NOT LISTED FOR SALE

487 Highland Ave Montclair, NJ 07043

Estimated Value: $1,699,000 - $2,112,573

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,945 Sq Ft
$624/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 17, 2022

Last sale price $1,925,000 $654 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,201/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Home
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Bradford School Rated A-
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Marble Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2022

Chic, sophisticated, and totally renovated in 2017, this custom contemporary colonial has been maintained in mint condition. Fabulous gourmet kitchen with top-quality finishes and appliances. Open floorplan and gleaming hardwood floors. Spacious primary bedroom with two walk-in closets & bath with double sink vanity and oversized shower. Sensational, sunny lower level w/high ceilings, handsome cement floors, and French doors leading out to a private, stone patio and newly fenced in backyard. Located adjacent to beautiful Mountainside Park! Close to train and town. A perfect home in a perfect location!Chimneys, fireplaces & flues offered in "as-is" condition with no known issues.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathleen McDonough

PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR Listed on: 03/29/2022

PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

Co-Listed By

Paul Gold

PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Horowitz

WEST OF HUDSON REAL ESTATE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,457

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • Privacy Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Inside Entrance
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Composition Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Blinds
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Magnet Elementary And Middle School
  • Montclair High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1613-00802-0000-00045-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,457

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial, Custom Home
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Easements Description: See Survey
  • Renovated Year: 2017
  • Street Number Display: 487
  • Directions: Bradford Ave to Highland Avenue just north of Mountainside Park
  • I D: 5137771
  • Modified: 2023-05-18
  • Number Images: 31
  • First Name: KATHLEEN
  • First Name2: PAUL
  • First Name3: SUSAN
  • Last Name: MCDONOUGH
  • Last Name2: GOLD
  • Last Name3: HOROWITZ
  • Office Phone: 973-783-6900
  • Office Phone2: 973-783-6900
  • Office Phone3: 973-337-6035
  • Attribution Contact: 973-783-6900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2017

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Marble, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Gas Fireplace, Living Room, Rec Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Sump Pump, Washer, Water Filter
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Security System, Smoke Detector, StallShw, TubShowr, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
  • Number Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 3.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full, Walkout
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, GarEnter, Kitchen, Living Room, MudRoom, Porch, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Phone: 973-783-6900

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Deck, Open Porch(es), Patio, Privacy Fence, Thermal Windows/Doors, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Roof Description: Composition Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Built-In Garage, Garage Door Opener, InEntrnc
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 3 Units, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 3 Units, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: MAGNET
  • Middle School: MAGNET
  • High School: MONTCLAIR
  • High School: MONTCLAIR
  • Middle Jr High School: MAGNET

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 61X162 IRR
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 549600
  • Assessed Land Value: 362100
  • Assessment: 911700
  • Easement: Yes
  • Lot Description: Backs to Park Land, Level Lot, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 45
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 29457
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1613-00802-0000-00045-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.231
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2021
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: MAGNET

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2022
Closed on
May 11, 2022
Sold by
Miceli Christopher R and Miceli Alyssa R
Bought by
Berman Lauren Rachel and Berman Kenneth Frederick
Seller's Agent
Kathleen McDonough
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
Buyer's Agent
Susan Horowitz
WEST OF HUDSON REAL ESTATE
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,925,000
Premium/Discount to List
$676,000
54.12%
Current Estimated Value
$1,941,976

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$16,976
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.43%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$938,150
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$899,493

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2021
Closed on
May 5, 2021
Sold by
Goldberg Eugene D and Lazrus Amy S
Bought by
Miceli Christopher and Pohahau Alyssa R
Seller's Agent
Kathleen McDonough
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
Buyer's Agent
Paul Gold
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$1,420,000
Premium/Discount to List
$421,000
42.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
35.16%
Original Mortgage
$1,136,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 28, 2016
Closed on
Dec 19, 2016
Sold by
Saad Edmond A
Bought by
Goldberg Eugene D and Lazarus Amy S
Seller's Agent
KEVIN HILL
KELLER WILLIAMS VALLEY REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen McDonough
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-14.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.81%
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
Berman Lauren Rachel $1,925,000 Ridge Title
Miceli Christopher $1,420,000 Prestige Title Agency Inc
Goldberg Eugene D $575,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Berman Lauren Rachel $1,000,000
Previous Owner Miceli Christopher $1,136,000
Previous Owner Goldberg Eugene D $400,000
Previous Owner Lazarus Amy S $240,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/17/2022 05/17/22 Sold $1,925,000 +54.1% $654 / Sq Ft
04/08/2022 04/08/22 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2022 03/31/22 For Sale $1,249,000 -12.0% $424 / Sq Ft
05/14/2021 05/14/21 Sold $1,420,000 +42.1% $482 / Sq Ft
02/18/2021 02/18/21 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2021 02/12/21 For Sale $999,000 +73.7% $339 / Sq Ft
12/19/2016 12/19/16 Sold $575,000 -14.8% $195 / Sq Ft
11/10/2016 11/10/16 Pending -- -- --
09/28/2016 09/28/16 For Sale $675,000 -- $229 / 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 $30,815 $911,700 $362,100 $549,600
2024 $30,815 $911,700 $362,100 $549,600
2022 $29,977 $911,700 $362,100 $549,600
2021 $29,457 $911,700 $362,100 $549,600
2020 $28,983 $911,700 $362,100 $549,600
2019 $28,682 $911,700 $362,100 $549,600
2018 $18,824 $608,400 $362,100 $246,300
2017 $22,538 $603,600 $309,800 $293,800
2016 $21,935 $603,600 $309,800 $293,800
2015 $21,283 $603,600 $309,800 $293,800
2014 $20,571 $603,600 $309,800 $293,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kathleen McDonough

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Kathleen McDonough

    PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

    (973) 233-1164

    72 in this area

    113 Total Sales

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  • Paul Gold

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Paul Gold

    PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

    (973) 900-4629

    42 in this area

    76 Total Sales

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  • Susan Horowitz

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Susan Horowitz

    WEST OF HUDSON REAL ESTATE

    (201) 803-4791

    65 in this area

    143 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    KEVIN HILL

    KELLER WILLIAMS VALLEY REALTY

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3771989

Garden State MLS

APN: 13-00802-0000-00045

New Jersey Essex County Montclair 07043

487 Highland Ave, Montclair, NJ

This home is located at 487 Highland Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043 since 29 March 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,837,643, approximately $623 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 487 Highland Ave is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Bradford School, Hillside School, and Nishuane School.

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