$400,000
SOLD OCT 28, 2020

59 S Pennington Rd New Brunswick, NJ 08901

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,620 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$247 Per Sq Ft

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Granite Countertops
  • Galley Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of January 2025

Welcome home to this meticulously maintained AND expanded cape on a corner lot in Rutgers Village. This bright and sunny cape is located in a quiet and adorable neighborhood. Over 1,600 square feet. 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. COMPLETELY redone kitchen w/ granite countertops. BRAND NEW master suite upstairs. Hardwood and vinyl flooring throughout, NO CARPET! Oversized garage. Ceiling fans in almost every room. Partially finished basement featuring recreation space, laundry area w/ kitchenette, storage room, and access to garage. Central air throughout. UPDATED electric. ALL newer appliances. Access to both buses and trains directly to NYC within a stone's throw. Fenced in yard. SUPER low taxes!!! Extremely convenient to highways 1, 18, 27, GS Parkway, and NJ Turnpike. Nearby Robert Wood Johnson and Rutgers University. This will NOT LAST, schedule your showing TODAY!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicholas Novello

RE/MAX FIRST REALTY, INC. Listed on: 08/25/2020

RE/MAX FIRST REALTY, INC.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,939

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 95x119
  • Property is zoned R-3

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,620 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Rutgers Village Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,939

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: 95x119
  • Ownership: Fee Simple,See Remarks
  • Subdivision Name: Rutgers Village
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1954
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Master Bedroom Features: Full Bath
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Galley Type
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Partially Finished, Full, Other Room(s), Storage Space, Interior Entry, Utility Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Other, Dining Room, Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Bath Main
  • Living Area: 1620
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 2 Car Width, Asphalt, Garage, Attached

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-3

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5939
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 28, 2024
Closed on
Jan 16, 2025
Sold by
Steven Cheltsos Matthew and Lynn Sohmer Kasey
Bought by
Rodriguez Rosa M and Rodriguez Ernesto
Seller's Agent
Kim Schneider Sohmer
CALLAWAY HENDERSON SOTHEBY'S IR
Buyer's Agent
MARANGELLY PEREZ
REALTY ONE GROUP OPEN DOOR
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
5.65%
Views
88
Current Estimated Value
$588,456

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,456
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.82%
Original Mortgage
$522,000
Outstanding Balance
$521,148
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$70,920

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2023
Closed on
Aug 29, 2023
Sold by
Rovalino Edison P Ojeda
Bought by
Chletsos Matthew Steven and Sohmer Kasey Lynn
Seller's Agent
MARCIA SOARES
KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT
Buyer's Agent
Kim Schneider Sohmer
CALLAWAY HENDERSON SOTHEBY'S IR
List Price
$530,000
Sold Price
$528,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.38%
Views
126

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.15%
Original Mortgage
$489,250
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2020
Closed on
Oct 27, 2020
Sold by
Accardo Anthony
Bought by
Rovalino Edison P Ojeda
Seller's Agent
Nicholas Novello
RE/MAX FIRST REALTY, INC.
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$400,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.19%
Original Mortgage
$205,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2017
Sold by
Cotton Robert and Cotton Wendy
Bought by
Accardo Anthony

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,345
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2004

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1995
Sold by
Boyer James
Bought by
Richards Terrence

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
7.62%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $580,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $580,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $528,000 Afrm Title & Abstract
Deed $400,000 Westcor Land Title Ins Co
Deed $257,000 None Availablse
Deed $269,900 --
Deed $139,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $522,000 New Conventional
Closed $522,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $489,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $205,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $252,345 FHA
Previous Owner $200,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $135,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/16/2025 01/16/25 Sold $580,000 +5.6% --
11/18/2024 11/18/24 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2024 10/28/24 For Sale $549,000 +4.0% --
09/08/2023 09/08/23 Sold $528,000 -0.4% --
08/04/2023 08/04/23 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2023 07/29/23 For Sale $530,000 +32.5% --
10/28/2020 10/28/20 Sold $400,000 0.0% $247 / Sq Ft
09/28/2020 09/28/20 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2020 08/25/20 For Sale $400,000 -- $247 / Sq Ft
Source: All Jersey 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 $6,233 $245,100 $144,200 $100,900
2023 $6,233 $245,100 $144,200 $100,900
2022 $6,101 $245,100 $144,200 $100,900
2021 $4,526 $245,100 $144,200 $100,900
2020 $6,054 $245,100 $144,200 $100,900
2019 $5,939 $245,100 $144,200 $100,900
2018 $5,804 $245,100 $144,200 $100,900
2017 $5,574 $245,100 $144,200 $100,900
2016 $8,347 $142,300 $57,000 $85,300
2015 $8,148 $142,300 $57,000 $85,300
2014 $8,003 $142,300 $57,000 $85,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2103631

All Jersey MLS

APN: 13-00745-0000-00013