NOT LISTED FOR SALE

81 Centennial Ave Unit 1 Cranford, NJ 07016

Estimated Value: $338,000 - $434,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
812 Sq Ft
$235/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold December 14, 2020

Last sale price $270,000 $333 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,871/month

89 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Formal Dining Room
  • Patio
  • Laundry Room
  • Cranford Sr High School Rated A-
  • Living Room
  • Storm Doors

About This Home

As of December 2020

Location, Location! Beautiful updated kitchen & bath,2 bedroom 1 bath townhome w/ full walk-out basement.Just installed NEW gas range/oven. Includes washer, dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave. Close to train to NYC, downtown, restaurants, schools & parks.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sherie Giampolo-Woody

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 08/07/2020

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Sherie Giampolo-Woody

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 08/07/2020

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,911

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 523

HOA Fees

  • $235 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 812 Sq Ft Home
  • Blinds
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2903-00508-0000-00018-0000-C01

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include maintenance-common area

Pet Policy

  • Cats Allowed

Security

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

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,911

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$235 per month

Listing Details

  • Style: Multi Floor Unit
  • Primary Style: Multi Floor Unit
  • Subproperty Type: Condo/Coop/Townhouse
  • Community Living: Yes
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Union
  • Directions: South Ave to Centennial
  • I D: 5005768
  • First Name: SHERIE
  • First Name3: SHERIE
  • Last Name: GIAMPOLO-WOODY
  • Last Name3: GIAMPOLO-WOODY
  • Office Phone: 908-233-5555
  • Office Phone3: 908-233-5555
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector, TubShowr
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Bilco-Style Door, Unfinished, Walkout
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Galley Type
  • Kitchen Dim: 11x7
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 15x12
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room2 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 812
  • Phone: 908-233-5555

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stone, Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Sidewalk, Storm Door(s)
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway Description: On-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Maintenance Fee: 235
  • Association Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Maintenance Fee Includes: Maintenance-Common Area

Lot Info

  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot I D Tax: *

Rental Info

  • Application Fee: 500
  • Pets Allowed: CatsOK

Tax Info

  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 6911
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2903-00508-0000-00018-0000-C01
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 6.520
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2025
Sold by
Conti Stephen P and Santangelo Joseph I
Bought by
Merlino Cindy K and Merlino Jayson Scott
Current Estimated Value
$389,205

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Outstanding Balance
$147,890
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$241,315

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2020
Closed on
Dec 19, 2020
Sold by
Wu Shanshan and Tang Haifeng
Bought by
Conti Stephen P and Santangelo Joseph I
Seller's Agent
Sherie Giampolo-Woody
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Sherie Giampolo-Woody
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$279,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-3.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.80%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2015
Closed on
Aug 7, 2015
Sold by
Low Michelle M
Bought by
Wu Shanshan and Tang Haifeng
Seller's Agent
Janice E Vanderveken
RE/MAX SELECT
Buyer's Agent
Sherie Giampolo-Woody
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Sold Price
$238,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.34%
Original Mortgage
$138,500
Interest Rate
3.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Merlino Cindy K $362,500 Chicago Title
Merlino Cindy K $362,500 Chicago Title
Conti Stephen P $270,000 Authentic Title Services Inc
Wu Shanshan $238,500 Agent For Chicago Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Merlino Cindy K $150,000
Closed Merlino Cindy K $150,000
Previous Owner Wu Shanshan $138,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/14/2020 12/14/20 Sold $270,000 -3.2% $333 / Sq Ft
11/04/2020 11/04/20 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2020 08/07/20 For Sale $279,000 +17.0% $344 / Sq Ft
08/07/2015 08/07/15 Sold $238,500 -- $294 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
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 $7,186 $106,000 $55,000 $51,000
2024 $7,067 $106,000 $55,000 $51,000
2023 $7,067 $106,000 $55,000 $51,000
2022 $7,009 $106,000 $55,000 $51,000
2021 $6,978 $106,000 $55,000 $51,000
2020 $6,956 $106,000 $55,000 $51,000
2019 $6,911 $106,000 $55,000 $51,000
2018 $6,786 $106,000 $55,000 $51,000
2017 $6,553 $106,000 $55,000 $51,000
2016 $6,314 $106,000 $55,000 $51,000
2015 $6,149 $106,000 $55,000 $51,000
2014 $6,023 $106,000 $55,000 $51,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sherie Giampolo-Woody

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Sherie Giampolo-Woody

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (732) 921-2760

    1 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Sherie Giampolo-Woody
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3654429

Garden State MLS

APN: 03-00508-0000-00018-0000-C01

New Jersey Union County Cranford 07016

81 Centennial Ave Unit 1, Cranford, NJ

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