NOT LISTED FOR SALE

688 W Scott Ave Rahway, NJ 07065

Estimated Value: $455,000 - $554,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,345 Sq Ft
$377/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 28, 2019

Last sale price $334,900 $249 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,518/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Deck
  • Porch
  • Breakfast Bar

About This Home

As of August 2019

Welcome to this lovingly maintained home located right around the corner from beautiful Rahway River Park. Completely renovated in 2007, everything is like-new. A pristine kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, gorgeous hardwood flooring, large bedrooms, updated bathrooms, and a modern well-flowing layout. The master bedroom features a full bathroom and office nook. The many windows fill the entire home with natural light. The fully fenced yard is perfect for summer grilling and entertaining. The oversized two car garage provides all of the additional storage one can ask for. Close to Rahway's NYC direct train station and just 20 miles from Manhattan with easy access to all highways makes commuting a breeze.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

ROBERT VILCHEZ

ALEXANDER ANDERSON REAL ESTATE Listed on: 07/16/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Sandra Fife

REALTY OF AMERICA

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,283

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Private Driveway
  • Additional Parking
  • On-Street Parking
  • Parking Garage Space
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2913-00213-0000-00042-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,283

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1890
  • County Name: Union
  • Renovated Year: 2007
  • Street Number Display: 688
  • Directions: GPS
  • I D: 4913713
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 20
  • First Name: ROBERT
  • First Name3: SANDRA
  • Last Name: VILCHEZ
  • Last Name3: FIFE
  • Office Phone3: 732-257-3500
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2007

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, CookGas, Washer, Dishwasher, Dryer
  • Number Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Utility Room, Storage Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Den Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: DiningRm
  • Phone: 201-933-3366

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Storm Door(s), Metal Fence, Curbs, Open Porch(es), Deck, Sidewalk
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: On Site, On-Street Parking, Garage Parking, Oversize Garage, Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 7
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 45X97
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 81700
  • Assessed Land Value: 57000
  • Assessment: 138700
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 42
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.10

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: CatsOK, DogsOK, Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 9283
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2913-00213-0000-00042-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 6.693
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2018
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2019
Closed on
Aug 28, 2019
Sold by
Paco Fredy and Tapia Paco Rebeca
Bought by
Shrestha Sandeep and Pradhan Sandeepa
Seller's Agent
ROBERT VILCHEZ
ALEXANDER ANDERSON REAL ESTATE
Buyer's Agent
Sandra Fife
REALTY OF AMERICA
List Price
$334,900
Sold Price
$334,900
Current Estimated Value
$506,676

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$171,776
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.44%
Original Mortgage
$328,833
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2016
Sold by
Pereira Carlos and Pereira Iberico Goncalves
Bought by
Paco Fredy and Paco Rebeca T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,109
Interest Rate
3.46%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2006
Sold by
Jablonowski Irene
Bought by
Pereira Carlos M and Goncalves Iberico

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,000
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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
Shrestha Sandeep $334,900 Two Rivers Title Co Llc
Paco Fredy $270,000 --
Pereira Carlos M $195,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Shrestha Sandeep $322,000
Closed Shrestha Sandeep $328,833
Previous Owner Paco Fredy $265,109
Previous Owner Pereira Carlos M $155,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2019 08/28/19 Sold $334,900 0.0% $249 / Sq Ft
08/08/2019 08/08/19 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2019 07/16/19 For Sale $334,900 -- $249 / 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
2024 $9,948 $138,700 $57,000 $81,700
2023 $9,948 $138,700 $57,000 $81,700
2022 $9,740 $138,700 $57,000 $81,700
2021 $9,641 $138,700 $57,000 $81,700
2020 $9,605 $138,700 $57,000 $81,700
2019 $9,483 $138,700 $57,000 $81,700
2018 $9,283 $138,700 $57,000 $81,700
2017 $9,054 $138,700 $57,000 $81,700
2016 $8,862 $138,700 $57,000 $81,700
2015 $8,762 $138,700 $57,000 $81,700
2014 $8,605 $138,700 $57,000 $81,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    ROBERT VILCHEZ

    ALEXANDER ANDERSON REAL ESTATE

  • Sandra Fife

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Sandra Fife

    REALTY OF AMERICA

    3 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Sandra Fife
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3573400

Garden State MLS

APN: 13-00213-0000-00042

New Jersey Union County Rahway 07065

688 W Scott Ave, Rahway, NJ

This home is located at 688 W Scott Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065 since 16 July 2019 and is currently estimated at $506,676, approximately $376 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 688 W Scott Ave is a home located in Union County with nearby schools including Rahway High School and St John The Apostle School.

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