NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 Forest St Orange, NJ 07050

Orange Area

Estimated Value: $617,000 - $695,776

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,340 Sq Ft
$490/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 16, 2020

Last sale price $360,000 $269 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,897 / mo

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Highland Avenue
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Deck
  • Storage Room

About This Home

As of December 2020

Welcome home to this updated Colonial home in the burgeoning Valley Arts section of Orange. This open concept, 3 bed, 2 bath home with a lovely deck, beautiful backyard, and 3-4 car driveway is waiting for you. Minutes from Seton Hall University and Seton Hall Prep and just blocks from access to GSP and Route 280, as well as 3 minutes to the NYC train. Contemporary luxury living!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Koa Thomas

EXP REALTY, LLC Listed on: 10/29/2020

EXP REALTY, LLC

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,170

Year Built

  • Built in 1879 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 4,356

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Bi-Level Home
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,340 Sq Ft Home
  • Storage Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Gas Cooktop

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Forest St Elementary School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1617-05105-0000-00002-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,170

Year Built

Built in 1879 | Remodeled

Lot Details

4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial, Bi-Level
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1879
  • Year Built Description: Renovated
  • County Name: Essex
  • Exclusions: Washer and Dryer. Sellers personal belongings
  • Directions: See Google Maps
  • I D: 5017980
  • First Name: KOA
  • First Name3: UNKNOWN
  • Last Name: THOMAS
  • Last Name3: AGENT
  • Office Phone: 866-201-6210
  • Office Phone3: 973-555-5555
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2020

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl-Linoleum
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, CookGas, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room
  • Kitchen Area: Not Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Bath Main, Kitchen, LivDinRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1340
  • Phone: 866-201-6210

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Number Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Baseboard - Hotwater
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Underground
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 60X76
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.10

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: 6170
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1617-05105-0000-00002-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 5.315
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: FOREST ST

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2020
Closed on
Dec 9, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Koa Thomas
EXP REALTY, LLC
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$360,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
10.77%
Current Estimated Value
$656,388

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$296,388
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.26%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2015
Closed on
Feb 26, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
STEVEN LARTIGA
NENO-ROSA AGENCY
Buyer's Agent
Carolyn Naraine
BHHS FOX & ROACH
Sold Price
$127,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.72%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2013
Closed on
Oct 2, 2013
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Manuel Couto
NENO-ROSA AGENCY
Buyer's Agent
STEVEN LARTIGA
NENO-ROSA AGENCY
Sold Price
$31,750

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
181.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Orange, NJ

  • Raul Cabrera Real Estate Agent - CAPC Brokerage, LLC

    Raul Cabrera

    CAPC Brokerage, LLC

    (551) 205-8420

    92 Total Sales

    3 in Orange

    $370K - $475K Price Range

    Raul Cabrera
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  • Carlie Carreira Real Estate Agent - EXP Realty, LLC

    Carlie Carreira

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (862) 256-6672

    46 Total Sales

    2 in Orange

    $690,000 Price Range

    Carlie Carreira
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  • Raymond Thomas Real Estate Agent - EXP Realty, LLC

    Raymond Thomas

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (551) 302-3829

    36 Total Sales

    2 in Orange

    $690,000 Price Range

    Raymond Thomas
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  • Ben & Brent Real Estate Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Village Square Realty

    Ben & Brent Real Estate

    Keller Williams Village Square Realty

    (201) 584-6721

    25 Total Sales

    1 in Orange

    $575,000 Price

    Ben & Brent Real Estate
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  • Stacia Brunda Real Estate Agent - Real

    Stacia Brunda

    Real

    (551) 266-5253

    45 Total Sales

    2 in Orange

    $435,000 Price Range

    Stacia Brunda
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  • TOVIA LICHTMAN Real Estate Agent - KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT REALTY

    TOVIA LICHTMAN

    KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT REALTY

    (866) 614-1061

    312 Total Sales

    6 in Orange

    $458K - $635K Price Range

    TOVIA LICHTMAN
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$360,000 Stewart Title
$360,000 Stewart Title
$130,000 --
$31,800 --
$31,750 --
$100 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/16/2020 12/16/20 Sold $360,000 +10.8% $269 / Sq Ft
11/19/2020 11/19/20 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2020 11/02/20 For Sale $325,000 +155.9% $243 / Sq Ft
03/04/2015 03/04/15 Sold $127,000 +300.0% $101 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/01/2013 11/01/13 Sold $31,750 -- $25 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
Source: Garden State MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $3,381 $83,900 $83,900
2025 $3,381 $83,900 $83,900
2024 $3,127 $83,900 $83,900
2022 $7,674 $221,400 $83,900 $137,500
2021 $6,711 $116,100 $56,200 $59,900
2020 $6,510 $116,100 $56,200 $59,900
2019 $6,171 $116,100 $56,200 $59,900
2018 $6,072 $116,100 $56,200 $59,900
2017 $5,654 $116,100 $56,200 $59,900
2016 $3,483 $72,900 $56,200 $16,700
2015 $3,392 $72,900 $56,200 $16,700
2014 $3,243 $72,900 $56,200 $16,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Koa Thomas Real Estate Agent - EXP REALTY, LLC

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Koa Thomas

    EXP REALTY, LLC

    (866) 201-6210

    6 Total Sales

    Koa Thomas
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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    STEVEN LARTIGA

    NENO-ROSA AGENCY

  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Carolyn Naraine

    BHHS FOX & ROACH

    (973) 632-0468

    33 Total Sales

    Carolyn Naraine
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  • Manuel Couto Real Estate Agent - NENO-ROSA AGENCY

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Manuel Couto

    NENO-ROSA AGENCY

    (908) 490-0534

    58 Total Sales

    Manuel Couto
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3675161

Garden State MLS

APN: 17-05105-0000-00002

New Jersey Essex County Orange 07050

540 Forest St, Orange, NJ

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