NOT LISTED FOR SALE

261 S Scotch Plains Ave Westfield, NJ 07090

Estimated Value: $901,000 - $939,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,900 Sq Ft
$487/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 31, 2021

Last sale price $670,000 $353 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,958/month

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • McKinley Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

About This Home

As of August 2021

Updated and well maintained Westfield Colonial just blocks from schools, parks, and downtown Westfield. Fully renovated and move in ready. Freshly painted inside & out. New roof (2021). Low Taxes. New Kitchen (2020) with granite countertops, Kitchen Aide SS appls, and tile flooring with radiant heat in EIK and powder room. A Large DR and LR with WBF and natural wood molding, a Welcoming vestibule, & office/den complete the first floor. Comfortable 3 bedrooms and updated full bath on 2nd floor. 3rd floor attic waiting to be finished. Full basement with great room, laundry and storage area make for additional living space. Hard wood floors throughout. Large deck off kitchen overlooking yard with lawn and garden areas. Perfect for outdoor entertaining. 2 car det garage. BEST & FINAL ON MONDAY MAY 3 BY 5 PM

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JENNIFER PRINCIPATO

RARITAN BAY REALTY LLC Listed on: 04/29/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Edward Young

RE/MAX INNOVATION

RE/MAX INNOVATION

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,809

Year Built

  • Built in 1932

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R6

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 1,900 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Washer
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Mckinley Elementary School
  • Edison Middle School
  • Westfield High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Standard Electricity

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2920-02813-0000-00017-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,809

Year Built

Built in 1932

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Year Built Description: Standing
  • County Name: Union
  • Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier, Hanging stained glass, Addl. freezer, BBQ
  • Renovated Year: 2020
  • Street Number Display: 261
  • Directions: Rahway to Dorian to S. Scotch Plains Avenue
  • I D: 5067207
  • Modified: 2022-09-01
  • Number Images: 23
  • First Name: JENNIFER
  • First Name3: EDWARD
  • Last Name: PRINCIPATO
  • Last Name3: YOUNG
  • Office Phone: 908-264-8843
  • Office Phone3: 732-298-6006
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2020

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Living Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Smoke Detector, TubShowr
  • Number Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room Level: Ground
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: Ground
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 21x10
  • Kitchen Level: Ground
  • Living Room Dim: 21x13
  • Living Room Level: Ground
  • Other Room 1: Attic
  • Other Room1 Dim: 25x16
  • Other Room1 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 2: Foyer
  • Other Room2 Dim: 4x6
  • Other Room2 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 3: Attic
  • Other Room3 Dim: 27x21
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1900
  • Phone: 908-264-8843

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Deck, Privacy Fence, Sidewalk
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 6
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, House Exhaust Fan, Wall A/C Unit(s)
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: From Furnace

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mckinley
  • Middle School: Edison
  • High School: Westfield
  • High School: Westfield
  • Middle Jr High School: Edison

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 60X121
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 175800
  • Assessed Land Value: 325100
  • Assessment: 500900
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 17
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.17
  • Zoning: R6

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: 10809
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2920-02813-0000-00017-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.158
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2020
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Mckinley

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2021
Closed on
Aug 16, 2021
Sold by
Principato Gregory and Principato Jennifer
Bought by
Young Erin and Franz Simon
Seller's Agent
JENNIFER PRINCIPATO
RARITAN BAY REALTY LLC
Buyer's Agent
Edward Young
RE/MAX INNOVATION
List Price
$628,000
Sold Price
$670,000
Premium/Discount to List
$42,000
6.69%
Current Estimated Value
$925,450

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$255,450
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.24%
Original Mortgage
$548,250
Outstanding Balance
$498,122
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$427,328

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2000
Sold by
Hughes Timothy J and Hughes Elizabeth
Bought by
Principato Gregory and Principato Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1995
Sold by
Genova Patrick J and Genova Carol A
Bought by
Hughes Timothy J and Hughes Elizabeth A
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
Young Erin $670,000 Wfg National Title Ins Co
Principato Gregory $340,000 Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
Hughes Timothy J $256,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Young Erin $548,250
Previous Owner Principato Gregory $272,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/31/2021 08/31/21 Sold $670,000 +6.7% $353 / Sq Ft
06/11/2021 06/11/21 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2021 06/06/21 For Sale $628,000 0.0% $331 / Sq Ft
05/10/2021 05/10/21 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2021 04/30/21 For Sale $628,000 -- $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 $12,607 $559,800 $325,100 $234,700
2024 $12,349 $559,800 $325,100 $234,700
2023 $12,349 $559,800 $325,100 $234,700
2022 $12,092 $559,800 $325,100 $234,700
2021 $10,834 $500,900 $325,100 $175,800
2020 $10,809 $500,900 $325,100 $175,800
2019 $10,769 $500,900 $325,100 $175,800
2018 $9,808 $105,500 $57,700 $47,800
2017 $9,755 $105,500 $57,700 $47,800
2016 $9,526 $105,500 $57,700 $47,800
2015 $9,336 $105,500 $57,700 $47,800
2014 $9,028 $105,500 $57,700 $47,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    JENNIFER PRINCIPATO

    RARITAN BAY REALTY LLC

  • Edward Young

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Edward Young

    RE/MAX

    (908) 239-0607

    1 in this area

    4 Total Sales

    Edward Young
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3708474

Garden State MLS

APN: 20-02813-0000-00017

New Jersey Union County Westfield 07090

261 S Scotch Plains Ave, Westfield, NJ

This home is located at 261 S Scotch Plains Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090 since 29 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $925,450, approximately $487 per square foot. This property was built in 1932. 261 S Scotch Plains Ave is a home located in Union County with nearby schools including McKinley Elementary School, Edison Intermediate School, and Westfield Senior High School.

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