Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds

237 Highland Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.29 acresLot Size
1942Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this stately brick CHC w/5BR & 3.2BA located on a prime street in the beautiful Wyoming neighborhood of South Orange Village. The property is conveniently located less than 10 minutes from the quaint downtown village, trains to NYC & Hoboken, local schools and 1 block to Floods Hill for winter sledding. The moment you open the front door you are greeted by a spacious foyer with a stately curved staircase & HW floors throughout the home. The designated home office is located off the large...Welcome to this stately brick CHC w/5BR & 3.2BA located on a prime street in the beautiful Wyoming neighborhood of South Orange Village. The property is conveniently located less than 10 minutes from the quaint downtown village, trains to NYC & Hoboken, local schools and 1 block to Floods Hill for winter sledding. The moment you open the front door you are greeted by a spacious foyer with a stately curved staircase & HW floors throughout the home. The designated home office is located off the large living room w/ wood burning FP, built-in bookcases and large window overlooking the beautiful backyard. The den located off the kitchen is just the right size for your needs. The spacious laundry/mud room is conveniently located on the first level. This home boasts 5 large BR, three with en suite baths including a coveted first floor guest suite. The second level of this home features 4BR and two renovated bathrooms. The primary suite has two deep cedar closets. The finished BSMT has 7.5ft high ceilings, recessed lighting, loads of storage and an add'l renovated 1/2 bath. The oversized attached 2 car garage is just what you need to keep you dry in the rain or snow. The level backyard is perfect for play and the garden you have been dreaming of starting. The deck is an entertainer's dream and the screened in porch is perfect for reading a book while enjoying your favorite beverage. This home is the perfect blend of classic craftsmanship & modern conveniences for everyday living.
Listing Agent
  1. Joanne Watkins

    Joanne Watkins

    Listing Agent

    KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT

    joanne.watkins@compass.com

    P: (973) 986-2606

    M: (973) 986-2606

Listing closed: 03/30/2022 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3754184
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,205,500

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

117.5%

South Orange, NJ

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Location

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Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT, CAROL FARDIN

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Property Information for 237 Highland Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $25,377 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Essex County
  • Style: Colonial
  • Directions: Wyoming or Ridgewood Ave to Highland Road
  • Days On Market: 9
  • Primary Style: Colonial

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1942
  • Lot Size: 0.29 AC / 12,632 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 9
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: South Orange Village Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 1303
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Brick
  • Town #: 1619.0
  • Street # Display: 237.0
  • In-Law Suite: Yes
  • In-Law Suite Description: Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Highland Rd
  • Zip Code: 07079-1513
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $25,377
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
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  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 773700.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1619-01303-0000-00004-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2020
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Other Fee Freqency: R
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Additional Parking
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Oversize Garage

Property

Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, CookGas, Dishwshr, Dryer, Microwav, Refrig, OvnWGas, Washer
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 4
  • Approximate Lot Size: .290 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.29
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1942
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 418400.0
  • Assessment Land: 355300.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 1 Unit
  • Services: Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 1 Unit
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Brick, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Enclosed Porch(es)
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, CODetect, CedrClst, SmokeDet, StallShw, TubShowr
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Slate
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 3.2
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 19x13
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 13x14
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 11x13
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 14x13
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 15x15
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 13x12
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: GarEnter,Leisure,Media,PowderRm,Storage,Utility
  • Den Dim: 9x13
  • Den Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 14x27
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 20x15
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 11x15
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 9x7
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 11x11
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1Bedroom,DiningRm,Vestibul,Foyer,Kitchen,Laundry,LivingRm,PowderRm,Screened
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic, Storage Room
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 11
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Office
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: First
  • Other Room 6: Screened Patio/Porch
  • Other Room 4 Level: First

Property History for 237 Highland Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 30, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1488553731

$1,050,000

+1.8% / yr

Mar 30, 2022

Sold

GSMLS #3754184

$1,050,000—
Feb 14, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3754184

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/30/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1488553731

$1,050,000

+1.8% / yr

03/30/2022

Sold

GSMLS #3754184

$1,050,000
02/14/2022

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3754184

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Public records

237 Highland Road

Beds

0

Total Finished SqFt

3,066 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,066 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

12,632 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Schools near 237 Highland Road

This home is within South Orange-Maplewood School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
South Mountain Annex
PublicK to 5

South Orange Middle School
Public6 to 8

Columbia Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Marylawn of the Oranges Academy
Private6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 237 Highland Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
$1,050,000
5
–
12,632
$705,000
3
–
9,583
$570,025
–
–
2,784
10,324
$1,135,000
5
–
10,018
$935,000
–
–
2,921
37,374
–
–
–
4,648
12,284

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