NOT LISTED FOR SALE

34 Martindale Rd Short Hills, NJ 07078

Estimated Value: $1,913,000 - $2,317,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,379 Sq Ft
$862/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 08, 2020

Last sale price $1,150,000 $483 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,715/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deerfield Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wooded Lot
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of May 2020

Elegant south facing Center Hall Colonial ideally located on a lush, beautifully landscaped .5 acre level lot with fenced backyard in highly desirable Fairfield neighborhood. Hardwood floors, recessed lighting, & bay windows create an entertainment ready interior. Gourmet eat-in kitchen features incredible natural light from wall of windows overlooking the patio & gorgeous backyard. The bright dining room is perfect for entertaining, as is the relaxing living room w/ wood-burning FP & 5 windows. Office has a wall of built-in shelving & cabinets. Family room has great natural light. 2nd level features master suite w/ 2 WICs & a new master bath (2018), +2 more bedrooms & a full bath. 1st level in-law suite. Spacious rec room. New roof (2019)! Walking distance to South Mountain Reservation & Deerfield Elementary!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

ARLENE GORMAN GONNELLA

WEICHERT REALTORS Listed on: 03/04/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

LINDA LOWE KUO

SERHANT NEW JERSEY LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,274

Year Built

  • Built in 1940 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Utility Room
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Deerfield Elementary School
  • Millburn Middle School
  • Millburn High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener Leased

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1612-02602-0000-00019-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,274

Year Built

Built in 1940 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Year Built Description: Renovated
  • County Name: Essex
  • Exclusions: See Listing Agent
  • Renovated Year: 2018
  • Street Number Display: 34
  • Directions: Old Short Hills Rd to Martindale Pl or Fairfield Ter to Martindale Rd
  • I D: 4967832
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 24
  • Section Subdiv Development: Deerfield
  • First Name: ARLENE GORMAN
  • First Name3: LINDA
  • First Name4: MARGARET
  • Last Name: GONNELLA
  • Last Name3: LOWE KUO
  • Last Name4: MIGGINS
  • Office Phone: 973-376-4545
  • Office Phone3: 973-376-8990
  • Office Phone4: 973-376-8990
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2018

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, CookGas, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Water Softener-Rnt
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Alarm Sys, Fire Extinguisher, Security System, Smoke Detector, SoakTub, StallShw, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
  • Number Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: First
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Rec Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • In Law Suite: Yes
  • In Law Suite Description: Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Dim: 17x20
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 14x23
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Office
  • Other Room1 Dim: 10x14
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Rec Room
  • Other Room2 Dim: 12x21
  • Other Room2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 3: Laundry Room
  • Other Room3 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Pantry
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Phone: 973-376-4545

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Storm Door(s), Storm Window(s), Thermal Windows/Doors, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: DEERFIELD
  • Middle School: MILLBURN
  • High School: MILLBURN
  • High School: MILLBURN
  • Middle Jr High School: MILLBURN

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 100X218
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 359000
  • Assessed Land Value: 795100
  • Assessment: 1154100
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 19
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.50
  • Zoning: Res

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 22274
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1612-02602-0000-00019-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 1.930
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2019
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: DEERFIELD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2020
Closed on
May 8, 2020
Sold by
Howard Cai
Bought by
Shih Christopher and Shih Laurie
Seller's Agent
ARLENE GORMAN GONNELLA
WEICHERT REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
LINDA LOWE KUO
SERHANT NEW JERSEY LLC
List Price
$1,248,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$98,000
-7.85%
Current Estimated Value
$2,051,587

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$901,587
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.33%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Outstanding Balance
$667,506
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,284,120

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2007
Sold by
Howard Cari and Fortuna Nicholas
Bought by
Howard Cari

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1997
Sold by
Alexander Robert
Bought by
Fortunia Nicholas and Fortunia Cari

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 1996
Sold by
Binder Evan
Bought by
Alexander Robert and Alexander Andrea

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 1993
Sold by
Turell Perry and Turell Joanne
Bought by
Binder Evan E and Binder Linda
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Shih Christopher $1,150,000 Ridge Title Agency Llc
Howard Cari -- None Available
Fortunia Nicholas $517,000 --
Alexander Robert $470,000 --
Binder Evan E $435,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Shih Christopher $750,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/08/2020 05/08/20 Sold $1,150,000 -4.0% $483 / Sq Ft
03/20/2020 03/20/20 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2020 03/12/20 Price Changed $1,198,000 -4.0% $504 / Sq Ft
03/04/2020 03/04/20 For Sale $1,248,000 -- $525 / 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 $22,574 $1,154,100 $795,100 $359,000
2024 $22,574 $1,154,100 $795,100 $359,000
2022 $22,424 $1,154,100 $795,100 $359,000
2021 $22,366 $1,154,100 $795,100 $359,000
2020 $22,228 $1,154,100 $795,100 $359,000
2019 $22,274 $1,154,100 $795,100 $359,000
2018 $21,755 $1,143,800 $795,100 $348,700
2017 $21,229 $1,143,800 $795,100 $348,700
2016 $19,903 $924,000 $450,100 $473,900
2015 $19,450 $924,000 $450,100 $473,900
2014 $18,628 $924,000 $450,100 $473,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3621028

Garden State MLS

APN: 12-02602-0000-00019