NOT LISTED FOR SALE

196 Watchung Ave West Orange, NJ 07052

Estimated Value: $438,000 - $474,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold April 30, 2019

Last sale price $199,900

Est. 128% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,215/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • West Orange High School Rated A-
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of April 2019

Terrific opportunity to own this side-hall Colonial in Watchung Heights. First floor with enclosed porch, spacious Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Computer Nook, and Large Kitchen. The second level has three bedrooms and a full bath. The Newer Gas Boiler was installed approximately just 5 Years ago. The basement has plenty of storage, and an area that would make a great play room (currently used as a studio). There is a large level fenced green grass yard, and a private double driveway with parking for up to four cars. Close to Main Street shopping, dining (including the Star Tavern), Ginny Duenkel Town Pool, Public Transportation. Easy access to Route 280, New York City, and everything West Orange has to offer, including Eagle Rock & South Mountain Reservations, Turtleback Zoo, and so much more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

KELLY HARTNETT

BHHS FOX & ROACH Listed on: 01/16/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

KELLY HARTNETT

BHHS FOX & ROACH Listed on: 01/16/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,968

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Clapboard
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Schools

  • Edison Elementary School
  • Liberty Middle School
  • W Orange High School

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Standard Electricity
  • Water Tap or Transfer Fee
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1622-00120-0001-00038-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,968

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Street Number Display: 196
  • Directions: Washington to Watchung
  • I D: 4862611
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 18
  • Section Subdiv Development: Watchung Heights
  • First Name: KELLY
  • First Name3: KELLY
  • Last Name: HARTNETT
  • Last Name3: HARTNETT
  • Office Phone: 973-992-6363 ext 157
  • Office Phone3: 973-992-6363 ext 157
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas
  • Interior Amenities: Fire Extinguisher, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Toilet
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 14x8
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 12x14
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms
  • Phone: 973-992-6363

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Sidewalk
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, 2 Car Width

Utilities

  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Water Charge Extra, Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: EDISON
  • Middle School: LIBERTY
  • High School: W ORANGE
  • High School: W ORANGE
  • Middle Jr High School: LIBERTY

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 50X147
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 112100
  • Assessed Land Value: 87800
  • Assessment: 199900
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 38
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.17
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 7968
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1622-00120-0001-00038-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.986
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2017
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: EDISON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2019
Closed on
Apr 29, 2019
Sold by
Florence Marazere Festus and Florence Marareze
Bought by
Reynolds Thomas and Reynolds Amy
Seller's Agent
KELLY HARTNETT
BHHS FOX & ROACH
Buyer's Agent
KELLY HARTNETT
BHHS FOX & ROACH
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$199,900
Current Estimated Value
$456,390

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$256,490
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.94%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2002
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
Reynolds Thomas $199,900 --
-- $170,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Reynolds Amy $23,882
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2019 04/30/19 Sold $199,900 0.0% --
02/05/2019 02/05/19 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2019 01/16/19 For Sale $199,900 -- --
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 $8,732 $407,700 $187,100 $220,600
2024 $8,732 $189,900 $87,800 $102,100
2022 $8,426 $189,900 $87,800 $102,100
2021 $8,268 $189,900 $87,800 $102,100
2020 $8,135 $189,900 $87,800 $102,100
2019 $8,318 $199,900 $87,800 $112,100
2018 $8,072 $199,900 $87,800 $112,100
2017 $7,968 $199,900 $87,800 $112,100
2016 $7,776 $199,900 $87,800 $112,100
2015 $7,630 $199,900 $87,800 $112,100
2014 $7,480 $199,900 $87,800 $112,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    KELLY HARTNETT

    BHHS FOX & ROACH

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3525850

Garden State MLS

APN: 22-00120-01-00038

New Jersey Essex County West Orange 07052

196 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ

This home is located at 196 Watchung Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052 since 16 January 2019 and is currently estimated at $456,390. This property was built in 1910. 196 Watchung Ave is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including West Orange High School, East Orange Community Charter School, and Mount Carmel Guild Academy.

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