NOT LISTED FOR SALE

30 Central Ave Cranford, NJ 07016

Estimated Value: $1,197,000 - $1,474,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.75 Acres

Last Sold December 13, 2018

Last sale price $895,000

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,173/month

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Barn or Stable
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Cranford Sr High School Rated A-
  • 0.75 Acre Lot
  • 3-minute walk to McConnell Park

About This Home

As of December 2018

Iconic 1883 Victorian Farmhouse sits on a magnificent 3/4 acre property on the river w/over 100 feet of frontage! Wonderful period details include high ceilings, oak, fir & pine floors, tall windows w/original glass, heart pine doors w/original box locks & onyx doorknobs. Sunlit living & dining rooms, updated kitchen w/tall cabinets & granite counters, & 22x21 family room addition w/vaulted ceilings, a wall of built-in bookcases and two bay windows overlooking the lushly landscaped grounds. Four 2nd floor bedrooms and two full baths. The 3rd floor offers a 5th bedroom w/en-suite and adjoining sitting room. Superb location on a wide, tree-lined street w/a collection of beautiful homes. Close to everything...exciting Cranford town center, thriving w/restaurants, shops, theatre, gyms & NYC bus & rail trans

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Murphy

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 07/26/2018

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Murphy

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 07/26/2018

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,077

Lot Details

  • 0.75 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Composition Shingle

Interior Spaces

  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Powder Room
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Brookside Elementary School
  • Orange Middle School
  • Cranford High School

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Barn or Stable

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2903-00184-0000-00014-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,077

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Victorian, Colonial
  • Primary Style: Victorian
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Union
  • Directions: Central Avenue; between Springfield Avenue & Eastman Street
  • I D: 4857973
  • First Name: JULIE
  • First Name3: JULIE
  • Last Name: MURPHY
  • Last Name3: MURPHY
  • Attribution Contact: 908-233-0065
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: TubShowr, Security System, Fire Extinguisher, Carbon Monoxide Detector, High Ceilings, Smoke Detector
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Tub Shower
  • Bathrooms: 3.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Utility Room, Storage Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 17x16
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 18x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Dim: 13x10
  • Other Room1 Level: Third
  • Other Room 2: SittngRm
  • Other Room2 Dim: 12x12
  • Other Room2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 3: Foyer
  • Other Room3 Dim: 13x12
  • Other Room3 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Laundry Room, Foyer, Living Room, Dining Room, Porch, Powder Room, Family Room, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, SittngRm, Bath(s) Other
  • Phone: 908-233-0065

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Composition Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Barn/Stable, Patio, Storm Door(s), Storm Window(s), Wood Fence, Open Porch(es), Deck, Sidewalk
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, 2 Car Width, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window A/C(s), Ceiling Fan, Wall A/C Unit(s)
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Radiators - Hot Water
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • High School: Cranford HS
  • Middle Jr High School: Orange

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 32550 SF
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Waterfront
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.75

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 19077
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2903-00184-0000-00014-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 6.402
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Brookside

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2018
Closed on
Dec 3, 2018
Sold by
Dennis George and Dennis Deborah
Bought by
Scfhulze Jeffrey M
Seller's Agent
Julie Murphy
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Julie Murphy
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$985,000
Sold Price
$895,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$90,000
-9.14%
Current Estimated Value
$1,351,798

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$456,798
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.96%
Original Mortgage
$805,500
Outstanding Balance
$707,075
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$644,723

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 1987
Bought by
George Dennis and George George
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
Scfhulze Jeffrey M $895,000 First American Title
George Dennis $350,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Scfhulze Jeffrey M $805,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/13/2018 12/13/18 Sold $895,000 -9.1% --
09/06/2018 09/06/18 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2018 07/26/18 For Sale $985,000 -- --
Source: Garden State 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 $25,760 $380,000 $195,800 $184,200
2024 $25,335 $380,000 $195,800 $184,200
2023 $25,335 $380,000 $195,800 $184,200
2022 $24,663 $373,000 $195,800 $177,200
2021 $24,555 $373,000 $195,800 $177,200
2020 $19,555 $298,000 $195,800 $102,200
2019 $19,430 $298,000 $195,800 $102,200
2018 $19,078 $298,000 $195,800 $102,200
2017 $18,422 $298,000 $195,800 $102,200
2016 $17,752 $298,000 $195,800 $102,200
2015 $17,287 $298,000 $195,800 $102,200
2014 $16,932 $298,000 $195,800 $102,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Julie Murphy

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Julie Murphy

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (908) 415-6781

    52 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Julie Murphy
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3520726

Garden State MLS

APN: 03-00184-0000-00014

New Jersey Union County Cranford 07016

30 Central Ave, Cranford, NJ

Not Listed for Sale

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