Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds
78 Fells Rd, Essex Fells, NJ 07021
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.8 acresLot Size
1965Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This is a SHOWSTOPPER! Character, charm and attention to detail are evident the moment you step into this meticulous colonial located on prestigious Fells Rd. Featuring a gracious open floor plan with beautiful crown molding, central air, and HDW floors throughout. OVERSIZED LR w/ wdbrng FP and large windows overlook gorgeous rear property, formal DR, updated EIK with S/S appliances and granite, and LARGE family room (easily adaptable tor a first floor master bedroom) and full bath complete the main...This is a SHOWSTOPPER! Character, charm and attention to detail are evident the moment you step into this meticulous colonial located on prestigious Fells Rd. Featuring a gracious open floor plan with beautiful crown molding, central air, and HDW floors throughout. OVERSIZED LR w/ wdbrng FP and large windows overlook gorgeous rear property, formal DR, updated EIK with S/S appliances and granite, and LARGE family room (easily adaptable tor a first floor master bedroom) and full bath complete the main level! Second floor boasts 2 sun drenched bedrooms, full BA and huge MBR ensuite w/walk in closets and bath. Full fin basement inc Fam room w/FP, office area, laundry and walk out to bluestone patio! Lush new landscape and gardens on .8 acres make this an outdoor retreat. Close to NYC bus,restaurants and shopping!
  • Listed by: LAUREN ORSINI • BHHS - NEW JERSEY PROPERTIES
Listing closed: 09/15/2017 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3403273

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,120,000

Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

93.8%

Essex Fells, NJ

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Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS - NEW JERSEY PROPERTIES, LAUREN ORSINI

Sold By VILLAGE SQUARE REALTORS, LAURA RODE

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Property Information for 78 Fells Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $12,612 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Essex County
  • Style: Colonial
  • Directions: Bloomfield Ave to Fells Rd #78
  • Days On Market: 7
  • Primary Style: Colonial
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Lot Size: 0.80 AC / 34,848 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: W ESSEX
  • Grade School: ESSEX FELL
  • High School: W ESSEX
  • Active Days on Market: 7
  • Comprehensive Days on Mkt: 0
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Essex Fells Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 1
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1606.0
  • Street # Display: 78.0
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Fells Rd
  • Zip Code: 07021-1802
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: $12,612
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 691800.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1606-00001-0000-00003-0004-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2016
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Built-In Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 3.4
  • Approximate Lot Size: 115X304 AVG
  • Total Acres: 0.8
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1965
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 235800.0
  • Assessment Land: 456000.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Multi-Zone Cooling, 2 Units, Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV Available
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Water Charge Extra, Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • 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: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Deck, Thermal Windows/Doors
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: TubShowr, StallShw, WlkInCls, FireExtg, CODetect, SmokeDet
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Walkout, Finished, Full
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 3.0
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 19x15
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 23x12
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 12x12
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Dim: 13x12
  • Easement: No
  • Family Room Dim: 20x12
  • Fireplace Desc: Family Room, See Remarks, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 2
  • Kitchen Dim: 12x10
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Den Level: Ground
  • Living Room Dim: 23x17
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Ground Level Rooms: Laundry,Utility,Office,Walkout,Den,GarEnter
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 7x7
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 23x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Foyer, Living Room, Dining Room, Bath(s) Other, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • # Rooms: 8
  • Other Room 3: Foyer
  • Other Room 1 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 4: Den
  • Other Room 2 Level: Ground
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 78 Fells Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 15, 2017

Sold

GSMLS #3403273

$695,000
Sep 5, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #646817645

$695,000

+3.7% / yr

Jul 12, 2017

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3403273

$679,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/15/2017

Sold

GSMLS #3403273

$695,000
09/05/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #646817645

$695,000

+3.7% / yr

07/12/2017

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3403273

$679,000

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

Public Records for 78 Fells Road

Taxable ValueLand$456,000Additions$202,700Total$658,700
Tax Record2025$15,223 ($1,269 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,588 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,588 SqFtLot Size34,961 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1955CountyESSEXAPN06-00001-0000-00003-04

Schools near 78 Fells Road

This home is within West Essex Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Essex Fells Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

West Essex Middle School
Public7 to 8

West Essex High School
Public9 to 12

Mount St. Dominic Academy
Private9 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 78 Fells Road, Essex Fells, NJ 07021
$695,000
3
34,848
$1,675,000
4
2,358
40,319
3
1,904
$730,000
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1,547

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