NOT LISTED FOR SALE

975 Madison Ave Unit 79 Plainfield, NJ 07060

Estimated Value: $632,338 - $836,000

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,677 Sq Ft
$261/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 28, 2016

Last sale price $395,000 $148 Per Sq Ft

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,856 / mo

53 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Den
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Cedar Brook Park

About This Home

As of June 2016

Enchanting restored "Hydrangea House" showcased in a home tour in the historic Van Wyck Brook section. Spacious + sunlit, this home will delight upon entering the grand foyer to the landscaped garden. Additional features include magnificently restored moldings, floors and woodwork, a special niche in the grand foyer with an included organ, window seats, stained glass and built ins throughout the house. Two zone Central air, Butler's pantry, 3 fireplaces, patio, covered porch, maintained perfectly. All appliances are included to move right in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

ARLEEN GORDON

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 02/27/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

ROBERT COLONEY

WEICHERT REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,410

Year Built

  • Built in 1911

Lot Details

  • 10,890 Sq Ft Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Powder Room

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2912-00757-0000-00013-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,410

Year Built

Built in 1911

Lot Details

0.25 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Union
  • Directions: Stelle or Randolph to Madison
  • I D: 4603487
  • Section Subdiv Development: Van Wyck Brooks
  • First Name: ARLEEN
  • First Name3: ROBERT
  • Last Name: GORDON
  • Last Name3: COLONEY
  • Office Phone: 973-467-7595
  • Office Phone3: 279503
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Bedroom 1, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Fire Alarm Sys, Security System, Blinds, Fire Extinguisher, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Fireplace, Sitting Room, Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bathrooms: 3.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Full
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Country Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Dim: 13x14
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 20x16
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Dim: 12x10
  • Other Room1 Level: Third
  • Other Room 2: Bedroom
  • Other Room2 Dim: 16x11
  • Other Room2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 3: Foyer
  • Other Room3 Dim: 15x14
  • Other Room3 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Screened Patio/Porch
  • Other Room4 Dim: 8x13
  • Other Room4 Level: Second
  • Level 1 Rooms: Porch, Kitchen, Powder Room, Foyer, Den, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Porch, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Storage Room, Bath Main
  • Phone: 973-376-4545

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Patio, Privacy Fence
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width

Utilities

  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Hot Water
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas In Street, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 75X146.08
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.25

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 11410
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2912-00757-0000-00013-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 7.592
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$697,835

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2016
Closed on
Jun 24, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
ARLEEN GORDON
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
ROBERT COLONEY
WEICHERT REALTORS
List Price
$419,000
Sold Price
$395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-5.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$274,500
Interest Rate
6.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,000
Interest Rate
6.9%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Available
$395,000 --
$328,000 None Available
$305,000 --
$142,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $400,000
Previous Owner $274,500
Previous Owner $114,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/28/2016 06/28/16 Sold $395,000 -5.7% $148 / Sq Ft
04/20/2016 04/20/16 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2016 02/27/16 For Sale $419,000 -- $157 / Sq Ft
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
2025 $13,124 $150,300 $53,500 $96,800
2024 $12,995 $150,300 $53,500 $96,800
2023 $12,995 $150,300 $53,500 $96,800
2022 $12,714 $150,300 $53,500 $96,800
2021 $12,603 $150,300 $53,500 $96,800
2020 $12,567 $150,300 $53,500 $96,800
2019 $12,567 $150,300 $53,500 $96,800
2018 $12,304 $150,300 $53,500 $96,800
2017 $12,003 $150,300 $53,500 $96,800
2016 $11,758 $150,300 $53,500 $96,800
2015 $11,411 $150,300 $53,500 $96,800
2014 $11,101 $150,300 $53,500 $96,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    ARLEEN GORDON

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    ROBERT COLONEY

    WEICHERT REALTORS

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3285630

Garden State MLS

APN: 12-00757-0000-00013

New Jersey Union County Plainfield 07060

975 Madison Ave Unit 79, Plainfield, NJ

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