Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds
285 Beech Spring Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.22 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

The perfectly located South Orange home! Short distance to trains, shopping, and park. Bright and airy five bedroom, 3.5 bath brick center hall colonial. Master bath and full bath are fully renovated. Partially finished basement. Two car detached garage and large deck. Central air. New windows. This is a must see!The perfectly located South Orange home! Short distance to trains, shopping, and park. Bright and airy five bedroom, 3.5 bath brick center hall colonial. Master bath and full bath are fully renovated. Partially finished basement. Two car detached garage and large deck. Central air. New windows. This is a must see!
  • Listed by: DENIS ORLOFF • BROWN HARRIS STEVENS NEW JERSEY
Listing closed: 07/13/2016 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3300839

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,176,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

6985.1%

South Orange, NJ

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Location

Listing Courtesy of BROWN HARRIS STEVENS NEW JERSEY, DENIS ORLOFF

Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT, THOMAS MCCAULEY

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 285 Beech Spring Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $23,062 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Essex County
  • Style: Colonial
  • Directions: Wyoming to Beechspring
  • Days On Market: 11
  • Primary Style: Colonial
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.22 AC / 9,583 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: S ORANGE
  • Grade School: S MOUNTAIN
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 11
  • Comprehensive Days on Mkt: 0
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: South Orange Village Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 1302
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Brick
  • Town #: 1619.0
  • Street # Display: 285.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • # Parking Spaces: 2
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Beechspring Rd
  • Zip Code: 07079-1509
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: $23,062
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
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  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 616800.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1619-01302-0000-00005-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $4
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2015
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, Refrig, OvnWGas, CookGas, Dishwshr
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 5
  • Approximate Lot Size: .216 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.22
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1920
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 341200.0
  • Assessment Land: 275600.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Services: Garbage Extra Charge, Cable TV Available
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Storm Door(s), Storm Window(s)
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 3.1
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room, Laundry Room, Rec Room, Outside Entrance, Utility Room
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Family Room, Kitchen, Powder Room, Foyer, Dining Room, Living Room, Entrance Vestibule
  • Level 2 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 9
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Third

Property History for 285 Beech Spring Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 13, 2016

Sold

GSMLS #3300839

$770,000
Apr 25, 2016

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3300839

$725,000
Jan 16, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #353711567

$660,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/13/2016

Sold

GSMLS #3300839

$770,000
04/25/2016

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3300839

$725,000
01/16/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #353711567

$660,000

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

Public Records for 285 Beech Spring Road

Taxable ValueLand$483,400Additions$680,800Total$1,164,200
Tax Record2025$30,083 ($2,507 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,063 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,063 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,409 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927Year Renovated1927ZoningR100CountyESSEXAPN19-01302-0000-00005

Schools near 285 Beech Spring 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 - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
South Mountain Annex
PublicK to 5

South Orange Middle School
Public6 to 8

Columbia Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Our Lady of Sorrows School
PrivatePK to 8

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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