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Last Sold Price
6 beds3,915 sqft

609 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.27 acresLot Size
1887Year Built
$222/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This 19th Century Shingle Style Victorian "summer cottage" recognized by the Summit Historic Preservation Comm presents a wonderful opportunity to renovate, remodel or rebuild. Located in an R-10 zone which allows, with no variance, for adding a 381 SF detached garage with front-facing doors. Home has high ceilings, large rooms, some restored woodwork/doors/windows & 3-story cathedral ceiling above the entry hall staircase & a rear servant's stair leading to the second floor. This is one of Summit's...This 19th Century Shingle Style Victorian "summer cottage" recognized by the Summit Historic Preservation Comm presents a wonderful opportunity to renovate, remodel or rebuild. Located in an R-10 zone which allows, with no variance, for adding a 381 SF detached garage with front-facing doors. Home has high ceilings, large rooms, some restored woodwork/doors/windows & 3-story cathedral ceiling above the entry hall staircase & a rear servant's stair leading to the second floor. This is one of Summit's "Grandes Dames" located within blocks of Summit's Midtown Direct train station to Manhattan's Penn Station ; the bus to New York City's Port Authority stops right in front.
  • Listed by: CAROLANN CLYNES • CHRISTIE'S INT. REAL ESTATE GROUP
Listing closed: 03/08/2023 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3813463
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,900,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

106.2%

Summit, NJ

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Location

Listing Courtesy of CHRISTIE'S INT. REAL ESTATE GROUP, CAROLANN CLYNES

Sold By LOIS SCHNEIDER REALTOR, AMY MCLAUGHLIN

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Property Information for 609 Springfield Avenue

Property Details

  • Taxes: $16,357 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Union County
  • Style: Victorian
  • Directions: Northeast corner of Springfield Avenue & High Street
  • Days On Market: 99
  • Primary Style: Victorian

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1887
  • Lot Size: 0.27 AC / 11,761 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R10
  • Middle/Jr High School: Summit MS
  • Grade School: Brayton
  • High School: Summit HS
  • Active Days on Market: 105
  • County #: Union
  • Town Name: Summit City
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 1803
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Grey
  • Town #: 2918.0
  • Street # Display: 609.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • County Or Parish: Union
  • Street Name: Springfield Ave
  • Zip Code: 07901-4503
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: $16,357
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 381900.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2918-01803-0000-00009-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $4
  • Tax Rate Year: 2022
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Lot ID Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 0

Property

Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Approx Sq Ft: 3915.0
  • Lot Description: Corner, Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 9
  • Approximate Lot Size: 109x115/111x103
  • Total Acres: 0.27
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1887
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate, Historical
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 237000.0
  • Assessment Land: 144900.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Included
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water, Water Charge Extra
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Enclosed Porch(es), Metal Fence, Open Porch(es), Sidewalk, Storm Window(s), Thermal Windows/Doors
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, CeilCath, FireExtg, CeilHigh, SecurSys, SmokeDet, SoakTub, StallShw, TubShowr, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Roof Description: Slate
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Bilco-Style Door, Full, Unfinished
  • # Baths: 3.0
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 19x14
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 14x13
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 15x14
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 14x11
  • # Bedrooms: 6
  • Dining Room Dim: 16x14
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 16x14
  • Fireplace Desc: Non-Functional
  • # Fireplaces: 5
  • Kitchen Dim: 17x13
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Outside Entrance, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Living Room Dim: 16x14
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 17x15
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 14x13
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 14x14
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: BathOthr,DiningRm,Vestibul,FamilyRm,Foyer,Kitchen,Laundry,LivingRm,MudRoom,OutEntrn,Pantry,Porch
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Porch
  • Level 3 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Attic, Bath(s) Other
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Fireplace
  • # Rooms: 10
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Third
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 5: Foyer
  • Other Room 3 Level: First

Rental

Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 609 Springfield Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 8, 2023

Sold

GSMLS #3813463

$870,000—
Feb 15, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1507489053

$870,000—
Feb 1, 2023

Active Under Contract

GSMLS #3813463

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/08/2023

Sold

GSMLS #3813463

$870,000
02/15/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1507489053

$870,000
02/01/2023

Active Under Contract

GSMLS #3813463

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Public records

609 Springfield Avenue

Beds

0

Total Finished SqFt

2,976 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,976 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

11,848 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Schools near 609 Springfield Avenue

This home is within Summit Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 1 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Franklin Elementary School
Public1 to 5

L C Johnson Summit Middle School
Public6 to 8

Summit Sr High School
Public9 to 12

Brayton Elementary School
Public1 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: 609 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
$870,000
6
3,915
11,761
$800,000
–
–
2,716
8,668
–
–
–
1,868
9,453
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–
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2,317
14,619
$2,250,000
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4,844
32,888
–
–
–
3,898
11,805

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