NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Smith St Newark, NJ 07106

Lower Vailsburg Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $469,353

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
37 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 11, 2018

Last sale price $185,000

Est. 154% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,927 / mo

161 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Oversized Parking
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of January 2018

MUST SEE! Fully Renovated 4 bedroom/ 1.5 Bathroom Colonial Gem !!! Located on a beautiful quiet block in Newark!Stunning newly renovated kitchen with stainless steel fridge modern style bathrooms, fresh paint, new flooring, newer roof, nothing left undone with everything in-between! Must see to believe! Large Driveway with oversized garage and private backyard! Large open basement. Priced below market value for quick sale!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

BISHOY MEGALLA

KELLER WILLIAMS TEAM REALTY Listed on: 08/02/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Deborah Longsworth

STEWART REALTY GROUP

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,499

Year Renovated

  • 2017

Lot Details

  • 37 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1614-04109-0000-00076-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,499

Year Renovated

2017

Lot Details

37 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 9999
  • Year Built Description: Renovated
  • County Name: Essex
  • Directions: s Orange ave to Smith St
  • I D: 4736157
  • First Name: BISHOY
  • First Name3: DEBORAH
  • Last Name: MEGALLA
  • Last Name3: LONGSWORTH
  • Office Phone: 282459
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2017

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Family Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Area: Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Bath(s) Other, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom
  • Phone: 973-253-2800

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Hot Water
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 37.6X100
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.09

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 4499
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1614-04109-0000-00076-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.440
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2017
Closed on
Jan 8, 2018
Sold by
Network Homes Llc
Bought by
Seller's Agent
BISHOY MEGALLA
KELLER WILLIAMS TEAM REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Longsworth
STEWART REALTY GROUP
List Price
$199,000
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-7.04%
Current Estimated Value
$469,353

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$284,353
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.29%
Original Mortgage
$179,450
Outstanding Balance
$145,556
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$323,797

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2017
Sold by
Lagaud Guy
Bought by
Network Homes Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2008
Sold by
Barr Robert L and Barr Catherine
Bought by
Lagaud Guy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$239,875
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Lower Vailsburg, NJ

  • Raul Cabrera Real Estate Agent - CAPC Brokerage, LLC

    Raul Cabrera

    CAPC Brokerage, LLC

    (551) 205-8420

    94 Total Sales

    6 in Lower Vailsburg

    $240K - $685K Price Range

    Raul Cabrera
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  • Carlie Carreira Real Estate Agent - EXP Realty, LLC

    Carlie Carreira

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (862) 256-6672

    48 Total Sales

    1 in Lower Vailsburg

    $330,000 Price

    Carlie Carreira
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  • TOVIA LICHTMAN Real Estate Agent - KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT REALTY

    TOVIA LICHTMAN

    KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT REALTY

    (866) 614-1061

    310 Total Sales

    11 in Lower Vailsburg

    $425K - $875K Price Range

    TOVIA LICHTMAN
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  • Christine Austin Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX First Realty II

    Christine Austin

    RE/MAX First Realty II

    (973) 798-9342

    57 Total Sales

    5 in Lower Vailsburg

    $340K - $460K Price Range

    Christine Austin
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  • David Vanegas Real Estate Agent - EXP Realty, LLC

    David Vanegas

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (862) 829-3004

    98 Total Sales

    2 in Lower Vailsburg

    $570,000 Price Range

    David Vanegas
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  • Yousuf Syed Real Estate Agent - EXP REALTY, LLC

    Yousuf Syed

    EXP REALTY, LLC

    (848) 281-0587

    92 Total Sales

    2 in Lower Vailsburg

    $410,000 Price Range

    Yousuf Syed
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$185,000 --
Network Homes Llc $65,000 Gold Crest Abstract Llc
Lagaud Guy $252,500 Stewart Title Guaranty Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $179,450
Previous Owner Lagaud Guy $239,875
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/11/2018 01/11/18 Sold $185,000 -7.0% --
01/10/2018 01/10/18 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2017 08/02/17 For Sale $199,000 -- --
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 $5,231 $130,800 $16,900 $113,900
2025 $5,231 $130,800 $16,900 $113,900
2024 $4,876 $130,800 $16,900 $113,900
2022 $4,887 $130,800 $16,900 $113,900
2021 $4,884 $130,800 $16,900 $113,900
2020 $4,970 $130,800 $16,900 $113,900
2019 $4,919 $130,800 $16,900 $113,900
2018 $4,830 $130,800 $16,900 $113,900
2017 $4,656 $130,800 $16,900 $113,900
2016 $4,500 $130,800 $16,900 $113,900
2015 $4,328 $130,800 $16,900 $113,900
2014 $4,056 $130,800 $16,900 $113,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • BM

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    BISHOY MEGALLA

    KELLER WILLIAMS TEAM REALTY

  • Deborah Longsworth Real Estate Agent - STEWART REALTY GROUP

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Deborah Longsworth

    STEWART REALTY GROUP

    (917) 371-1400

    15 Total Sales

    Deborah Longsworth
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3408470

Garden State MLS

APN: 14-04109-0000-00076

New Jersey Essex County Newark 07106 Lower Vailsburg

281 Smith St, Newark, NJ

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