NOT LISTED FOR SALE

50 Abington Ave Unit 54 Newark, NJ 07104

Forest Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $732,000 - $916,000

7 Beds
3.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Last Sold February 18, 2023

Last sale price $585,000

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,439/month

74 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of February 2023

An opportunity to own a piece of history in the Historic District of the Forest Hill neighborhood. This residence was built for Reverend William Hayes Ward where he resided from 1875 until 1914. Walk up the herringbone brick walkway and feel welcomed by the gorgeous brownstone facade. Greeted by a grand foyer with soaring high ceilings and custom woodwork this home has retained true authenticity. Architectural design can be felt in the living room with crown molding, custom shelving, custom coffered wall paneling & original brick fireplace. Have full focus in the home office, tucked away off of the foyer. Showcasing its true beauty are the hardwood floors where craftsmanship is noticeably the theme throughout this Historic landmark. Stately dining room with the centerpiece of the room being the brick fireplace and high ceilings. The kitchen, the heart of the home offers dueling countertops wonderful for hosting guests and a cozy breakfast nook with bench seating. This home offers a whopping total of 7 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Primary bedroom has an abundance of space, a primary bathroom with double vanity and a nursery attached. Located in the epicenter of convenience with Branch Brook Park steps away, direct NYC transportation, minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport, shopping, restaurants, arenas, entertainment centers and access to major highways.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

ROBERT W. VAN DER WENDE

BHHS VAN DER WENDE PROPERTIES Brokerage Phone: 973-214-5246 Listed on: 10/30/2022

Co-Listed By

ALEXA M. BENAVENTE

BHHS VAN DER WENDE PROPERTIES Brokerage Phone: 973-214-5246

Last Buyer's Agent

ALEXA M. BENAVENTE

BHHS VAN DER WENDE PROPERTIES Brokerage Phone: 973-214-5246

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,950

Year Built

  • Built in 1875

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Utility Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Bathtub with Shower

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Underground Utilities
  • Water Tap or Transfer Fee

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1614-00607-0000-00006-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,950

Year Built

Built in 1875

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1875
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Directions: Mt Prospect to Abington
  • I D: 5187474
  • Section Subdiv Development: Forest Hill
  • First Name: ROBERT W.
  • First Name2: ALEXA M.
  • First Name3: ALEXA M.
  • First Name4: ROBERT W.
  • Last Name: VAN DER WENDE
  • Last Name2: BENAVENTE
  • Last Name3: BENAVENTE
  • Last Name4: VAN DER WENDE
  • Attribution Contact: 973-214-5246
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Dining Room, Living Room, Non-Functional, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Tub Shower
  • Bathrooms: 3.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially
  • Basement Level Rooms: Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 14x15
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 14x26
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Dim: 14x26
  • Other Room1 Level: Third
  • Other Room 2: Bedroom
  • Other Room2 Dim: 14x17
  • Other Room2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room3 Dim: 14x12
  • Other Room3 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Office
  • Other Room4 Dim: 13x15
  • Other Room4 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, MudRoom, Office, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Level 3 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Storage Room
  • Phone: 973-226-0333

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Wood Fence
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 140.73 X 89
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.29

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 13950
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1614-00607-0000-00006-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.734
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 30, 2022
Closed on
Feb 9, 2023
Sold by
Gorecki Daniel and Gorecki Aisleigh
Bought by
Simmons Terrell
Seller's Agent
ROBERT W. VAN DER WENDE
BHHS VAN DER WENDE PROPERTIES
Buyer's Agent
ALEXA M. BENAVENTE
BHHS VAN DER WENDE PROPERTIES
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$585,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$164,000
-21.9%
Views
90
Current Estimated Value
$812,510

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$227,510
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.69%
Original Mortgage
$555,750
Outstanding Balance
$538,313
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$274,197

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2020
Sold by
Rappaport Beverly A
Bought by
Gorecki Daniel and Gorecki Aisleigh

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,036
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Simmons Terrell $585,000 Simplicity Title
Gorecki Daniel $415,000 Fortune Title Agency Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Simmons Terrell $555,750
Previous Owner Gorecki Daniel $380,036
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/18/2023 02/18/23 Sold $585,000 -16.3% --
01/12/2023 01/12/23 Pending -- -- --
11/21/2022 11/21/22 Price Changed $699,000 -6.7% --
10/30/2022 10/30/22 For Sale $749,000 -- --
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 $13,928 $373,600 $90,300 $283,300
2024 $13,928 $373,600 $90,300 $283,300
2022 $13,958 $373,600 $90,300 $283,300
2021 $13,950 $373,600 $90,300 $283,300
2020 $14,197 $373,600 $90,300 $283,300
2019 $14,051 $373,600 $90,300 $283,300
2018 $13,797 $373,600 $90,300 $283,300
2017 $13,300 $373,600 $90,300 $283,300
2016 $12,852 $373,600 $90,300 $283,300
2015 $12,362 $373,600 $90,300 $283,300
2014 $11,585 $373,600 $90,300 $283,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    ROBERT W. VAN DER WENDE

    BHHS VAN DER WENDE PROPERTIES

  • A

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    ALEXA M. BENAVENTE

    BHHS VAN DER WENDE PROPERTIES

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3815293

Garden State MLS

APN: 14-00607-0000-00006

New Jersey Essex County Newark 07104 Forest Hill

50 Abington Ave Unit 54, Newark, NJ

Not Listed for Sale

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