Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds
53 Ruth Ave, Clifton, NJ 07014
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,276 sq ftLot Size
1958Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Price reduced! Excellent location! Motivated sellers! Immaculate, meticulously maintained and in perfect move-in condition. Commuter Dream! 3 blks to Express bus or 1.5 mi to NJT rail stations with Free parking. Beautiful granite kitchen with SS appliances and elegant Maple cabinetry w/ soft close doors and drawers! Gracious LR opens to DR which leads to a sun-drenched Florida RM. First FL BTH, oversized Master BR totally renovated. Finished walkout basement with spacious laundry RM, Gym/Rec RM,...Price reduced! Excellent location! Motivated sellers! Immaculate, meticulously maintained and in perfect move-in condition. Commuter Dream! 3 blks to Express bus or 1.5 mi to NJT rail stations with Free parking. Beautiful granite kitchen with SS appliances and elegant Maple cabinetry w/ soft close doors and drawers! Gracious LR opens to DR which leads to a sun-drenched Florida RM. First FL BTH, oversized Master BR totally renovated. Finished walkout basement with spacious laundry RM, Gym/Rec RM, extra refrigerator. Expansive 2nd FL BRs with FIVE Walk-In Closets! Newer feat incl: Central Air, Timberline roof, moldings, water heater, 200A electric. Long List of upgrades avail. Deep, fenced private backyard with paver patio, mature trees and seasonal views of NYC. Neighbors Nutley Downtown, Parks and Life!
  • Listed by: JANE MALAZARTE • WEICHERT REALTORS
Listing closed: 11/09/2020 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3637584

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$600,000

Avg days on market

42

Sale-to-list ratio

107.0%

Clifton, NJ

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Location

Listing Courtesy of WEICHERT REALTORS, JANE MALAZARTE

Sold By PROVIDENT LEGACY REALTORS, Laura De Francesco

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Property Information for 53 Ruth Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,369 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Directions: NJ-3 East exit NJ 7/ Passaic Ave, L on Ward, L on Ruth Ave
  • Days On Market: 69
  • Primary Style: Cape Cod
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: Number 8
  • High School: CLIFTON
  • Active Days on Market: 69
  • Renovated Year: 2017
  • County #: Passaic
  • Town Name: Clifton City
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 82.2
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2502.0
  • Street # Display: 53.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 1
  • County Or Parish: PASSAIC
  • Street Name: RUTH AVE
  • Zip Code: 07014-1840
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: $9,369
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 171800.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2502-00082-0002-00003-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $5
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2019
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 3
  • Approximate Lot Size: .19 Acres
  • Total Acres: 0.19
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1958
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 86000.0
  • Assessment Land: 85800.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: Baseboard - Hotwater, Multi-Zone
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Privacy Fence, Sidewalk, Storm Door(s), Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, Walk-In Closet
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: See Remarks
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full, Walkout
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower And Tub
  • # Baths: 2.0
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Level: First
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Easement: Unknown
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Kitchen Area: Pantry, See Remarks, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Exercise Room, Laundry Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Florida/3Season, Kitchen, Living Room, Pantry
  • Level 2 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 8
  • Other Room 3: Florida/3Season
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 5: Exercise Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Basement
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 53 Ruth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 9, 2020

Temporarily Off Market

NJMLS #20019911

Nov 9, 2020

Sold

GSMLS #3637584

$490,000
Oct 28, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685408538

$490,000

+6.6% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/09/2020

Temporarily Off Market

NJMLS #20019911

11/09/2020

Sold

GSMLS #3637584

$490,000
10/28/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685408538

$490,000

+6.6% / yr

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

Public Records for 53 Ruth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$85,800Additions$100,200Total$186,000
Tax Record2025$11,400 ($950 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,732 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,732 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,624 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958Year Renovated1958ZoningR-A3CountyPASSAICAPN02-00082-02-00003

Schools near 53 Ruth Avenue

This home is within Clifton Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
School #14
PublicPK to 5

Christopher Columbus Middle School
Public6 to 8

Clifton High School
Public9 to 12

School #9
PublicPK 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: 53 Ruth Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07014
$490,000
4
8,276
$355,000
1,580
7,057
$340,000
3
7,840
1,568
5,998
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