NOT LISTED FOR SALE

97 Columbia Ave Long Branch, NJ 07740

Estimated Value: $662,000 - $783,279

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
$366/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 22, 2014

Last sale price $315,000 $158 Per Sq Ft

Est. 132% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,841/month

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • River View
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • New Kitchen
  • Deck
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

As of August 2014

MANY SAY THE NORTH END IS THE BEST END OF LONG BRANCH, and this is your chance to own the best of the North End. Priced $94,000 below Zillow's zestimate of value, the owners of this extensively renovated Colonial with a rear studio are ready to deal. Features include a remodeled kitchen w/granite counters and SS appliances, renovated baths, HW floors, Trex deck plus a patio, fenced yard, RIVER VIEWS, a 3rd floor bonus room; the list is almost endless! SEE TODAY OR REGRET TOMORROW!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Richard Nagel

RE/MAX Elite License #7937272 Listed on: 07/11/2014

RE/MAX Elite

Last Buyer's Agent

Elaine Eadon

Weichert Realtors-Rumson

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,133

Year Built

  • Built in 1903

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 48x150
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Fenced

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the main level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Thermal Windows
  • Awning
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • River Views
  • Partial Basement
  • Storm Doors
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • New Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Primary Bathroom Bathtub Only

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Converted Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Long Branch Middle School
  • Long Branch High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 00475000000008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,133

Year Built

Built in 1903

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Dead End Street, Fenced Area, Riverview
  • Inclusions: Outdoor Lighting, Washer, Blinds/Shades, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Light Fixtures, Microwave, Self/Con Clean, Stove, Refrigerator, Screens, Awnings, Gas Cooking
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Reso Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Reso Interior Features: Attic, Bonus Room, Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr, Dec Molding, Skylight, Sliding Door, Recessed Lighting
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1903
  • Contract Info New Construction: No
  • General Property Info Waterview: Yes
  • General Property Info Fireplace: No
  • General Property Info Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info HOA: No
  • General Property Info Pool: No
  • Interior Ceilings - 9Ft 1st Flr: Yes
  • Interior Sliding Door: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • ExteriorPatio: Yes
  • General Property Info Acreage: 0.16
  • General Property Info Lot Dimensions: 48X150
  • General Property Info Farm: No
  • Location Middle School: Long Branch
  • Living Room Floor - Wood2: Yes
  • Dining Room Floor - Wood3: Yes
  • Kitchen Newer: Yes
  • ExteriorFence: Yes
  • Roof Shingled: Yes
  • Rooms Living Room: Yes
  • Lot Description Fenced Area: Yes
  • Included Gas Cooking: Yes
  • Included Stove: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Floors Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Floors Wood: Yes
  • Water Heater Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Exterior Lighting: Yes
  • General Property Info Handicap Access: No
  • Interior Attic: Yes
  • Interior Dec Molding: Yes
  • Interior Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Lot Description Dead End Street: Yes
  • Included BlindsShades: Yes
  • Included Light Fixtures: Yes
  • Exterior Thermal Window: Yes
  • Included Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Included Outdoor Lighting: Yes
  • Included Screens: Yes
  • Kitchen Floor - Ceramic4: Yes
  • Kitchen Sliding Door5: Yes
  • Exterior Storm Door(s): Yes
  • Dining Room Dec Molding4: Yes
  • Kitchen GraniteStone Counter: Yes
  • ExteriorDeck: Yes
  • Included SelfCon Clean: Yes
  • Living Room Dec Molding3: Yes
  • Kitchen BnookDining Area: Yes
  • Kitchen Eat-In: Yes
  • Interior Bonus Room: Yes
  • Included Awnings: Yes
  • Water Type Riverview: Yes
  • Garage Converted: Yes
  • Lot Description Riverview2: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Stories: 3
  • Other Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Sunroom: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • OtherRoomsOther2: Yes
  • Features Interior:Skylight: Yes
  • Basement:Partial: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 0.16
  • Topography: Level
  • Waterfront Features: Riverview
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Patio, Storm Door(s), Thermal Window, Lighting
  • Construction:Siding - Vinyl: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Driveway, Off Street, On Street, Converted Garage
  • General Property Info:Garage: No
  • ParkingOffStreet: Yes
  • Parking Driveway: Yes
  • Parking:On Street: Yes
  • Parking:Gravel2: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiator, HWBB
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Long Branch

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 48X150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6969.6
  • Parcel #: 00475000000008
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6133.0

MLS Schools

  • High School: Long Branch

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2014
Closed on
Aug 21, 2014
Sold by
Vecchio Joseph and Vecchio Colleen
Bought by
Rauso Ronald
Seller's Agent
Richard Nagel
RE/MAX Elite
Buyer's Agent
Elaine Eadon
Weichert Realtors-Rumson
Sold Price
$315,000
Total Days on Market
32
Current Estimated Value
$732,320

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$417,320
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2003
Sold by
Metzler Harold
Bought by
Vecchio Joseph

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
6.43%
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
Rauso Ronald $315,000 Agent For Chicago Title Ins
Vecchio Joseph $320,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Vecchio Joseph E $260,000
Previous Owner Vecchio Joseph $281,000
Previous Owner Vecchio Joseph $228,000
Previous Owner Vecchio Joseph $220,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2014 08/22/14 Sold $315,000 -- $158 / Sq Ft
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

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 $8,951 $633,100 $377,000 $256,100
2023 $8,951 $576,400 $332,000 $244,400
2022 $7,854 $436,700 $221,400 $215,300
2021 $7,854 $418,000 $201,400 $216,600
2020 $8,333 $398,700 $183,400 $215,300
2019 $7,813 $371,700 $166,400 $205,300
2018 $7,488 $354,200 $156,400 $197,800
2017 $7,259 $352,200 $151,400 $200,800
2016 $7,013 $347,000 $151,400 $195,600
2015 $6,291 $282,500 $98,300 $184,200
2014 $6,343 $300,200 $136,800 $163,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 21427785

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 27-00475-0000-00008