NOT LISTED FOR SALE

252 Christopher St Montclair, NJ 07043

Estimated Value: $2,013,000 - $2,200,455

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,209 Sq Ft
$656/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 1, 2020

Last sale price $1,310,000 $408 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,393 / mo

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bradford School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom

About This Home

As of October 2020

Top-tier location with this spacious, move-in ready Col near NYC train/buses, Brookdale Pk shops and restaurants on graceful, leafy street just off Watchung Plaza. Kitchen w/ large eat-in banquet; sunny main fl Family Room plus bonus Office w/ custom built-ins; Powder Room. MBR w/ walk-in closet and luxe bath (heated flrs, 2 sinks, Jetted tub, bidet, skylight, towel warmer, and shower w/ bench). Another BR has adjacent sunroom. Second fl Bath has built-in W/D. Amazing third FL w/ BR. Bath, and huge light-flooded Great Room for Private Office, Teen Suite, Rec Room, etc. Finished Basement. Gorgeous architectural details incl parquet firs w/ inlay, French doors, 2 gas FPLCs and new windows. Central Air. Glorious expansive, level backyard w/ Gazebo, 2 patios, 2 raised gardens, and 2-car garage. Many upgrades!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

KATHLEEN SEVERANCE

BROWN HARRIS STEVENS NEW JERSEY Listed on: 07/10/2020

BROWN HARRIS STEVENS NEW JERSEY

Last Buyer's Agent

Deborah Drucker Dillingham

KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP

KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $33,338

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Clapboard
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Shades
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Workshop
  • Utility Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Parquet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Cedar Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Bidet
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Gazebo

Schools

  • Magnet Elementary And Middle School
  • Montclair High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Water Tap or Transfer Fee
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Community Storage Space

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1613-04501-0000-00002-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$33,338

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0.31 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Directions: North of Watchung Ave. Corner of Christopher and Beverly.
  • I D: 4997837
  • First Name: KATHLEEN
  • First Name3: DEBORAH
  • Last Name: SEVERANCE
  • Last Name3: DRUCKER DILLINGHAM
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Parquet, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Family Room, Gas Fireplace, Living Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, CookGas, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Sump Pump, OvnWElec, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Bidet, Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cathedral Ceiling, Cedar Closets, High Ceilings, JacuzTyp, Shades, Skylight, Smoke Detector, StallTub, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Bidet, Jetted Tub, Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 3.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Family Room, Laundry Room, Pantry, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Powder Room, SeeRem, Walkout
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room, SeeRem, SittngRm
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Great Room
  • Phone: 973-744-6033

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick, Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Gazebo, Patio, Sidewalk
  • Roof Description: Composition Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Loft Storage, Pull Down Stairs
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water, Water Charge Extra
  • Water Heater: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Storage

Schools

  • High School: MONTCLAIR
  • Middle Jr High School: MAGNET

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 90X148 IRR
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Corner, Level Lot
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *

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: 33338
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1613-04501-0000-00002-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.146
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: MAGNET

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2020
Closed on
Oct 1, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
KATHLEEN SEVERANCE
BROWN HARRIS STEVENS NEW JERSEY
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Drucker Dillingham
KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,310,000
Premium/Discount to List
$315,000
31.66%
Current Estimated Value
$2,105,114

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$795,114
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.68%
Original Mortgage
$382,500
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$286,250
Interest Rate
6.01%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,310,000 Evident Title Agency Inc
$641,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $382,500
Previous Owner $286,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/01/2020 10/01/20 Sold $1,310,000 +31.7% $408 / Sq Ft
07/22/2020 07/22/20 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2020 07/10/20 For Sale $995,000 -- $310 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

Tax History

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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 $36,535 $1,073,600 $391,500 $682,100
2024 $36,288 $1,073,600 $391,500 $682,100
2022 $34,928 $1,062,300 $391,500 $670,800
2021 $34,323 $1,062,300 $391,500 $670,800
2020 $33,771 $1,062,300 $391,500 $670,800
2019 $33,338 $1,059,700 $391,500 $668,200
2018 $32,787 $1,059,700 $391,500 $668,200
2017 $33,580 $899,300 $396,100 $503,200
2016 $32,681 $899,300 $396,100 $503,200
2015 $31,709 $899,300 $396,100 $503,200
2014 $30,648 $899,300 $396,100 $503,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    KATHLEEN SEVERANCE

    BROWN HARRIS STEVENS NEW JERSEY

    (973) 509-2222

    2 in this area

    4 Total Sales

    KATHLEEN SEVERANCE
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  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Deborah Drucker Dillingham

    KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP

    (973) 699-4289

    13 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Deborah Drucker Dillingham
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3647398

Garden State MLS

APN: 13-04501-0000-00002

New Jersey Essex County Montclair 07043

252 Christopher St, Montclair, NJ

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