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  • $1,324,500

    157 Ralston Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079

    4beds
    4baths
    2,142sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1940
    0.48 Acres Lot
    $1,324,500 Zestimate®
    $618/sqft
    $5,555 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,324,500

    $1.22M - $1.46M

    $5,555/mo

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    What's special

    Newly Listed 157 Ralston Avenue is presented by Deirdre Chassman (973.985.4338 deirdre@deirdrechassman.com) and Judith Daniels (973.943.5440) of Keller Williams Realty Premier Properties. Picture Perfect Center Hall Colonial, 4 beds and 3.1 baths, set on .48 Acres, Designed by Marcel Villanueva, on one of the Loveliest Streets in Historic Montrose Park. Just Blocks from the MidTown Direct Train. Interior has been Freshly Painted & Hardwood Floors Refinished. Master Suite with Walk-In Closet, Full Bath and Private Terrace Overlooking Expansive Level Yard with low Stone Walls, Flowerbeds & Mature Trees. En-suite with Separate Access. Gracious Living Room w/ Built-Ins, Wood Burning Fireplace, and French Doors lead to Screened Porch. Huge Windows Throughout. Tons of Natural Light! EXPANSION POTENTIAL! Oversized Dining Room. Retro Eat In Kitchen, and Attached Garage. JUST BLOCKS FROM MIDTOWN TRAIN AND VILLAGE, Dining, Performing Arts Center, Gourmet Market, Community Center w/ Parks, Pool & Tennis Courts.INTERIOR FEATURESCenter-hall foyer with hardwood floor, crown molding, guest closet and stairs to the upper and lower levelsFront-to-back living room with hardwood floor, wood-burning fireplace, crown moldings, built-in bookshelves and French doors to the screened porchScreened porch with slate floor, screens on three sides and door to the backyardDining room with hardwood floor, chair rail with picture frame molding below and crown moldingKitchen with ample cabinets and counter space, gas cooktop, built-in wall oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, crown molding, breakfast area, back staircase to the second level, access to the garage and door to the backyardPowder room features a vanity with sink and windowFinished lower level recreation room with wood paneling, crown molding, storage closet with rough plumbing for a potential half bath and Bilco doors to outsideLaundry room with laundry sinkUtility room with storageSecond level central hallway with access to bedrooms and hall bathMaster bedroom with hardwood floor, crown molding, 2 walk-in closetsMaster bath with tile floor, vanity with sink, tile shower/tub and a door to a private balconyBedrooms 2, 3, and 4 have exposed hardwood floors, crown moldings and ample closet storageHall bath with tile floor, vanity with sink and tile shower/tubGuest / In-Law Suite accessed from the kitchen staircaseOffice with hardwood floor, crown molding and closetFull bath with tile floor, vanity with sink and tile shower/tubADDITIONAL FEATURESForced air heating and central air conditioningSump pumpSecurity systemStorm windows and doorsWood shingle exteriorStone front walkwayCovered front porticoPaved driveway with additional parkingRear-entry 2-car attached garage with automatic garage door openersBalcony accessed from the master bathExpansive backyard with mature trees along the perimeterProfessionally landscaped property with stone retaining walls, manicured shrubbery, specimen plantings, mature trees and established lawnsHistoric Montrose Park location close to Village shopping, recreation, schools and NYC commuter trainsEasy access to major highways, business centers and Newark / Liberty International AirportThis beautiful 4 bedroom, 3.1 bath home features generously sized rooms and is situated on an amazing nearly 1/2 acre level lot. A formal living room opens onto a screened porch and the first floor offers a lovely flow from the eat-in kitchen to a large dining room, perfect for entertaining. A back staircase from the kitchen leads up to a separate guest or in-law suite. The beautiful master bedroom has 2 walk-in closets and a private balcony off the master bath. The home also has a large finished basement with rec room.Taxes are quite low for South Orange at only $14,987. There is plenty of room for expansion and an opportunity to create the home of your dreams.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Range / Oven, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,142 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Shingle (Not Wood)
    Lot
    • Size: 0.48 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1901002000000013

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • Year built: 1940

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: South Orange

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/29/2014Sold$700,000+3.1%$327/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3171507 Report a problem
    9/19/2014Listed for sale$679,000-3%$317/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty #3171507 Report a problem
    3/14/2014Sold$700,000+27.5%$327/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3111869 Report a problem
    1/7/2014Listed for sale$549,000$256/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Village Square - Short Hills #1400384 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$26,826 $1,069,200
    2024$26,826 +47.3%$1,069,200 +105.9%
    2023$18,212 +3.6%$519,300
    2022$17,578 +3.2%$519,300
    2021$17,033 +2.6%$519,300
    2020$16,607 +1.5%$519,300
    2019$16,358 $519,300
    2018$16,358 +1.3%$519,300
    2017$16,143 +2.4%$519,300 +23.1%
    2016$15,767 +2.1%$421,700
    2015$15,438 +3%$421,700
    2014$14,987 +2.5%$421,700
    2013$14,616 -9.8%$421,700
    2012$16,212 +4%$421,700 -28.9%
    2011$15,595 +3.8%$593,200
    2010$15,020 +3.6%$593,200
    2009$14,504 +2.2%$593,200
    2008$14,192 +5.5%$593,200 +172.1%
    2007$13,451 $218,000
    2006-- $218,000
    2005-- $218,000
    2004$12,121 $218,000
    2003-- $218,000
    2002-- $218,000
    2001-- $218,000

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 07079

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: MARSHALL
    • Middle: S ORANGE
    • High: COLUMBIA

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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