NOT LISTED FOR SALE

34 Bruce Rd Montclair, NJ 07043

Estimated Value: $906,000 - $1,147,279

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,850 Sq Ft
$549/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 12, 2021

Last sale price $685,000 $370 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,915/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Bradford School Rated A-
  • High Ceiling
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of October 2021

An architect & museum curator combined their passions to create this delightfully lovely home ideally located blocks from both Watchung Plaza & Upper Montclair shops, eateries & NYC trains. All the conveniences of 2021 with a loving nod to the historic era that put Montclair on the map a century ago! Great flow & dramatic Craftsman interiors with Bradbury & Bradbury borders. Bright Bungalow kitchen offers custom cabinetry & restored original 1920s Glenwood stove w/inviting view of garden. Formal Dining & Living Area with FP. 1st fl Office great for telecommuting. 3 Corner BRS upstairs w. hall Bath. Bonus music loft on 3rd floor could also serve as a play room or another office. Great ceiling height in dry, spacious basement w/ powder room. Hardwood floors & Central Air. Private, deep, shaded backyard oasis.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Mccarthy

PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR Listed on: 07/12/2021

PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

Last Buyer's Agent

TAMARA RAMIC

CITYWEST REAL ESTATE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,695

Year Built

  • Built in 1924 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 1,850 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Blinds
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

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

Schools

  • Magnet Elementary And Middle School
  • Montclair High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1613-02503-0000-00064-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,695

Year Built

Built in 1924 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Year Built Description: Historical, Renovated
  • County Name: Essex
  • Street Number Display: 34
  • Directions: Valley Road to Bruce Road
  • I D: 5086265
  • Modified: 2022-10-13
  • Number Images: 25
  • Section Subdiv Development: Uptown Upper Montclair
  • First Name: ANN
  • First Name3: TAMARA
  • Last Name: MCCARTHY
  • Last Name3: RAMIC
  • Office Phone: 973-783-6900 ext 128
  • Office Phone3: 973-310-7361
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Gas Fireplace
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, High Ceilings, Smoke Detector, TubShowr
  • Number Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Leisure Room
  • Other Room1 Level: Third
  • Other Room 2: Bathroom
  • Other Room2 Level: Second
  • Other Room 3: PowderRm
  • Other Room3 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: Leisure
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1850
  • Phone: 973-783-6900

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Storm Window(s), Thermal Windows/Doors, Wood Fence
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 5
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Gravel

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit
  • Sewer: Public Available
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas In Street
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: MAGNET
  • Middle School: MAGNET
  • High School: MONTCLAIR
  • High School: MONTCLAIR
  • Middle Jr High School: MAGNET

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 50X150
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 225600
  • Assessed Land Value: 362500
  • Assessment: 588100
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 64
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.17
  • Zoning: Residential

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 18695
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1613-02503-0000-00064-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.179
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2020
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: MAGNET

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2021
Closed on
Sep 17, 2021
Sold by
Miller Douglas E and Aukstikalnis Beth A
Bought by
Herlihy Erin
Seller's Agent
Ann Mccarthy
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
Buyer's Agent
TAMARA RAMIC
CITYWEST REAL ESTATE
List Price
$589,000
Sold Price
$685,000
Premium/Discount to List
$96,000
16.3%
Current Estimated Value
$1,015,820

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$330,820
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.38%
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Outstanding Balance
$350,321
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$665,499

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2003
Sold by
Steffens Patricia
Bought by
Miller Douglas and Aukstikainis Beth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,080
Interest Rate
5.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 1997
Sold by
Renner Timothy
Bought by
Steffens Patricia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Interest Rate
7.68%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Herlihy Erin $685,000 Foundation Title Llc
Miller Douglas $350,100 --
Steffens Patricia $170,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Herlihy Erin $385,000
Previous Owner Miller Douglas $280,080
Previous Owner Steffens Patricia $145,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/12/2021 10/12/21 Sold $685,000 +16.3% $370 / Sq Ft
07/29/2021 07/29/21 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2021 07/15/21 For Sale $589,000 -- $318 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

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
2025 $18,093 $535,300 $362,500 $172,800
2024 $18,093 $535,300 $362,500 $172,800
2022 $19,337 $588,100 $362,500 $225,600
2021 $19,002 $588,100 $362,500 $225,600
2020 $18,696 $588,100 $362,500 $225,600
2019 $18,502 $588,100 $362,500 $225,600
2018 $18,196 $588,100 $362,500 $225,600
2017 $17,079 $457,400 $315,000 $142,400
2016 $16,622 $457,400 $315,000 $142,400
2015 $16,128 $457,400 $315,000 $142,400
2014 $15,588 $457,400 $315,000 $142,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ann Mccarthy

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ann Mccarthy

    PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

    (973) 744-4442

    74 in this area

    108 Total Sales

    Ann Mccarthy
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    TAMARA RAMIC

    CITYWEST REAL ESTATE

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3726956

Garden State MLS

APN: 13-02503-0000-00064

New Jersey Essex County Montclair 07043

34 Bruce Rd, Montclair, NJ

This home is located at 34 Bruce Rd, Montclair, NJ 07043 since 12 July 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,015,820, approximately $549 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 34 Bruce Rd is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Bradford School, Hillside School, and Nishuane School.

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