NOT LISTED FOR SALE

285 Riva Ave Milltown, NJ 08850

Estimated Value: $481,170 - $600,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Last Sold August 26, 2021

Last sale price $380,000

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,765/month

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Home
  • Deck
  • Granite Countertops
  • Warnsdorfer Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Private Yard

About This Home

As of August 2021

Wonderful opportunity! This lovely expanded cape sits on a beautiful property on Riva Avenue, and has so many great features! The living room/dining room boasts beautiful hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and an impressive stone fireplace! in the eat-in kitchen, you'll find gorgeous 42" cabinets, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances! There is a large bedroom on the first floor, along with an updated full bath with stall shower! A sunny den, with windows all around, rounds out the first floor! Upstairs, there are two huge bedrooms with amazing skylights and recessed lighting! The main bedroom also features an elegant custom closet! There is also another full bath, with ceramic tile floors, a large vanity with granite counters, and a great tub shower! The basement is fully finished, and features a ton of possibilities! There's a great laundry room, as well as space for a rec room, office, or exercise room! The backyard is fully fenced, and it's where you'll find the huge deck, handy storage shed, and plenty of room for fun! The home also features beautiful landscaping, a paver path to the front door, an extra-long driveway, and a great one-car garage! So much here, you have to come see it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Schmidt

RE/MAX COUNTRY Listed on: 05/17/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,608

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 138.00 x 100.00
  • Rural Setting
  • Fenced
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned RP

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Tandem Parking
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Farrington Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,608

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0.32 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3168
  • Lot Size: 138.00 x 100.00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Farrington
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Structure Type: Custom Home
  • Year Built: 1950
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Dining Room Features: Living Dining Combo
  • Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Full, Finished, Recreation Room, Storage Space, Utility Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Blinds, Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fencing/Wall
  • Lot Features: Rural Area
  • Exterior Features: Yard
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 2 Car Width, 3 Cars Deep, Asphalt, Garage, Attached

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), A/C Central - Some, Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: See Remarks
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13800
  • Zoning: RP

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10608
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2021
Closed on
Aug 25, 2021
Sold by
Lapadula Maria V and Estate Of Charles Lapadula
Bought by
Venkatachalapathi Kowsick
Seller's Agent
Mark Schmidt
RE/MAX COUNTRY
List Price
$380,000
Sold Price
$380,000
Current Estimated Value
$547,793

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$167,793
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.51%
Original Mortgage
$304,000
Outstanding Balance
$276,204
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$271,589

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 1995
Sold by
Baum Michael
Bought by
Lapadula Charles
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
Venkatachalapathi Kowsick $380,000 Providence Abstract Llc
Venkatachalapathi Kowsick $380,000 Providence Abstract
Lapadula Charles $164,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Venkatachalapathi Kowsick $304,000
Closed Venkatachalapathi Kowsick $304,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/26/2021 08/26/21 Sold $380,000 0.0% --
07/27/2021 07/27/21 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2021 05/17/21 For Sale $380,000 -- --
Source: All Jersey MLS

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 $11,315 $92,200 $29,400 $62,800
2024 $10,974 $92,200 $29,400 $62,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Schmidt

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Mark Schmidt

    RE/MAX

    (908) 705-5110

    9 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Mark Schmidt
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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2117166R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 04-00307-07-00025-05

New Jersey Middlesex County Milltown 08850

285 Riva Ave, Milltown, NJ

Not Listed for Sale

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