRA

    KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP

  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    SHIRA ROST

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    LINDA GROTENSTEIN

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3476842

Garden State MLS

APN: 13-04514-0000-00009

New Jersey Essex County Montclair 07042

196 Christopher St, Montclair, NJ

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