NOT LISTED FOR SALE

226 Prospect St Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Estimated Value: $2,128,375 - $2,782,000

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,696 Sq Ft
$411/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 20, 2019

Last sale price $1,200,000 $211 Per Sq Ft

Est. 95% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,042/month

102 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • 1.02 Acre Lot
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Ridgewood High School Rated A+
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Circular Driveway

About This Home

As of December 2019

Presenting the iconic and unforgettable Thomas Watlington house, circa 1867, located in the heart of the Prospect Street Historic District. Dripping with history,this often admired and imaginatively detailed Second Empire style home is one of the Village's premier residences.An inviting wrap-around porch beckons for relaxing moments while offering a glimpse into simpler days gone by.Breathtaking details throughout include grand rms, soaring ceilings,stained glass,intricate moldings. Modern improvements of a chef's kit,mud rm, gas fpl,pool,3 car garage seamlessly incorporate essential amenities for today's lifestyle. An architectural marvel, 226 Prospect St offers luxurious nostalgia with an enviable location steps from all Ridgewood has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

ANGELE EKERT

PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR Listed on: 07/22/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $41,040

Year Built

  • Built in 1867

Lot Details

  • 1.02 Acre Lot
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Pool Liner

Schools

  • Orchard Elementary School
  • Washington Middle School
  • Ridgewood High School

Utilities

  • Central Air

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1151-03907-0000-00008-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$41,040

Year Built

Built in 1867

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1867
  • Year Built Description: Approximate, Historical
  • County Name: Bergen
  • Directions: E Ridgewood Ave to Prospect Street
  • I D: 4916051
  • First Name: ANGELE
  • First Name3: UNKNOWN
  • Last Name: EKERT
  • Last Name3: AGENT
  • Office Phone: 285566
  • Office Phone3: 973-555-5555
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Description: Gas Fireplace
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 4.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Bilco-Style Door, Unfinished
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar
  • Phone: 201-639-5555

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Clapboard
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In-Ground Pool, Heated, Liner
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Driveway Description: Blacktop, Circular

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Baseboard - Hotwater
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water

Schools

  • High School: RIDGEWOOD
  • Middle Jr High School: WASHINGTON

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 1.022 AC
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 1.02

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 41040
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1151-03907-0000-00008-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.565
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: ORCHARD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2019
Closed on
Dec 18, 2019
Sold by
Burnside Russell S Est
Bought by
Williams Francis and Williams Betsy N
Seller's Agent
ANGELE EKERT
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-7.62%
Current Estimated Value
$2,341,844

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,141,844
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.58%
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2004
Sold by
Dacus Lanny R
Bought by
Burnside Russell S and Burnside Mary C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
6.32%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 1997
Sold by
Gold Mark and Gold Gwen
Bought by
Dacus Lanny R and Dacus Ellen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
7.86%
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Williams Francis $1,200,000 None Available
Burnside Russell S $1,945,000 --
Dacus Lanny R $712,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Williams Francis $960,000
Previous Owner Burnside Russell S $600,000
Previous Owner Dacus Lanny R $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/20/2019 12/20/19 Sold $1,200,000 -7.6% $211 / Sq Ft
11/14/2019 11/14/19 For Sale $1,299,000 -5.5% $228 / Sq Ft
11/01/2019 11/01/19 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2019 07/22/19 For Sale $1,375,000 -- $241 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

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 $34,428 $1,200,000 $528,400 $671,600
2024 $33,648 $1,200,000 $528,400 $671,600
2023 $32,796 $1,200,000 $528,400 $671,600
2022 $32,796 $1,200,000 $528,400 $671,600
2021 $41,552 $1,200,000 $528,400 $671,600
2020 $42,192 $1,600,000 $528,400 $1,071,600
2019 $41,552 $1,600,000 $528,400 $1,071,600
2018 $41,040 $1,600,000 $528,400 $1,071,600
2017 $40,608 $1,600,000 $528,400 $1,071,600
2016 $39,616 $1,600,000 $528,400 $1,071,600
2015 $42,801 $1,759,200 $528,400 $1,230,800
2014 $41,957 $1,759,200 $528,400 $1,230,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    ANGELE EKERT

    PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3574858

Garden State MLS

APN: 51-03907-0000-00008

New Jersey Bergen County Ridgewood 07450

226 Prospect St, Ridgewood, NJ

Not Listed for Sale

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