NOT LISTED FOR SALE

98 Merkel Dr Bloomfield, NJ 07003

Estimated Value: $547,000 - $605,142

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold December 27, 2018

Last sale price $240,450

Est. 142% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,995/month

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Den
  • Utility Room
  • Brookdale School Rated A-
  • Workshop

About This Home

As of December 2018

Great Starter Cape with plenty of charm and curb appeal. Offering spacious living room and large bedrooms. Full unfinished basement with great potential. This property sits in a Great Neighborhood. Walking distance to Public Transportation / Shopping. Easy NYC commute. A MUST SEE Property!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jorge Velasquez

RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS I Listed on: 09/25/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

ELLENA DAVIET

KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,190

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 51

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Den
  • Workshop
  • Utility Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Additional Features

  • 51 Sq Ft Lot
  • Window Unit Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1602-01331-0000-00025-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,190

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

51 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Primary Style: Cape Cod
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Directions: Broad St. to Foster St. to Merkel Drive
  • I D: 4840152
  • First Name: JORGE
  • First Name3: ELLENA
  • Last Name: VELASQUEZ
  • Last Name3: DAVIET
  • Office Phone: 973-450-4000
  • Office Phone3: 973-632-4774
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Utility Room, Workshop
  • Kitchen Area: Galley Type
  • Level 1 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, LivDinRm, Bath Main, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Den, Bath(s) Other
  • Phone: 973-450-4000

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Number Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 51 X 100
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.12

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 9190
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1602-01331-0000-00025-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.904
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2021
Sold by
Lema Henry Leonardo and Lema Elisbeth Mercedes
Bought by
Lema Henry Leonardo and Lema Henry L
Current Estimated Value
$581,536

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Outstanding Balance
$246,058
Interest Rate
2.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$335,478

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2003
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lema Henry Leonardo -- Legal Option Title Agcy Inc
-- $265,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lema Henry Leonardo $268,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/27/2018 12/27/18 Sold $240,450 +30.7% --
11/14/2018 11/14/18 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2018 09/25/18 For Sale $184,000 -- --
Source: Garden State 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 $11,231 $331,100 $152,700 $178,400
2024 $10,820 $331,100 $152,700 $178,400
2022 $10,602 $331,100 $152,700 $178,400
2021 $10,406 $331,100 $152,700 $178,400
2020 $10,248 $331,100 $152,700 $178,400
2019 $9,371 $235,400 $126,000 $109,400
2018 $9,331 $235,400 $126,000 $109,400
2017 $9,190 $235,400 $126,000 $109,400
2016 $9,086 $235,400 $126,000 $109,400
2015 $9,004 $235,400 $126,000 $109,400
2014 $8,839 $235,400 $126,000 $109,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jorge Velasquez

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jorge Velasquez

    RE/MAX

    (973) 418-0425

    9 in this area

    216 Total Sales

    Jorge Velasquez
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    ELLENA DAVIET

    KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3504307

Garden State MLS

APN: 02-01331-0000-00025

New Jersey Essex County Bloomfield 07003

98 Merkel Dr, Bloomfield, NJ

Not Listed for Sale

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