$943,500
SOLD JUN 24, 2025

31 Gillespie Ave Fair Haven, NJ 07704

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,152 Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$819 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Viola L Sickles School Rated A
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 4-minute walk to Fair Haven Memorial Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 31 Gillespie in the most sought-after historic district in Fair Haven. Enter the white picket fence and picture-perfect front porch to this sun light living room with hard wood floors throughout. Eat in kitchen with built in seating, stain glass window, ss appliances, half bath and washer/dryer. Upstairs find primary bedroom with new flooring, and two more delightful bedrooms and full bath. Full basement and plenty of parking in driveway. Beautiful backyard with deck, pergola and she-shed used for storage but could be more and not to forget the mature landscaping and flowers! Full house generator. Walk to local shops, restaurants and steps to the Navesink River.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sherry Gross

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson License #9031670 Listed on: 05/02/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson

Co-Listed By

Jennifer Jamin

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson License #1222272

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Gambacorto

O'Brien Realty, LLC License #8440371

O'Brien Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,316

Year Built

  • Built in 1903

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 35 x 154
  • Fenced

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,152 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Primary Bathroom Bathtub Only

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Viola L. Sickles Elementary School
  • Knollwood Middle School
  • Rumson-Fair Haven High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Power Generator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-00050-0000-00014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,316

Year Built

Built in 1903

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Fenced Area
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 3916
  • Co List Office Phone: 732-530-2800
  • Inclusions: Outdoor Lighting, Washer, Blinds/Shades, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Generator
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Reso Interior Features: Dec Molding
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Year Built: 1903
  • Contract Info New Construction: No
  • General Property Info Waterview: No
  • General Property Info Fireplace: Yes
  • General Property Info Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info HOA: No
  • General Property Info Pool: No
  • WaterSewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • ExteriorPatio: Yes
  • General Property Info Acreage: 0.12
  • General Property Info Lot Dimensions: 35 x 154
  • General Property Info Farm: No
  • Location Middle School: Knollwood
  • Living Room Floor - Wood2: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • ExteriorFence: Yes
  • Roof Shingled: Yes
  • Rooms Living Room: Yes
  • Lot Description Fenced Area: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Water Heater Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Out Buildings Storage Shed: Yes
  • Exterior Lighting: Yes
  • General Property Info Handicap Access: No
  • General Property Info # Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Interior Dec Molding: Yes
  • Exterior Porch - Open: Yes
  • Included BlindsShades: Yes
  • Garage None4: Yes
  • Included Outdoor Lighting: Yes
  • Utilities Included Generator: Yes
  • Kitchen BnookDining Area: Yes
  • Kitchen Eat-In: Yes
  • Kitchen Floor - Wood4: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Stories: 2
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Basement:Partial: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level:Second43: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Floor - Wood6: Yes
  • Primary Bath:Tub: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fence
  • Acres: 0.12
  • Topography: Level
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Open, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, None
  • General Property Info:Garage: No
  • Parking Driveway: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: None
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Knollwood

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 35 x 154
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.2
  • Parcel #: 14-00050-0000-00014
  • Zoning Description: Residential, Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12316.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Viola L. Sickles
  • High School: Rumson-Fair Haven

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2025
Closed on
Jun 27, 2025
Sold by
Corsson Courtlyn and Reulbach Erich
Bought by
Geiger William M and Geiger Olivia H
Seller's Agent
Sherry Gross
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson
Buyer's Agent
Laura Gambacorto
O'Brien Realty, LLC
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$943,500
Premium/Discount to List
$44,500
4.95%
Views
55

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-18.32%
Original Mortgage
$883,500
Outstanding Balance
$882,748
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$34,400

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2019
Closed on
Apr 16, 2019
Sold by
Harbour Lights Llc
Bought by
Reulbach Erich and Corsson Courtlyn
Seller's Agent
Sherry Gross
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson
Buyer's Agent
Tyler Vaughan
Resources Real Estate
Sold Price
$480,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.54%
Original Mortgage
$384,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2015
Closed on
May 8, 2015
Sold by
Toohey Lisa
Bought by
Harbour Lights Llc
Seller's Agent
Sherry Gross
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson
Buyer's Agent
Sherry Gross
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson
Sold Price
$10,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.66%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2003
Sold by
White Jeffrey
Bought by
Toohey Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$231,000
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2002
Sold by
Nitka Dennis
Bought by
White Jeffrey and White Carrie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$257,600
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 1998
Sold by
Lyman Roger
Bought by
Nitka Dennis and Nitka Carrie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1997
Sold by
Lyman Roger
Bought by
Davison Mary
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $943,500 Obrien Title
Deed $480,000 None Available
Deed $449,900 Attorney
Deed $350,999 --
Deed $322,000 --
Deed $210,000 --
Deed $145,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $883,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $380,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $384,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $124,350 New Conventional
Previous Owner $231,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $257,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $168,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Sold $943,500 +4.9% $819 / Sq Ft
05/08/2025 05/08/25 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $899,000 +87.3% $780 / Sq Ft
04/16/2019 04/16/19 Sold $480,000 0.0% $417 / Sq Ft
06/20/2018 06/20/18 Rented $44,400 +5.7% --
07/21/2017 07/21/17 Rented $42,000 +320.0% --
06/29/2015 06/29/15 Rented $10,000 0.0% --
05/08/2015 05/08/15 Sold $449,900 -- $391 / Sq Ft
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

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
2024 $11,366 $838,400 $717,200 $121,200
2023 $11,366 $722,100 $603,700 $118,400
2022 $9,902 $563,200 $450,500 $112,700
2021 $9,902 $533,800 $433,500 $100,300
2020 $9,630 $522,500 $417,300 $105,200
2019 $9,503 $520,700 $417,300 $103,400
2018 $9,393 $504,200 $405,600 $98,600
2017 $9,747 $513,000 $417,400 $95,600
2016 $9,982 $510,600 $417,400 $93,200
2015 $9,386 $482,800 $392,000 $90,800
2014 $8,161 $414,700 $330,700 $84,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 22512236

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 14-00050-0000-00014