NOT LISTED FOR SALE

268 Watchung Fork Westfield, NJ 07090

Estimated Value: $1,899,354 - $2,101,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
1 Sq Ft
$2,042,339/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 15, 2020

Last sale price $1,170,000 $1,170,000 Per Sq Ft

Est. 75% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,802/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.74 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Franklin Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Marble Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2020

Outstanding home situated in prestigious Indian Forest on gorgeous manicured .74 ac. lot. This Gracious 4 bedrm, 3.1 bath Colonial features large, elegant rooms, 3 frpls, hwd flrs,chef styled kit w/CI a sizable eating area w/ SubZero ref, double oven,1st flr famrm w/ built- ins, gas fpl, Formal DR, beautiful LR w/gas fpl and pocket doors to blue stone screened porch w/ access to rear private patio . 2nd flr offers a private MBR suite w/ balcony multiple closets,,dressing area & Mbath. 2nd bedroom w/access to a balcony, office area, full bath and 2 more bedrooms.. Part fin bsmt w/ storage,cedar closet, Updates & features include newer roof, house generator, sec sys, irrigation sys, and open front porch looking out at the most beautiful tree lined and lush neighborhood.Succesful tax appeal reflected.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jayne Bernstein

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 01/29/2020

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Trupchak

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,842

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.74 Acre Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Dry Bar
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Utility Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • French Drain
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Cedar Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Powder Room
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Home Security

  • Intercom
  • Storm Windows
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch

Schools

  • Franklin Elementary School
  • Roosevelt Middle School
  • Westfield High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2920-00603-0000-00021-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,842

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Union
  • Exclusions: Kit,hall,DR fixtures,LR/DR sconces,curtains and hardware in LR,DR,FAMRM
  • Street Number Display: 268
  • Directions: Lawrence Ave to Watchung Fork, bear left to #268
  • I D: 4956190
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 25
  • Section Subdiv Development: Indian Forest
  • First Name: JAYNE
  • First Name3: JENNIFER
  • Last Name: BERNSTEIN
  • Last Name3: TRUPCHAK
  • Office Phone: 908-301-2006
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Marble, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Bedroom 1, Gas Fireplace, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Central Vacuum, Generator-Built-In, OvnWElec, Refrigerator, CookGas, Dishwasher, Water Softener-Own, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Dry, Cedar Closets, Intercom, JacuzTyp, TubShowr, Walk-In Closet, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Skylight
  • Number Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Jetted Tub, Tub Shower
  • Bathrooms: 3.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially, French Drain
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Storage Room, Powder Room, Rec Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Dim: 25x19
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 25x15
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Office
  • Other Room1 Dim: 10x11
  • Other Room1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 2: Porch
  • Other Room2 Dim: 28x9
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Other Room 3: Office
  • Other Room3 Dim: 10x11
  • Other Room3 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Rec Room
  • Other Room4 Dim: 32x12
  • Other Room4 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: Breakfast Room, Foyer, Screened, Living Room, Dining Room, Porch, Bath(s) Other, Family Room, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: Office, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Phone: 908-233-5555

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Enclosed Porch(es), Storm Window(s), Open Porch(es), Privacy Fence, Thermal Windows/Doors
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: Additional Parking, Blacktop, Circular

Utilities

  • Cooling: Attic Fan, 2 Units, Central Air, Wall A/C Unit(s)
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Home Warranty: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Franklin
  • Middle School: Roosevelt
  • High School: Westfield
  • High School: Westfield
  • Middle Jr High School: Roosevelt

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 32,122
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 376200
  • Assessed Land Value: 918800
  • Assessment: 1295000
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 21
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.74

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 27842
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2920-00603-0000-00021-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.150
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2019
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Franklin

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2020
Closed on
May 15, 2020
Sold by
Greene Joanne C and Greene Michell E
Bought by
Trupchak Scott and Trupchak Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Jayne Bernstein
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Trupchak
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,170,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-2.42%
Total Days on Market
15
Current Estimated Value
$2,042,339

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$872,339
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.64%
Original Mortgage
$877,500
Outstanding Balance
$786,040
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,256,299

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 1997
Sold by
Greene Mitchell E and Greene Joanne C
Bought by
Greene Joanne C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
7.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 1995
Sold by
Greene Mitchell E and Greene Joanne C
Bought by
Greene Joanne C
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
Trupchak Scott $1,170,000 Acres Land Title Agency Inc
Greene Joanne C -- --
Greene Mitchell E -- --
Greene Joanne C -- Old Republic Title
Greene Mitchell E $646,750 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Trupchak Scott $877,500
Previous Owner Greene Joanne C $500,000
Previous Owner Greene Mitchell E $1,087,500
Previous Owner Greene Joanne C $250,000
Previous Owner Greene Mitchell E $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2020 05/15/20 Sold $1,170,000 -2.4% $1,170,000 / Sq Ft
02/13/2020 02/13/20 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2020 01/29/20 For Sale $1,199,000 -- $1,199,000 / 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
2024 $28,568 $1,295,000 $918,800 $376,200
2023 $28,568 $1,295,000 $918,800 $376,200
2022 $27,972 $1,295,000 $918,800 $376,200
2021 $28,011 $1,295,000 $918,800 $376,200
2020 $27,946 $1,295,000 $918,800 $376,200
2019 $29,829 $1,387,400 $918,800 $468,600
2018 $34,027 $366,000 $203,700 $162,300
2017 $33,840 $366,000 $203,700 $162,300
2016 $33,046 $366,000 $203,700 $162,300
2015 $32,387 $366,000 $203,700 $162,300
2014 $31,319 $366,000 $203,700 $162,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3612814

Garden State MLS

APN: 20-00603-0000-00021