NOT LISTED FOR SALE

61 Forest St Montclair, NJ 07042

Estimated Value: $647,000 - $973,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,568 Sq Ft
$510/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 16, 2021

Last sale price $701,000 $447 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,066/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Walnut Street
  • Family Room
  • Hillside School Rated A
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Level Lot

About This Home

As of August 2021

It s FINALLY here! Beautiful, FULLY renovated, move-in ready 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bath stunner townhome. This home was designed with flow and function in mind. The gorgeous hardwood floors run throughout this open concept floorplan Features include a spacious, airy kitchen with SS appliances, quartz counters, and an exquisite backsplash that leads to sliding glass doors that bring you to your deck area overlooking the backyard. Second-floor laundry, next to the primary bedroom was built for your convenience. Fully finished basement with separate entrance, that includes a kitchenette, full bath and another washer & dryer options for this space are unlimited. Every detail with ease of living was taken into consideration. 5 min walking distance to Walnut train to NYC and restaurants. This is a MUST SEE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

VINCENT OTIENO

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 06/01/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

VINCENT OTIENO

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 06/01/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,297

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Family Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Gas Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Rand Elementary School
  • Renaissana Middle School
  • Montclair High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1613-03203-0000-00006-0001-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,297

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Style: 1/2 Duplex, Multi Floor Unit
  • Primary Style: 1/2 Duplex
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Renovated Year: 2021
  • Street Number Display: 61 1/2
  • Directions: Claremont Ave to Forest St or Walnut Ave to Forest St.
  • I D: 5076213
  • Modified: 2022-08-17
  • Number Images: 25
  • First Name: VINCENT
  • First Name3: VINCENT
  • Last Name: OTIENO
  • Last Name3: OTIENO
  • Office Phone: 973-913-1054
  • Office Phone3: 973-913-1054
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2021

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Wood
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Number Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Bathrooms: 3.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Ground Level Rooms: Family Room
  • Phone: 973-378-8300

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway Description: Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 4 Units, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 4 Units, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: RAND
  • Middle School: RENAISSANA
  • High School: MONTCLAIR
  • High School: MONTCLAIR
  • Middle Jr High School: RENAISSANA

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 25X178 IRR
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 90800
  • Assessed Land Value: 170200
  • Assessment: 261000
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 6.01
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 8297
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1613-03203-0000-00006-0001-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.179
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2020
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: RAND

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2009
Sold by
Us Bank National Association
Bought by
Clayton Mark
Current Estimated Value
$799,654

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,850
Outstanding Balance
$87,576
Interest Rate
4.93%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$710,382

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2009
Sold by
Shaw Iola
Bought by
Us Bank National Association

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,850
Outstanding Balance
$87,576
Interest Rate
4.93%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$710,382

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2005
Sold by
Williams Ennis
Bought by
Shaw Iola

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 1990
Sold by
Geithman David T and Geithman Williams,Margare
Bought by
Williams Ennis and Williams Cheryl P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 1989
Sold by
Geithman David and Geithman Williams,Margareta
Bought by
Geithman David and Geithman Williams,Margareta

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 1988
Sold by
Branson Jesse
Bought by
Williams Margareta J
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Clayton Mark $161,000 Empire Title & Abstract Agen
Us Bank National Association -- Empire Title & Abstract Agen
Shaw Iola $300,000 --
Williams Ennis $175,000 --
Geithman David -- --
Williams Margareta J $190,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Clayton Mark C $75,000
Open Clayton Mark $136,850
Previous Owner Shaw Iola $240,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/16/2021 08/16/21 Sold $701,000 +17.0% $447 / Sq Ft
06/15/2021 06/15/21 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2021 06/01/21 For Sale $599,000 -- $382 / 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 $8,913 $263,700 $172,900 $90,800
2024 $8,913 $263,700 $172,900 $90,800
2022 $8,670 $263,700 $172,900 $90,800
2021 $8,520 $263,700 $172,900 $90,800
2020 $8,383 $263,700 $172,900 $90,800
2019 $8,296 $263,700 $172,900 $90,800
2018 $8,159 $263,700 $172,900 $90,800
2017 $6,893 $184,600 $107,900 $76,700
2016 $6,708 $184,600 $107,900 $76,700
2015 $6,509 $184,600 $107,900 $76,700
2014 $6,291 $184,600 $107,900 $76,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • V

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    VINCENT OTIENO

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3716475

Garden State MLS

APN: 13-03203-0000-00006

New Jersey Essex County Montclair 07042

61 Forest St, Montclair, NJ

This home is located at 61 Forest St, Montclair, NJ 07042 since 01 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $799,654, approximately $509 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 61 Forest St is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Hillside School, Nishuane School, and Bradford School.

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