$461,000
SOLD AUG 27, 2019

20 Essie Dr Matawan, NJ 07747

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,848 Sq Ft
0.43 Acres

Recently Sold

$249 Per Sq Ft

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • New Kitchen
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Matawan Reg High School Rated A-
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of August 2019

Wonderfully updated 3 bed/2-1/2 bath bi-level in desirable Marc Woods in Matawan. The main floor of the home features hardwood floors throughout except for ceramic tile in the open concept kitchen and dining room. The kitchen is a chef's delight with Sub Zero refrigerator, Viking 6 burner stove/oven and Bosch microwave and dishwasher. Plus, kitchen features cherry wood cabinets with lazy susan inserts, granite counter tops with tiled backsplash and peninsula with seating. Main level also features master with updated bath plus 2 additional bedrooms and updated hall bath. On the lower level is a family room with wood burning fireplace plus playroom area which can easily be converted back to 4th bedroom, if necessary. Sliders from the family room lead to a multi-level deck overlooking your fenced yard which backs to woods for privacy. Close to highways and train for commuters

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Froelich

Redfin Corporation License #1537782 Listed on: 07/18/2019

Redfin Corporation

Last Buyer's Agent

Mitchell Cohen

Coldwell Banker Realty License #1431137

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,715

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 187
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Backs to Trees or Woods

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Veneer
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,848 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • New Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom includes a Walk-In Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • Ravine Drive Elementary School
  • Matawan Avenue Middle School
  • Matawan Reg High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: swingset negotiable
  • Assessor Parcel Number 31-00065-06-00012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,715

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back to Woods
  • Inclusions: Washer, Blinds/Shades, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Security System, Stove, Refrigerator, Gas Cooking
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Bi-Level
  • Reso Flooring: Ceramic Tile, W/W Carpet, Wood
  • Reso Interior Features: Attic - Pull Down Stairs, Sliding Door, Breakfast Bar, Recessed Lighting
  • Reso Other Structures: Storage Shed
  • Year Built: 1963
  • General Property Info Waterview: No
  • General Property Info Fireplace: Yes
  • General Property Info Basement: No
  • General Property Info HOA: No
  • General Property Info Pool: No
  • Interior Sliding Door: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Sliding Door4: Yes
  • Garage Direct Entry: Yes
  • General Property Info Lot Dimensions: 100 x 187
  • Location Middle School: Matawan Avenue
  • Style Bi-Level: Yes
  • Interior Attic - Pull Down Stairs: Yes
  • Living Room Floor - Wood2: Yes
  • Kitchen Newer: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • ExteriorFence: Yes
  • Roof Shingled: Yes
  • Rooms Laundry: Yes
  • Rooms Living Room: Yes
  • Lot Description Back to Woods: Yes
  • Included Gas Cooking: Yes
  • Included Stove: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Floors Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Floors Wood: Yes
  • Water Heater Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Out Buildings Storage Shed: Yes
  • Exterior Shed: Yes
  • Parking Asphalt: Yes
  • General Property Info # Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Interior Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Included BlindsShades: Yes
  • Exterior Sprinkler Under: Yes
  • Exterior Thermal Window: Yes
  • Siding Brick Veneer: Yes
  • Kitchen Floor - Ceramic4: Yes
  • Foyer Floor - Wood: Yes
  • Kitchen GraniteStone Counter: Yes
  • ExteriorDeck: Yes
  • Rooms Bonus Room2: Yes
  • Dining Room Floor - Ceramic3: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Fireplace - Woodburning5: Yes
  • Kitchen Breakfast Cntr: Yes
  • Included Security System2: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Floor - WW Carpet4: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Basement: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 10
  • Stories: 2
  • Basement:None2: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level:Second43: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Floor - Wood6: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Full Bath: Yes
  • Primary Bath:Floor - Ceramic7: Yes
  • Primary Bath:Shower Stall: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exclusions: swingset negotiable
  • Construction Type: Brick Veneer
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Shed, Sprinkler Under, Thermal Window
  • Construction:Siding - Vinyl: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway, Direct Access
  • General Property Info:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Driveway: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Matawan Avenue

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 187
  • Parcel #: 31-00065-06-00012
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9715.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Ravine Drive
  • High School: Matawan Reg

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2025
Sold by
Joseph Christin and Joseph Jeffrey
Bought by
Joseph Jeffrey and Joseph Christin
Current Estimated Value
$728,634

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2019
Closed on
Aug 21, 2019
Sold by
Porta Richard V and Porta Kendra M
Bought by
Joseph Jeffrey and Perillo Christin
Seller's Agent
Kathy Froelich
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Mitchell Cohen
Coldwell Banker Realty
Sold Price
$461,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.53%
Original Mortgage
$368,800
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2015
Closed on
Aug 21, 2015
Sold by
Risi Mark and Risi Marissa
Bought by
Porta Richard and Porta Kendra M
Seller's Agent
Marie Gentile
Keller Williams Realty Freehold
Buyer's Agent
Sharen Laporta
Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty
Sold Price
$385,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.58%
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2009
Sold by
Risi Mark and Nightingale Marissa
Bought by
Risi Mark and Risi Marissa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$304,000
Interest Rate
4.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2004
Sold by
Perry Andrea
Bought by
Risi Mark and Nightingale Marissa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$319,000
Interest Rate
6.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1994
Sold by
Errichetti Dominick
Bought by
Perry Andrew and Perry Judy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$141,000
Interest Rate
8.4%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Old Republic Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Old Republic Title
Deed $461,000 Pls Title & Settlement
Deed $385,000 Agent For Chicago Title Ins
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
Deed $426,000 --
Deed $176,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $368,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $360,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $283,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $304,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $316,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $319,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $141,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/27/2019 08/27/19 Sold $461,000 +19.7% $249 / Sq Ft
08/21/2015 08/21/15 Sold $385,000 -- $208 / Sq Ft
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

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
2024 $12,483 $586,300 $388,500 $197,800
2023 $12,483 $574,200 $378,500 $195,700
2022 $11,365 $459,900 $273,500 $186,400
2021 $8,462 $418,300 $248,500 $169,800
2020 $11,116 $406,300 $238,500 $167,800
2019 $10,431 $382,100 $218,500 $163,600
2018 $9,715 $350,100 $188,500 $161,600
2017 $9,487 $337,000 $178,500 $158,500
2016 $9,092 $329,900 $173,500 $156,400
2015 $8,175 $298,900 $158,500 $140,400
2014 $8,142 $298,800 $153,500 $145,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 21929241

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 31-00065-06-00012