NOT LISTED FOR SALE

659 Berkeley Ave Orange, NJ 07050

Orange Area

Estimated Value: $900,111

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,288 Sq Ft
$274/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 7, 2019

Last sale price $500,000 $152 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,912 / mo

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Attic
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of January 2019

So many special features, this is a must see! 5 BR 3.1 BA colonial features original architectural details, renovated kitchen with commercial 6 burner stove, beautiful bathrooms, huge yard with deck, mudroom w laundry, 3 gas Fireplaces +1 Wood burning FP. Many windows on 1st flr allow natural light to stream in. Oversized LR perfect for relaxing around fire & game night. Enclosed 3 season porch overlooks yard & is great for gardening, coffee, summer meal. 2nd flr offers 4 BR (1 has gas FP, other has private BA & porch) & reno hall BA. 3rd flr offers 5th BR & BA. Long driveway, 2 car garage=great parking.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

FRANCINE LICHTMAN

PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR Listed on: 11/06/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

VINCENT OTIENO

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,246

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Lot Details

  • 17,424 Sq Ft Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Front Basement Entry
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Heywood Elementary School
  • Orange Middle School
  • Orange High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Standard Electricity

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1617-06401-0000-00029-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,246

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0.4 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Directions: Tremont Ave to Berkeley Ave
  • I D: 4850915
  • Section Subdiv Development: Seven Oaks
  • First Name: FRANCINE
  • First Name3: VINCENT
  • Last Name: LICHTMAN
  • Last Name3: OTIENO
  • Office Phone3: 973-913-1054
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Description: Foyer/Hall, Bedroom 1, Gas Fireplace, Dining Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 4
  • Appliances: Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Dryer
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Fireplace, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bathrooms: 3.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 12x15
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 27x14
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Foyer
  • Other Room1 Dim: 23x10
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Screened Patio/Porch
  • Other Room2 Dim: 15x16
  • Other Room2 Level: Third
  • Other Room3 Dim: 6x14
  • Other Room3 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Florida/3Season
  • Other Room4 Dim: 10x15
  • Other Room4 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Florida/3Season, Laundry Room, MudRoom, Foyer, Living Room, Dining Room, Entrance Vestibule, Powder Room, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Porch, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Attic, Storage Room, Bath(s) Other
  • Phone: 973-913-5055

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Wood Fence, Privacy Fence, Deck
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 5
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: From Furnace

Schools

  • High School: ORANGE
  • Middle Jr High School: ORANGE

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 84X207
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.40
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 13246
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1617-06401-0000-00029-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 4.870
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: HEYWOOD

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2021
Sold by
Engstrom Viera and Engstrom Jessica
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$900,111

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,500
Outstanding Balance
$393,495
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$506,616

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2019
Sold by
Engstrom Viera
Bought by
Engstrom Viera and Engstrom Jessica

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2009
Sold by
Simmons Troy and Schmidt Simmons Anja
Bought by
Simmons Troy and Schmidt Simmons Anja

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$467,509
Interest Rate
5.17%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2008
Sold by
Coggswell Mary J and Coggswell Theodore W
Bought by
Simmons Troy and Schmidt Anja

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$461,216
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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    $575,000 Price

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    $435,000 Price Range

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    $458K - $635K Price Range

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- All Ahead Title
Engstrom Viera -- --
Simmons Troy -- Stewart Title Guaranty Co
Simmons Troy $380,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $140,000
Open Engstrom Jessica $450,500
Previous Owner Simmons Troy $467,509
Previous Owner Simmons Troy $461,216
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/07/2019 01/07/19 Sold $500,000 -5.5% $152 / Sq Ft
12/06/2018 12/06/18 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2018 11/06/18 For Sale $529,000 +11.4% $161 / Sq Ft
04/28/2017 04/28/17 Sold $475,000 -4.0% $144 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/03/2017 03/03/17 Pending -- -- --
01/11/2017 01/11/17 For Sale $495,000 -- $151 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $21,955 $544,800 $204,000 $340,800
2025 $21,955 $544,800 $204,000 $340,800
2024 $20,305 $544,800 $204,000 $340,800
2022 $18,883 $544,800 $204,000 $340,800
2021 $18,253 $315,800 $89,500 $226,300
2020 $17,707 $315,800 $89,500 $226,300
2019 $16,785 $315,800 $89,500 $226,300
2018 $14,226 $272,000 $89,500 $182,500
2017 $13,246 $272,000 $89,500 $182,500
2016 $12,996 $272,000 $89,500 $182,500
2015 $12,656 $272,000 $89,500 $182,500
2014 $12,101 $272,000 $89,500 $182,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • FL

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    FRANCINE LICHTMAN

    PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

  • VO

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    VINCENT OTIENO

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

  • ES

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    ERIC SCHWARTZ

    KELLER WILLIAMS REAL ESTATE

  • RP

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    ROBERTA PLUTZIK BALDWIN

    KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3514177

Garden State MLS

APN: 17-06401-0000-00029

New Jersey Essex County Orange 07050

659 Berkeley Ave, Orange, NJ

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