253 Highland Road

South Orange, NJ 07079

$1,405,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
4
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Modern amenities meet classic details in this brick-front gem in South Orange. The main home has 3 floors of living space while the detached cottage/garage boasts a studio/office with another full bathroom. On the first floor, the eat-in kitchen is a cook? s dream with a six-burner Viking Pro range, Viking chimney hood, convection/steam double wall oven, warming drawer, oversized cast-iron sink, Franke instant hot-water, garbage disposal and Bosch quiet dishwasher. Step out the sliding glass doors...Modern amenities meet classic details in this brick-front gem in South Orange. The main home has 3 floors of living space while the detached cottage/garage boasts a studio/office with another full bathroom. On the first floor, the eat-in kitchen is a cook? s dream with a six-burner Viking Pro range, Viking chimney hood, convection/steam double wall oven, warming drawer, oversized cast-iron sink, Franke instant hot-water, garbage disposal and Bosch quiet dishwasher. Step out the sliding glass doors to a large patio, natural-gas grill and amazing backyard. The living room, entry foyer and dining room exude charm with detailed moldings and wood-work. An in-home office features an entire wall of built-in cabinetry and shelving. Feel the warmth of the sunroom as heat gently radiates from the tile floor. With windows on 4 sides and a sliding glass door to the outside patio, light pours into this room - making it perfect for a gym or playroom. Powder room on this floor. The incredible 2nd-floor primary suite has a massive walk-in closet, spa-sized soaking tub and walk-in shower. Three additional bedrooms, a hall bath and a large linen closet on this floor. The finished basement has a large family room, a bonus room, a full bathroom, laundry room with new W/D and a large pantry containing a giant secondary fridge/freezer along with a wine fridge. Many more improvements including water softener and triple-filtration system and Navian tankless hot-water.
  1. Listed by ANDREW J. GOLDMAN • BHHS JORDAN BARIS REALTY

Property Details for 253 Highland Road

Style
Colonial
Directions
South Orange Avenue to Wyoming or Ridgewood to Highland
Days On Market
8
Primary Style
Colonial
Section/Subdiv/Development
Wyoming
LISTING UPDATED: 06/30/2024 03:03 AM

Property Details for 253 Highland Road

StatusSold
MLS #3838010
Days on Market8
Taxes$26,695 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1926
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF
CountyEssex County

Building Information for 253 Highland Road

Stories-Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF

Property Information for 253 Highland Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Grade School: S MOUNTAIN
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 8
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: South Orange Village Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 1303
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1619.0
  • Street # Display: 253.0
  • In-Law Suite: Yes
  • In-Law Suite Description: Bedroom1,FullBath,SepEnter
  • # Parking Spaces: 3
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Highland Rd
  • Zip Code: 07079-1513
Taxes and HOA Information
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  • Tax Amount: $26,695
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  • Assessment Total: 761200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1619-01303-0000-00006-0000-
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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: Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Oversize Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CookGas, Microwav, Refrig, OvnWGas
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 6
  • Approximate Lot Size: .262 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.26
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1926
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 408400.0
  • Assessment Land: 352800.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Services: Fiber Optic Available
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 2 Units, Radiant - Hot Water, Radiators - Hot Water
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Brick, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Privacy Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, CODetect, FireExtg, SmokeDet, SoakTub, StallShw, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walkout
  • Primary Bath Features: Soaking Tub, Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 4.1
  • # Full Baths: 4
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 17x19
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 12x17
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 13x12
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 10x12
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 13x17
  • Easement: No
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 12x29
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry,Office,Pantry,RecRoom,Storage
  • Den Dim: 14x9
  • Den Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 15x21
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 17x10
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 13x22
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 13x21
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 12x22
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Den, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Powder Room, Sunroom
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Other Level Rooms: Additional Bathroom, Additional Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 12
  • Other Room 3: Foyer
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Rec Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 5: Office
  • Other Room 3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 6: Sunroom
  • Other Room 4 Level: First
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 253 Highland Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 253 Highland Road

Taxable ValueLand$495,600Additions$643,100Total$1,138,700
Tax Record2023$27,685 ($2,307 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,937 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,937 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,413 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926ZoningR100CountyESSEXAPN19 01303-0000-00006

Schools near 253 Highland Road

This home is within South Orange-Maplewood School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 1
Rating
School
Distance
South Mountain Annex
PublicPK to 5

South Orange Middle School
Public6 to 8

Columbia Senior High School
Public9 to 12

South Mountain Annex
PublicK to 1

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