Karen Sims
KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE REALTY
(551) 205-9728
104 Total Sales
1 in North Plainfield
$215,000 Price
278 Brook Ave North Plainfield, NJ 07060
North Plainfield AreaEstimated Value: $549,000 - $611,055
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,800
Sq Ft
$318/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Attic
- Workshop
- Wood Flooring
- Sun or Florida Room
- Formal Dining Room
About This Home
As of December 2019Perfect home for the holidays! This house has the charm and warmth calling your name to make it YOUR HOME! A MUST SEE! Features, 4 beds, 1.5 baths, 2 car garage finished basement, and so much more! This beautiful colonial home is located in one of the desirable areas of North Plainfield with a huge yard that makes you feel like you are in your own park, backed by a wooded area where you can enjoy seeing the wildiife right in your back yard! This home has been tastefully renovated with a new roof, new kitchen, bathrooms, floors, refinish oak hardwood floors, refaced fireplace, new garage doors, updated electrical, brand new 200amp electrical panel, updated plumbing ,new water heater, new lighting, new paver patio, finished basement and more. This home is truly one of a kind!
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,139
Year Built
- Built in 1944 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 0.35
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Private Driveway
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,800 Sq Ft Home
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Blinds
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Workshop
- Sun or Florida Room
- Storage Room
- Laundry Room
- Utility Room
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Attic
- Finished Basement
Kitchen
- Gas Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Utilities
- Radiator
- Underground Utilities
- Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Patio
- 15,246 Sq Ft Lot
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 2714-00017-0001-00018-0000-
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 8, 2019
Closed on
Dec 30, 2019
Sold by
American Eagle Properties
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Rosa Gonzalez-Kennedy
REAL
Buyer's Agent
Joseph W. Burris
EXP REALTY, LLC
List Price
$384,900
Sold Price
$387,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,100
0.55%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$185,764
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.02%
Original Mortgage
$367,000
Outstanding Balance
$317,912
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$254,852
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 26, 2019
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
American Eagle Properties Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$27,000
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 22, 2019
Sold by
Sarfati Nancy and State Of New Jersey
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 23, 2010
Sold by
Brook Avenue Llc
Bought by
Goldsmith Beverly
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 28, 2004
Sold by
Goldsmith Beverly
Bought by
Brook Avenue Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 16, 1997
Sold by
Maietta Alice
Bought by
Goldsmith Robert
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in North Plainfield, NJ
-
Karen Sims
-
Raul Cabrera
Raul Cabrera
CAPC Brokerage, LLC
(551) 205-8420
93 Total Sales
1 in North Plainfield
$400,000 Price
-
John DeStefano
John DeStefano
RE/MAX First Realty
(347) 281-7828
175 Total Sales
1 in North Plainfield
$400,000 Price
-
Christine Austin
Christine Austin
RE/MAX First Realty II
(973) 798-9342
57 Total Sales
1 in North Plainfield
$470,000 Price
-
David Vanegas
David Vanegas
EXP Realty, LLC
(862) 829-3004
99 Total Sales
1 in North Plainfield
$470,000 Price
-
Chiquita Pittman
Chiquita Pittman
RE/MAX First Realty
(908) 663-1140
98 Total Sales
1 in North Plainfield
$520,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $387,000 | Foundation Title Llc | ||
| American Eagle Properties Llc | $226,728 | Westcor Land Title Ins Co | |
| Federal National Mortgage Association | $1,000 | None Available | |
| Goldsmith Beverly | -- | Multiple | |
| Sarfati Nancy | $300,000 | Multiple | |
| Brook Avenue Llc | -- | -- | |
| Goldsmith Robert | $90,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $80,000 | ||
| Open | Kelley Justin W | $367,000 | |
| Previous Owner | American Eagle Properties Llc | $27,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Sarfati Nancy | $240,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2019 12/23/19 | Sold | $387,000 | +0.5% | $215 / Sq Ft |
| 11/13/2019 11/13/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/08/2019 11/08/19 | For Sale | $384,900 | -- | $214 / Sq Ft |
Source: Garden State MLS
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,992 | $330,000 | $80,000 | $250,000 |
| 2025 | $14,381 | $330,000 | $80,000 | $250,000 |
| 2024 | $14,381 | $330,000 | $80,000 | $250,000 |
| 2023 | $14,022 | $330,000 | $80,000 | $250,000 |
| 2022 | $13,467 | $330,000 | $80,000 | $250,000 |
| 2021 | $13,296 | $330,000 | $80,000 | $250,000 |
| 2020 | $12,910 | $330,000 | $80,000 | $250,000 |
| 2019 | $9,139 | $240,000 | $80,000 | $160,000 |
| 2018 | $8,945 | $240,000 | $80,000 | $160,000 |
| 2017 | $9,060 | $240,000 | $80,000 | $160,000 |
| 2016 | $10,997 | $306,400 | $128,000 | $178,400 |
| 2015 | $10,531 | $306,400 | $128,000 | $178,400 |
| 2014 | $10,047 | $306,400 | $128,000 | $178,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Rosa Gonzalez-Kennedy
Seller's Agent in 2019
Rosa Gonzalez-Kennedy
REAL
(908) 347-8516
48 Total Sales
-
Joseph W. Burris
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Joseph W. Burris
EXP REALTY, LLC
(908) 305-1583
67 Total Sales
Map
Source: Garden State MLS
MLS Number: 3600065
APN: 14-00017-01-00018
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