NOT LISTED FOR SALE

271 Forest Rd South Orange, NJ 07079

Estimated Value: $1,324,000 - $1,776,000

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,304 Sq Ft
$449/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 08, 2016

Last sale price $775,000 $235 Per Sq Ft

Est. 91% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,943/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • South Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • Breakfast Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of December 2016

Southern exposure & prime location ensures that this elegant, welcoming Colonial has ample natural light and convenience for your daily commute and lifestyle. Close to trains, Village center, restaurants & Meadowlands park, home of free summer concerts, community center, and pool (not to mention the best sledding hill in Essex County). Four bedrooms and 3 baths on the second floor are an unusual find. The bonus 2 bedrooms and a full bath as well as storage on the third floor are irresistible if you are looking for a larger home with flexible floor plan. Beautifully updated top to bottom: polished hardwood floors in generously proportioned rooms, gracious dining room and fabulous kitchen as well as newer roof, boiler, baths are just the topping on this delicious home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

MAGGIE C. AXELROD-CALISTER

HEARTH REALTY GROUP Listed on: 10/18/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

SUSIE ADAMSON

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,599

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Powder Room

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • S Mountain Elementary School
  • S Orange Middle School
  • Columbia High School

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Standard Electricity
  • Water Tap or Transfer Fee
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1619-00302-0000-00067-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,599

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Exclusions: personal property
  • Directions: Ridgewood Rd or Wyoming Ave. to Forest Road
  • I D: 4665274
  • Section Subdiv Development: Woodside
  • First Name: MAGGIE C.
  • First Name3: SUSIE
  • Last Name: AXELROD-CALISTER
  • Last Name3: ADAMSON
  • Office Phone: 973-913-5055
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Description: Living Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Self Cleaning Oven, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bathrooms: 4.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Powder Room, Storage Room, Laundry Room, Rec Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 18x16
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 33x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Dim: 13x12
  • Other Room1 Level: Third
  • Other Room 2: Bedroom
  • Other Room2 Dim: 12x10
  • Other Room2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 3: Breakfast
  • Other Room3 Dim: 9x7
  • Other Room3 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Rec Room
  • Other Room4 Dim: 25x24
  • Other Room4 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: Breakfast Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Powder Room, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 2 Bedrooms, Storage Room
  • Phone: 973-762-5400

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick, Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Water Charge Extra, Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Middle Jr High School: S ORANGE

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .235 AC
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.23
  • 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: 19599
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1619-00302-0000-00067-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.739
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: S MOUNTAIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2016
Closed on
Dec 8, 2016
Sold by
Bisberg Charles J and Bisberg Dorothy S
Bought by
Wright David and Briatah Pamela
Seller's Agent
MAGGIE C. AXELROD-CALISTER
HEARTH REALTY GROUP
Buyer's Agent
SUSIE ADAMSON
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
3.47%
Current Estimated Value
$1,484,018

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$709,018
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1986
Bought by
Bisberg Charles J + Dorothy S
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
Wright David $775,000 None Available
Bisberg Charles J + Dorothy S $325,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/08/2016 12/08/16 Sold $775,000 +3.5% $235 / Sq Ft
10/28/2016 10/28/16 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2016 10/18/16 For Sale $749,000 -- $227 / 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 $25,466 $1,035,400 $491,000 $544,400
2024 $25,466 $1,035,400 $491,000 $544,400
2022 $24,556 $700,200 $395,500 $304,700
2021 $23,702 $700,200 $395,500 $304,700
2020 $22,967 $700,200 $395,500 $304,700
2019 $22,392 $700,200 $395,500 $304,700
2018 $22,056 $700,200 $395,500 $304,700
2017 $21,510 $700,200 $395,500 $304,700
2016 $20,066 $524,200 $220,500 $303,700
2015 $19,600 $524,200 $220,500 $303,700
2014 $19,191 $524,200 $220,500 $303,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    MAGGIE C. AXELROD-CALISTER

    HEARTH REALTY GROUP

  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    SUSIE ADAMSON

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3343389

Garden State MLS

APN: 19-00302-0000-00067

New Jersey Essex County South Orange 07079

271 Forest Rd, South Orange, NJ

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