487 Summit Ave

Maplewood, NJ 07040

$780,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
—Sq. Ft.
— / Sq. Ft.
—
Sq. Ft.
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per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 12/14/18
Sold 12/14/18

Description

Open & bright, this chic modern colonial is a delight. Boasting crisp, sun drenched rooms & light bleached floors, the flow & space is exactly what you are looking for. New, spacious eat-in kitchen w/ large center island, stainless steel appliances and tons of storage opens to the large dining room. Over-sized custom deck right off of the dining room is the perfect outdoor entertainment area. Formal living room with WBFP flows nicely into the adj. sun drenched den ideal as a play room or home office;...Open & bright, this chic modern colonial is a delight. Boasting crisp, sun drenched rooms & light bleached floors, the flow & space is exactly what you are looking for. New, spacious eat-in kitchen w/ large center island, stainless steel appliances and tons of storage opens to the large dining room. Over-sized custom deck right off of the dining room is the perfect outdoor entertainment area. Formal living room with WBFP flows nicely into the adj. sun drenched den ideal as a play room or home office; new powder room complements the first floor. The second floors boasts a lovely master bedroom w/ full bath along w/ 2 additional bedrooms & hall bath. 3rd floor is a peaceful finished 4th bedroom w/ beautiful exposed wooden beams. Short distance to NYC direct trains, schools & parks. One block to jitney stop.
  1. Listed by VICTORIA CARTER • WEICHERT REALTORS

Property Details for 487 Summit Avenue

Style
Colonial
Directions
PARKER AVENUE TO SUMMIT AVENUE
Days On Market
14
Primary Style
Colonial
Section/Subdiv/Development
Clinton
LISTING UPDATED: 12/15/2019 03:04 AM

Property Details for 487 Summit Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #3511337
Days on Market14
Taxes$18,266 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1919
Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,147 SF
CountyEssex County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of WEICHERT REALTORS, VICTORIA CARTER

Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT, ROBERT NORTHFIELD

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Building Information for 487 Summit Avenue

Stories-Year Built1919Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,147 SF

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$5,324 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,802

Property Taxes

$1,522

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 487 Summit Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Middle/Jr High School: S ORANGE
  • Grade School: CLINTON
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 14
  • Comprehensive Days on Mkt: 0
  • Renovated Year: 2016
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Maplewood Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 25.1
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: BLACK
  • Town #: 1611.0
  • Street # Display: 487.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: SUMMIT AVE
  • Zip Code: 07040-1307
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: $18,266
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 599100.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1611-00025-0001-00029-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2017
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Self Cleaning Oven, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Sump Pump
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 29
  • Approximate Lot Size: 60X150
  • Total Acres: 0.21
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1919
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 302600.0
  • Assessment Land: 296500.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Ceiling Fan, Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV, Fiber Optic Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air, Auxiliary Electric Heat
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Storm Door(s), Storm Window(s), Curbs, Deck, Sidewalk, Thermal Windows/Doors
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: TubShowr, StallShw, Blinds, FireExtg, Shades, WndwTret, CODetect
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: French Drain, Full, Unfinished
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 2.1
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 15x13
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 14x13
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 12x9
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 21x13
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 16x13
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 13x13
  • Kitchen Area: Country Kitchen, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Utility Room, Storage Room
  • Den Dim: 9x16
  • Den Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 18x13
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Foyer, Den, Living Room, Dining Room, Powder Room, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Attic
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • # Rooms: 9
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 487 Summit Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 14, 2018

Sold

GSMLS #3511337

$780,000—
Dec 5, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #643614450

$780,000

+17.6% / yr

Oct 24, 2018

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3511337

$729,000—
Dec 15, 2015

Sold

GSMLS #3258657

$481,000—
Dec 14, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #570089300

$481,000—
Oct 8, 2015

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3258657

$460,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/14/2018

Sold

GSMLS #3511337

$780,000
12/05/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #643614450

$780,000

+17.6% / yr

10/24/2018

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3511337

$729,000
12/15/2015

Sold

GSMLS #3258657

$481,000
12/14/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #570089300

$481,000
10/08/2015

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3258657

$460,000

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

Public Records for 487 Summit Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$446,900Additions$495,500Total$942,400
Tax Record2024$21,798 ($1,816 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,267 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,267 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,999 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1919ZoningR1-5CountyESSEXAPN11 00025- 01-00029

Schools near 487 Summit Avenue

This home is within South Orange-Maplewood School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Clinton Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
South Orange Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Columbia Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
South Mountain Annex
Public - K to 1
Rating
School
Distance
Clinton Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

South Orange Middle School
Public6 to 8

Columbia Senior High School
Public9 to 12

South Mountain Annex
PublicK to 1

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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