NOT LISTED FOR SALE

729 Kensington Ave Unit 31 Plainfield, NJ 07060

Estimated Value: $521,455 - $628,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,815 Sq Ft
$314/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 26, 2016

Last sale price $160,000 $88 Per Sq Ft

Est. 256% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,753/month

69 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Thermal Windows
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of February 2016

Large 5 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath Colonial with beautiful hard wood floors, updated kitchen and baths. Attic finished to include and au paire suite with full bath, bedroom and sitting area. Formal dining room is so large it's being used as the family room. Great rear yard for cookouts or sports activity. Close to public transportation, shopping, schools and major highways. This IS a Short Sale; lender approved at $160,000.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

VALERIE ELLIS

BHHS FOX & ROACH Listed on: 08/26/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

WILLIAM C COLLINS

ERA QUEEN CITY REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,740

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • Woodland Elementary School
  • Maxson Middle School
  • Plainfield High School

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2912-00636-0000-00037-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,740

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Union
  • Exclusions: Stainless steel refrigerator
  • Directions: Terrill Road to East 7th Street to Kensington Avenue
  • I D: 4563002
  • Section Subdiv Development: East End
  • First Name: VALERIE
  • First Name3: WILLIAM C
  • Last Name: ELLIS
  • Last Name3: COLLINS
  • Office Phone: 908-912-5267
  • Office Phone3: 210211
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2004

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Dining Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range/Oven-Gas, Dishwasher, Kitchen Exhaust Fan
  • Interior Amenities: Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Utility Room, Laundry Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 15x12
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 13x15
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room1 Dim: 13x21
  • Other Room1 Level: Third
  • Other Room 2: Foyer
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Foyer, Living Room, Kitchen, Bath(s) Other, Dining Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: Bath Main, 4 Or More Bedrooms
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Living Room, Bath(s) Other
  • Phone: 908-755-5300

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Sidewalk, Wood Fence, Storage Shed, Thermal Windows/Doors, Curbs, Enclosed Porch(es)
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive

Utilities

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

Schools

  • High School: Plainfield
  • Middle Jr High School: Maxson

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 50X175
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.20
  • Zoning: Residential

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 7740
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2912-00636-0000-00037-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 7.386
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Woodland

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2015
Closed on
Mar 7, 2016
Sold by
Lawrey Dakar
Bought by
Tavarez Sary and Tavarez Santiago
Seller's Agent
VALERIE ELLIS
BHHS FOX & ROACH
Buyer's Agent
WILLIAM C COLLINS
ERA QUEEN CITY REALTY
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$119,900
-42.84%
Current Estimated Value
$570,114

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$410,114
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.86%
Original Mortgage
$157,102
Outstanding Balance
$124,304
Interest Rate
3.64%
Estimated Equity
$445,810

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2004
Sold by
Greenwich Investors
Bought by
Lawrey Dakar and Lawrey Aisha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$251,750
Interest Rate
5.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2002
Sold by
Associates Financial
Bought by
Greenwich Investors Xi Llc
Source: Public Records

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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
Tavarez Sary -- --
Lawrey Dakar $265,000 --
Greenwich Investors Xi Llc $100,511 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tavarez Sary $157,102
Closed Tavarez Sary --
Previous Owner Lawrey Dakar $251,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/26/2016 02/26/16 Sold $160,000 -42.8% $88 / Sq Ft
11/03/2015 11/03/15 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2015 08/26/15 For Sale $279,900 -- $154 / 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 $9,151 $104,800 $42,000 $62,800
2024 $9,061 $104,800 $42,000 $62,800
2023 $9,061 $104,800 $42,000 $62,800
2022 $8,865 $104,800 $42,000 $62,800
2021 $8,787 $104,800 $42,000 $62,800
2020 $8,762 $104,800 $42,000 $62,800
2019 $8,762 $104,800 $42,000 $62,800
2018 $8,579 $104,800 $42,000 $62,800
2017 $8,369 $104,800 $42,000 $62,800
2016 $8,199 $104,800 $42,000 $62,800
2015 $7,956 $104,800 $42,000 $62,800
2014 $7,741 $104,800 $42,000 $62,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • V

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    VALERIE ELLIS

    BHHS FOX & ROACH

  • W

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    WILLIAM C COLLINS

    ERA QUEEN CITY REALTY

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3248811

Garden State MLS

APN: 12-00636-0000-00037

New Jersey Union County Plainfield 07060

729 Kensington Ave Unit 31, Plainfield, NJ

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