NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5 S Richards Ave Somerville, NJ 08876

Estimated Value: $518,000 - $578,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
6,600 Sq Ft
$81/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 10, 2022

Last sale price $385,000 $58 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,756/month

74 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Somerville High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of March 2022

This charming brick Cape Cod is located on a level lot in up-and-coming Somerville. Conveniently located with close proximity to downtown stores and restaurants. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is within walking distance. There are nearby commuter options such as the train station, major highways and bus station. Enjoy the number of trails nearby for hikes and strolls. Pleasant three-bedroom home with hardware floors and plenty of closet space. A real must-see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

MATTHEW CORNINE

WEICHERT REALTORS Listed on: 11/22/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Hoke

RE/MAX CLASSIC GROUP

RE/MAX CLASSIC GROUP

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,333

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Flag Lot
  • Property is zoned R-2

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 6,600 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • French Drain

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Van Deveer Elementary School
  • Somerville Middle School
  • Somerville High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2718-00003-0000-00005-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,333

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Primary Style: Cape Cod
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Street Number Display: 5
  • Directions: 287 to Adamsville Rd to Main St to S. Richards Ave
  • I D: 5117230
  • Modified: 2023-03-11
  • Number Images: 12
  • First Name: MATTHEW
  • First Name3: CHRISTOPHER
  • Last Name: CORNINE
  • Last Name3: HOKE
  • Office Phone3: 908-231-0700
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Wood
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector, TubShowr
  • Number Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Tub Shower
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, French Drain, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Rec Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Dim: 11x11
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 15x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Laundry Room
  • Other Room1 Dim: 11x11
  • Other Room1 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 2: Rec Room
  • Other Room2 Dim: 14x21
  • Other Room2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 3: Utility Room
  • Other Room3 Dim: 14x11
  • Other Room3 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath Main, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 6600
  • Phone: 973-328-7800

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Enclosed Porch(es), Patio, Sidewalk, Wood Fence
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Wall A/C Unit(s)
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater, Radiators - Hot Water
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: VAN DEVEER
  • Middle School: SOMERVILLE
  • High School: SOMERVILLE
  • High School: SOMERVILLE
  • Middle Jr High School: SOMERVILLE

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 44X150
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 149800
  • Assessed Land Value: 105200
  • Assessment: 255000
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Flag Lot, Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 5
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.15
  • Zoning: R-2

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: 9333
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2718-00003-0000-00005-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.660
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2020
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: VAN DEVEER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 22, 2021
Closed on
Feb 25, 2022
Sold by
Jimenez Leslie A and Jimenez Christopher
Bought by
Kluzinski Klaudia and Kluzinski Gabriela
Seller's Agent
MATTHEW CORNINE
WEICHERT REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Hoke
RE/MAX CLASSIC GROUP
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Current Estimated Value
$536,149

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$151,149
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.47%
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Outstanding Balance
$212,027
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$298,810

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2005
Sold by
Hinerman Jay B
Bought by
Jimenez Leslie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$284,880
Interest Rate
5.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 1999
Sold by
Cave John
Bought by
Hinerman Jay and Hinerman Patricia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,910
Interest Rate
6.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 1990
Sold by
Spaldo John L
Bought by
Cave John E and Cave Gelin,Caroline A
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
Kluzinski Klaudia $385,000 Trident Abstract Title
Jimenez Leslie A $356,100 --
Hinerman Jay $139,900 --
Cave John E $135,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kluzinski Klaudia $225,000
Previous Owner Jimenez Leslie A $326,449
Previous Owner Jimenez Leslie A $345,768
Previous Owner Jimenez Leslie A $284,880
Previous Owner Hinerman Jay $125,910
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/10/2022 03/10/22 Sold $385,000 0.0% $58 / Sq Ft
02/04/2022 02/04/22 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2021 11/22/21 For Sale $385,000 -- $58 / 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
2024 $10,080 $255,000 $105,200 $149,800
2023 $9,848 $255,000 $105,200 $149,800
2022 $9,591 $255,000 $105,200 $149,800
2021 $9,529 $255,000 $105,200 $149,800
2020 $9,333 $255,000 $105,200 $149,800
2019 $9,269 $255,000 $105,200 $149,800
2018 $9,170 $255,000 $105,200 $149,800
2017 $8,981 $255,000 $105,200 $149,800
2016 $8,616 $255,000 $105,200 $149,800
2015 $8,502 $255,000 $105,200 $149,800
2014 $8,367 $255,000 $105,200 $149,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    MATTHEW CORNINE

    WEICHERT REALTORS

  • Christopher Hoke

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Christopher Hoke

    RE/MAX

    2 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Christopher Hoke
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3753222

Garden State MLS

APN: 18-00003-0000-00005

New Jersey Somerset County Somerville 08876

5 S Richards Ave, Somerville, NJ

This home is located at 5 S Richards Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876 since 22 November 2021 and is currently estimated at $536,149, approximately $81 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 5 S Richards Ave is a home located in Somerset County with nearby schools including Van Derveer School, Somerville Middle School, and Somerville High School.

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