$747,700
SOLD JUL 17, 2015

56 Watchung Ave Montclair, NJ 07043

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,095 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$357 Per Sq Ft

About This Home

As of June 2025

This home is located at 56 Watchung Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043 and is currently priced at $747,700, approximately $356 per square foot. This property was built in 1913. 56 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

Athanasia Daniskas

PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR Brokerage Phone: 973-783-7400 Listed on: 07/17/2015

PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

Last Buyer's Agent

LINDA GROTENSTEIN

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,259

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,259

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1913
  • County Name: Essex
  • Street Number Display: 56
  • I D: 4528959
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 1
  • Attribution Contact: 973-783-7400
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2.10

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 54X143
  • Total Acres: 0.18

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2025
Closed on
Jun 9, 2025
Sold by
Quenqua Douglas and Privitera Alexandra
Bought by
Ofrane Etan and Ofrane Rebecca
Seller's Agent
MARK DIBENEDETTO
KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$451,000
50.17%
Views
83

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.17%
Original Mortgage
$945,000
Outstanding Balance
$943,865
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$420,224

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2015
Closed on
Jul 16, 2015
Sold by
Mccusker Donald F and Mccusker Meryl R
Bought by
Privitera Alexander and Quenqua Douglas
Seller's Agent
Athanasia Daniskas
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
Buyer's Agent
LINDA GROTENSTEIN
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Sold Price
$747,700

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.15%
Original Mortgage
$601,820
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $1,350,000 Sunnyside Title
Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $945,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $557,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $557,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $591,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $601,820 New Conventional
Previous Owner $335,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $245,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Sold $1,350,000 +50.2% $644 / Sq Ft
05/08/2025 05/08/25 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Sale $899,000 +20.2% $429 / Sq Ft
07/17/2015 07/17/15 Sold $747,700 -- $357 / 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
2025 $25,259 $747,300 $310,400 $436,900
2024 $25,259 $747,300 $310,400 $436,900
2022 $24,571 $747,300 $310,400 $436,900
2021 $24,145 $747,300 $310,400 $436,900
2020 $23,757 $747,300 $310,400 $436,900
2019 $23,510 $747,300 $310,400 $436,900
2018 $23,121 $747,300 $310,400 $436,900
2017 $16,497 $441,800 $232,000 $209,800
2016 $16,055 $441,800 $232,000 $209,800
2015 $15,578 $441,800 $232,000 $209,800
2014 $15,057 $441,800 $232,000 $209,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3216565

Garden State MLS

APN: 13-01703-0000-00049