517 Berkeley Ave

Orange, NJ 07050

$890,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
4,200 Sq. Ft.
$212 / Sq. Ft.
4,200
Sq. Ft.
$212
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 9/29/23
Sold 9/29/23

Description

Nestled on a picturesque street, this elegant & charming residence emerges as a true gem amidst the highly coveted Seven Oaks. This home boasts a splendid fusion of timeless elegance & modern convenience, within easy reach of NYC, via train. This 3-story abode unfolds to reveal a realm of opulence, offering 6 bedrooms, 3.2 baths, & 4 fireplaces. The new Chef's kitchen boasts high-end appliances, quartz countertops that stretch infinitely & an abundance of custom cabinetry. Luxurious details, exquisite...Nestled on a picturesque street, this elegant & charming residence emerges as a true gem amidst the highly coveted Seven Oaks. This home boasts a splendid fusion of timeless elegance & modern convenience, within easy reach of NYC, via train. This 3-story abode unfolds to reveal a realm of opulence, offering 6 bedrooms, 3.2 baths, & 4 fireplaces. The new Chef's kitchen boasts high-end appliances, quartz countertops that stretch infinitely & an abundance of custom cabinetry. Luxurious details, exquisite craftsmanship throughout. Ascend the sweeping spiraled staircase to the 2nd & 3rd floors. You will find an array of bedrooms, bathrooms, cozy sitting rooms, & custom primary walk-in closet. The 3rd floor unveils inviting multi-purpose bonus rooms, a guest bedroom, a charming sitting area boasting gabled ceilings + a lovely bathroom. This residence offers 2 laundry rooms. One located in the mud room & 2nd in the basement, ensuring flexibility to handle all laundry needs. Outside enjoy the expansive deck & property. This residence has been thoughtfully enhanced with a new roof, updated plumbing & electrical systems ensuring seamless functionality, while new central A/C graces the 1st floor & new split A/C for the 2nd level, providing comfort on the warmest of days. If not enough, a 2 car garage boasting a newly finished loft space. This versatile oasis is complete w/ a window overlooking the property. Welcome home, to a place where dreams come alive.
  1. Listed by CAROL EISENSTEIN • BHHS FOX & ROACH

Property Details for 517 Berkeley Avenue

Style
Colonial
Directions
Carteret to Highland to Berkeley
Days On Market
39
Primary Style
Colonial
Section/Subdiv/Development
Seven Oaks
LISTING UPDATED: 09/30/2024 03:03 AM

Property Details for 517 Berkeley Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #3854274
Days on Market39
Taxes$20,505 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1869
Lot Size0.65 AC / 28,314 SF
CountyEssex County
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Listing Courtesy of BHHS FOX & ROACH, CAROL EISENSTEIN

Sold By SIGNATURE REALTY NJ, OLAITAN ANACREON

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Building Information for 517 Berkeley Avenue

Stories-Year Built1869Building Size-Lot Size0.65 AC / 28,314 SF

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Property Information for 517 Berkeley Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Active Days on Market: 39
  • Renovated Year: 2022
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: City Of Orange Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 5201
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: White
  • Town #: 1617.0
  • Street # Display: 517.0
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Berkeley Ave
  • Zip Code: 07050-2103
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: $20,505
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 591600.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1617-05201-0000-00015-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2022
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: Circular
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, Dishwshr, Dryer, Microwav, RgOvGas, Refrig, OvenSelf, OvnWGas, Washer, WineRefr
  • Approx Sq Ft: 4200.0
  • Lot Identifier: 15
  • Approximate Lot Size: 28397 SF
  • Total Acres: 0.65
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1869
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 351900.0
  • Assessment Land: 239700.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless Split AC
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: Radiators - Steam
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Deck
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, StallShw, TubShowr, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • # Baths: 3.2
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 13x16
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 12x12
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 13x16
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 19x10
  • # Bedrooms: 6
  • Dining Room Dim: 19x15
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 4
  • Kitchen Dim: 26x19
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Powder Room
  • Living Room Dim: 38x15
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 12x10
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 18x19
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 14x14
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 16x14
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: DiningRm,Vestibul,Foyer,Kitchen,Laundry,LivingRm,MudRoom,PowderRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4+Bedrms,BathMain,BathOthr,SittngRm
  • Level 3 Rooms: 2Bedroom,BathOthr,RecRoom,SittngRm,Storage
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 16
  • Other Room 3: SittngRm
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Rec Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 5: Bedroom
  • Other Room 3 Level: Third
  • Other Room 6: Bedroom
  • Other Room 4 Level: Third

Property History for 517 Berkeley Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 29, 2023

Sold

GSMLS #3854274

$890,000—
Sep 21, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521525603

$890,000

+11.4% / yr

Sep 18, 2023

Under Contract

GSMLS #3854274

—
Jul 13, 2023

Price Change

GSMLS #3854274

$899,000—
Jul 13, 2023

Price Change

GSMLS #3854274

$975,000—
Jul 13, 2023

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3854274

$899,000—
Feb 14, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3727341

—
Dec 20, 2021

Sold

GSMLS #3747694

$735,000—
Dec 17, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3747694

—
Dec 15, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1480620185

$735,000

+12.8% / yr

Oct 20, 2021

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3747694

$735,000—
Aug 13, 2021

Price Change

GSMLS #3727341

$750,000—
Jul 14, 2021

Price Change

GSMLS #3727341

$800,000—
Jul 14, 2021

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3727341

$750,000—
Feb 14, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #614772231

$410,000—
Feb 14, 2017

Sold

GSMLS #3332479

$410,000—
Aug 30, 2016

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3332479

$525,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/29/2023

Sold

GSMLS #3854274

$890,000
09/21/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521525603

$890,000

+11.4% / yr

09/18/2023

Under Contract

GSMLS #3854274

—
07/13/2023

Price Change

GSMLS #3854274

$899,000
07/13/2023

Price Change

GSMLS #3854274

$975,000
07/13/2023

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3854274

$899,000
02/14/2022

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3727341

—
12/20/2021

Sold

GSMLS #3747694

$735,000
12/17/2021

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3747694

—
12/15/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1480620185

$735,000

+12.8% / yr

10/20/2021

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3747694

$735,000
08/13/2021

Price Change

GSMLS #3727341

$750,000
07/14/2021

Price Change

GSMLS #3727341

$800,000
07/14/2021

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3727341

$750,000
02/14/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #614772231

$410,000
02/14/2017

Sold

GSMLS #3332479

$410,000
08/30/2016

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3332479

$525,000

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

Public Records for 517 Berkeley Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$239,700Additions$568,700Total$808,400
Tax Record2024$31,608 ($2,634 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,957 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,957 SqFtStories2Lot Size28,397 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1859CountyESSEXAPN17 05201-0000-00015

Schools near 517 Berkeley Avenue

This home is within Orange Board Of Education School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Heywood Avenue Elementary School
Public - PK to 7
Orange High School
Public - 9 to 12
Orange Preparatory Academy
Public - 8
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
Public - PK to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Heywood Avenue Elementary School
PublicPK to 7

Orange High School
Public9 to 12

Orange Preparatory Academy
Public8

Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
PublicPK to 7

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