NOT LISTED FOR SALE

772 Degraw Ave Unit 776 Newark, NJ 07104

Forest Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $869,802

7 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.26 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 21, 2017

Last sale price $485,000

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,646 / mo

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room

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
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Non-Functioning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • 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
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall
  • Walk-in Shower

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Standard Electricity

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • 11,326 Sq Ft Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1614-00755-0000-00018-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,510

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Directions: Heller Parkway to Degraw Ave
  • I D: 4639227
  • 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
  • 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
  • Easement: Unknown
  • 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 Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 30, 2016
Closed on
Feb 21, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Nelson Mota
VERIFIED HOMES
Buyer's Agent
NEKITA MARTINS
VERIFIED HOMES
List Price
$589,000
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$104,000
-17.66%
Current Estimated Value
$869,802

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$384,802
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.38%
Original Mortgage
$461,487
Outstanding Balance
$374,272
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$495,530

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2001
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Forest Hill, NJ

  • Marvin Williams Real Estate Agent - COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    Marvin Williams

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (973) 382-9045

    71 Total Sales

    1 in Forest Hill

    $450,000 Price

    Marvin Williams
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  • Carlie Carreira Real Estate Agent - EXP Realty, LLC

    Carlie Carreira

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (862) 256-6672

    46 Total Sales

    2 in Forest Hill

    $555,000 Price Range

    Carlie Carreira
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  • TOVIA LICHTMAN Real Estate Agent - KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT REALTY

    TOVIA LICHTMAN

    KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT REALTY

    (866) 614-1061

    314 Total Sales

    2 in Forest Hill

    $505K - $640K Price Range

    TOVIA LICHTMAN
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  • David Vanegas Real Estate Agent - EXP Realty, LLC

    David Vanegas

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (862) 829-3004

    95 Total Sales

    3 in Forest Hill

    $535K - $650K Price Range

    David Vanegas
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  • Sean Quinn Real Estate Agent - COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

    Sean Quinn

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

    (862) 860-1996

    45 Total Sales

    1 in Forest Hill

    $799,900 Price

    Sean Quinn
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  • Roy Castro Real Estate Agent - REALTY ONE GROUP LIVING

    Roy Castro

    REALTY ONE GROUP LIVING

    (862) 247-4123

    62 Total Sales

    2 in Forest Hill

    $750,000 Price Range

    Roy Castro
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Purchase History

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

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $156,566
Closed $75,535
Open $461,487
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
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

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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
2026 $10,285 $257,200 $95,000 $162,200
2025 $10,285 $257,200 $95,000 $162,200
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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nelson Mota Real Estate Agent - VERIFIED HOMES

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Nelson Mota

    VERIFIED HOMES

    (973) 277-1646

    1 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Nelson Mota
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    NEKITA MARTINS

    VERIFIED HOMES

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3318980

Garden State MLS

APN: 14-00755-0000-00018

New Jersey Essex County Newark 07104 Forest Hill

772 Degraw Ave Unit 776, Newark, NJ

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