$560,000
SOLD JAN 24, 2025

704 Cook Ave Middlesex, NJ 08846

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,980 Sq Ft
4,299 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$283 Per Sq Ft

32% Above List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Granite Countertops
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Private Yard
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 4-minute walk to Simchock Park

About This Home

As of January 2025

Prepare to be impressed by this tastefully remodeled half-duplex! On the first floor, you'll find a new full bathroom, laundry room, and a spacious family room with a sliding door opening to the back yard. One flight up is a brand new kitchen, featuring shaker style cabinets with soft-close doors & drawers, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Also on this level is a combination living/dining area with a large bay window, two bedrooms, and another new bathroom. The top floor has a large additional bedroom, with 2 closets. All of this, plus a partially finished basement. For your comfort, there's a brand new furnace, central A/C and water heater. Throughout the home you'll find new floors, doors, trim and fixtures. Come and see it today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Kessler

C21 CHARLES SMITH AGENCY, INC Listed on: 12/11/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,199

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 4,299 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 43x100
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R60A

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,980 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Cook Manor Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,199

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0987
  • Lot Size: 43X100
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Cook Manor
  • Architectural Style: 1/2 Duplex
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Structure Type: 1/2 Duplex
  • Year Built: 1986
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Dining Room Features: Living Dining Combo
  • Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite/Corian Countertops
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Partially Finished, Recreation Room, Utility Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl-Linoleum
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Full, Family Room, Laundry Room, 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, 1 Bedroom
  • Living Area: 1980
  • Stories: 3

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Dead - End Street, Level
  • Exterior Features: Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 1 Car Width, Attached

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4299
  • Zoning: R60A

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7199
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 11, 2024
Closed on
Jan 22, 2025
Sold by
51 Holly Road Associates Llc
Bought by
Garcia-Hernandez Rosa L
Seller's Agent
Scott Kessler
C21 CHARLES SMITH AGENCY, INC
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$560,000
Premium/Discount to List
$135,000
31.76%
Views
67
Current Estimated Value
$550,878

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$9,122
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.54%
Original Mortgage
$495,000
Outstanding Balance
$494,162
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$70,293

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2024
Closed on
Jul 18, 2024
Sold by
Spartan Property Manager Llc
Bought by
51 Holly Road Associates Limited Liability Co
Seller's Agent
Patrick Fox
AMERICAN REALTY SERVICE GROUP,
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$94,900
-31.64%
Views
788

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
748.37%
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2023
Sold by
Middlesex County Sheriff
Bought by
Mfra Trust and Griffin

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 1998
Sold by
Fitzpatrick Michael
Bought by
Griffin Terence and Griffin Delores

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $560,000 Catic Title
Deed $560,000 Catic Title
Special Warranty Deed $205,000 None Listed On Document
Sheriffs Deed $373,797 None Listed On Document
Deed $125,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $495,000 New Conventional
Closed $495,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $330,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $344,553 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/24/2025 01/24/25 Sold $560,000 +31.8% $283 / Sq Ft
12/11/2024 12/11/24 For Sale $425,000 +107.3% $215 / Sq Ft
08/07/2024 08/07/24 Sold $205,000 -2.3% $104 / Sq Ft
07/02/2024 07/02/24 Price Changed $209,900 -6.7% $106 / Sq Ft
05/23/2024 05/23/24 Price Changed $224,900 -8.2% $114 / Sq Ft
04/16/2024 04/16/24 Price Changed $244,900 -9.3% $124 / Sq Ft
03/14/2024 03/14/24 Price Changed $269,900 -10.0% $136 / Sq Ft
02/12/2024 02/12/24 For Sale $299,900 -- $151 / Sq Ft
Source: All Jersey 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 $7,199 $326,800 $133,000 $193,800
2023 $7,199 $326,800 $133,000 $193,800
2022 $9,772 $98,800 $19,400 $79,400
2021 $7,055 $98,800 $19,400 $79,400
2020 $9,309 $98,800 $19,400 $79,400
2019 $9,057 $98,800 $19,400 $79,400
2018 $8,782 $98,800 $19,400 $79,400
2017 $8,540 $98,800 $19,400 $79,400
2016 $8,259 $98,800 $19,400 $79,400
2015 $8,084 $98,800 $19,400 $79,400
2014 $7,930 $98,800 $19,400 $79,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2560778M

All Jersey MLS

APN: 10-00282-0000-00034-03