NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7 Central Ave Cranford, NJ 07016

Estimated Value: $1,253,000 - $1,645,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.52 Acres

Last Sold June 10, 2016

Last sale price $985,000

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,667/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Lake View
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Cranford Sr High School Rated A-
  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • 1-minute walk to McConnell Park

About This Home

As of June 2016

Quintessential Center Hall Colonial on the river. Impressive architectural details abound; wainscoting, wide crown moldings, cut red oak floors, single & paired French doors & copious windows take ful l advantage of the 1/2 acre property and river views. Spectacular entertainer's kitchen w/cherry Neff Custom Cabinetry, absolute black granite, brushed aluminum backsplash & Thermador double ovens & cooktop. Generous informal dining opens to large slate patio. Front & back staircases lead to 2nd level boasting 5 bedrooms & 3 full baths. This home has been meticulously maintained & updated and shows beautifully! Superb location on a wide, tree-lined street just minutes from the exciting town center of Cranford bustling w/many new restaurants, boutiques, & a myriad of services. 3 blocks to NYC bus & rail service.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Murphy

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 03/09/2016

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Cathy Splinter

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,399

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Blinds
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Lake Views
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

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

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Brookside Elementary School
  • Orange Middle School
  • Cranford High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2903-00169-0000-00003-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,399

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Union
  • Directions: Central Avenue between Eastman Street & Springfield Avenue
  • I D: 4604471
  • First Name: JULIE
  • First Name3: CATHY
  • Last Name: MURPHY
  • Last Name3: SPLINTER
  • Office Phone3: 908-233-5508
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Stone, Marble, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, OvnWElec, Refrigerator, CookGas, Washer, Dishwasher, Self Cleaning Oven, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: TubShowr, StallShw, Walk-In Closet, Blinds, Fire Extinguisher, Window Treatments, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 3.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Finished-Partially
  • Basement Level Rooms: Rec Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • In Law Suite: Yes
  • In Law Suite Description: Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Center Island, Separate Dining Area, Pantry
  • Kitchen Dim: 24x18
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 23x16
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Dim: 15x13
  • Other Room1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 2: Screened Patio/Porch
  • Other Room2 Dim: 14x11
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Other Room 3: Laundry Room
  • Other Room3 Dim: 12x07
  • Other Room3 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Rec Room
  • Other Room4 Dim: 31x21
  • Other Room4 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: Family Room, Kitchen, Powder Room, Laundry Room, Screened, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Storage Room, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Phone: 908-233-0065

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick, CedarSid, Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Sidewalk, Thermal Windows/Doors, Patio, Storm Door(s), Enclosed Porch(es), Storm Window(s)
  • Roof Description: Slate, Imitation Slate

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener, Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, 2 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Multi-Zone, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • High School: Cranford HS
  • Middle Jr High School: Orange

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 22660 SF
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Waterfront, Lake/Water View
  • 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: 21399
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2903-00169-0000-00003-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 5.801
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Brookside

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2016
Closed on
Jun 3, 2016
Sold by
Scott Mease and Scott W
Bought by
Ficarro Thomas and Thorn Joanne
Seller's Agent
Julie Murphy
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Cathy Splinter
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$985,000
Sold Price
$985,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,444,738

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$459,738
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.08%
Original Mortgage
$788,000
Outstanding Balance
$617,803
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$826,935

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2000
Sold by
Parkhurst Richard and Parkhurst Mary E
Bought by
Mease W Scott and Mease Robin L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
8.18%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Value Increase
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Percent Increase
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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
Ficarro Thomas $985,000 --
Mease W Scott $619,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ficarro Thomas $788,000
Previous Owner Mease W Scott $50,000
Previous Owner Mease W Scott $495,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/10/2016 06/10/16 Sold $985,000 0.0% --
03/12/2016 03/12/16 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2016 03/09/16 For Sale $985,000 -- --
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 $25,347 $373,900 $176,600 $197,300
2024 $24,928 $373,900 $176,600 $197,300
2023 $24,928 $373,900 $176,600 $197,300
2022 $24,722 $373,900 $176,600 $197,300
2021 $24,614 $373,900 $176,600 $197,300
2020 $24,535 $373,900 $176,600 $197,300
2019 $24,378 $373,900 $176,600 $197,300
2018 $23,937 $373,900 $176,600 $197,300
2017 $23,115 $373,900 $176,600 $197,300
2016 $21,975 $368,900 $176,600 $192,300
2015 $21,400 $368,900 $176,600 $192,300
2014 $22,700 $399,500 $176,600 $222,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Julie Murphy

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Julie Murphy

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (908) 415-6781

    54 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Julie Murphy
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  • Cathy Splinter

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Cathy Splinter

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (908) 398-7200

    8 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Cathy Splinter
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3288275

Garden State MLS

APN: 03-00169-0000-00003

New Jersey Union County Cranford 07016

7 Central Ave, Cranford, NJ

Not Listed for Sale

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