Carmela Pereira
Real Estate Professional
Realty Executives Elite Homes
About Sparta
parta Township is a thriving community situated in rural Sussex County, New Jersey approximately 45 miles northwest of New York City. Sparta covers more than 38 square miles with rolling hills, beautiful lakes, picturesque farms, and inviting residential developments.
Sparta has 11 private lake communities; the largest of which is Lake Mohawk. The Lake Mohawk Boardwalk and Plaza are listed on the State and National Historic Registers.
Sparta was organized as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 14, 1845 from portions of Byram Township, Frankford Township, Hardyston Township and (the now-defunct) Newton Township. The township was named after the existing community of Sparta, which had been settled and named years before, the name likely coming from Sparta, Greece. Ogdensburg Borough was incorporated on February 26, 1914, when it separated from Sparta Township.
The Lenape Native Americans occupied the land at the time of its discovery by European colonists. Early Dutch explorers and traders discovered red ores in the area and attempted to mine them as early as 1750, but were unsuccessful in their mistaken attempts to extract copper from the ores. No permanent settlers arrived until 1778, when Robert Ogden built his home and constructed an iron forge on lands he had acquired. The first public building in Sparta was the Presbyterian Church which was incorporated in 1786. Schools were established in Ogdensburg by 1806 and in Sparta by 1812.
Iron, zinc, and limestone supported a mining industry for over 100 years, but today the mining operations have ceased and the township is now a residential community served by retail, professional, and service small businesses.
I am proud to announce that my listing at 2084 Drake Ct Mahwah has closed. We received multiple offers, and an all-cash offer which became the winning offer. We had some ups and downs, and twists and turns, but finally we have closure. With this sale, it is now the highest comp in Franklin Crossings for a 3 BR/2.1 BA townhome. Congrats to the seller who is also a friend...best wishes on your new adventures down south!
decks and patio, 1 car garage. Updated 3 BR/3 BA move-in condition townhome. 2 Master Bedrooms w/Master Baths, modern Eat-in-Kitchen, Living/Dining Room w/wood-burning fireplace, 2 outdoor decks and patio, 1 car garage. Ground floor room can be used as a large 3rd bedroom or Den/Family Room w/full bath. Walking distance to direct shuttle bus to NYC, houses of worship, shopping and major highways. Special assessment of $1451.23 currently being paid by the owner.
Southwest Passaic (known as Passaic Park) is a residential and institutional center of Orthodox Judaism, with 25-30 minyanim on Shabbos, and 1,300 families, as well as being home to numerous yeshivas, schools and other institutions. There are also kosher food and shopping establishments. Passaic Park takes its name from Third Ward Park. This area is also noted for its large mansions and homes of various architectural styles, especially Victorian and Tudor. Several condominium and cooperative apartment complexes are also located here including: Carlton Tower (at 22 stories, the city's tallest structure[34]), Presidential Towers, and Barry Gardens (which are all located within walking distance of each other near a stretch of Passaic Avenue between Lafayette Avenue and Green Court).
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Stop by my Open House Sunday from 12-3 and preview this beautiful 4 BR Colonial with many updates. Walking distance to NYC bus, close to shopping, restaurants, and schools. A must see! Move-in condition!
For more info and photos: http://www.denvillerealestatelistings.com/listing/mlsid/87/propertyid/3200911/
CMAs are generated from multiple listing service software and vary greatly depending on the search fields that are input by the real estate professional. Each quantifier makes the search increasingly specific - type of home (detached vs. attached), zip code, number of bedrooms, baths and living areas, square footage, and numerous other search criteria.
The result is a report that tells you which homes have recently sold, their selling prices, how long they were on the market and other information. The CMA will also tell you about homes in competition with yours that are similar in size, price, amenities, and location.
As many fields of information as there are, some criteria simply isn't available in a CMA. If the MLS has a field for "water views," you'll know. But if not, you'll have to learn more in the remarks section that is filled in by the listing agent. There you might find "great views" or "lake views." But who's to say what makes a great view?
CMA results may vary even between identical homes. One property may simply offer better drive-up appeal or is in better condition than the other. One may be updated or staged more attractively. Those differences can be reflected in the sales price.
When you're looking at properties that sold, you can also learn how long the home took to sell. This is where a real estate professional who is a neighborhood specialist can be invaluable. He or she may seen these homes while they were being marketed and can tell you if they were in condition similar to yours.
One thing a CMA can't tell you is why a seller agreed to take less for their home or why a buyer paid over market for another home. Family problems, corporate relocations and other reasons all play a role. If the sale was quick, the seller was likely highly motivated to take the first offer. If it didn't sell quickly, the seller may have overpriced the home.
For these reasons, CMAs are not home valuations. They are simply tools to use alongside your real estate professional's knowledge of the market. Your real estate professional will suggest a pricing strategy for you based on the CMA, but the asking price will be up to you.
Last, a CMA is only as good as the most current information. Ask your real estate professional to keep you abreast of the market with new sold and listings information.
