287 Western Dr N

$1,273,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Your search for the perfect home ends here with this turnkey 4 bed 3.1 bath center hall Colonial! Ideally situated on a tree-lined street just a short walk from South Orange's bustling village with shops, restaurants, parks, town pool, library, and trains to NYC all at your fingertips. This spacious home features 4 floors of living space and is a true gem inside and out. The bright first floor features new hardwood floors and includes a large living room with fireplace, plus a charming adjacent "Maplewood...Your search for the perfect home ends here with this turnkey 4 bed 3.1 bath center hall Colonial! Ideally situated on a tree-lined street just a short walk from South Orange's bustling village with shops, restaurants, parks, town pool, library, and trains to NYC all at your fingertips. This spacious home features 4 floors of living space and is a true gem inside and out. The bright first floor features new hardwood floors and includes a large living room with fireplace, plus a charming adjacent "Maplewood room" with all new windows. The roomy kitchen offers stainless steel appliances including double ovens plus a center island, breakfast bar, and separate breakfast nook. Kitchen flows to the formal dining room which provides ample room for hosting. Upstairs, the large primary suite features a walk-in closet and en suite bath with spacious shower. There are two more large bedrooms and full hall bath. The third floor is the perfect spot for overnight guests, featuring a large bedroom and full bath, plus a large storage area. If you need more room to spread out, the finished basement provides plenty of space for a rec room, exercise room, and home office, plus laundry room and powder room. Outdoors, the landscaped yard is your private oasis, with a spacious patio ready for your summer entertaining. Additional features include multi-zone central air/heat, updated electric, in-ground irrigation system, and detached 2-car garage. Just move right in and make this home your own!
  1. Listed by NATALIE FARRELL • WEICHERT REALTORS

Property Details for 287 Western Drive North

Style
Colonial
Directions
South Ridgewood Road to Rynda Road to Western Drive North
Days On Market
15
Primary Style
Colonial
LISTING UPDATED: 06/10/2025 11:18 AM

Property Details for 287 Western Drive North

StatusSold
MLS #3953930
Days on Market15
Taxes$24,317 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1926
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of WEICHERT REALTORS, NATALIE FARRELL

Sold By WEICHERT REALTORS, NATALIE FARRELL

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Building Information for 287 Western Drive North

Stories-Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,696 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,670

Property Taxes

$2,026

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 287 Western Drive North

Summary
Location and General Information
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 15
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: South Orange Village Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 2406
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1619.0
  • Street # Display: 287.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 4
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: N Western Dr
  • Zip Code: 07079-1447
Taxes and HOA Information
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  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $24,317
  • Street name Tax: *
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  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 969200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1619-02406-0000-00006-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
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Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 6
  • Approximate Lot Size: .143 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.14
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1926
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 578000.0
  • Assessment Land: 391200.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Fiber Optic Available
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Patio, Sidewalk, Storm Door(s), Storm Window(s), Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CODetect, FireExtg, SecurSys, SmokeDet, SoakTub, StallShw, TubShowr, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, French Drain
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 3.1
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 13x15
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 13x12
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 13x12
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 13x17
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 13x12
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 7x14
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, See Remarks, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 15x11
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Exercise Room, Laundry Room, Office, Powder Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Living Room Dim: 13x23
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 8x4
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 27x21
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 9x15
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 8x7
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Breakfst,DiningRm,Vestibul,FamilyRm,Foyer,Kitchen,LivingRm,MudRoom,SeeRem,Sunroom
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Storage Room
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 10
  • Other Room 3: Breakfast
  • 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: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 4 Level: Basement

Property History for 287 Western Drive North

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 6, 2025

Sold

GSMLS #3953930

$1,273,000
Apr 30, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1903594883

$1,273,000
Apr 15, 2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3953930

Mar 31, 2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3953930

$1,150,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/06/2025

Sold

GSMLS #3953930

$1,273,000
04/30/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1903594883

$1,273,000
04/15/2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3953930

03/31/2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3953930

$1,150,000

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Public Records for 287 Western Drive North

Taxable ValueLand$391,200Additions$578,000Total$969,200
Tax Record2023$21,276 ($1,773 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,338 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,338 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,229 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926ZoningR60CountyESSEXAPN19 02406-0000-00006

Schools near 287 Western Drive North

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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