NOT LISTED FOR SALE

542 Hunter Ave Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

Estimated Value: $508,627 - $744,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,240 Sq Ft
$282/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 28, 2018

Last sale price $420,000 $188 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,230 / mo

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • Home Office
  • School One Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of September 2018

Deceivingly Large Ranch with very affordable taxes. Ready for your buyers. This beautiful home boasts 3 beds, 2.5 baths and a fully finished basement. The open floor plan features: remodeled kitchen, replacement windows, hardwood floors, new carpeting in bedrooms. The bonus room leads to a beautiful fenced in backyard with a paver patio. There is an attached garage with garage door opener. Proximity to award winning schools, playground and downtown Scotch Plains. Half block to NYC transportation. Back entrance to driveway and garage is accessible from Forepaugh Ave. Plenty of parking in front and back of home. Refrigerator in the kitchen will be replaced with a SS Whirlpool side by side.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

ROBERT COLONEY

WEICHERT REALTORS Listed on: 06/28/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

MARIA STAIKOPOULOS

BHHS FOX & ROACH

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,826

Lot Details

  • 50 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Thermal Windows
  • Blinds
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • 1 Elementary School
  • Park Middle School
  • Sp Fanwood High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2916-00403-0000-00011-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,826

Lot Details

50 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Style: Expanded Ranch
  • Primary Style: Expanded Ranch
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 9999
  • Year Built Description: Unknown
  • County Name: Union
  • Directions: use gps
  • I D: 4817578
  • First Name: ROBERT
  • First Name3: MARIA
  • Last Name: COLONEY
  • Last Name3: STAIKOPOULOS
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Self Cleaning Oven, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Drapes, TubShowr, Security System, Blinds, Fire Extinguisher, Window Treatments, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Half Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Office, Den, Bath(s) Other, Rec Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: Basement
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 11x14
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 16x15
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Laundry Room
  • Other Room1 Dim: 12x15
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Rec Room
  • Other Room2 Dim: 14x17
  • Other Room2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 3: Leisure Room
  • Other Room3 Dim: 7x12
  • Other Room3 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Leisure, 3 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Kitchen
  • Phone: 908-322-4434

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Patio, Metal Fence, Thermal Windows/Doors
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

  • High School: SP Fanwood
  • Middle Jr High School: Park MS

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 50 X 117
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.13

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 8826
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2916-00403-0000-00011-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 10.699
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: 1 E.S.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2018
Closed on
Sep 27, 2018
Sold by
Palmer Kimberly M and Bruder Jay
Bought by
Singra Michelle A
Seller's Agent
ROBERT COLONEY
WEICHERT REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
MARIA STAIKOPOULOS
BHHS FOX & ROACH
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-4.33%
Current Estimated Value
$632,157

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$212,157
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.48%
Original Mortgage
$290,000
Outstanding Balance
$252,897
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$379,260

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2006
Sold by
Jackson Robert
Bought by
Palmer Kimberly M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2005
Sold by
Ray William S
Bought by
Jackson Robert B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,400
Interest Rate
5.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Singra Michelle A $420,000 Associated Title
Palmer Kimberly M $429,900 --
Jackson Robert B $340,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Singra Michelle A $290,000
Previous Owner Palmer Kimberly M $100,000
Previous Owner Jackson Robert B $272,400
Previous Owner Jackson Robert B $299,640
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/28/2018 09/28/18 Sold $420,000 -4.3% $188 / Sq Ft
07/28/2018 07/28/18 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2018 06/28/18 For Sale $439,000 -- $196 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

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 $9,709 $82,500 $17,100 $65,400
2024 $9,422 $82,500 $17,100 $65,400
2023 $9,422 $82,500 $17,100 $65,400
2022 $9,310 $82,500 $17,100 $65,400
2021 $9,294 $82,500 $17,100 $65,400
2020 $9,250 $82,500 $17,100 $65,400
2019 $9,181 $82,500 $17,100 $65,400
2018 $9,027 $82,500 $17,100 $65,400
2017 $8,827 $82,500 $17,100 $65,400
2016 $8,657 $82,500 $17,100 $65,400
2015 $8,515 $82,500 $17,100 $65,400
2014 $8,234 $82,500 $17,100 $65,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    ROBERT COLONEY

    WEICHERT REALTORS

  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    MARIA STAIKOPOULOS

    BHHS FOX & ROACH

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3483197

Garden State MLS

APN: 16-00403-0000-00011

New Jersey Union County Scotch Plains 07023

542 Hunter Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ

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