NOT LISTED FOR SALE

261 Merritt Ave Bergenfield, NJ 07621

Estimated Value: $639,000 - $758,651

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,387 Sq Ft
$496/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 20, 2019

Last sale price $400,000 $288 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,561/month

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bergenfield High School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • 3-minute walk to Thomas Roos Park Tennis Court

About This Home

As of February 2019

MAKE THIS YOUR NEW HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS !!! BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED WITH NEW KITCHEN/STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES AND GRANITE COUNTERS, 3 NEW BATHROOMS, NEW HVAC SYSTEM, ROOF, NEW BASEMENT AND MUCH MORE, NEAR SCHOOLS, TRANSPORTATION AND SHOPPING. BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS, STYLISH FINISHES, DRIVEWAY PARKING FOR MULTIPLE CARS, LARGE DECK AND YARD FOR OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING. MOVE IN READY !!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

THERESA DRUCE

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY RDG Listed on: 11/15/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Gita Vohra

CHRISTIE'S INT. REAL ESTATE GROUP

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,914

Lot Details

  • 7,405

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Jefferson Elementary School
  • R.W. Brown Middle School
  • Bergenfield High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Standard Electricity

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1103-00038-0000-00031-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,914

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Primary Style: Cape Cod
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Bergen
  • Street Number Display: 261
  • Directions: WASHINGTON AVE TO MERRITT
  • I D: 4853047
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 21
  • First Name: THERESA
  • First Name3: GITA
  • Last Name: DRUCE
  • Last Name3: VOHRA
  • Office Phone3: 201-445-9500
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Number Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Bath(s) Other, Rec Room
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Bath Main, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other
  • Phone: 201-445-9400

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water

Schools

  • Elementary School: JEFFERSON
  • Middle School: R.W. BROWN
  • High School: BERGENFIELD
  • High School: BERGENFIELD
  • Middle Jr High School: R.W. BROWN

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 75X100
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 116200
  • Assessed Land Value: 191500
  • Assessment: 307700
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Identifier: 31
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.17

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 9914
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1103-00038-0000-00031-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.222
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2017
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: JEFFERSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2018
Sold by
Nationstar Mortagage Llc
Bought by
New Asets Llc
Current Estimated Value
$643,549

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 1996
Sold by
Jaeger Christopher J and Jaeger Alice
Bought by
Ingram Bernard L and Ingram Althea M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$143,000
Interest Rate
7.89%
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
New Asets Llc $235,000 --
Ingram Bernard L $151,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Patel Chintan A $187,000
Closed Patel Chintan $206,000
Open Shah Janki K $320,000
Closed Patel Chintan A $320,000
Previous Owner Ingram Bernard L $143,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/20/2019 02/20/19 Sold $400,000 -10.9% $288 / Sq Ft
01/10/2019 01/10/19 Pending -- -- --
12/04/2018 12/04/18 Price Changed $449,000 -2.2% $324 / Sq Ft
11/15/2018 11/15/18 For Sale $459,000 -- $331 / 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 $12,658 $358,900 $191,500 $167,400
2024 $12,238 $358,900 $191,500 $167,400
2023 $12,048 $358,900 $191,500 $167,400
2022 $12,048 $358,900 $191,500 $167,400
2021 $11,923 $358,900 $191,500 $167,400
2020 $10,893 $330,100 $191,500 $138,600
2019 $10,037 $307,700 $191,500 $116,200
2018 $9,963 $307,700 $191,500 $116,200
2017 $9,914 $307,700 $191,500 $116,200
2016 $9,757 $307,700 $191,500 $116,200
2015 $9,606 $307,700 $191,500 $116,200
2014 $9,431 $307,700 $191,500 $116,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    THERESA DRUCE

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY RDG

  • Gita Vohra

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Gita Vohra

    CHRISTIE'S INT. REAL ESTATE GROUP

    (201) 280-3567

    17 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3516161

Garden State MLS

APN: 03-00038-0000-00031

New Jersey Bergen County Bergenfield 07621

261 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield, NJ

This home is located at 261 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 since 15 November 2018 and is currently estimated at $688,163, approximately $496 per square foot. 261 Merritt Ave is a home located in Bergen County with nearby schools including Bergenfield High School.

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