NOT LISTED FOR SALE

28 University Ct South Orange, NJ 07079

Estimated Value: $954,000 - $1,139,988

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,552 Sq Ft
$410/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 29, 2020

Last sale price $639,000 $250 Per Sq Ft

Est. 64% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,308/month

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Den
  • Marshall Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Grove Park

About This Home

As of July 2020

This Montrose side-hall colonial gem surprises w/ its shiny hardwood floors, ample room sizes & classic eat-in kitchen w/ designer tile & plenty of cabinetry & granite counters. 1st floor boasts sunny living & dining rooms, w/ fam room AND den (ideal for office or play space). 2nd floor features a rare 4 bedroom layout, including cozy master w/ elegant marble en-suite bath w/ double vanity, tub & shower stall. Finished 3rd floor spotlights 5th bedroom, as well as additional storage ideal for potential bath. Finished basement highlights spacious rec room w/ vinyl plank flooring & bath. Sliders from fam room lead to gorgeous new paver patio & detached 2 car garage. Excellent commuter location near jitney to NYC train/shops/schools/parks/restaurants. Don't miss this fabulous home in this sophisticated NJ town!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Chu

KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP Listed on: 04/10/2020

KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP

Last Buyer's Agent

SANDRA BOLCAR

COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,464

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Private Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Powder Room

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Standard Electricity

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1619-00902-0000-00006-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,464

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Street Number Display: 28
  • Directions: South Orange Avenue to University Court
  • I D: 4974594
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 25
  • Section Subdiv Development: Montrose
  • First Name: NANCY
  • First Name3: SANDRA
  • Last Name: CHU
  • Last Name3: BOLCAR
  • Office Phone: 917-699-3785
  • Office Phone3: 973-310-7360
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Living Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower And Tub
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room, Rec Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Area: Separate Dining Area
  • Level 1 Rooms: Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Storage Room
  • Phone: 973-783-7400

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Patio, Sidewalk
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Driveway-Exclusive

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Baseboard - Electric, Baseboard - Hotwater, Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .165 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 283700
  • Assessed Land Value: 262400
  • Assessment: 546100
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 6
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.17

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: 17464
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1619-00902-0000-00006-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.198
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2019
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: MARSHALL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2020
Closed on
Jul 22, 2020
Sold by
Meppurathu Nithin and Meppurathu Jessy
Bought by
Goldberg Oren and De La Aguilera
Seller's Agent
Nancy Chu
KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
Buyer's Agent
SANDRA BOLCAR
COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC
List Price
$679,000
Sold Price
$639,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-5.89%
Current Estimated Value
$1,045,497

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$406,497
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.14%
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 24, 2014
Closed on
Nov 18, 2014
Sold by
Havid Development Llc
Bought by
Meppurathu Meppuratha N and Meppurathu J
Seller's Agent
Fredericka Mirenda
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
Buyer's Agent
ROBERTA PLUTZIK BALDWIN
KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
Sold Price
$485,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 1996
Sold by
Desantis John De
Bought by
Carlos Miguel and Trujillo Miguel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$163,000
Interest Rate
7.75%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Goldberg Oren $639,000 Fidelity National Title
Meppurathu Meppuratha N $485,000 --
Meppuratha Meppuratha $485,000 --
Carlos Miguel $173,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Goldberg Oren $68,300
Previous Owner Goldberg Oren $510,400
Previous Owner Meppurathu Jeesy $434,000
Previous Owner Carlos Miguel A $250,000
Previous Owner Carlos Miguel $163,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/29/2020 07/29/20 Sold $639,000 -0.1% $250 / Sq Ft
06/11/2020 06/11/20 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2020 05/28/20 Price Changed $639,900 -5.8% $251 / Sq Ft
04/10/2020 04/10/20 For Sale $679,000 +40.0% $266 / Sq Ft
11/24/2014 11/24/14 Sold $485,000 -- $190 / 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 $19,862 $813,000 $346,000 $467,000
2024 $19,862 $813,000 $346,000 $467,000
2022 $19,152 $546,100 $262,400 $283,700
2021 $18,485 $546,100 $262,400 $283,700
2020 $17,912 $546,100 $262,400 $283,700
2019 $17,464 $546,100 $262,400 $283,700
2018 $17,202 $546,100 $262,400 $283,700
2017 $16,776 $546,100 $262,400 $283,700
2016 $15,534 $405,800 $165,400 $240,400
2015 $15,173 $405,800 $165,400 $240,400
2014 $14,856 $405,800 $165,400 $240,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3627519

Garden State MLS

APN: 19-00902-0000-00006