NOT LISTED FOR SALE

261 Academy St South Orange, NJ 07079

Estimated Value: $835,600 - $969,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
2,032 Sq Ft
$438/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 05, 2015

Last sale price $540,000 $266 Per Sq Ft

Est. 65% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,226/month

About This Home

As of June 2015

This home is located at 261 Academy St, South Orange, NJ 07079 since 05 June 2015 and is currently estimated at $890,400, approximately $438 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 261 Academy St is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including South Mountain Elementary School, South Orange Middle School, and Columbia Senior High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rena Spangler

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC Brokerage Phone: 973-762-3300 Listed on: 06/05/2015

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Saritte Harel

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,483

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,483

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1924
  • County Name: Essex
  • Street Number Display: 261
  • I D: 4517522
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 973-762-3300
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 1.00

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .116 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2015
Closed on
May 27, 2015
Sold by
Dufresne Thomas
Bought by
Garte David and Garte Levy,Odelia
Seller's Agent
Rena Spangler
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Saritte Harel
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Sold Price
$540,000
Current Estimated Value
$890,400

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$350,400
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2000
Sold by
Cuccinello Harry
Bought by
Dufresne Thomas and Bomzer Alan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,000
Interest Rate
7.79%
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
Garte David $540,000 --
Dufresne Thomas $175,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Garte David $295,700
Previous Owner Bomzer Alan S $155,000
Previous Owner Dufresne Thomas $155,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/05/2015 06/05/15 Sold $540,000 -- $266 / 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
2025 $16,483 $634,300 $300,400 $333,900
2024 $16,483 $634,300 $300,400 $333,900
2022 $15,894 $453,200 $225,600 $227,600
2021 $15,341 $453,200 $225,600 $227,600
2020 $14,865 $453,200 $225,600 $227,600
2019 $14,493 $453,200 $225,600 $227,600
2018 $14,276 $453,200 $225,600 $227,600
2017 $13,922 $453,200 $225,600 $227,600
2016 $12,353 $322,700 $155,400 $167,300
2015 $12,066 $322,700 $155,400 $167,300
2014 $11,814 $322,700 $155,400 $167,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rena Spangler

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Rena Spangler

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

    (973) 876-7913

    18 in this area

    74 Total Sales

    Rena Spangler
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  • Saritte Harel

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Saritte Harel

    KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

    (973) 713-9464

    11 in this area

    351 Total Sales

    Saritte Harel
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3206967

Garden State MLS

APN: 19-02001-0000-00014

New Jersey Essex County South Orange 07079

261 Academy St, South Orange, NJ

This home is located at 261 Academy St, South Orange, NJ 07079 since 05 June 2015 and is currently estimated at $890,400, approximately $438 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 261 Academy St is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including South Mountain Elementary School, South Orange Middle School, and Columbia Senior High School.

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