NOT LISTED FOR SALE

961 Mountain Ave Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Estimated Value: $829,000 - $1,053,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,672 Sq Ft
$354/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 19, 2017

Last sale price $525,000 $196 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,773/month

179 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Columbia Middle School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Thermal Windows

About This Home

As of January 2017

AMAZING HOME! In a fabulous location! Much larger than it looks and excellent for mother / daughter living. Fully finished lower level that can be private from upper level. Private wooded lot! As you step inside you will enjoy the convenient flow of this property. Your living / dining / kitchen can easily by open concept. Hardwood floors in great condition! The master suite with lovingly updated master bath provides a private sanctuary. The converted lower level allow a separate space for extended guests to live with their own beautiful kitchen. A lovely patio and private yard opens off this level. Two bedrooms and a lovely bathroom make the flow convenient!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barbara Lewis

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY Listed on: 05/12/2016

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

REHANA DESHPANDE

WEICHERT REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,564

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Bi-Level Home
  • Composition Shingle

Interior Spaces

  • 2,672 Sq Ft Home
  • Thermal Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Mountain Elementary School
  • Columbia Middle School
  • Governor High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2901-01607-0000-00034-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,564

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Style: Bi-Level
  • Primary Style: Bi-Level
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Union
  • Easements Description: stream
  • Directions: Mountain Avenue
  • I D: 4623503
  • First Name: BARBARA
  • First Name3: REHANA
  • Last Name: LEWIS
  • Last Name3: DESHPANDE
  • Office Phone: 908-273-2991
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2009

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Appliances: Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven
  • Interior Amenities: StallShw, StallTub, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Ground
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: Ground
  • In Law Suite: Yes
  • In Law Suite Description: Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Kitchen Area: Separate Dining Area, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 12x11
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 18x15
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Living/Dining Room
  • Other Room1 Dim: 13x9
  • Other Room1 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 2: Breakfast
  • Other Room2 Dim: 13x9
  • Other Room2 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room3 Dim: 13x8
  • Other Room3 Level: Ground
  • Level 1 Rooms: Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2672
  • Ground Level Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Family Room, Kitchen, Bath Main
  • Phone: 908-277-1200

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Composition Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Thermal Windows/Doors, Patio, Curbs
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Number Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater, Multi-Zone
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • High School: Governor
  • Middle Jr High School: Columbia

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .386 AC
  • Easement: Yes
  • Lot Description: Wooded Lot, Level Lot
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.39
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 8564
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2901-01607-0000-00034-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.947
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Mountain

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2016
Closed on
Dec 29, 2016
Sold by
Fettes Linda A
Bought by
David Solomon and Kothapalli Angela
Seller's Agent
Barbara Lewis
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Buyer's Agent
REHANA DESHPANDE
WEICHERT REALTORS
List Price
$610,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$85,000
-13.93%
Current Estimated Value
$945,839

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$420,839
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.77%
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Outstanding Balance
$325,114
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$620,725

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1985
Bought by
Fettes Thomas A and Fettes Linda A
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
David Solomon $525,000 Weichert Title Agency
Fettes Thomas A $174,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open David Solomon $420,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/19/2017 01/19/17 Sold $525,000 -13.9% $196 / Sq Ft
11/07/2016 11/07/16 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2016 05/12/16 For Sale $610,000 -- $228 / 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 $9,920 $231,400 $110,300 $121,100
2024 $9,777 $231,400 $110,300 $121,100
2023 $9,777 $231,400 $110,300 $121,100
2022 $9,716 $231,400 $110,300 $121,100
2021 $9,663 $231,400 $110,300 $121,100
2020 $9,714 $231,400 $110,300 $121,100
2019 $9,666 $231,400 $110,300 $121,100
2018 $9,464 $231,400 $110,300 $121,100
2017 $8,767 $217,000 $110,300 $106,700
2016 $8,613 $217,000 $110,300 $106,700
2015 $8,565 $217,000 $110,300 $106,700
2014 $8,341 $217,000 $110,300 $106,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Barbara Lewis

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Barbara Lewis

    KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

    (908) 477-1010

    17 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Barbara Lewis
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    REHANA DESHPANDE

    WEICHERT REALTORS

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3305822

Garden State MLS

APN: 01-01607-0000-00034

New Jersey Union County Berkeley Heights 07922

961 Mountain Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ

Not Listed for Sale

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