NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 W Lake Ave Rahway, NJ 07065

Estimated Value: $510,826 - $573,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,318 Sq Ft
$416/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 29, 2019

Last sale price $300,000 $228 Per Sq Ft

Est. 83% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,775/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of October 2019

Move right in to this adorable colonial with updated kitchen and bath! Enter into the living room with oversized windows, brick fireplace and shining floors. The open kitchen and dining area with crisp white cabinets, tile floor and french doors leading to deck are bathed in tons of natural light! Main floor bedroom offers lots of flexible space. Perfect for guests, office or extra playroom space whichever suits your needs! Upstairs is a large master and third bedroom, and a full updated bath.Lower level boasts a large recreation room, laundry and utility area. The expanded deck and private yard is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the seasons, whether its time for summer BBQ's after splashing around in the pool. or relaxing around the fire pit on cooler fall evenings!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

ROBERT ZEBAIDA

KELLER WILLIAMS SUBURBAN REALTY Listed on: 08/27/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

GEORGE COLAVITO

RE/MAX HOME PROS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,158

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Additional Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Pool

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Underground Utilities
  • Standard Electricity

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2913-00096-0000-00006-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,158

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Union
  • Street Number Display: 253
  • Directions: St Georges Ave to W Lake Ave
  • I D: 4924694
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 21
  • First Name: ROBERT
  • First Name3: GEORGE
  • Last Name: ZEBAIDA
  • Last Name3: COLAVITO
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Fireplace Description: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Fire Extinguisher, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Utility Room, Rec Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Dim: 9x14
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 23x11
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Rec Room
  • Other Room1 Dim: 23x23
  • Other Room1 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other
  • Phone: 973-251-0100

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Wood Fence, Privacy Fence, Deck
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Above Ground, Outdoor Pool
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window A/C(s), Wall A/C Unit(s)
  • Fuel Type: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Radiators - Steam, Baseboard - Hotwater
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Underground
  • Water: Public Water

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 50X100
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 66900
  • Assessed Land Value: 55000
  • Assessment: 121900
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Identifier: 6
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.11

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 8158
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2913-00096-0000-00006-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 6.693
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2018
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 27, 2019
Closed on
Oct 21, 2019
Sold by
Fernandez Roman Daniel and Fernandez Stephanie
Bought by
Castro Ana Corsino and Mendez Fatima C
Seller's Agent
ROBERT ZEBAIDA
KELLER WILLIAMS SUBURBAN REALTY
Buyer's Agent
GEORGE COLAVITO
RE/MAX HOME PROS
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.69%
Current Estimated Value
$548,207

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$248,207
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.36%
Original Mortgage
$294,566
Outstanding Balance
$265,337
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$240,674

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2012
Sold by
Roberts Charles and Roberts Lois
Bought by
Fernandez Roman-Fernandez,Stephanie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 1998
Sold by
Price Gerard A P and Price Sui N
Bought by
Roberts Charles M and Roberts Lois J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,150
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 1996
Sold by
Gustofson Glenn A and Gustofson Valerie A
Bought by
Price Gerard A P
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
Castro Ana Corsino $300,000 First Choice Title Agency
Fernandez Roman-Fernandez,Stephanie $212,000 --
Roberts Charles M $117,000 Old Republic Title
Price Gerard A P $85,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Castro Ana Corsino $294,566
Previous Owner Roberts Charles M $185,900
Previous Owner Roberts Charles M $125,000
Previous Owner Roberts Charles M $99,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/29/2019 10/29/19 Sold $300,000 +1.7% $228 / Sq Ft
09/10/2019 09/10/19 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2019 08/27/19 For Sale $295,000 +43.2% $224 / Sq Ft
12/15/2012 12/15/12 Sold $206,000 -- $156 / 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
2024 $9,453 $131,800 $55,000 $76,800
2023 $9,453 $131,800 $55,000 $76,800
2022 $9,255 $131,800 $55,000 $76,800
2021 $9,161 $131,800 $55,000 $76,800
2020 $9,127 $131,800 $55,000 $76,800
2019 $8,334 $121,900 $55,000 $66,900
2018 $8,159 $121,900 $55,000 $66,900
2017 $7,958 $121,900 $55,000 $66,900
2016 $7,788 $121,900 $55,000 $66,900
2015 $7,700 $121,900 $55,000 $66,900
2014 $7,563 $121,900 $55,000 $66,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    ROBERT ZEBAIDA

    KELLER WILLIAMS SUBURBAN REALTY

  • G

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    GEORGE COLAVITO

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3582911

Garden State MLS

APN: 13-00096-0000-00006

New Jersey Union County Rahway 07065

253 W Lake Ave, Rahway, NJ

This home is located at 253 W Lake Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065 since 27 August 2019 and is currently estimated at $548,207, approximately $415 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 253 W Lake Ave is a home located in Union County with nearby schools including Rahway High School.

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