$3,995,000

281 Summit Ave Summit, NJ 07901

Estimated payment $26,949/month

Total Views 7,828
6 Beds
6 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 1.53 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • L C Johnson Summit Middle School Rated A+
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Impressive Northside Colonial situated on a beautiful 1.5 acre lot in Summit's sought-after Northside section is extensively renovated throughout. Exceptional curb appeal, tucked back off the road w/a wide circular driveway in front & convenient side driveway to the SUV friendly 3 car garage. Timeless elegance of this home's original Italian Renaissance design is blended with modern amenities ready for any level of entertaining. High ceilings, beautiful moldings, trim and original details mixed with today's must haves - newer Pella windows, updated heating/cooling systems, whole house generator, 2018 gourmet kitchen fitted w/all the bells and whistles. Three floors of living space, 6/7 bedrooms, offering multiple office options, 5 fireplaces, first floor study and Sunroom, LUX Primary Suite w/walk-out rooftop terrace. Multiple outdoor front and rear terraces, expansive level property with specimen trees and plantings. Request property brochure full list of details. Fireplaces, chimney, flues to be purchased in as is condition.

Last Listed By

Kim Cannon

PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR Brokerage Phone: 908-313-2855 Listed on: 04/28/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $55,565

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 1.53 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Tile Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Shades
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Cedar Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School
  • Summit Middle School
  • Summit High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Water Filtration System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2918-02104-0000-00001-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$55,565

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Union
  • Exclusions: Foyer Chandelier and LR Sconces
  • Renovated Year: 2017
  • Street Number Display: 281
  • Directions: Summit Ave corner of Hillcrest - two entrances to circular driveway, park in front of house
  • I D: 5344443
  • Modified: 2025-06-04
  • Number Images: 42
  • Section Subdiv Development: Northside
  • Attribution Contact: 908-313-2855
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2017

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Bedroom 1, Gas Fireplace, Library, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 5
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Generator-Built-In, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Wall Oven(s) - Electric, Washer, Water Filter, Water Softener-Own, Wine Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Beam Ceilings, Blinds, Cedar Closets, High Ceilings, Security System, Shades, Smoke Detector, Walk-In Closet
  • Number Rooms: 14
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub, Stall Shower And Tub
  • Bathrooms: 4.20
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially, Full, Walkout
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Powder Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Dim: 18x15
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 29x18
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Office
  • Other Room1 Dim: 24x14
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Sunroom
  • Other Room2 Dim: 28x14
  • Other Room2 Level: Second
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room3 Dim: 19x11
  • Other Room3 Level: Third
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom
  • Other Room4 Dim: 14x12
  • Other Room4 Level: Third
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Pantry, Porch, Powder Room, Sunroom
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Den
  • Level 3 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Attic, Bath(s) Other

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stucco, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Thermal Windows/Doors, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Roof Description: Tile, Wood Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversize Garage, Pull Down Stairs
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Driveway Description: Blacktop, Circular, Driveway-Exclusive

Utilities

  • Cooling: 3 Units, Central Air, Ductless Split AC, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Multi-Zone, Radiant - Electric, Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lincoln-Hubbard
  • Middle School: Summit MS
  • High School: Summit HS
  • High School: Summit HS
  • Middle Jr High School: Summit MS

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 1.53 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 588300
  • Assessed Land Value: 687300
  • Assessment: 1275600
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 1
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 1.53

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 55565
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2918-02104-0000-00001-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 4.356
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Lincoln-Hubbard

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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
2024 $55,195 $1,275,600 $687,300 $588,300
2023 $55,195 $1,275,600 $687,300 $588,300
2022 $54,634 $1,275,600 $687,300 $588,300
2021 $55,068 $1,275,600 $687,300 $588,300
2020 $55,616 $1,275,600 $687,300 $588,300
2019 $55,680 $1,275,600 $687,300 $588,300
2018 $55,323 $1,275,600 $687,300 $588,300
2017 $55,680 $1,275,600 $687,300 $588,300
2016 $54,864 $1,275,600 $687,300 $588,300
2015 $59,245 $1,404,900 $687,300 $717,600
2014 $57,713 $1,404,900 $687,300 $717,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/28/2025 04/28/25 For Sale $3,995,000 -- --
Source: Garden State MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,600,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $864,000 Unknown
Closed $940,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3959433

Garden State MLS

APN: 18-02104-0000-00001