NOT LISTED FOR SALE

256 Amethyst Way Franklin Park, NJ 08823

Estimated Value: $439,000 - $521,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
$271/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold July 16, 2018

Last sale price $297,000

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,312/month

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Attic
  • Clubhouse
  • Wood Flooring
  • Jogging Path

About This Home

As of July 2018

NORTH WEST FACING! NICELY UPDATED 4/18: FOYER ENTRYW/PLANK-STYLE CERAMIC TILE FLOOR THAT FLOWS INTO THE REMODELED POWDER ROOM W/NEW VANITY, SINK, FAUCET, MIRROR & FIXTURE! BEAUTIFUL LAMINATE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE HOME! KITCHEN W/NEW GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, MOSAIC TIILE BACK SPLASH & STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, PLANK-STYLE CERAMIC TILE FLOOR & CEILING FAN! KITCHEN FEATURES SLIDING GLASS DOORS TO THE PRIVATE PATIO! ENTIRE HOME PROFESSIONALLY PAINTED NEUTRAL! ADDITIONAL BATHROOM UPDATES. ABSOLUTELY MOVE-IN CONDITION WITH TERRIFIC LOCATION!! NOTHING TO DO BUT UNPACK, EXHALE & ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME YOU WILL WANT TO CALL YOUR OWN! GREAT COMMUNITY ONLY BLOCKS FROM NYC BUS & SHOPPING! MINUTES FROM RUTGERS, PRINCETON & MAJOR HOSPITALS & HIGHWAYS!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janice Gueren

RE/MAX DIAMOND REALTORS Listed on: 04/15/2018

RE/MAX DIAMOND REALTORS

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Li

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,066

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • Privacy Fence
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $271 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Patio

Schools

  • Franklin Elementary And Middle School
  • Franklin High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2708-00034-0009-00059-0002-C0255

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include maintenance-exterior, snow removal, trash collection

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

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

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,066

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$271 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Style: Townhouse-Interior, Multi Floor Unit
  • Primary Style: Townhouse-Interior
  • Subproperty Type: Condo/Coop/Townhouse
  • Community Living: Yes
  • Year Built: 1990
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Directions: RT. 27 OR SO. MIDDLEBUSH TO VLIET TO BEACON HILL WAY, LEFT ON TOPAZ, RIGHT ON AMETHYST
  • I D: 4790211
  • Section Subdiv Development: BEACON HILL
  • First Name: JANICE E.
  • First Name3: LINDA
  • Last Name: GUEREN
  • Last Name3: LI
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Parquet, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet, Cathedral Ceiling, Smoke Detector
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 14x10
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 23x12
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Foyer, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: Laundry Room, 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Phone: 732-297-1100

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Patio, Storm Door(s), Curbs, Privacy Fence, Tennis Courts, Sidewalk
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Association Pool
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Underground
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Playground, Club House, Pool-Outdoor, Jogging/Biking Path, Tennis Courts
  • Association Maintenance Fee: 271
  • Association Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Maintenance Fee Includes: Maintenance-Exterior, Snow Removal, Trash Collection

Schools

  • High School: FRANKLIN
  • Middle Jr High School: FRANKLIN

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: COMMON ELEMENTS
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *

Rental Info

  • Application Fee: 450
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 6066
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2708-00034-0009-00059-0002-C0255
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.262
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: FRANKLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2018
Closed on
Jul 16, 2018
Sold by
Aspire Federal Credit Union
Bought by
Li Xiang
Seller's Agent
Janice Gueren
RE/MAX DIAMOND REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Linda Li
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$309,000
Sold Price
$297,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-3.88%
Current Estimated Value
$473,776

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$176,776
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.51%
Original Mortgage
$147,000
Outstanding Balance
$108,647
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$365,129

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2017
Sold by
Houston Sheila D and Beacon Hill At Somerset Condom
Bought by
Aspire Federal Credit Union

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2005
Sold by
Perez Alison A
Bought by
Houston Sheila D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$319,500
Interest Rate
5.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 1999
Sold by
Silvestri Diane
Bought by
Perry Alison

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,900
Interest Rate
6.92%
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Li Xiang $297,000 Chicago Title Co Llc
Aspire Federal Credit Union $1,000 None Available
Houston Sheila D $355,000 --
Perry Alison $139,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Li Xiang $147,000
Previous Owner Houston Sheila D $319,500
Previous Owner Perry Alison $111,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/16/2018 07/16/18 Sold $297,000 -3.9% --
05/30/2018 05/30/18 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2018 04/15/18 For Sale $309,000 -- --
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 $6,585 $460,300 $200,000 $260,300
2024 $6,585 $365,200 $170,000 $195,200
2023 $7,019 $365,200 $170,000 $195,200
2022 $6,595 $325,200 $130,000 $195,200
2021 $6,515 $295,200 $100,000 $195,200
2020 $6,556 $290,200 $95,000 $195,200
2019 $6,523 $285,200 $90,000 $195,200
2018 $6,542 $283,200 $80,000 $203,200
2017 $6,220 $268,200 $65,000 $203,200
2016 $6,156 $263,200 $60,000 $203,200
2015 $5,650 $243,200 $40,000 $203,200
2014 $5,564 $243,200 $40,000 $203,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Janice Gueren

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Janice Gueren

    RE/MAX

    22 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Janice Gueren
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  • Linda Li

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Linda Li

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (609) 933-5699

    34 Total Sales

    Linda Li
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3461440

Garden State MLS

APN: 08-00034-09-00059-02-C0255

New Jersey Somerset County Franklin Park 08823

256 Amethyst Way, Franklin Park, NJ

Not Listed for Sale

Townhouses

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