NOT LISTED FOR SALE

392 Plainfield Ave Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Estimated Value: $668,457 - $837,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,229 Sq Ft
$613/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 5, 2019

Last sale price $455,000 $370 Per Sq Ft

Est. 65% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,833 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • Corner Lot
  • Columbia Middle School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Columbia Park Playground

About This Home

As of June 2019

This cozy updated Ranch is a perfect start or downsize, w/easy main-floor living. Columbia park & playground across the street, close to Veterans Memorial Field, NYC trains, & great suburban Downtown. Spacious open concept LR &DR w/beautiful hardwood flrs. Eat-in kitchen w/granite countertops and tile backsplash. Large fenced in yard. Newer storage shed w/patio. Family rm w/a wood burning fireplace beneath a high peaked ceiling. 3 sun-filled bedrooms w/hardwood flrs, newly renovated hall bath w/tub shower. Pull-down hallway stairs to attic storage. Wonderful lower level rec room offers natural light & plenty of space for leisure living w/an entertainment area w/built-in cabinetry, countertops w/sink, a refrig & microwave. Updated full bath & large laundry/storage rm. Top-rated school district.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

CHRISTINE MURPHY

LOIS SCHNEIDER REALTOR Listed on: 03/20/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

KATHLEEN BARRETT

PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,475

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 11,761 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Recreation Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • Hughes Elementary School
  • Columbia Middle School
  • Governor High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2901-01803-0000-00002-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,475

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0.27 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Style: Ranch
  • Primary Style: Ranch
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Union
  • Exclusions: TV & mounts in LR and Rec Room
  • Directions: Corner of Hamilton Ave. and Plainfield Ave.
  • I D: 4877286
  • First Name: CHRISTINE
  • First Name3: KATHLEEN
  • Last Name: MURPHY
  • Last Name3: BARRETT
  • Office Phone: 908-277-1398
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2015

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: TubShowr, StallShw, Blinds, Fire Extinguisher, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Utility Room, Bath Main, Rec Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Living/Dining Combo
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Rec Room
  • Other Room1 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 2: Storage Room
  • Other Room2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 3: Laundry Room
  • Other Room3 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Bath Main, Family Room, Kitchen
  • Phone: 908-277-1398

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Patio, Wood Fence
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop

Utilities

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

Schools

  • High School: Governor
  • Middle Jr High School: Columbia

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .268 AC
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Corner, Level Lot
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.27
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 8475
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2901-01803-0000-00002-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 4.090
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Hughes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2019
Closed on
May 29, 2019
Sold by
Karras Damon and Karras Jenna
Bought by
Helfrich Andrew P and Helfrich Kelly A
Seller's Agent
CHRISTINE MURPHY
LOIS SCHNEIDER REALTOR
Buyer's Agent
KATHLEEN BARRETT
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
List Price
$459,000
Sold Price
$455,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.87%
Current Estimated Value
$752,864

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$297,864
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.51%
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Outstanding Balance
$334,113
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$418,751

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2015
Closed on
Jan 30, 2015
Sold by
Uhler Michelle M and Uhler William P
Bought by
Karras Damon and Karras Jenna
Seller's Agent
Claire Cassidy
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
MARILYN HOLDA-FLECK
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Sold Price
$405,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.71%
Original Mortgage
$364,500
Interest Rate
3.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2006
Sold by
Monica Charles M
Bought by
Uhler Michelle M and Uhler William P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$304,000
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Helfrich Andrew P $455,000 Old Republic Natl Ttl Ins Co
Karras Damon $405,000 Associated Title
Uhler Michelle M $380,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Helfrich Andrew P $380,000
Previous Owner Karras Damon $364,500
Previous Owner Uhler Michelle M $304,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/05/2019 06/05/19 Sold $455,000 -0.9% $370 / Sq Ft
03/27/2019 03/27/19 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2019 03/20/19 For Sale $459,000 +13.3% $373 / Sq Ft
01/30/2015 01/30/15 Sold $405,000 -- $330 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
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 $9,101 $212,300 $124,200 $88,100
2024 $8,970 $212,300 $124,200 $88,100
2023 $8,970 $212,300 $124,200 $88,100
2022 $8,914 $212,300 $124,200 $88,100
2021 $8,866 $212,300 $124,200 $88,100
2020 $8,912 $212,300 $124,200 $88,100
2019 $8,868 $212,300 $124,200 $88,100
2018 $8,581 $209,800 $124,200 $85,600
2017 $8,476 $209,800 $124,200 $85,600
2016 $8,327 $209,800 $124,200 $85,600
2015 $8,222 $208,300 $124,200 $84,100
2014 $8,007 $208,300 $124,200 $84,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    CHRISTINE MURPHY

    LOIS SCHNEIDER REALTOR

  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    KATHLEEN BARRETT

    PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

  • Claire Cassidy

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Claire Cassidy

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (908) 499-2569

    2 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Claire Cassidy
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  • MARILYN HOLDA-FLECK

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    MARILYN HOLDA-FLECK

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (908) 456-0779

    1 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    MARILYN HOLDA-FLECK
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3540306

Garden State MLS

APN: 01-01803-0000-00002

New Jersey Union County Berkeley Heights 07922

392 Plainfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ

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