NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5 Melissa Dr Totowa, NJ 07512

Estimated Value: $603,000 - $655,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,816 Sq Ft
$346/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 08, 2021

Last sale price $460,000 $253 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,066/month

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Passaic Valley High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of October 2021

THIS 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATHROOM HOME IS SITUATED IN A SMALLER PEACEFUL PRIVATE CUL DA SAC COMMUNITY WITH ALMOST NO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC. SOME FEATURES INCLUDE CASTLE THERMAL WINDOWS, HARDWOOD FLOORING, DECK ,PATIO, PLENTY OF STORAGE SPACE, HOT WATER BASEBOARD HEAT, CENTRAL AIR AND MORE. ONE FEATURE WHICH MOST HOUSES DO NOT HAVE IS THE ADDITIONAL INSULTION INSTALLED IN THE ATTIC AND ALL THE WALLS IMPROVING THE R RATING AS WELL AS THE SOUND PROOFING. LOCATED CLOSE TO MAJOR ROADS, SHOPPING AND A PARK.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Richard Reck

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 07/06/2021

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

JOSEPH VECCHIONE

HOWARD HANNA RAND REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,123

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Privacy Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 1,816 Sq Ft Home
  • Thermal Windows
  • Blinds
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Free-Standing Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Powder Room

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Memorial Elementary School
  • Washington Pk Middle School
  • P V H S High School

Utilities

  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2512-00173-0001-00008-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,123

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Raised Ranch
  • Primary Style: Raised Ranch
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Passaic
  • Possible Other Uses: Home-Office
  • Directions: Riverview to Melissa or Riverview to Floyd to Melissa
  • I D: 5083700
  • First Name: RICHARD
  • First Name3: JOSEPH
  • Last Name: RECK
  • Last Name3: VECCHIONE
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer-Freestanding, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Drapes, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, StallShw, TubShowr, Window Treatments
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: Ground
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 13x12
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 21x14
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room1 Dim: 11x6
  • Other Room1 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 2: Bathroom
  • Other Room2 Dim: 11x5
  • Other Room2 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 3: Utility Room
  • Level 1 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Powder Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1816
  • Ground Level Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Family Room, GarEnter, Laundry Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Phone: 908-879-4900

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: CedarSid
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Deck, Patio, Privacy Fence, Sidewalk, Thermal Windows/Doors
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Built-In Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Baseboard - Hotwater, Multi-Zone
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Home Warranty: Yes

Schools

  • High School: P V H S
  • Middle Jr High School: WASHINGTON PK

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 64X124
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Corner, Cul-De-Sac, Level Lot
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.20

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 8123
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2512-00173-0001-00008-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.422
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: MEMORIAL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2021
Closed on
Sep 30, 2021
Sold by
Tarantino John F and Carmen J Tarantino Family Trus
Bought by
Jaeger Thomas and Jaeger Erin
Seller's Agent
Richard Reck
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
JOSEPH VECCHIONE
HOWARD HANNA RAND REALTY
List Price
$500,000
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-8%
Current Estimated Value
$628,297

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$168,297
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.80%
Original Mortgage
$368,000
Interest Rate
3.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2011
Sold by
Tarantino Carmen J and Tarantino Agnes Marie
Bought by
Mcbride Judith and Carmen J Tarantino Family Trust
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
Jaeger Thomas $460,000 Old Republic Natl Ttl Ins Co
Mcbride Judith -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Jaeger Thomas $368,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/08/2021 10/08/21 Sold $460,000 -3.2% $253 / Sq Ft
08/25/2021 08/25/21 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2021 08/05/21 Price Changed $475,000 -2.1% $262 / Sq Ft
07/23/2021 07/23/21 Price Changed $485,000 -3.0% $267 / Sq Ft
07/06/2021 07/06/21 For Sale $500,000 -- $275 / 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 $9,093 $335,400 $172,200 $163,200
2024 $8,697 $335,400 $172,200 $163,200
2022 $8,177 $335,400 $172,200 $163,200
2021 $7,979 $335,400 $172,200 $163,200
2020 $8,123 $335,400 $172,200 $163,200
2019 $8,009 $335,400 $172,200 $163,200
2018 $7,993 $335,400 $172,200 $163,200
2017 $7,912 $335,400 $172,200 $163,200
2016 $7,879 $335,400 $172,200 $163,200
2015 $7,661 $335,400 $172,200 $163,200
2014 $7,117 $335,400 $172,200 $163,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Richard Reck

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Richard Reck

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (973) 267-3030

    1 in this area

    4 Total Sales

    Richard Reck
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    JOSEPH VECCHIONE

    Rand Realty

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3725348

Garden State MLS

APN: 12-00173-01-00008

New Jersey Passaic County Totowa 07512

5 Melissa Dr, Totowa, NJ

Not Listed for Sale

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