NOT LISTED FOR SALE

355 Forrest Ave Matawan, NJ 07747

Estimated Value: $512,625 - $572,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,312 Sq Ft
$409/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 20, 2015

Last sale price $302,000 $230 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,806/month

76 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Matawan Reg High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of February 2015

Lovely expanded cape cod styled home located in Ravine Gardens.Home has a great flow,including a 20 X 16 family room w/cathedral ceiling and gas fireplace.Many recent updates include hw heating system,central air,french drains,thermal windows,real hardwood flooring. Large fenced rear yard and new front steps. Great location for commuters,minutes to NYC train.You can call the address home for the upcoming holidays!!

Last Listed By

Donna Bruno

Coldwell Banker Realty Listed on: 10/08/2014

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,226

Year Built

  • Built in 1943

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 85x100
  • Fenced

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bay Views
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Ravine Drive Elementary School
  • Matawan Avenue Middle School
  • Matawan Reg High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Exp Cape

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 00086000000006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,226

Year Built

Built in 1943

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Model: EXP CAPE
  • Inclusions: Outdoor Lighting, Washer, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Cooking
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Reso Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Linoleum/Vinyl, W/W Carpet, Wood
  • Reso Interior Features: Bay/Bow Window, Ceilings - Beamed, Dec Molding, Skylight, Recessed Lighting
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1943
  • 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
  • General Property Info Lot Dimensions: 85X100
  • Location Middle School: Matawan Avenue
  • Living Room Floor - Wood2: Yes
  • Dining Room Floor - Wood3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater Electric2: Yes
  • ExteriorFence: Yes
  • Roof Shingled: Yes
  • Rooms Living Room: Yes
  • Included Gas Cooking: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Floors Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Floors Wood: Yes
  • Kitchen Floor - LinoleumVinyl4: Yes
  • Exterior Lighting: Yes
  • General Property Info Handicap Access: No
  • General Property Info # Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Interior Dec Molding: Yes
  • Interior Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Included Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Included Outdoor Lighting: Yes
  • Exterior Storm Door(s): Yes
  • Style Cape: Yes
  • Interior BayBow Window: Yes
  • Foyer Floor - Wood: Yes
  • Dining Room Dec Molding4: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Floor - Wood5: Yes
  • ExteriorDeck: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Fireplace - Gas4: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room BayBow Window5: Yes
  • Interior Ceilings - Beamed: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Skylight3: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Bilco Style Doors, Full, Partially Finished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Stories: 2
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Basement:Partially Finished: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Basement3: Yes
  • Features Interior:Skylight: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Topography: Level
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Storm Door(s), Lighting
  • Construction:Siding - Vinyl: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • General Property Info:Garage: No
  • Parking Driveway: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Matawan Avenue

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 85X100
  • Parcel #: 00086000000006
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7226.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Ravine Drive
  • High School: Matawan Reg

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2014
Closed on
Feb 20, 2015
Sold by
Defrancisco Paul
Bought by
Lechner George W and Lechner Leann M
Seller's Agent
Donna Bruno
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Elaine Eadon
Weichert Realtors-Rumson
Sold Price
$302,000
Total Days on Market
76
Current Estimated Value
$536,906

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$234,906
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.46%
Original Mortgage
$286,900
Outstanding Balance
$224,030
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$297,226

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2009
Sold by
Mullican Thomas and Mullican Barbara
Bought by
Defrancesco Paul

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$306,348
Interest Rate
5.36%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 1999
Sold by
Lake Kenneth
Bought by
Mullican Thomas and Mullican Barbara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,000
Interest Rate
7.54%

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
Lechner George W $302,000 Acres Land Title Agency Inc
Defrancesco Paul $312,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Mullican Thomas $135,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lechner George W $286,900
Previous Owner Defrancesco Paul J $311,842
Previous Owner Defrancesco Paul $306,348
Previous Owner Mullican Thomas $20,000
Previous Owner Mullican Thomas $128,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/20/2015 02/20/15 Sold $302,000 -- $230 / 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 $9,616 $453,800 $317,500 $136,300
2023 $9,616 $442,300 $307,500 $134,800
2022 $8,518 $357,900 $229,500 $128,400
2021 $6,325 $313,500 $196,500 $117,000
2020 $8,265 $302,100 $186,500 $115,600
2019 $8,059 $295,200 $182,500 $112,700
2018 $8,014 $288,800 $177,500 $111,300
2017 $7,786 $276,600 $167,500 $109,100
2016 $7,447 $270,200 $162,500 $107,700
2015 $6,862 $250,900 $147,500 $103,400
2014 $6,799 $249,500 $142,500 $107,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 21440350

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 31-00086-0000-00006