NOT LISTED FOR SALE

469 Melrose Place South Orange, NJ 07079

Estimated Value: $1,298,000 - $1,552,992

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,884 Sq Ft
$512/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 13, 2022

Last sale price $1,255,000 $435 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,902/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Corner Lot
  • South Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Room

About This Home

As of May 2022

This updated, turnkey center-hall Colonial is everything you're looking for - and more! Ideally-situated in South Orange's charming Wyoming neighborhood, this home is a true gem inside and out. The exterior is loaded with curb appeal, featuring high-end landscaping with Japanese maples, blue stone patios, and walkway, custom-stacked stone walls, custom lighting, stone exterior, and slate roof. Inside you will find room to spare. The first floor features a large living room with WBF, beautiful formal dining room, flexible office/family room, updated full bath, mudroom, and an expansive updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances including Thermador 5-burner gas cooktop, dual electric wall ovens with warming drawer, and extra-large Thermador fridge. Plus a central island and a separate breakfast area. The second floor features a massive primary suite with lots of natural light and private, updated en suite. Plus three other large bedrooms and an updated full hall bath. On the third floor, you will find two other large bedrooms and an updated full bath. The basement provides additional room to relax, with a full wet bar and large rec room, as well as additional storage space, laundry, and powder room. Additional features include 2-zone CAC, custom epoxy-lined garage accessed via breezeway, water softener w/filtration and reverse osmosis, in-ground irrigation system, and internal and external French drains. Not a thing to do but move right in and make this home your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Natalie Farrell

WEICHERT REALTORS Listed on: 03/11/2022

WEICHERT REALTORS

Last Buyer's Agent

Stacie Levy

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,937

Year Built

  • Built in 1933

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Slate Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Shades
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Cedar Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • French Drain

Home Security

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • S Mountain Elementary School
  • S Orange Middle School
  • Columbia High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiator
  • Standard Electricity
  • Water Filtration System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1619-00302-0000-00010-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,937

Year Built

Built in 1933

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1933
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Exclusions: See listing agent.
  • Directions: Melrose Place below North Wyoming. Corner of Franklin Place.
  • I D: 5135101
  • Section Subdiv Development: Upper Wyoming
  • First Name: NATALIE
  • First Name3: STACIE
  • Last Name: FARRELL
  • Last Name3: LEVY
  • Office Phone: 973-762-3300
  • Office Phone3: 973-310-6816
  • Attribution Contact: 973-762-3300
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

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, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, OvnWElec, Washer, Water Filter, Water Softener-Own
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cedar Closets, Fire Extinguisher, Security System, Shades, Smoke Detector, StallShw, TubShowr, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 4.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Bilco-Style Door, Finished-Partially, French Drain, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Powder Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Dim: 14x15
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 15x23
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Dim: 19x12
  • Other Room1 Level: Third
  • Other Room 2: Bedroom
  • Other Room2 Dim: 15x12
  • Other Room2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 3: Rec Room
  • Other Room3 Dim: 13x22
  • Other Room3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: Breakfast
  • Other Room4 Dim: 9x13
  • Other Room4 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other
  • Phone: 973-762-3300

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stone, Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Open Porch(es), Patio, Sidewalk, Storage Shed, Storm Window(s), Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Wood Fence
  • Roof Description: Slate

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 6
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop, Lighting

Utilities

  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Middle Jr High School: S ORANGE

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .236 AC
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.24

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 22937
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1619-00302-0000-00010-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.385
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: S MOUNTAIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2022
Closed on
May 11, 2022
Sold by
Levy Scott W and Levy Meredith J
Bought by
Katz Barry Simon and Katz Julia Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Natalie Farrell
WEICHERT REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Stacie Levy
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$1,255,000
Premium/Discount to List
$256,000
25.63%
Current Estimated Value
$1,476,498

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$221,498
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.71%
Original Mortgage
$1,004,000
Outstanding Balance
$951,610
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$524,888

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2005
Sold by
Valente James
Bought by
Levy Scott and Levy Meredith

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$359,650
Interest Rate
5.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2002
Sold by
Cendant Mobility Fin Corp
Bought by
Valente James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$502,800
Interest Rate
6.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2002
Sold by
Chapman David
Bought by
Cendant Mobility Fin Corp

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$502,800
Interest Rate
6.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 1998
Sold by
Bloom Lloyd
Bought by
Chapman David E and Grove Hannah Shaw

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$303,750
Interest Rate
7.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1994
Sold by
Taylor Samuel and Taylor Christine
Bought by
Bloom Lloyd and Bloom Christine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
8.44%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 1991
Sold by
Linde Edward and Linde Nancy
Bought by
Taylor Samuel O
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Katz Barry Simon $1,255,000 Guardian Title Services
Levy Scott $690,000 --
Valente James $628,500 --
Cendant Mobility Fin Corp $628,500 --
Chapman David E $340,000 --
Bloom Lloyd $285,000 --
Taylor Samuel O $310,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Katz Barry Simon $1,004,000
Previous Owner Levy Scott $70,350
Previous Owner Levy Scott $359,650
Previous Owner Valente James $502,800
Previous Owner Chapman David E $303,750
Previous Owner Bloom Lloyd $228,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/13/2022 05/13/22 Sold $1,255,000 +25.6% $435 / Sq Ft
03/25/2022 03/25/22 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2022 03/17/22 For Sale $999,000 -- $346 / 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 $25,434 $1,210,800 $491,200 $719,600
2024 $25,434 $1,210,800 $491,200 $719,600
2023 $24,524 $699,300 $335,600 $363,700
2022 $24,524 $699,300 $335,600 $363,700
2021 $23,671 $699,300 $335,600 $363,700
2020 $22,937 $699,300 $335,600 $363,700
2019 $22,364 $699,300 $335,600 $363,700
2018 $22,028 $699,300 $335,600 $363,700
2017 $21,483 $699,300 $335,600 $363,700
2016 $20,162 $526,700 $170,800 $355,900
2015 $19,693 $526,700 $170,800 $355,900
2014 $19,282 $526,700 $170,800 $355,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Natalie Farrell

    WEICHERT REALTORS

    (917) 514-7541

    61 in this area

    176 Total Sales

    Natalie Farrell
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  • Stacie Levy

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Stacie Levy

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

    (917) 686-3821

    9 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Stacie Levy
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3768686

Garden State MLS

APN: 19-00302-0000-00010

New Jersey Essex County South Orange 07052

469 Melrose Place, South Orange, NJ

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