$1,685,000

61 Crest Dr South Orange, NJ 07079

Estimated payment $12,344/month

Total Views 1,462
6 Beds
5.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • South Mountain Elementary School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • Attic

About This Home

STATELY 5,500 SF CENTER HALL COLONIAL IN DESIRABLE NEWSTEAD SECTION NEIGHBORHOOD OFFERS SPACE, LIGHT & INFINITE POTENTIAL TO CALL YOUR OWN! Nestled in an established tree & sidewalk-lined neighborhood bordering scenic South Mountain Reservation, 61 Crest Drive exudes timeless charm updated for modern-day living. Gleaming hardwood floors stretch throughout the First & Second Levels, highlighted by period molding, bright French doors & maintenance-free updated windows offering expansive views of large, level corner property with bluestone terraces & walkways, mature privacy hedges & plenty of room for a future pool. Three wood-burning fireplaces make for cozy moments in the Den & Living Room. Enclosed Sun Room off Dining Room is the perfect spot to relax after a meal. Eat-in Kitchen is warm & inviting with cherry wood cabinets, professional SS appliances (Sub-Zero, Viking, Jenn Air, Bosch), peninsula, island with prep sink & a breakfast nook! Private wing off Kitchen offers 2 convenient Bedrooms with shared Full Bath featuring clawfoot tub/shower. Expansive Second Level features 4 more Bedrooms, tons of closet space, 3 full Bathrooms & option for dressing room, study, office or playroom. Third Level offers even more space with a finished room & attic storage. Lower Level is a showstopper with Bar Room/Office, Family Room with third fireplace & attached Full Bath, Large Recreation Room, Laundry & access to 2-car Attached Garage. This is a home for generations!

Listing Agent

Scott Shuman

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY Brokerage Phone: 973-936-9129 Listed on: 09/03/2025

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $40,397

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Utility Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Bosch Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Dressing Area
  • Powder Room
  • Freestanding Bathtub

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • S Orange Middle School
  • Columbia High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Standard Electricity

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1619-01703-0000-00010-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$40,397

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Exclusions: See Addendum attached to Sellers Disclosure (last page of SD file).
  • Street Number Display: 61
  • Directions: Overhill Rd to Crest Drive, corner of Brewer Ct
  • I D: 5380528
  • Modified: 2025-09-05
  • Number Images: 50
  • Section Subdiv Development: Newstead
  • Attribution Contact: 973-936-9129
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Description: Family Room, Living Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 20
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower And Tub
  • Bathrooms: 5.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Bath(s) Other, GarEnter, Laundry Room, Pantry, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 18x15
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 18x32
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Dim: 10x11
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Bedroom
  • Other Room2 Dim: 10x10
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Other Room 3: FamilyRm
  • Other Room3 Dim: 18x28
  • Other Room3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: Attic
  • Other Room4 Dim: 49x18
  • Other Room4 Level: Second
  • Level 1 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Breakfast Room, Den, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Powder Room, Storage Room, Sunroom
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Office
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Storm Door(s), Storm Window(s), Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Roof Description: Slate

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Built-In Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: Additional Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Baseboard - Hotwater
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water

Schools

  • Middle School: S ORANGE
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Middle Jr High School: S ORANGE

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .516 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 1092600
  • Assessed Land Value: 517500
  • Assessment: 1610100
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Identifier: 10
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.52

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 40397
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1619-01703-0000-00010-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.509
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $48,190 $1,610,100 $517,500 $1,092,600
2024 $48,190 $1,610,100 $517,500 $1,092,600
2022 $46,468 $1,325,000 $409,900 $915,100
2021 $44,851 $1,325,000 $409,900 $915,100
2020 $43,460 $1,325,000 $409,900 $915,100
2019 $42,374 $1,325,000 $409,900 $915,100
2018 $41,738 $1,325,000 $409,900 $915,100
2017 $40,704 $1,325,000 $409,900 $915,100
2016 $42,491 $1,110,000 $265,300 $844,700
2015 $41,503 $1,110,000 $265,300 $844,700
2014 $40,637 $1,110,000 $265,300 $844,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/03/2025 09/03/25 For Sale $1,685,000 -- --
Source: Garden State MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $440,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $340,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3984636

Garden State MLS

APN: 19-01703-0000-00010

New Jersey Essex County South Orange 07079

61 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ

This home is located at 61 Crest Dr, South Orange, NJ 07079 and is currently priced at $1,685,000. This property was built in 1937. 61 Crest Dr is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including South Mountain Elementary School, South Orange Middle School, and Columbia Senior High School.

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