Seller's Agent in 2019
Marcia Graves
Compass New Jersey, LLC - Princeton
(609) 610-8200
12 Total Sales
10 Benson Ln Skillman, NJ 08558
Estimated Value: $1,716,000 - $2,401,000
5
Beds
6.5
Baths
--
Sq Ft
3.32
Acres
Highlights
- Second Kitchen
- Cabana
- Wood Flooring
- Hopewell Valley Central High School Rated A
- Colonial Architecture
- Attic
About This Home
As of November 2019This exquisite and stately colonial is just minutes from Princeton and offers luxurious, year-round living at its absolute finest. The kitchen will delight the most discriminating chef with SubZero refrigerator, doubleJenn-Air refrigerated drawers, 2 Miele dishwashers, over-sized center island, sous sink and double Wolfovens. The first floor also boasts a private office with custom built-ins, a gorgeous breakfast room withcustom, coffered ceiling, a delightful sun room with custom, coffered ceiling and a first floor, en-suitebedroom. The functional mud room extends from front to back and offers built-in cubbies and access toa large laundry room with two washers and dryers. Upstairs, the master suite boasts tray ceiling, custombuilt-ins, a grand walk-in closet with custom built-ins plus a sizable master bath. Thre additional ensuite bedrooms complete the second story. The finished basement has a media room, exercise room, alarge craft room, plus a kitchenette/bar area and eating nook. Outside, the house has been professionallylandscaped and boasts a large deck, stunning in-ground pool and two cabanas. Present all offers!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(609) 610-8200 mgraves@glorianilson.com Compass New Jersey, LLC - Princeton License #8241746 Listed on: 12/04/2018
Co-Listed By
(609) 468-0501 nosnitsky@comcast.net BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton License #8432476
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $39,374
Year Built
- Built in 2005
Lot Details
- 3.32 Acre Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Property is in good condition
- Property is zoned VRC
Parking
- 3 Car Direct Access Garage
- Side Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- Property has 2 Levels
- Central Vacuum
- Built-In Features
- Bar
- 3 Fireplaces
- Attic
- Finished Basement
Kitchen
- Second Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
Flooring
- Wood
- Partially Carpeted
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Walk-In Closet
Pool
- Cabana
- In Ground Pool
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
- Underground Utilities
- Well
- Propane Water Heater
- Septic Tank
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Built by Palomar
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 00002 13
- Assessor Parcel Number 06-00015-00002 13
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 4, 2018
Closed on
Dec 2, 2019
Sold by
Moses Rodney and Moses Nikki
Bought by
Demissie Kitaw and Kitaw Demissie Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Marcia Graves
Compass New Jersey, LLC - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Dawn Defeis-Burger
RE/MAX Preferred Professional-Hillsborough
List Price
$1,435,000
Sold Price
$1,125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$310,000
-21.6%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$878,079
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.88%
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Outstanding Balance
$803,408
Interest Rate
3.7%
Estimated Equity
$1,148,613
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 9, 2015
Closed on
Jun 23, 2016
Sold by
Sprague Robert W and Sprague Lisa A
Bought by
Moses Rodney and Moses Nikki
Seller's Agent
Roberta Parker
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Anne Nosnitsky
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
List Price
$1,475,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-11.86%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.13%
Original Mortgage
$1,040,000
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 14, 2006
Sold by
Haffner George
Bought by
Sprague Robert and Sprague Lisa
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,462,500
Interest Rate
6.18%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 30, 2005
Sold by
Palomar Associates Inc
Bought by
Haffner George and Haffner Catherine
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,596,400
Interest Rate
5.84%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demissie Kitaw | $1,125,000 | Empire Ttl & Abstract Agcy I | |
| Moses Rodney | $1,300,000 | None Available | |
| Sprague Robert | $1,950,000 | -- | |
| Haffner George | $1,995,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Demissie Kitaw | $900,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Moses Rodney | $1,040,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Sprague Robert | $1,462,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Haffner George | $1,596,400 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/27/2019 11/27/19 | Sold | $1,125,000 | -16.7% | -- |
| 09/10/2019 09/10/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/25/2019 04/25/19 | Price Changed | $1,349,900 | -4.8% | -- |
| 04/04/2019 04/04/19 | Price Changed | $1,417,500 | -0.5% | -- |
| 01/31/2019 01/31/19 | Price Changed | $1,425,000 | -0.7% | -- |
| 12/04/2018 12/04/18 | For Sale | $1,435,000 | +10.4% | -- |
| 06/23/2016 06/23/16 | Sold | $1,300,000 | -10.3% | $220 / Sq Ft |
| 06/08/2016 06/08/16 | Price Changed | $1,450,000 | 0.0% | $246 / Sq Ft |
| 06/07/2016 06/07/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/08/2016 04/08/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/18/2016 03/18/16 | Price Changed | $1,450,000 | -1.7% | $246 / Sq Ft |
| 10/09/2015 10/09/15 | For Sale | $1,475,000 | -- | $250 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,463 | $1,250,000 | $266,400 | $983,600 |
| 2024 | $38,200 | $1,250,000 | $266,400 | $983,600 |
| 2023 | $38,200 | $1,250,000 | $266,400 | $983,600 |
| 2022 | $37,413 | $1,250,000 | $266,400 | $983,600 |
| 2021 | $38,238 | $1,250,000 | $266,400 | $983,600 |
| 2020 | $41,124 | $1,377,700 | $266,400 | $1,111,300 |
| 2019 | $40,119 | $1,377,700 | $266,400 | $1,111,300 |
| 2018 | $39,375 | $1,377,700 | $266,400 | $1,111,300 |
| 2017 | $38,300 | $1,377,700 | $266,400 | $1,111,300 |
| 2016 | $36,206 | $1,377,700 | $266,400 | $1,111,300 |
| 2015 | $36,578 | $1,377,700 | $266,400 | $1,111,300 |
| 2014 | $35,820 | $1,377,700 | $266,400 | $1,111,300 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Marcia Graves
-
Anne Nosnitsky
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Anne Nosnitsky
BHHS Fox & Roach
(609) 468-0501
43 Total Sales
-
Dawn Defeis-Burger
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Dawn Defeis-Burger
RE/MAX
(732) 991-6947
14 Total Sales
-
Roberta Parker
Seller's Agent in 2016
Roberta Parker
BHHS Fox & Roach
(609) 915-0206
36 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: NJME202874
APN: 06-00015-0000-00002-13
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