Subject Property
Municipality
Collingswood Boro
Style
2-Story, 1-Car Garage
Lot Size
8,751 sqft (50×175)
Est. Living Area
~2,000 sqft
Price / Sqft (assessed)
$282/sqft
Sale Price / Sqft
$280/sqft
Improvement Value
$353,700
Improvement $/sqft
$177/sqft
Note: NJ MOD-IV tax records do not include interior square footage. The ~2,000 sqft estimate is based on
improvement value ($353,700) at the Collingswood average improvement cost of ~$177/sqft for comparable 1920s 2-story homes.
Proposed Addition — Master Suite + Porch
Second-Floor Master Suite (15′ × 20′)
- 300 sqft addition over existing footprint
- 1 master bedroom with walk-in closet
- 1 full master bathroom (double vanity, tiled shower, soaking tub)
- Standard Plus finish level
- Structural reinforcement of existing first floor
- HVAC extension, electrical, plumbing
- Matching exterior siding and roofline
First-Floor Side Porch
- Covered porch along the side of first floor
- Approx. 120–150 sqft
- Composite decking, railings, roofing
- Foundation piers / footings
- Electrical for lighting
Cost Per Square Foot Comparison
- Existing home: $282/sqft (assessed)
- Existing home: $280/sqft (last sale)
- Improvement only: $177/sqft
- Addition cost: $543/sqft (new construction)
- Post-addition (2,300 sqft): $309/sqft at $710K
- Addition costs ~2x existing $/sqft
Cost Breakdown (Standard Plus)
- Master suite (300 sqft @ $330/sqft): $99,000
- Master bath fit-out upgrade: $18,500
- Side porch: $22,000
- Permits, architect, engineering: $8,500
- Contingency (10%): $14,800
- Total: $162,800
Source: Collingswood building permit data — 32 residential additions on file, median cost $80,950, average $102,848.
Recent major additions ranged $130K–$294K. The $162,800 estimate reflects a mid-range Standard Plus finish
for a second-story addition with structural work, consistent with local permit data.
Sell Now vs. Add & Sell — Financial Comparison
| Line Item |
Scenario A: Sell As-Is |
Scenario B: Add & Sell |
Comparable Sales — Collingswood
| Address |
Year |
Type |
Lot (sqft) |
Market Value |
Sale Price |
Tax/Yr |
| 1100 Stokes Ave (SUBJECT) |
1927 |
2SF1G |
8,751 |
$563,800 |
$560,000 |
$11,505 |
| 1020 Stokes Ave |
1924 |
2SF1G |
10,497 |
$554,000 |
$500,000 |
$11,614 |
| 721 Stokes Ave |
1920 |
2SF |
8,751 |
$615,800 |
$524,900 |
— |
| 829 Linwood Ave |
1924 |
2SF2G |
9,626 |
$550,100 |
$525,000 |
— |
| 1113 Stokes Ave |
1923 |
2SF |
8,751 |
$508,100 |
$475,000 |
$8,883 |
| 820 Stokes Ave |
1924 |
2SF2G |
8,751 |
$571,100 |
$398,000 |
— |
| 1019 Stokes Ave |
1952 |
2SFB |
8,751 |
$625,000 |
$540,000 |
$10,978 |
| Higher-Value Comps (larger / upgraded — post-addition targets) |
| 1112 Stokes Ave |
1920 |
2SF1G |
8,751 |
$613,400 |
— |
$12,463 |
| 1040 Stokes Ave |
1924 |
2SF2G |
8,751 |
$677,000 |
— |
$11,998 |
| 1024 Stokes Ave |
1926 |
2SF1G |
17,498 |
$863,300 |
$340,000 |
$15,923 |
| 1029 Stokes Ave |
2024 |
1SF1G |
8,751 |
$974,300 |
— |
$17,456 |
| 501 Collings Ave |
1919 |
2SST3G |
— |
$1,032,200 |
$465,000 |
$20,532 |
Source: NJ MOD-IV Tax Assessments via CertiHomes PostgreSQL (propsql).
Sale prices of $1.00 excluded (intra-family transfers). Market values represent current assessed values.
Immediate Neighbors (Stokes Ave Block)
| Address | Year | Type | Market Value | Last Sale | Tax/Yr |
|---|
| 1102 Stokes | 1932 | 1.5SF | $544,600 | $363,500 | $8,875 |
| 1104 Stokes | 1920 | 2SF1G | $590,800 | $370,000 | $13,165 |
| 1106 Stokes | 1920 | 2SF1G | $515,900 | $286,000 | $10,710 |
| 1108 Stokes | 1920 | 2SF1G | $569,600 | $265,000 | $11,230 |
| 1110 Stokes | 1924 | 2SF | $560,900 | $217,500 | $11,517 |
| 1101 Stokes | 1922 | 2SF1G | $515,300 | $415,000 | $9,116 |
| 1103 Stokes | 1920 | 2SF1G | $467,200 | $259,900 | $9,771 |
| 1105 Stokes | 1926 | 2SF1G | $539,900 | $121,000 | $10,275 |
Collingswood Market Snapshot
Total Residential Parcels
3,934
Average Market Value
$452,473
Median Market Value
$441,000
Subject vs Median
+28% above
Average Annual Tax
$9,119
Home Insurance (NJ avg)
$1,774/yr
Neighborhood & Schools
Schools (walking distance)
- Zane North Elementary — 801 Stokes Ave (PreK-5, 164 students)
- Collingswood Middle — 414 Collings Ave (6-8, 486 students, ELA 71.5%)
- Collingswood High — 424 Collings Ave (9-12, 809 students)
- Private: Haddonfield Friends (PreK-8), Paul VI High (9-12)
Parks & Recreation
- Knight Park — ~0.5 mi west
- Newton Lake Park — ~0.5 mi south
- Roberts Park — ~1 mi north
- Dog park near Knight Park
Dining (Haddon Ave)
- Sapori Trattoria Italiana
- Sabrina's Cafe
- Paloma Restaurante
- Oasis Mexican Grill
- Hearthside
Nearby Services
- ALDI — 30 White Horse Pike
- Target — 650 W Cuthbert Blvd
- EV Charging — ChargePoint (3 stations)
- Collingswood Fire Dept — 20 W Collings Ave
Disclaimer: This report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal appraisal or guarantee of value.
Estimated values are based on NJ MOD-IV tax assessment data, local building permit records, and comparable sales from the CertiHomes
PostgreSQL database (propsql). Actual sale prices depend on market conditions, property condition, buyer demand, and other factors.
Addition costs are estimates based on local permit data and may vary by contractor. Consult a licensed appraiser, real estate agent,
and contractor before making financial decisions.