NOT LISTED FOR SALE

261 New Jersey Ave Union, NJ 07083

Estimated Value: $425,138 - $653,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
5,000 Sq Ft
$111/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 14, 2020

Last sale price $390,000 $78 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,646/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2020

Gracious Colonial in mint condition with 3 br 2 baths, New Kitchen & baths. Formal Dining Room, finished basement, CA, newer furnace & deck in desirable Washington section of town.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

MIRIAM A. ORTIZ

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 08/11/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Nuris Meek

RE/MAX TOWN & VALLEY

RE/MAX TOWN & VALLEY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,735

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Blinds
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Front Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Washington Elementary School
  • Kawameeh Middle School
  • Union High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiator
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2919-01014-0000-00005-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,735

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Union
  • Exclusions: Washer/Dryer (negotiable)
  • Street Number Display: 261
  • Directions: Chestnut to New Jersey Avenue
  • I D: 5007013
  • Modified: 2021-10-15
  • Number Images: 24
  • Section Subdiv Development: Washington
  • First Name: MIRIAM
  • First Name3: NURIS MERCEDES
  • Last Name: AMELY-ORTIZ
  • Last Name3: MEEK
  • Office Phone3: 300205
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: First
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower And Tub
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially
  • Basement Level Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room, Rec Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Not Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 10x9
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 9x16
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bathroom
  • Other Room1 Dim: 8x6
  • Other Room1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 2: MudRoom
  • Other Room2 Dim: 7x10
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Other Room 3: Leisure Room
  • Other Room3 Dim: 7x10
  • Other Room3 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Entrance Vestibule, Kitchen, Leisure, Living Room, Porch, Walkout
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 5000
  • Phone: 908-688-3000

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Sidewalk
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width

Utilities

  • Cooling: 2 Units, Ductless Split AC
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Available
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: Washington
  • Middle School: Kawameeh
  • High School: Union
  • High School: Union
  • Middle Jr High School: Kawameeh

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 50X100
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 19200
  • Assessed Land Value: 20000
  • Assessment: 39200
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 5
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.11
  • Zoning: Residential

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 7735
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2919-01014-0000-00005-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 19.733
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2019
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Washington

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2020
Closed on
Oct 8, 2020
Sold by
Macahilig Anthony and Macahilig Jacqueline Murriel
Bought by
Isaac Ebony
Seller's Agent
MIRIAM A. ORTIZ
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Nuris Meek
RE/MAX TOWN & VALLEY
List Price
$389,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.26%
Total Days on Market
20
Current Estimated Value
$553,535

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$163,535
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.28%
Original Mortgage
$378,300
Outstanding Balance
$342,721
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$221,802

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2014
Sold by
Macahilig Anthony
Bought by
Macahilig Anthony and Macahilig Jacqueline Murriel

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 11, 2013
Closed on
Jan 9, 2013
Sold by
Hennessy Walter T and Hennessy Walter T
Bought by
Machilig Anthony
Seller's Agent
MICHELLE PAIS
SIGNATURE REALTY NJ
Buyer's Agent
MIRIAM A. ORTIZ
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Sold Price
$243,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.03%
Original Mortgage
$228,937
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Isaac Ebony $390,000 Stewart Title Guaranty
Macahilig Anthony -- None Available
Machilig Anthony $243,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Isaac Ebony $378,300
Previous Owner Machilig Anthony $228,937
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/14/2020 10/14/20 Sold $390,000 +0.3% $78 / Sq Ft
08/31/2020 08/31/20 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2020 08/11/20 For Sale $389,000 +60.1% $78 / Sq Ft
01/11/2013 01/11/13 Sold $243,000 -- --
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
2024 $8,494 $39,200 $20,000 $19,200
2023 $8,494 $39,200 $20,000 $19,200
2022 $8,199 $39,200 $20,000 $19,200
2021 $8,000 $39,200 $20,000 $19,200
2020 $7,841 $39,200 $20,000 $19,200
2019 $7,735 $39,200 $20,000 $19,200
2018 $7,604 $39,200 $20,000 $19,200
2017 $7,491 $39,200 $20,000 $19,200
2016 $7,308 $39,200 $20,000 $19,200
2015 $7,187 $39,200 $20,000 $19,200
2014 $7,026 $39,200 $20,000 $19,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3657120

Garden State MLS

APN: 19-01014-0000-00005