NOT LISTED FOR SALE

772 Degraw Ave Unit 776 Newark, NJ 07104

Forest Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $715,043 - $850,000

7 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Last Sold February 21, 2017

Last sale price $485,000

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,176/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • 3-minute walk to Althea Gibson Tennis Courts

About This Home

As of February 2017

Once home to Dr. Henry Hurd Rusby,one of the founders of NY Botanical Garden.This exquisite colonial stands in the historic Forest Hill section of Newark.The neo-classical columns welcomes you to this iconic home.The home is in superior condition with modern upgrades,yet maintains the original beauty of its time.Complete with original pocket doors, hardwood floors & trim, tall windows & spacious rooms makes this a comfortable and stunning home.The grand staircase takes you past more rich details,the stained glass accents in the original windows,& the handcrafted wood banisters all lead to the upstairs living quarters.Tranquil garden surrounds the home & adds privacy and natural beauty.Minutes from Branch Brook Park,home of the largest Cherry Blossom Festival. Near Nwk Light Rail & Penn Station.Minutes from NYC

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nelson Mota

VERIFIED HOMES Listed on: 06/30/2016

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Last Buyer's Agent

NEKITA MARTINS

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,510

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 0.26

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Standard Electricity

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • 0.26 Acre Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1614-00755-0000-00018-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,510

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Street Number Display: 772-776
  • Directions: Heller Parkway to Degraw Ave
  • I D: 4639227
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 25
  • Section Subdiv Development: Forest Hill
  • First Name: NELSON
  • First Name3: NEKITA
  • Last Name: MOTA
  • Last Name3: MARTINS
  • Office Phone: 283006
  • Office Phone3: 973-762-5400
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Non-Functional
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range/Oven-Gas
  • Interior Amenities: SoakTub, StallShw, StallTub, Fire Extinguisher, Carbon Monoxide Detector, High Ceilings, Skylight, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 16
  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially
  • Basement Level Rooms: Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 19x12
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 14x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bathroom
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Bedroom
  • Other Room2 Dim: 16x14
  • Other Room2 Level: Second
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room3 Dim: 14x12
  • Other Room3 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Bathroom
  • Other Room4 Dim: 9x7
  • Other Room4 Level: Second
  • Level 1 Rooms: Kitchen, Foyer, Library, Dining Room, Living Room, Pantry, Bath Main, SittngRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 4 Or More Bedrooms
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Family Room
  • Phone: 973-741-3000

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es)
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 6
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive, Off-Street Parking, On-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Fuel Type: OilAbOut
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric
  • Water: Public Water

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 75X150
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 162200
  • Assessed Land Value: 95000
  • Assessment: 257200
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Identifier: 18
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.26

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 8510
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1614-00755-0000-00018-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.309
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2015
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 30, 2016
Closed on
Feb 21, 2017
Sold by
Rodriguez Cuesta Manuel E and Rodriguez Cuesta Luz V
Bought by
Sonnenberg Dean
Seller's Agent
Nelson Mota
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Buyer's Agent
NEKITA MARTINS
VERIFIED HOMES
List Price
$589,000
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$104,000
-17.66%
Total Days on Market
22
Current Estimated Value
$783,511

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$298,511
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.93%
Original Mortgage
$461,487
Outstanding Balance
$386,539
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$396,972

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2001
Sold by
Fry Arthu
Bought by
Cuesta Manuel and Cuesta Luz Rodriguez

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
6.92%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sonnenberg Dean $485,000 None Available
Cuesta Manuel $230,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sonnenberg Dean $134,696
Open Sonnenberg Dean $461,487
Previous Owner Cuesta Manuel $49,300
Previous Owner Cuesta Manuel E $201,065
Previous Owner Cuesta Manuel $184,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/21/2017 02/21/17 Sold $485,000 -17.7% --
07/22/2016 07/22/16 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2016 06/30/16 For Sale $589,000 -- --
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
2024 $9,588 $257,200 $95,000 $162,200
2022 $9,609 $257,200 $95,000 $162,200
2021 $9,604 $257,200 $95,000 $162,200
2020 $9,774 $257,200 $95,000 $162,200
2019 $9,673 $257,200 $95,000 $162,200
2018 $9,498 $257,200 $95,000 $162,200
2017 $9,156 $257,200 $95,000 $162,200
2016 $8,848 $257,200 $95,000 $162,200
2015 $8,511 $257,200 $95,000 $162,200
2014 $7,976 $257,200 $95,000 $162,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3318980

Garden State MLS

APN: 14-00755-0000-00018