NOT LISTED FOR SALE

479 W Lake Ave Rahway, NJ 07065

Estimated Value: $477,000 - $557,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,254 Sq Ft
$412/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 28, 2017

Last sale price $256,500 $205 Per Sq Ft

Est. 102% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,515/month

122 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Breakfast Bar

About This Home

As of August 2017

Convenient location on this beautiful colonial home with a nice size Living room, Formal Dining room, Great Kitchen, Granite and SS Appliances, 3 Bedrooms and just renovated Bathroom, Hardwood Floors, Ceramic Tile, Huge Pantry and Fantastic Deck that leads to a Huge Yard for entertaining, Semi finished Basement with additional bed/office/work out room with a full bath. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to add your personal touches and make it your own!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

ALMA KARAMUS

KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS Listed on: 04/25/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Debbie Nessim

RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE

RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,194

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Powder Room

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Front Basement Entry

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Roosevelt Elementary School
  • Rahway Middle School
  • Rahway High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Underground Utilities
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2913-00105-0000-00008-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,194

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Union
  • Exclusions: Washer and dryer
  • Street Number Display: 479
  • Directions: St George to West Lake
  • I D: 4708050
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 24
  • First Name: ALMA
  • First Name3: DEBBIE
  • Last Name: KARAMUS
  • Last Name3: NESSIM
  • Office Phone: 908-587-5222
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Appliances: Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave Oven
  • Interior Amenities: TubShowr, StallShw
  • Number Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Basement
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Utility Room, Bath(s) Other
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bathroom
  • Other Room1 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 2: Bedroom/Office
  • Other Room2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 3: Laundry Room
  • Other Room3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: PowderRm
  • Other Room4 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Living Room, Pantry, Dining Room, Entrance Vestibule, Porch, Powder Room, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Phone: 908-587-5222

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding, Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Storm Door(s), Open Porch(es), Deck, Sidewalk
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Number Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall A/C Unit(s)
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Underground, Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • Middle School: Rahway MS
  • High School: Rahway HS
  • High School: Rahway HS
  • Middle Jr High School: Rahway MS

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 33X150
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 65200
  • Assessed Land Value: 47400
  • Assessment: 112600
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Identifier: 8
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.11

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 7194
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2913-00105-0000-00008-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 6.389
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2016
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Roosevelt

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2017
Closed on
Aug 21, 2017
Sold by
Cortes Gloria M
Bought by
Bradley Laurine
Seller's Agent
ALMA KARAMUS
KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Nessim
RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE
List Price
$264,900
Sold Price
$256,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,400
-3.17%
Current Estimated Value
$516,921

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$260,421
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.01%
Original Mortgage
$16,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2016
Sold by
Cortes Gloria M and Cortes Jessica
Bought by
Cortes Gloria M
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
Bradley Laurine $256,500 Simplicity Title Llc
Cortes Gloria M $100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bradley Laurine $16,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/28/2017 08/28/17 Sold $256,500 -3.2% $205 / Sq Ft
08/25/2017 08/25/17 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2017 04/25/17 For Sale $264,900 -- $211 / 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 $9,167 $123,800 $47,400 $76,400
2024 $8,879 $123,800 $47,400 $76,400
2023 $8,879 $123,800 $47,400 $76,400
2022 $8,693 $123,800 $47,400 $76,400
2021 $8,605 $123,800 $47,400 $76,400
2020 $8,573 $123,800 $47,400 $76,400
2019 $8,464 $123,800 $47,400 $76,400
2018 $8,286 $123,800 $47,400 $76,400
2017 $7,351 $112,600 $47,400 $65,200
2016 $7,194 $112,600 $47,400 $65,200
2015 $7,113 $112,600 $47,400 $65,200
2014 $6,986 $112,600 $47,400 $65,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    ALMA KARAMUS

    KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS

  • Debbie Nessim

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Debbie Nessim

    RE/MAX

    (201) 978-4351

    4 in this area

    274 Total Sales

    Debbie Nessim
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3382262

Garden State MLS

APN: 13-00105-0000-00008

New Jersey Union County Rahway 07065

479 W Lake Ave, Rahway, NJ

This home is located at 479 W Lake Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065 since 25 April 2017 and is currently estimated at $516,921, approximately $412 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 479 W Lake Ave is a home located in Union County with nearby schools including Rahway High School.

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