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Seller's Agent in 2021
Stephanie Radecki
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
(973) 464-7422
4 in this area
117 Total Sales
254 Watchung Ave Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
Estimated Value: $1,117,000 - $1,220,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,135
Sq Ft
$545/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- High Ceiling
- Forest Avenue School Rated A-
- Sun or Florida Room
- Den
About This Home
As of March 2021Appealing Sidehall Colonial is less than a block from Brookdale Park & close to Montclair's Watchung Plaza. 4-BR, 2.5 bath home includes spacious, living room with wood burning-insert fireplace, new eat-in kitchen w/ access to patio & back yard, new baths & gleaming hardwood floors. Light-filled den and office space, plus powder room, on 1st flr. Primary BR on 2nd has French doors leading to sun room-great space for office/sitting rm. Renovated 3rd-floor w/ huge BR and full bath-could be primary BR or guest suite. Deep backyard includes perennial garden with native plants - you'll be delighted when spring arrives and the flowers start to bloom! Full, unfinished basement with so much potential. 2-car garage & plenty of parking space. All but 2 BR's have split AC system. Home has been newly insulated.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $17,083
Year Built
- Built in 1927
Lot Details
- 0.28 Acre Lot
- Level Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Oversized Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Tile
Interior Spaces
- High Ceiling
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
- Entrance Foyer
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Sun or Florida Room
- Storage Room
- Utility Room
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Powder Room
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Storage Shed
Schools
- Forest Elementary School
- Ridgewood Middle School
- Glen Ridge High School
Utilities
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Radiant Heating System
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 1608-00142-0000-00007-0000-
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 6, 2021
Closed on
Mar 26, 2021
Sold by
Touchings Dawne
Bought by
Metroka Nicholas and Metroka Lori
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Radecki
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Radecki
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$740,000
Premium/Discount to List
$141,000
23.54%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$423,928
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.18%
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Outstanding Balance
$126,199
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,037,729
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metroka Nicholas | $740,000 | Old Republic National |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Metroka Nicholas | $140,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/30/2021 03/30/21 | Sold | $740,000 | +23.5% | $347 / Sq Ft |
| 01/18/2021 01/18/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/07/2021 01/07/21 | For Sale | $599,000 | -- | $281 / Sq Ft |
Source: Garden State MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $18,648 | $552,700 | $291,100 | $261,600 |
| 2024 | $18,648 | $552,700 | $291,100 | $261,600 |
| 2022 | $18,200 | $552,700 | $291,100 | $261,600 |
| 2021 | $17,935 | $552,700 | $291,100 | $261,600 |
| 2020 | $17,615 | $552,700 | $291,100 | $261,600 |
| 2019 | $17,084 | $552,700 | $291,100 | $261,600 |
| 2018 | $17,394 | $471,500 | $287,900 | $183,600 |
| 2017 | $17,007 | $471,500 | $287,900 | $183,600 |
| 2016 | $15,540 | $443,500 | $287,900 | $155,600 |
| 2015 | $15,194 | $443,500 | $287,900 | $155,600 |
| 2014 | $14,959 | $443,500 | $287,900 | $155,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Stephanie Radecki
Map
Source: Garden State MLS
MLS Number: 3685681
APN: 08-00142-0000-00007
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