NOT LISTED FOR SALE

55 Watchung Ave Montclair, NJ 07043

Estimated Value: $1,227,000 - $1,649,776

5 Beds
5 Baths
1,989 Sq Ft
$749/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 4, 2023

Last sale price $1,350,000 $679 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,830 / mo

10 Days on Market

About This Home

As of December 2023

This home is located at 55 Watchung Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043 since 17 October 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,490,444, approximately $749 per square foot. This property was built in 1912. 55 Watchung Ave is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Hillside School, Bradford School, and Nishuane School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

LESLIE KUNKIN

WEST OF HUDSON REAL ESTATE Brokerage Phone: 973-337-6035 Listed on: 10/17/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Giordano

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1912
  • County Name: Essex
  • I D: 5250667
  • Attribution Contact: 973-337-6035
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 4.10

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 50X169
  • Total Acres: 0.19

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2023
Closed on
Nov 30, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
LESLIE KUNKIN
WEST OF HUDSON REAL ESTATE
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Giordano
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
List Price
$1,129,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$221,000
19.57%
Views
30
Current Estimated Value
$1,490,444

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$140,444
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.01%
Original Mortgage
$1,215,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,194,007
Interest Rate
7.29%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$296,437

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2023
Closed on
Jul 20, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Carole Leflore
Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Kunkin
West of Hudson Real Estate
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$960,000
Premium/Discount to List
$111,000
13.07%
Views
87

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
151.29%
Original Mortgage
$672,000
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 1993
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,350,000 Evident Title
$960,000 None Listed On Document
$190,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,215,000
Previous Owner $672,000
Previous Owner $152,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/04/2023 12/04/23 Sold $1,350,000 +19.6% $679 / Sq Ft
10/27/2023 10/27/23 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2023 10/17/23 For Sale $1,129,000 +17.6% $568 / Sq Ft
07/21/2023 07/21/23 Sold $960,000 +13.1% $483 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/22/2023 06/22/23 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2023 06/06/23 For Sale $849,000 0.0% $427 / Sq Ft
05/19/2023 05/19/23 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2023 05/08/23 For Sale $849,000 -- $427 / Sq Ft
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
2025 $21,534 $632,800 $353,000 $279,800
2024 $20,544 $607,800 $353,000 $254,800
2022 $18,939 $576,000 $353,000 $223,000
2021 $18,611 $576,000 $353,000 $223,000
2020 $18,311 $576,000 $353,000 $223,000
2019 $18,121 $576,000 $353,000 $223,000
2018 $17,821 $576,000 $353,000 $223,000
2017 $16,097 $431,100 $242,200 $188,900
2016 $15,666 $431,100 $242,200 $188,900
2015 $15,201 $431,100 $242,200 $188,900
2014 $14,692 $431,100 $242,200 $188,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carole Leflore

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Carole Leflore

    Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair

    (646) 591-1656

    6 in this area

    61 Total Sales

    Carole Leflore
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  • Leslie Kunkin

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Leslie Kunkin

    West of Hudson Real Estate

    (917) 674-3007

    58 in this area

    88 Total Sales

    Leslie Kunkin
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Melissa Giordano

    PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

    (917) 994-4988

    9 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Melissa Giordano
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3870161

Garden State MLS

APN: 13-01608-0000-00012

New Jersey Essex County Montclair 07042

55 Watchung Ave, Montclair, NJ

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