NOT LISTED FOR SALE

21 Steele Ave Somerville, NJ 08876

Estimated Value: $611,000 - $722,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Last Sold April 16, 2019

Last sale price $390,000

Est. 75% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,884/month

163 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Country Kitchen
  • Somerville High School Rated A-
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Porch

About This Home

As of April 2019

Welcome to this Spacious Home in a Great Neighborhood! 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, Large Eat in Kitchen, Main Bath w/Jetted Tub and Shower, Lots of Attic Storage, Wood Floors under carpet, !st floor Bedroom and Full bath, 2 Car Det. Garage, Sprinkler System, Front Rocking Chair Porch, Patio, As Is, Close to downtown Somerville shops and restaurants Easy Commute via Train, Routes 287, 22 & 78, Large Rooms, Front side of RWJ medical Center.. Welcome Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Laggini

RE/MAX OUR TOWN Listed on: 09/11/2018

RE/MAX OUR TOWN

Last Buyer's Agent

JOSEPH DESANTO

PARTNERS GROUP INC.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,774

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.28

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Van Deveer Elementary And Middle School
  • Somerville High School

Utilities

  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Standard Electricity

Additional Features

  • Formal Dining Room
  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Unfinished Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2718-00036-0001-00007-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,774

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Directions: Route 22 to N. Gaston Ave, Left on Reimer, Right on Vanderveer, Left on Steele
  • I D: 4836988
  • Section Subdiv Development: Hospital
  • First Name: DAVID
  • First Name3: JOSEPH
  • Last Name: LAGGINI
  • Last Name3: DESANTO
  • Office Phone: 908-552-1694
  • Office Phone3: 908-547-5475
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: OvnWElec, CookElec
  • Interior Amenities: JacuzTyp, StallShw
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Country Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Dim: 24x13
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 21x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Phone: 732-419-9300

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Curbs, Open Porch(es), Sidewalk
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width

Utilities

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

Schools

  • High School: SOMERVILLE
  • Middle Jr High School: VAN DEVEER

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 76X162
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.28

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 13774
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2718-00036-0001-00007-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.522
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: VAN DEVEER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2018
Closed on
Apr 16, 2019
Sold by
Karbasian Carolyn K and Kornas David M
Bought by
Fruge Christopher and Vilallonga Marta Palanques
Seller's Agent
David Laggini
RE/MAX OUR TOWN
Buyer's Agent
JOSEPH DESANTO
PARTNERS GROUP INC.
List Price
$449,990
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,990
-13.33%
Current Estimated Value
$683,054

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$293,054
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.82%
Original Mortgage
$297,000
Outstanding Balance
$227,730
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$455,324

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1994
Sold by
Reddington #2
Bought by
Ablett Roger and Ablett Beverly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
8.51%
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
Fruge Christopher $390,000 Old Republic Natl Ttl Ins Co
Ablett Roger $407,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fruge Christopher $297,000
Previous Owner Ablett Roger $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/16/2019 04/16/19 Sold $390,000 -2.5% --
02/21/2019 02/21/19 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2019 01/04/19 Price Changed $399,900 -3.1% --
10/15/2018 10/15/18 Price Changed $412,500 -8.3% --
09/11/2018 09/11/18 For Sale $449,990 -- --
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 $15,460 $391,100 $158,400 $232,700
2024 $15,460 $391,100 $158,400 $232,700
2023 $15,104 $391,100 $158,400 $232,700
2022 $14,709 $391,100 $158,400 $232,700
2021 $14,216 $391,100 $158,400 $232,700
2020 $14,314 $391,100 $158,400 $232,700
2019 $14,216 $391,100 $158,400 $232,700
2018 $14,064 $391,100 $158,400 $232,700
2017 $13,775 $391,100 $158,400 $232,700
2016 $13,215 $391,100 $158,400 $232,700
2015 $13,039 $391,100 $158,400 $232,700
2014 $12,832 $391,100 $158,400 $232,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Laggini

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    David Laggini

    RE/MAX

    (908) 552-1694

    3 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    David Laggini
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    JOSEPH DESANTO

    PARTNERS GROUP INC.

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3501129

Garden State MLS

APN: 18-00036-01-00007

New Jersey Somerset County Somerville 08876

21 Steele Ave, Somerville, NJ

Not Listed for Sale

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