NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Grove St Montclair, NJ 07042

Estimated Value: $1,054,903 - $1,114,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,764 Sq Ft
$615/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 25, 2019

Last sale price $650,000 $368 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,090/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Den
  • Hillside School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of November 2019

An extensive list of renovations, enhancements and improvements to this Colonial will WOW you! Almost as much as the HOME itself. A perfect hybrid of historical details and SMART Technology. The meticulous care and renovations include: Gorgeous 2nd floor bath | Refinished hard wood floors on first and second floors | New sliders to large 2 level deck | NEW and expanded entry steps & stone walkways | New High-End Washer & Dryer | Replaced Hot Water Heater and Central AC unit | NEW whole-house filtration system, surge protector and nest controls.The lights are LED and the shades can be controlled by Siri or Alexa. This home and garden are move-in ready!! Come and enjoy life in Montclair. Cheers!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

MARK DIBENEDETTO

KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP Listed on: 09/26/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Kyle Howland

COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,197

Year Built

  • Built in 1930 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 1,764 Sq Ft Home
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Shades
  • Blinds
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Powder Room
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Magnet Elementary And Middle School
  • Montclair High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1613-04511-0000-00018-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,197

Year Built

Built in 1930 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Year Built Description: Renovated
  • County Name: Essex
  • Directions: Between Stephen and Gray COMMUTER'S DREAM | SMART HOUSE | GORGEOUS YARD | MODERN CHIC
  • I D: 4930067
  • First Name: MARK
  • First Name3: KYLE
  • Last Name: DIBENEDETTO
  • Last Name3: HOWLAND
  • Office Phone: 973-778-7400
  • Office Phone3: 917-716-4381
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2018

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Self Cleaning Oven, Disposal, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Microwave Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Security System, Blinds, Fire Extinguisher, Shades, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Skylight
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Utility Room, Storage Room, Family Room, Toilet
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 12x12
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 12x24
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: PowderRm
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Utility Room
  • Other Room2 Dim: 8x11
  • Other Room2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 3: Storage Room
  • Other Room3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: Laundry Room
  • Other Room4 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: Den, Living Room, Dining Room, Powder Room, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1764
  • Phone: 973-783-6900

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Storm Door(s), Storm Window(s), Curbs, Deck, Sidewalk, Thermal Windows/Doors
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas In Street
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • High School: MONTCLAIR
  • Middle Jr High School: MAGNET

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 6203SF
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.14

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 16197
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1613-04511-0000-00018-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.094
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: MAGNET

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2020
Sold by
Levine Michael and Levine Joseph Anisha
Bought by
Breuninger Moritz and Breuninger Jennifer L
Current Estimated Value
$1,084,476

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$808,500
Outstanding Balance
$716,160
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$368,316

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2016
Closed on
Sep 9, 2016
Sold by
Mcphate Michael Courtney and Mcphate Adagia
Bought by
Dragojevic Marin
Seller's Agent
JOYCE L. HADDAD
THE HUNTCO GROUP REAL ESTATE
List Price
$533,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,000
3.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.57%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2013
Closed on
Apr 22, 2013
Sold by
Thompson David
Bought by
Mcphate Michael and Mcphate Jessa
Seller's Agent
JOYCE L. HADDAD
THE HUNTCO GROUP REAL ESTATE
Buyer's Agent
JOYCE L. HADDAD
THE HUNTCO GROUP REAL ESTATE
Sold Price
$460,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.33%
Original Mortgage
$368,000
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2013
Closed on
Apr 17, 2013
Sold by
Thompson David
Bought by
Mcphate Michael C and Mcphate Jessa A
Seller's Agent
JOYCE L. HADDAD
THE HUNTCO GROUP REAL ESTATE
Buyer's Agent
JOYCE L. HADDAD
THE HUNTCO GROUP REAL ESTATE
Sold Price
$460,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$368,000
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2004
Sold by
Marash David
Bought by
Thompson David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$394,400
Interest Rate
5.81%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2002
Sold by
Ware Mary
Bought by
Marash David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$351,000
Interest Rate
6.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 1992
Sold by
Wilson Ellen A
Bought by
Rawls Mary A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1992
Sold by
Wilson Ellen A
Bought by
Rawes Ellen Ann
Source: Public Records

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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
Breuninger Moritz $1,155,000 Chicago Title
Dragojevic Marin $550,000 None Available
Mcphate Michael $460,000 --
Mcphate Michael $460,000 --
Mcphate Michael C $460,000 --
Thompson David $493,000 --
Marash David $390,000 --
Rawls Mary A $175,000 --
Rawes Ellen Ann $175,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Breuninger Moritz $808,500
Previous Owner Mcphate Michael C $368,000
Previous Owner Thompson David $394,400
Previous Owner Marash David $351,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/25/2019 11/25/19 Sold $650,000 +1.7% $368 / Sq Ft
10/04/2019 10/04/19 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2019 09/26/19 For Sale $639,000 +16.2% $362 / Sq Ft
09/29/2016 09/29/16 Sold $550,000 +3.2% $353 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/05/2016 08/05/16 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2016 07/27/16 For Sale $533,000 +15.9% $342 / Sq Ft
04/22/2013 04/22/13 Sold $460,000 -- $295 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
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 $17,694 $523,500 $264,800 $258,700
2024 $17,694 $523,500 $264,800 $258,700
2022 $17,213 $523,500 $264,800 $258,700
2021 $16,914 $523,500 $264,800 $258,700
2020 $16,642 $523,500 $264,800 $258,700
2019 $16,469 $523,500 $264,800 $258,700
2018 $16,197 $523,500 $264,800 $258,700
2017 $17,329 $464,100 $258,300 $205,800
2016 $16,865 $464,100 $258,300 $205,800
2015 $16,364 $464,100 $258,300 $205,800
2014 $15,817 $464,100 $258,300 $205,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    MARK DIBENEDETTO

    KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP

  • Kyle Howland

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Kyle Howland

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

    (917) 716-4381

    7 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Kyle Howland
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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    JOYCE L. HADDAD

    THE HUNTCO GROUP REAL ESTATE

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3590593

Garden State MLS

APN: 13-04511-0000-00018

New Jersey Essex County Montclair 07042

281 Grove St, Montclair, NJ

Not Listed for Sale

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