228 Raymond Avenue

South Orange, NJ 07079

$1,750,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Elegance abounds in this beautifully updated, majestic home with the most gracious space & design details. Sitting on almost 1/2 acre of park-like property in desirable Montrose, old world meets modern convenience in this turn of the century Center Hall Colonial. From the moment you enter the grand Foyer, you will be enraptured by the massive amount of light, sweeping space & spectacular period details. Front-to-back LR w/ Gas FP features slate hearth & brick surround and flows nicely thru French...Elegance abounds in this beautifully updated, majestic home with the most gracious space & design details. Sitting on almost 1/2 acre of park-like property in desirable Montrose, old world meets modern convenience in this turn of the century Center Hall Colonial. From the moment you enter the grand Foyer, you will be enraptured by the massive amount of light, sweeping space & spectacular period details. Front-to-back LR w/ Gas FP features slate hearth & brick surround and flows nicely thru French doors to the comfortable Family Rm w/ access to the rear blue stone patio & large, level rear yard. Warmth abounds in the lovely Dining Rm w/ Gas FP & built-in China cabinet. Updated Kitchen & sunny Breakfast Rm will delight the most serious of cooks featuring wood cabinets, granite counters, SS appliances & center island. Surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, this is the ideal gathering space! Outdoor entertaining does not get easier than thru the French doors to rear deck overlooking deep, lush property. Powder Rm. Fabulous 2nd fl Primary Suite w/ updated Full bath & custom WIC/dressing area. Two more spacious Bedrooms & updated Hall bath. Over-sized 3rd fl is comprised of Bedrooms 4 & 5, office & den creating the perfect escape for guests, work or play. Finished Lower-Level Rec Rm, Laundry & tons of storage. 2 Car Garage, CAC, HW floors & many recent improvements. Steps to Grove Park & only 0.7 miles, to Village shops, dining & NYC direct trains. Jitney stop close by.
  1. Listed by VICTORIA CARTER • WEICHERT REALTORS

Property Details for 228 Raymond Avenue

Style
Colonial
Directions
SCOTLAND ROAD TO RAYMOND AVENUE
Days On Market
9
Primary Style
Colonial
Section/Subdiv/Development
MONTROSE

Location

Listing Courtesy of WEICHERT REALTORS, VICTORIA CARTER

Sold By COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC, Peter DeCicco

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/15/2023 12:54 PM

Property Details for 228 Raymond Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #3833206
Days on Market9
Taxes$34,832 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1890
Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,037 SF
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of WEICHERT REALTORS, VICTORIA CARTER

Sold By COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC, Peter DeCicco

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Building Information for 228 Raymond Avenue

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,037 SF

Payment Calculator

$12,453 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,550

Property Taxes

$2,903

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 228 Raymond Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Middle/Jr High School: S ORANGE
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 9
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: South Orange Village Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 1003
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: GOLD
  • Street # Display: 228.0
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: RAYMOND AVENUE
  • Zip Code: 07079-2305
Taxes and HOA Information
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  • Tax Amount: $34,832
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  • Assessment Total: 993200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1619-01003-0000-00002-0000-
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  • Tax Rate Amount: $4
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  • Tax Rate Year: 2022
  • Tax Year: 2022
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Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Paver Block
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Generator-Hookup, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 2
  • Approximate Lot Size: .459 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.46
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1890
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 648200.0
  • Assessment Land: 345000.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 3 Units, Ceiling Fan, Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Fiber Optic Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater, Radiant - Electric, Radiators - Hot Water
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Curbs, Patio, Sidewalk, Storm Door(s), Storm Window(s), Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Wood Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, CODetect, CedrClst, AlrmFire, FireExtg, SecurSys, Shades, SmokeDet, StallShw, StallTub, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, French Drain, Full
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 3.1
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 13x20
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 14x20
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 10x16
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 16x10
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 16x19
  • Easement: No
  • Family Room Dim: 13x16
  • Fireplace Desc: Dining Room, Gas Fireplace, Living Room
  • # Fireplaces: 2
  • Kitchen Dim: 13x12
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Den Dim: 15x12
  • Den Level: Third
  • Living Room Dim: 16x36
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 10x11
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 17x16
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 10x14
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 11x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Entrance Vestibule, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other, Den, Office
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Full Bath
  • # Rooms: 14
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Third
  • Other Room 4: Breakfast
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Foyer
  • Other Room 3 Level: First
  • Other Room 6: Office
  • Other Room 4 Level: Third
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 228 Raymond Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 228 Raymond Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$345,000Additions$648,200Total$993,200
Tax Record2021$33,620 ($2,802 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,855 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,855 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,994 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890ZoningR100CountyESSEXAPN19 01003-0000-00002

Schools near 228 Raymond Avenue

This home is within South Orange-Maplewood School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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

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Listing Courtesy of WEICHERT REALTORS, VICTORIA CARTER

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