NOT LISTED FOR SALE

97 Hillside Ave Verona, NJ 07044

Estimated Value: $1,050,000 - $1,344,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold March 10, 2025

Last sale price $1,215,000

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,564/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Central Air
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Verona High School Rated A-

About This Home

As of March 2025

In the Forest Ave neighborhood, this beautifully maintained Colonial blends charm & modern, on-trend updates. Picture-perfect front porch and spacious backyard. Large LR and formal DR. Renovated kitchen with stunning white cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless appliances, & pantry. 1st floor powder room. A spacious primary suite features a marble bathroom w/ large walk-in shower & walk-in closet. Two addl bedrooms share a renovated hall bathrm Expandable space awaits in the walk-up attic, & the basement is a versatile flex-space gem, w/ family room, built-in shelving, a huge storage room, laundry, & bilco doors to the backyard. Verona is treasured for its' highly rated schools, & quaint, small-town vibe, You'll love the park, which has one of the best playgrounds in the area as well as a fishing & boating lake, children's garden, tennis & bocce, & walking paths. Bus service into NYC, only 0.8 mile to the shopping district, and proximity to the hub of downtown Montclair.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karin Joseph Carson

Keller Williams Realty - NJ Metro Group Listed on: 01/24/2025

Keller Williams Realty - NJ Metro Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Outside Agent

Outside Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,605

Lot Details

  • 7,205 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Schools

  • Forest Avenue Elementary School
  • Verona High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 20 / 2006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,605

Lot Details

7,205 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Su Prop: Residentia
  • Ownership: Private
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Regular
  • View Type:Pond View: None
  • Co List Office Phone: 973-783-7400
  • MLS Status: Sold - Sold
  • Directions: between Forest and Mountain
  • Reso Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Year Built Details: 1900-1939,Build Prior to 1978
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Cntr Hl
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Basement Remarks: Finished family room, storage room, laundry

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Disclosures: Seller's Agent
  • Construction Type: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant Floor

Schools

  • Elementary School: Forest Avenue
  • High School: Verona
  • Elementary: Forest Avenue

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7205.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15605.0
  • Tax Block: 2006
  • Tax Lot: 20

MLS Schools

  • High School Text: Verona

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 24, 2025
Closed on
Feb 26, 2025
Sold by
Magrini Matthew and Magrini Nicole
Bought by
Cohn John Brant and Cohn Rachael Nicole
Seller's Agent
Karin Joseph Carson
Keller Williams Realty - NJ Metro Group
Buyer's Agent
Outside Agent
Outside Office
List Price
$779,000
Sold Price
$1,215,000
Premium/Discount to List
$436,000
55.97%
Views
185
Current Estimated Value
$1,205,858

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$9,142
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.74%
Original Mortgage
$740,000
Outstanding Balance
$736,271
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$469,587

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2011
Sold by
Pinto Janet A
Bought by
Harpster Joseph W and Harpster Carol P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2007
Sold by
Suchanek Timothy S and Suchanek Amy
Bought by
Pinto Janet A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2004
Sold by
Hull Jon
Bought by
Suchanek Timothy and Suchanek Amy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$37,200
Interest Rate
5.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 1997
Sold by
Denora Michael
Bought by
Hull Jon and Hull Catherine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
7.65%
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cohn John Brant $1,215,000 Fidelity National Title
Harpster Joseph W $535,000 None Available
Pinto Janet A $602,000 None Available
Suchanek Timothy $465,000 --
Hull Jon $231,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cohn John Brant $740,000
Previous Owner Pinto Janet A $152,000
Previous Owner Suchanek Timothy $37,200
Previous Owner Hull Jon $185,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Sold $1,215,000 +56.0% --
02/13/2025 02/13/25 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2025 02/12/25 Off Market $779,000 -- --
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Pending -- -- --
01/24/2025 01/24/25 For Sale $779,000 +30.9% --
09/14/2018 09/14/18 Sold $595,000 +1.0% -- View Prior Sale
05/09/2018 05/09/18 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2018 04/26/18 For Sale $589,000 -- --
Source: New Jersey MLS

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 $15,485 $505,700 $237,000 $268,700
2024 $15,485 $505,700 $237,000 $268,700
2022 $15,136 $505,700 $237,000 $268,700
2021 $14,954 $505,700 $237,000 $268,700
2020 $14,483 $505,700 $237,000 $268,700
2019 $14,008 $505,700 $237,000 $268,700
2018 $12,747 $403,500 $186,000 $217,500
2017 $12,561 $403,500 $186,000 $217,500
2016 $12,359 $403,500 $186,000 $217,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: New Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 25002777

New Jersey MLS

APN: 20-02006-0000-00020

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