685 Longview Road

Sold 1/29/21
Sold 1/29/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,650,000
4 beds
685 Longview Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.88 acresLot Size
1955Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome Home to this exquisite Mid Century Modern Ranch - this home has been tastefully renovated to period perfection - foyer has full view front to back - kitchen is appointed w/ custom cabinetry - sub zero fridge- Wolf 6 burner range, electric oven & microwave drawer - Marble counters - built in banquet seating - adjoining family room space for relaxing by the fireplace - generously sized dining room with a wall of windows to landscaped yard - perfect for entertaining - inside & out - stunning...Welcome Home to this exquisite Mid Century Modern Ranch - this home has been tastefully renovated to period perfection - foyer has full view front to back - kitchen is appointed w/ custom cabinetry - sub zero fridge- Wolf 6 burner range, electric oven & microwave drawer - Marble counters - built in banquet seating - adjoining family room space for relaxing by the fireplace - generously sized dining room with a wall of windows to landscaped yard - perfect for entertaining - inside & out - stunning living room w built ins, gas fireplace & access to covered porch - 3 X large bedrooms w access to fully modern baths - primary suite is a luxurious retreat - sitting room, large BR area w patio & rear yard access - flexible floor plan w multiple office space- expansive resort like grounds w heated saltwater pool
  • Listed by: SUE MARSH SHIKIAR • WEICHERT REALTORS
  • Listed by: HEATHER GILHEANY • WEICHERT REALTORS
Listing closed: 01/29/2021 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3675010
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Listing Courtesy of WEICHERT REALTORS, SUE MARSH SHIKIAR; WEICHERT REALTORS, HEATHER GILHEANY

Sold By DONOVAN REALTY & DEVELOPMENT, LLC, JOSHUA LEVITT

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Property Information for 685 Longview Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $35,769 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Essex County
  • Style: Ranch
  • Directions: South Orange Avenue to Glenview to Longview
  • Days On Market: 9
  • Primary Style: Ranch
  • Section/Subdiv/Development: Newstead
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 0.88 AC / 38,332 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: S ORANGE
  • Grade School: S MOUNTAIN
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 9
  • Renovated Year: 2015
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: South Orange Village Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 101
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Grey
  • Town #: 1619.0
  • Street # Display: 685.0
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: LONGVIEW RD
  • Zip Code: 07079-1110
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: $35,769
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 1118500.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1619-00101-0000-00004-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2019
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop, Off-Street Parking
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Finished Garage, Garage Parking, Inside Entrance, Oversize Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Lot Description: Backs to Park Land, Cul-De-Sac, Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 4
  • Approximate Lot Size: .884 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.88
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1955
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 696500.0
  • Assessment Land: 422000.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 4 Units, Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water, Water Charge Extra
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 4 Units, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Gunite, Heated, In-Ground Pool, Outdoor Pool
  • Exterior Description: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Metal Fence, Open Porch(es), Patio
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CODetect, Shades, SmokeDet, StallShw, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: No
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 4.1
  • # Full Baths: 4
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 15x13
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 12x15
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 16x13
  • Bedroom 4 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 15x12
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 25x16
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 16x19
  • Fireplace Desc: Family Room, Gas Fireplace, Library, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 3
  • Kitchen Dim: 16x28
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 25x14
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 21x12
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 7x13
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 12x18
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 4+Bedrms,BathMain,BathOthr,DiningRm,Exercise,FamilyRm,Foyer,GarEnter,Kitchen,LivingRm,Office,PowderRm,RecRoom
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor, Dressing Room, Full Bath, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 14
  • Other Room 3: Office
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Exercise Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Office
  • Other Room 3 Level: First
  • Other Room 6: SittngRm
  • Other Room 4 Level: First

Property History for 685 Longview Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 29, 2021

Sold

GSMLS #3675010

$1,650,000—
Jan 26, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #692849800

$1,650,000—
Jan 26, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1455704499

$1,650,000

+11.0% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/29/2021

Sold

GSMLS #3675010

$1,650,000
01/26/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #692849800

$1,650,000
01/26/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1455704499

$1,650,000

+11.0% / yr

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

Public Records for 685 Longview Road

Taxable ValueLand$561,200Additions$1,096,200Total$1,657,400
Tax Record2025$42,827 ($3,569 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt5,561 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,561 SqFtStories1Lot Size38,507 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1955ZoningR100CountyESSEXAPN19-00101-0000-00004

Schools near 685 Longview Road

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

South Orange Middle School
Public6 to 8

Columbia Senior High School
Public9 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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