$300,000
SOLD FEB 9, 2024

215 Amherst St East Orange, NJ 07018

5 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

9% Above List Price

177 Days on Market

About This Home

As of November 2024

This home is located at 215 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ 07018 and is currently priced at $300,000. 215 Amherst St is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Langston Hughes School, Sojourner Truth Middle School, and John L Costley Middle School.

Co-Listed By

OSCAR NUNEZ-PAZ

KELLER WILLIAMS CITY VIEWS REALTY Brokerage Phone: 201-559-5770

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Becker

KELLER WILLIAMS CITY VIEWS REALTY

KELLER WILLIAMS CITY VIEWS REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • County Name: Essex
  • Street Number Display: 215
  • I D: 5229703
  • Modified: 2025-02-10
  • Number Images: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 201-559-5770
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 2.00

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 30X100
  • Total Acres: 0.07

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2024
Closed on
Oct 21, 2024
Sold by
Bonanno Joseph
Bought by
Graham Roxann Amanda and Holness Javia
Seller's Agent
BARBARA MORAN
HALO REALTY PROPERTIES LLC
Buyer's Agent
SHELDON ALFRED
LUXE LISTINGS
List Price
$429,900
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
$60,100
13.98%
Views
84

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.47%
Original Mortgage
$481,124
Outstanding Balance
$478,760
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$16,256

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2023
Closed on
Feb 8, 2024
Sold by
Everett William P and Takeisha Brown
Bought by
Bonanno Joseph
Buyer's Agent
Richard Becker
KELLER WILLIAMS CITY VIEWS REALTY
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
9.09%
Views
811

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
90.70%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2012
Closed on
Apr 2, 2012
Sold by
215 Amherst Avenue Llc
Bought by
Everett William P and Brown Everett Takeisha
Seller's Agent
Audrey Porter Plummer
RE/MAX SELECT
Buyer's Agent
Audrey Porter Plummer
RE/MAX SELECT
Sold Price
$159,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.52%
Original Mortgage
$159,000
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2010
Sold by
Tannous George and Seidner Bruce
Bought by
215 Amherst Avenue Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2010
Sold by
Household Finance Corporation Iii
Bought by
Tannous George and Seidner Bruce

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2008
Sold by
King Elaine
Bought by
Household Finance Corp Iii

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2005
Sold by
Garris Frank
Bought by
King Elaine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,000
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2002
Sold by
Express Home Sale Inc
Bought by
Framon Creative Design Constru

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 1995
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Henry Mark

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$6,000
Interest Rate
7.56%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $490,000 Title Bond Agency, Llc
Deed $490,000 Title Bond Agency, Llc
Deed $300,000 Carnegie Title
Bargain Sale Deed $159,000 Commonwealth Land Title Comp
Bargain Sale Deed -- Old Republic National Title
Bargain Sale Deed $30,000 Old Republic National Title
Sheriffs Deed -- None Available
Deed $290,000 --
Deed $113,500 --
Deed $33,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $481,124 FHA
Closed $481,124 FHA
Previous Owner $159,000 VA
Previous Owner $49,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $196,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $6,000 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/19/2025 07/19/25 For Sale $479,999 -2.0% $265 / Sq Ft
11/14/2024 11/14/24 Sold $490,000 +14.0% --
10/17/2024 10/17/24 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2024 09/07/24 For Sale $429,900 +43.3% --
02/09/2024 02/09/24 Sold $300,000 +9.1% --
12/21/2023 12/21/23 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2023 10/23/23 For Sale $275,000 0.0% --
08/01/2023 08/01/23 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2023 06/27/23 For Sale $275,000 +73.0% --
04/19/2012 04/19/12 Sold $159,000 -- --
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
2024 -- $258,500 $78,000 $180,500
2022 -- $258,500 $78,000 $180,500
2021 $0 $128,200 $43,000 $85,200
2020 $7,583 $128,200 $43,000 $85,200
2019 $8,676 $128,200 $43,000 $85,200
2018 -- $128,200 $43,000 $85,200
2017 -- $128,200 $43,000 $85,200
2016 $6,056 $128,200 $43,000 $85,200
2015 $6,056 $128,200 $43,000 $85,200
2014 $6,056 $128,200 $43,000 $85,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3851438

Garden State MLS

APN: 05-00492-0000-00030