$999,999
SOLD JUN 30, 2025

25 University Ct South Orange, NJ 07079

5 Beds
4 Baths
1,919 Sq Ft
7,492 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$521 Per Sq Ft

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rectangular Lot
  • Gas Fireplace
  • 5-minute walk to Grove Park
  • Marshall Elementary School Rated A-

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 25 University Courta€”a charming, well-maintained South Orange home offering space, flexibility, and timeless appeal. Located on a tree-lined block known for its warm sense of community and annual block party, this 5BR, 2 full/2 half bath home is just a 15-minute stroll to the Village, Midtown Direct train, shops, and restaurants. Inside, enjoy sunlit rooms, classic details, fresh paint, and an ideal flow for everyday living and entertaining. The living room features a fireplace, the bright sunroom invites relaxation, and the updated kitchen with pantry opens to a new deck. The newly fenced backyard is a private oasis, perfect for gardening or gathering. The renovated lower level includes new systemsa€”furnace, hot water heater, sump pump, French drainsa€”a new powder room, and laundry. The finished third floor with full bath offers endless possibilities: guest suite, home office, or studio. A joyful, personality-filled home ready for its next chapter!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dana Schwern

Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair Listed on: 03/26/2025

Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair

Co-Listed By

Susan Lovit

Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair

Last Buyer's Agent

Outside Agent

Outside Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,302

Lot Details

  • 7,492 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • Gas Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Columbia High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 19 / 1010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,302

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Su Prop: Residentia
  • Ownership: Private
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Regular
  • View Type:Pond View: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 325402
  • Co List Office Phone: 973-310-7360
  • Outside Inclusions: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Range/Oven-Gas, Sump Pump, Washer Dryer
  • MLS Status: Sold - Sold
  • Directions: South Orange Ave to University Ct
  • Reso Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Gas
  • Year Built Details: 1900-1939,Build Prior to 1978
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Cntr Hl
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Primary Bathroom: No
  • Basement Remarks: Laundry Room, Powder Room, Storage Room, Utility Room

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Disclosures: Seller's Agent, Seller Disclosure - Yes
  • Construction Type: Clapboard

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant, Radiant Floor, Steam

Schools

  • High School: Columbia

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7492.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 17302.0
  • Tax Block: 1010
  • Tax Lot: 19

MLS Schools

  • High School Text: Columbia

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2006
Sold by
Fugelson Jeffrey
Bought by
Schneider Joseph and Zevon Jane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$407,200
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 1998
Sold by
Loeser Peter Daniel
Bought by
Fogelson Jeffrey H and Fogelson Nancy E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,800
Interest Rate
6.9%
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
Deed $509,000 --
Deed $206,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $394,400 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $393,323 New Conventional
Closed $407,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $164,800 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $999,999 +25.2% $521 / Sq Ft
04/05/2025 04/05/25 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2025 03/27/25 For Sale $799,000 -- $416 / Sq Ft
Source: New Jersey 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 $17,047 $689,600 $347,500 $342,100
2022 $16,437 $468,700 $263,000 $205,700
2021 $15,866 $468,700 $263,000 $205,700
2020 $15,373 $468,700 $263,000 $205,700
2019 $14,989 $468,700 $263,000 $205,700
2018 $14,764 $468,700 $263,000 $205,700
2017 $14,398 $468,700 $263,000 $205,700
2016 $13,103 $342,300 $167,500 $174,800
2015 $12,799 $342,300 $167,500 $174,800
2014 $12,532 $342,300 $167,500 $174,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: New Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 25009718

New Jersey MLS

APN: 19-01010-0000-00019