704 Varsity Rd

South Orange, NJ 07079

$860,000
Last Sold Price
4
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Sold 8/9/24
Sold 8/9/24

Description

This center hall Colonial in the tranquil pocket oasis of Tuxedo Park has a great combination of a convenient location, lovely condition and appealing style. Completely updated in 2019, you will love this home's open plan, four finished levels of living space and multiple locations for working from home. The spacious and open main level has a living room with fireplace, dining room completely open to the kitchen, powder room and den/office. The second level has 3 bedrooms and a hall bath. The 3rd...This center hall Colonial in the tranquil pocket oasis of Tuxedo Park has a great combination of a convenient location, lovely condition and appealing style. Completely updated in 2019, you will love this home's open plan, four finished levels of living space and multiple locations for working from home. The spacious and open main level has a living room with fireplace, dining room completely open to the kitchen, powder room and den/office. The second level has 3 bedrooms and a hall bath. The 3rd floor's 4th bedroom has room for a desk and has an en suite bath that makes for great privacy. The finished basement has a rec room, full bath, laundry area, utility room and additional potential office. Hardwood floors, central air and detached 2 car garage complete the package. Close to a jitney stop to NYC trains, schools, downtown S. Orange and Seton Hall University. Completely move in ready!

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  1. Allison Ziefert

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Property Details for 704 Varsity Road

Style
Colonial
Directions
South Kingman Road to Varsity Road
Days On Market
8
Primary Style
Colonial
Section/Subdiv/Development
Tuxedo Park
LISTING UPDATED: 08/10/2025 03:03 AM

Property Details for 704 Varsity Road

StatusSold
MLS #3908526
Days on Market8
Taxes$17,377 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1923
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF
CountyEssex County
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Location

Sold By COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, FRAN KURTIS

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Building Information for 704 Varsity Road

Stories-Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF

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$5,640 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,191

Property Taxes

$1,448

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 704 Varsity Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 8
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: South Orange Village Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 801
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1619.0
  • Street # Display: 704.0
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Varsity Rd
  • Zip Code: 07079-2653
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: $17,377
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 477800.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1619-00801-0000-00008-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $4
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2023
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: Blacktop, Driveway-Shared
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Lot Identifier: 8
  • Approximate Lot Size: .115 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.12
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1923
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 252800.0
  • Assessment Land: 225000.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • # Baths: 3.1
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 13x11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 12x11
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 11x9
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 11x12
  • Easement: No
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, See Remarks, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 12x15
  • Kitchen Area: See Remarks
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room, Office, Rec Room, Utility Room
  • Den Dim: 10x21
  • Den Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 12x21
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 24x19
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 13x10
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 7x10
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other
  • # Rooms: 10
  • Other Room 3: Rec Room
  • Other Room 1 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: Office
  • Other Room 2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 5: Storage Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Basement

Property History for 704 Varsity Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 9, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3908526

$860,000—
Jul 26, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1542488162

$860,000

+9.7% / yr

Jun 26, 2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3908526

—
Jun 18, 2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3908526

$715,000—
Apr 22, 2019

Sold

GSMLS #3537263

$525,000—
Apr 5, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #644689931

$525,000

+3.5% / yr

Mar 8, 2019

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3537263

$519,000—
Nov 30, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250279104

$330,000

+8.972096368617202e+22% / yr

Sep 30, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250263598

$100—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/09/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3908526

$860,000
07/26/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1542488162

$860,000

+9.7% / yr

06/26/2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3908526

—
06/18/2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3908526

$715,000
04/22/2019

Sold

GSMLS #3537263

$525,000
04/05/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #644689931

$525,000

+3.5% / yr

03/08/2019

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3537263

$519,000
11/30/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250279104

$330,000

+8.972096368617202e+22% / yr

09/30/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250263598

$100

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

Public Records for 704 Varsity Road

Taxable ValueLand$275,000Additions$355,500Total$630,500
Tax Record2024$15,819 ($1,318 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,906 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,906 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,009 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923ZoningR50CountyESSEXAPN19 00801-0000-00008

Schools near 704 Varsity Road

This home is within South Orange-Maplewood School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Marshall Elementary School
Public - PK to 2
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
Marshall Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

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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