NOT LISTED FOR SALE

654 Varsity Rd South Orange, NJ 07079

Estimated Value: $845,000 - $984,334

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,934 Sq Ft
$470/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2020

Last sale price $550,000 $284 Per Sq Ft

Est. 65% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,272/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Wood Flooring
  • Marshall Elementary School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Attic

About This Home

As of July 2020

Old World Charm combined w/ open floor plan gives this home a welcoming feel. You will be romanced by its allure!. Wide stone steps run from the driveway to the formal entry sitting room w/ gas FP. Living room/Dining room combo w/ sliding doors to cozy screened porch & adjoining updated kitchen w/ granite counter tops & stainless steel appliances makes entertaining a breeze. Breakfast room with original built-in pantry; expansive family room with vaulted ceiling & sliding doors to rear deck & private backyard retreat. Master bedroom w/ private office & full en suite bath, two additional bedrooms & full hall bath complete 1st level. Expansive bedroom 4 & powder room are situated on 2nd floor. Lower level laundry and plenty of storage space. Jitney at corner, CAC, hardwood floors, 2-car garage. Tuxedo Park!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Victoria Carter

WEICHERT REALTORS Listed on: 06/17/2020

WEICHERT REALTORS

Last Buyer's Agent

Collette Andrews

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,071

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Cottage
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Free-Standing Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Powder Room
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiator
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1619-00801-0000-00011-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,071

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Expanded Ranch, Cottage
  • Primary Style: Expanded Ranch
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Exclusions: SEE LR
  • Renovated Year: 2008
  • Street Number Display: 654
  • Directions: S. ORANGE AVENUE TO S. KINGMAN - L ON SINCLAIR, R ON KINGMAN - L ON VARSITY
  • I D: 4990955
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 1
  • Section Subdiv Development: TUXEDO PARK
  • First Name: VICTORIA
  • First Name3: COLLETTE
  • Last Name: CARTER
  • Last Name3: ANDREWS
  • Office Phone: 973-376-6748
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2008

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Foyer/Hall, Gas Fireplace
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer-Freestanding, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Sump Pump, Washer, Water Softener-Own, WineRefr
  • Interior Amenities: Beam Ceilings, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cathedral Ceiling, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, StallShw, TubShowr, Window Treatments
  • Number Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor, Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Area: Living/Dining Combo
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Dim: 15x12
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 16x24
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Office
  • Other Room1 Dim: 14x8
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Porch
  • Other Room2 Dim: 7x19
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Other Room 3: SittngRm
  • Other Room3 Dim: 12x17
  • Other Room3 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Leisure, Library, MudRoom, Office, Screened
  • Level 2 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Attic, Powder Room
  • Phone: 973-376-4545

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Deck, Enclosed Porch(es), Sidewalk, Thermal Windows/Doors, Wood Fence
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .230 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 205000
  • Assessed Land Value: 235000
  • Assessment: 440000
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 11
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.23
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 14071
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1619-00801-0000-00011-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.198
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2019
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2020
Closed on
Jul 17, 2020
Sold by
Muir Alvaro and Muir Shondi
Bought by
Knight Kristopher and Knight Jay Alicia
Seller's Agent
Victoria Carter
WEICHERT REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Collette Andrews
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$579,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-5.01%
Current Estimated Value
$908,084

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$358,084
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.16%
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Outstanding Balance
$391,188
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$551,271

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2010
Sold by
Watson Eric and Watson Jennifer
Bought by
Muir Alvaro

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$421,819
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2004
Sold by
Grey Louis
Bought by
Watson Eric and Watson Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,800
Interest Rate
5.47%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 1991
Sold by
Veale Ernest and Veale Lisa
Bought by
Grey Louis
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Knight Kristopher $550,000 Prestige Title Agency Inc
Muir Alvaro $427,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Watson Eric $316,000 --
Grey Louis $149,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Knight Kristopher M $150,000
Open Knight Kristopher $440,000
Previous Owner Muir Alvaro $421,819
Previous Owner Watson Eric $252,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Sold $550,000 -5.0% $284 / Sq Ft
06/26/2020 06/26/20 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2020 06/17/20 For Sale $579,000 -- $299 / 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 $16,003 $723,400 $305,500 $417,900
2024 $16,003 $723,400 $305,500 $417,900
2022 $15,431 $440,000 $235,000 $205,000
2021 $14,894 $440,000 $235,000 $205,000
2020 $14,432 $440,000 $235,000 $205,000
2019 $14,071 $440,000 $235,000 $205,000
2018 $13,860 $440,000 $235,000 $205,000
2017 $13,517 $440,000 $235,000 $205,000
2016 $11,721 $306,200 $135,000 $171,200
2015 $11,449 $306,200 $135,000 $171,200
2014 $11,210 $306,200 $135,000 $171,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3641132

Garden State MLS

APN: 19-00801-0000-00011