Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds
287 Scotland Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.33 acresLot Size
1952Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Have it all in this beautifully updated & tastefully curated Mid-Century home, ideally located close to all that South Orange offers. One floor living at its best, this Ranch is drenched in sunlight & provides an easy, comfortable flow as you move throughout. The oversized Living Rm boasts a WBFP w/marble hearth & surround as well as a lovely picture front window. An archway opens to the bright Dining Rm w/ 3 windows overlooking the rear view of the fully fenced, professionally designed, level park-like...Have it all in this beautifully updated & tastefully curated Mid-Century home, ideally located close to all that South Orange offers. One floor living at its best, this Ranch is drenched in sunlight & provides an easy, comfortable flow as you move throughout. The oversized Living Rm boasts a WBFP w/marble hearth & surround as well as a lovely picture front window. An archway opens to the bright Dining Rm w/ 3 windows overlooking the rear view of the fully fenced, professionally designed, level park-like property. Newer designer Kitchen w/ custom cabinets, quartz counters, tiled backsplash, top of the line SS appliances & full pantry will check every box. Convenient access to custom, rear deck w/ pergola & ground level gravel fire pit area, creating the perfect venue for outdoor entertaining. Family Rm w/ built-in floor-to-ceiling bookshelves & casement windows is the perfect setting for relaxation or play. Primary BR w/ generous closet space, 2 additional BRs & 2 remodeled full Baths complete this level. Fantastic finished lower level is comprised of a spacious & pleasant Recreation Rm, complete w/ a Home AV Projector System, 4th Bedroom, luxury spa Bath equipped w/ steam shower & jetted tub, Laundry & access to 2-car tandem garage that has been modified to include an exercise area. A commuter's dream 0.5 mile from South Orange & 0.3 mile from Mountain Station NYC trains. Downtown SO Village, parks, schools, new Recreation Center & community pool only a stone's throw away.
  • Listed by: VICTORIA CARTER • WEICHERT REALTORS
Listing closed: 07/17/2024 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3905958

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,110,100

Avg days on market

12

Sale-to-list ratio

113.2%

South Orange, NJ

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Location

Listing Courtesy of WEICHERT REALTORS, VICTORIA CARTER

Sold By ELITE REALTORS OF NEW JERSEY, RENEE SPEAR

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Property Information for 287 Scotland Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $19,617 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Essex County
  • Style: Ranch
  • Directions: SCOTLAND ROAD BETWEEN RAYMOND & TURRELL
  • Days On Market: 12
  • Primary Style: Ranch
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Lot Size: 0.33 AC / 14,374 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Middle/Jr High School: S ORANGE
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 12
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: South Orange Village Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 1101
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1619.0
  • Street # Display: 287.0
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: SCOTLAND ROAD
  • Zip Code: 07079
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: $19,617
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 539400.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1619-01101-0000-00030-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $4
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2023
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Built-In Garage, Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Tandem
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer, Water Filter, Water Softener-Own
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 30
  • Approximate Lot Size: .327 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.33
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1952
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 239200.0
  • Assessment Land: 300200.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Fiber Optic Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air, Humidifier on Furnace, Radiant - Electric
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Brick, Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Deck, Metal Fence, Sidewalk, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, CODetect, FireExtg, JacuzTyp, StallShw, StallTub, Steam, TubShowr, WndwTret
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, French Drain
  • # Baths: 3.0
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 15x15
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 12x11
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 12x10
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 11x18
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 12x12
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 14x10
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 12x12
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: 1Bedroom,BathOthr,Exercise,GarEnter,RecRoom,Utility
  • Living Room Dim: 13x21
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 14x21
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor
  • # Rooms: 9
  • Other Room 3: Rec Room
  • Other Room 1 Level: Basement
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 287 Scotland Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 17, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3905958

$1,100,000
Jul 8, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1538129344

$1,100,000

+10.4% / yr

Jun 25, 2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3905958

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/17/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3905958

$1,100,000
07/08/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1538129344

$1,100,000

+10.4% / yr

06/25/2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3905958

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

Public Records for 287 Scotland Road

Taxable ValueLand$483,300Additions$338,500Total$821,800
Tax Record2025$21,235 ($1,770 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,748 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,748 SqFtStories1Lot Size14,244 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated1952ZoningR100CountyESSEXAPN19-01101-0000-00030

Schools near 287 Scotland Road

This home is within South Orange-Maplewood School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Marshall Elementary School
PublicK to 4

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: 287 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
$1,100,000
4
14,374
1,748
16,074
$1,150,000
4
15,246
$430,000
3
9,583
$535,000
1,676
9,409
$10
1,712
9,409

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