253 Hillside Avenue

Sold 9/16/24
Sold 9/16/24
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$689,200
3 beds
253 Hillside Ave, Springfield, NJ 07081
Single FamilyProperty Type
1949Year Built
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Move right in to this deceptively spacious & recently refreshed Cape set on .27 acre of professionally landscaped property. Enjoy freshly painted rooms, abundant windows, hardwood floors & ample storage throughout. Entrance vestibule w/coat closet opens to living room w/wood-burning fireplace surrounded by built-ins. Entertain in the sunny & spacious dining room, or the Eat-In Kitchen w/all new SS appliances & Quartzite counter tops. Sliding doors lead out to the top level of a 2-tiered deck & fully...Move right in to this deceptively spacious & recently refreshed Cape set on .27 acre of professionally landscaped property. Enjoy freshly painted rooms, abundant windows, hardwood floors & ample storage throughout. Entrance vestibule w/coat closet opens to living room w/wood-burning fireplace surrounded by built-ins. Entertain in the sunny & spacious dining room, or the Eat-In Kitchen w/all new SS appliances & Quartzite counter tops. Sliding doors lead out to the top level of a 2-tiered deck & fully fenced back yard. Den or home office off the kitchen hosts a separate entrance & could easily be converted to a 4th bedroom. An updated hall bath & spacious bedroom w/built-in storage cabinets & 2 closets complete the first level. Second floor private spaces include a hall bath with new vanity, shower, plus two more spacious bedrooms each w/large closets & dedicated wall HVAC split systems. Lower level is a nice surprise with high ceilings, half bath, closet storage, recreation, laundry storage & utility rooms. Whole house Generac Generator, Electric Vehicle Charging Station & Canine Company Invisible dog fence are included. Recent updates include a brand new asphalt shingle GAF roof & new motor for garage door. Fabulous location & close to all schools, NYC transportation, Newark Airport shopping centers & area towns!

Listing Agent

  1. Sherrie Natko

    Sherrie Natko

    Listing Agent

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    P: (908) 303-8133

    M: (908) 303-8133

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Listing closed: 09/16/2024 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3912335

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Property Information for 253 Hillside Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,472 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Union County
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Directions: MOUNTAIN AVENUE TO HILLSIDE AVENUE
  • Days On Market: 10
  • Primary Style: Cape Cod
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1949
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: Gaudineer
  • Grade School: Sandmeier
  • High School: Dayton
  • Active Days on Market: 10
  • Renovated Year: 2024
  • County #: Union
  • Town Name: Springfield Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 3601
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2917.0
  • Street # Display: 253.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 4
  • County Or Parish: Union
  • Street Name: Hillside Ave
  • Zip Code: 07081-2809
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $10,472
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 453000.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2917-03601-0000-00021-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2023
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop, Lighting, On-Street Parking, Paver Block
  • # Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Parking, Garage Under, On-Street Parking
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Generator-Built-In, Generator-Hookup, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Stream On Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 21
  • Approximate Lot Size: 0.27 Acre
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1949
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate, Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 227500.0
  • Assessment Land: 225500.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless Split AC
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Included
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone, See Remarks
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Deck, Metal Fence, Sidewalk, Storm Door(s), Storm Window(s), Vinyl Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CODetect, FireExtg, SmokeDet, StallShw, TubShowr, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle, See Remarks
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially, French Drain, Full
  • Primary Bath Features: Tub Shower
  • # Baths: 2.1
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 15x14
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 17x15
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 13x11
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Dim: 15x11
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, See Remarks, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 15x14
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: BathOthr,GameRoom,Laundry,RecRoom,Storage,Utility,Workshop
  • Den Dim: 16x11
  • Den Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 19x13
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Ground Level Rooms: GarEnter
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 4x4
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 30x20
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 14x11
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 20x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1Bedroom,BathMain,DiningRm,Foyer,Kitchen,LivingRm,Office,SeeRem
  • Level 2 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Attic, Bath(s) Other
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor
  • # Rooms: 8
  • Other Room 3: Foyer
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Rec Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 5: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 6: Storage Room
  • Other Room 4 Level: Basement
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 253 Hillside Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 16, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3912335

$689,200—
Sep 1, 2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3912335

—
Aug 28, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543232381

$689,200—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/16/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3912335

$689,200
09/01/2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3912335

—
08/28/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543232381

$689,200

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 253 Hillside Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$225,500Additions$312,300Total$537,800
Tax Record2025$12,966 ($1,080 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,120 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,120 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,674 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949Year Renovated1949CountyUNIONAPN17-03601-0000-00021

Schools near 253 Hillside Avenue

This home is within Springfield Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
James Caldwell Elementary School
Public - 3 to 5
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Jonathan Dayton High School
Public - 9 to 12
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
James Caldwell Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
Public6 to 8

Jonathan Dayton High School
Public9 to 12

Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
Public3 to 5

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: 253 Hillside Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081
$689,200
3
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257 Hillside Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081
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2,200
14,462
241 Hillside Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081
$350,000
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11,761
248 Hillside Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081
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1,363
13,504
254 Hillside Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081
$290,000
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256 Hillside Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081
$405,000
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1,271
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