NOT LISTED FOR SALE

251 Montrose Ave South Orange, NJ 07079

Estimated Value: $1,843,018 - $1,921,000

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,090 Sq Ft
$369/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 29, 2017

Last sale price $935,000 $184 Per Sq Ft

Est. 101% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,294/month

96 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Marble Flooring
  • Marshall Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of June 2017

This Classic Colonial has it all. Gleaming hardwood floors, original mouldings & huge picture windows overlooking the grounds & pool area. Spacious family room on the main floor is perfect for entertaining. Plenty of bedrooms and baths for everyone. This home is the jewel in the crown of the historic Montrose area and sits regally on its well manicured property. Close to Mid-town Direct trains, Vibrant Downtown, Town swimming pool,tennis courts, and sports centers. This home is perfectly located for people on the go and enjoy the good things in life.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sam Joseph

PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR Listed on: 01/21/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

JOANNE WATKINS

KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $34,134

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 0.62 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Powder Room
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Marshall Elementary School
  • S Orange Middle School
  • Columbia High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiator
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1619-00604-0000-00001-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$34,134

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1924
  • County Name: Essex
  • Street Number Display: 251
  • Directions: Scotland Rd to Montrose Avenue,
  • I D: 4682804
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 25
  • Section Subdiv Development: Montrose
  • First Name: SAM
  • First Name3: JOANNE
  • Last Name: JOSEPH
  • Last Name3: WATKINS
  • Office Phone: 973-744-5544
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Marble, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, OvnWElec, CookGas, Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Sump Pump
  • Number Rooms: 14
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 4.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Full, Walkout
  • Basement Level Rooms: Walkout
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island
  • Kitchen Dim: 20x18
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 15x26
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Library
  • Other Room1 Dim: 14x23
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Office
  • Other Room2 Dim: 16x12
  • Other Room2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room3 Dim: 15x12
  • Other Room3 Level: Third
  • Level 1 Rooms: Porch, Family Room, Kitchen, Powder Room, Laundry Room, Foyer, Library, Living Room, Pantry
  • Level 2 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Office
  • Phone: 973-744-5544

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick, Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Wood Fence, Patio, Storm Door(s)
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In-Ground Pool, Gunite
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number Parking Spaces: 6
  • Parking Driveway Description: Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: MARSHALL
  • Middle School: S ORANGE
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Middle Jr High School: S ORANGE

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .625 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 635400
  • Assessed Land Value: 256300
  • Assessment: 891700
  • Lot Identifier: 1
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.62

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 34134
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1619-00604-0000-00001-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.828
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2016
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: MARSHALL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2017
Closed on
Jun 27, 2017
Sold by
Nicholas Diane and Nicholas Randolph M
Bought by
Griffith Marcia A
Seller's Agent
Sam Joseph
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
Buyer's Agent
JOANNE WATKINS
KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$935,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$165,000
-15%
Current Estimated Value
$1,878,005

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$943,005
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.14%
Original Mortgage
$465,000
Outstanding Balance
$387,482
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,384,598

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 1993
Bought by
Nicholas Diane
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
Griffith Marcia A $916,500 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Nicholas Diane -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Griffith Marcia A $465,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/29/2017 06/29/17 Sold $935,000 -15.0% $184 / Sq Ft
04/27/2017 04/27/17 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2017 01/21/17 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $216 / Sq Ft
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 $36,977 $1,569,300 $567,200 $1,002,100
2024 $36,977 $1,569,300 $567,200 $1,002,100
2022 $35,656 $1,016,700 $359,400 $657,300
2021 $34,415 $1,016,700 $359,400 $657,300
2020 $33,348 $1,016,700 $359,400 $657,300
2019 $32,514 $1,016,700 $359,400 $657,300
2018 $32,026 $1,016,700 $359,400 $657,300
2017 $30,983 $1,016,700 $359,400 $657,300
2016 $33,884 $891,700 $256,300 $635,400
2015 $33,091 $891,700 $256,300 $635,400
2014 $32,395 $891,700 $256,300 $635,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Sam Joseph

    PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

    (917) 359-8990

    17 in this area

    201 Total Sales

    Sam Joseph
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    JOANNE WATKINS

    KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3359204

Garden State MLS

APN: 19-00604-0000-00001

New Jersey Essex County South Orange 07079

251 Montrose Ave, South Orange, NJ

This home is located at 251 Montrose Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079 since 21 January 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,878,005, approximately $368 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 251 Montrose Ave is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Marshall Elementary School, South Orange Middle School, and Columbia Senior High School.

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