$420,000
SOLD JAN 15, 2021

53 Lapis Cir West Orange, NJ 07052

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,200 Sq Ft
$515/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$191 Per Sq Ft

12% Above List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Recreation Room
  • West Orange High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of March 2025

Sort after "St Andrews" model, perfectly located on cul de sac with private wooded lot & expansive back yard. Inviting entry open to dramatic family room w/gas fire place, vaulted ceiling & skylights. Great floor plan: Spacious living room with deck and beautiful yard views and access, while also open to dining room, right off the kitchen. Large eat in Kitchen with 2nd deck access for BBQ enjoyment/stainless steel appliances and lots of cabinet & counter space. Spacious rooms and closets for storage galore. Finished basement for recreation and entertainment and laundry room. The Highlands is beautifully landscaped & peaceful community providing an excellent lifestyle AND multiple home office options. This is one of the largest and most desirable model Townhome in the Highland Community. NYC Commuters' Delight

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gloria Perez

BHHS JORDAN BARIS REALTY Listed on: 11/06/2020

BHHS JORDAN BARIS REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

TONI KAUFMANN

REALTY EXECUTIVES PLATINUM

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,617

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

HOA Fees

  • $515 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 2,200 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access

Home Security

Schools

  • Redwood Elementary School
  • Liberty Middle School
  • W Orange High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1622-00178-0048-00053-0000-C0261
  • Tax Block *

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include maintenance-common area, maintenance-exterior

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,617

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$515 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Style: Townhouse-End Unit, Multi Floor Unit
  • Primary Style: Townhouse-End Unit
  • Subproperty Type: Condo/Coop/Townhouse
  • Community Living: Yes
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Exclusions: Main bath chandelier.
  • Possible Other Uses: Home-Office
  • Street Number Display: 53
  • Directions: Take Eagle Rock Avenue to Oval to Warner. Turn left onto Regis and left onto Lapis Circle.
  • I D: 5030467
  • Modified: 2022-01-16
  • Number Images: 25
  • Section Subdiv Development: West Essex Highlands
  • First Name: GLORIA
  • First Name3: TONI
  • Last Name: PEREZ
  • Last Name3: KAUFMANN
  • Office Phone: 973 736 1600
  • Office Phone3: 973-887-0095
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Parquet, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Family Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, High Ceilings, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Basement
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Jetted Tub, Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Exercise Room, GarEnter, Laundry Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: Ground
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Dim: 13x17
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 12x23
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Rec Room
  • Other Room1 Dim: 17x11
  • Other Room1 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 2: Laundry Room
  • Other Room2 Dim: 10x7
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Pantry, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 1 Bedroom
  • Level 3 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2200
  • Ground Level Rooms: Family Room, Foyer
  • Phone: 973-736-1600

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Deck, Sidewalk
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit
  • Sewer: Association, Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Club House, Exercise Room, Jogging/Biking Path, Playground, Pool-Outdoor, Tennis Courts
  • Association Maintenance Fee: 515
  • Association Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Maintenance Fee Includes: Maintenance-Common Area, Maintenance-Exterior

Schools

  • Elementary School: REDWOOD
  • Middle School: LIBERTY
  • High School: W ORANGE
  • High School: W ORANGE
  • Middle Jr High School: LIBERTY

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .375% CE
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 236300
  • Assessed Land Value: 115000
  • Assessment: 351300
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 53
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Zoning: Residential

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: 14617
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1622-00178-0048-00053-0000-C0261
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 4.161
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2019
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: REDWOOD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2020
Closed on
Jan 10, 2021
Sold by
Cooper Jeffrey and Cooper Jayme
Bought by
Masi Claudio and Olave Eden Pesa
Seller's Agent
Gloria Perez
BHHS JORDAN BARIS REALTY
Buyer's Agent
TONI KAUFMANN
REALTY EXECUTIVES PLATINUM
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,000
12%
Current Estimated Value
$617,114

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$197,114
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.93%
Original Mortgage
$378,000
Outstanding Balance
$339,052
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$278,062

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2007
Sold by
Freeman Harold
Bought by
Cooper Jayme and Cooper Jeffrey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$412,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2000
Sold by
Katz Robert
Bought by
Freeman Harold and Freeman Allison

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$236,400
Interest Rate
8.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1998
Sold by
Cordover Renald
Bought by
Katz Valerie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 1994
Sold by
Higlands W Essex
Bought by
Katz Robert and Katz Valerie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$181,000
Interest Rate
9.03%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $420,000 Title On Demand Of Nj Inc
Deed $515,000 --
Deed $295,000 --
Deed $510,000 --
Deed $226,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $378,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $412,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $236,400 No Value Available
Previous Owner $181,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Sold $630,000 +26.3% --
01/26/2025 01/26/25 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2025 01/17/25 For Sale $499,000 +18.8% --
01/15/2021 01/15/21 Sold $420,000 +12.0% $191 / Sq Ft
11/16/2020 11/16/20 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2020 11/06/20 For Sale $375,000 -- $170 / 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 $16,153 $351,300 $115,000 $236,300
2022 $15,587 $351,300 $115,000 $236,300
2021 $15,296 $351,300 $115,000 $236,300
2020 $15,050 $351,300 $115,000 $236,300
2019 $14,618 $351,300 $115,000 $236,300
2018 $14,185 $351,300 $115,000 $236,300
2017 $14,003 $351,300 $115,000 $236,300
2016 $13,666 $351,300 $115,000 $236,300
2015 $13,409 $351,300 $115,000 $236,300
2014 $13,146 $351,300 $115,000 $236,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3677068

Garden State MLS

APN: 22-00178-48-00053-0000-C0261