$1,125,000
SOLD NOV 27, 2019

10 Benson Ln Skillman, NJ 08558

5 Beds
6.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
3.32 Acres

Recently Sold

22% Below List Price

280 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Cabana
  • Wood Flooring
  • Hopewell Valley Central High School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of November 2019

This 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

Marcia Graves

Compass New Jersey, LLC - Princeton License #8241746 Listed on: 12/04/2018

Compass New Jersey, LLC - Princeton

Co-Listed By

Anne Nosnitsky

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton License #8432476

Last Buyer's Agent

Dawn Defeis-Burger

RE/MAX Preferred Professional-Hillsborough

RE/MAX Preferred Professional-Hillsborough

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$39,374

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: As exists
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Building Winterized: Yes
  • Remarks Public: This 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!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Partially Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: 2nd Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Bar, Attic, Built-Ins, Carpet, Central Vacuum, Sprinkler System, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 18
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 10

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 4
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Cabana/Pool House
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Propane
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Exists
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Propane, Under Ground
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: HOPEWELL VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 300200397266
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 1111300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 266400.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.32
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 144619.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: VRC

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Palomar

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2119220
  • Tax Annual Amount: 39374.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06-00015-00002 13
  • Tax Lot: 00002 13
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 11/27/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOPEWELL VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOLS

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
$1,906,973

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$781,973
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.19%
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%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,125,000 Empire Ttl & Abstract Agcy I
Deed $1,300,000 None Available
Deed $1,950,000 --
Deed $1,995,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $900,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,040,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $660,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,462,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,596,400 No Value Available
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

Source: Public Records

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
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

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME202874

Bright MLS

APN: 06-00015-0000-00002-13