NOT LISTED FOR SALE

254 Ballantine Pkwy Unit 256 Newark, NJ 07104

Forest Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $806,000 - $955,000

7 Beds
3.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold December 18, 2018

Last sale price $560,000

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,852/month

147 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Attic
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of December 2018

Center hall colonial nestled in the heart of the historical Forest Hills, overlooking Branch Brook park and boasting 7 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, 4 gas fireplaces, 2 car garage, wrought iron fencing, electrical front entry fence& much more.This old world charm, built in 1897 and renovated in the last 10 years, automatically captures your eyes as you walk into the foyer surrounded by mahogany wood paneling, wood floors, stainless glass chandelier and wide hardwood oak staircase. Wood ceiling beams in the formal LR with storage benches, fireplace (with stain glass windows above) and huge picture window. DR offers a fire place with ceiling beams, pocket doors, wood paneling and huge picture window. Kitchen features cherry wood cabinets, granite countertop/backsplash and more. Master br with sitting room & bath

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Rosa

ROSA AGENCY Listed on: 05/11/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Rosa

ROSA AGENCY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,709

Year Built

  • Built in 1897 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Mock Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Utility Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Powder Room
  • Soaking Tub

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1614-00669-0000-00035-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,709

Year Built

Built in 1897 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1897
  • Year Built Description: Approximate, Renovated
  • County Name: Essex
  • Directions: Mapquest
  • I D: 4803138
  • First Name: JAMES
  • First Name3: MICHAEL
  • Last Name: ROSA
  • Last Name3: ROSA
  • Office Phone: 973-589-7550
  • Office Phone3: 9735897550
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2008

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Imitation, Gas Fireplace, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 4
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Dishwasher
  • Interior Amenities: SoakTub, TubShowr, Beam Ceilings, StallShw, Security System, Fire Extinguisher, Window Treatments, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Fireplace, Sitting Room, Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Tub Only, Soaking Tub
  • Bathrooms: 3.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Walkout, Unfinished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Utility Room, Walkout, Storage Room, Toilet
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Not Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 14x11
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 27x14
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Dim: 17x14
  • Other Room1 Level: Third
  • Other Room 2: Bedroom
  • Other Room2 Dim: 14x13
  • Other Room2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room3 Dim: 14x10
  • Other Room3 Level: Third
  • Other Room 4: SittngRm
  • Other Room4 Dim: 10x14
  • Other Room4 Level: Second
  • Level 1 Rooms: Laundry Room, Foyer, Den, Living Room, Dining Room, Powder Room, Sunroom, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, SittngRm, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, SittngRm, Attic, Bath(s) Other
  • Phone: 973-589-7550

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Storm Door(s), Metal Fence, Storm Window(s), Sidewalk
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Concrete, Fencing

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Underground
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 50X100
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Backs to Park Land, Corner
  • 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: 14709
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1614-00669-0000-00035-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.560
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2018
Closed on
Nov 29, 2018
Sold by
Alvarez Osiris and Alvarez Gloria
Bought by
Ng Li and Casselberry Lauren
Seller's Agent
James Rosa
ROSA AGENCY
Buyer's Agent
Michael Rosa
ROSA AGENCY
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$560,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-6.51%
Current Estimated Value
$867,563

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$307,563
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.49%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 1994
Sold by
Ferruggia Frank
Bought by
Alvarez Osiris and Alvarez Gloria

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
8.52%
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
Ng Li $560,000 North East Title Agency Llc
Alvarez Osiris $195,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Alvarez Osiris $175,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/18/2018 12/18/18 Sold $560,000 -6.5% --
10/05/2018 10/05/18 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2018 05/11/18 For Sale $599,000 -- --
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 $15,404 $413,200 $74,400 $338,800
2024 $15,404 $413,200 $74,400 $338,800
2022 $15,437 $413,200 $74,400 $338,800
2021 $15,429 $413,200 $74,400 $338,800
2020 $15,702 $413,200 $74,400 $338,800
2019 $15,540 $413,200 $74,400 $338,800
2018 $15,259 $413,200 $74,400 $338,800
2017 $14,710 $413,200 $74,400 $338,800
2016 $14,214 $413,200 $74,400 $338,800
2015 $13,673 $413,200 $74,400 $338,800
2014 $12,813 $413,200 $74,400 $338,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • James Rosa

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    James Rosa

    ROSA AGENCY

    (973) 589-7551

    30 Total Sales

    James Rosa
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  • Michael Rosa

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Michael Rosa

    ROSA AGENCY

    (908) 289-5200

    2 in this area

    131 Total Sales

    Michael Rosa
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3469799

Garden State MLS

APN: 14-00669-0000-00035

New Jersey Essex County Newark 07104 Forest Hill

254 Ballantine Pkwy Unit 256, Newark, NJ

Not Listed for Sale

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