$1,300,000
SOLD JUN 23, 2016

10 Benson Ln Skillman, NJ 08558

5 Beds
6.5 Baths
5,904 Sq Ft
3.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$220 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

242 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Hopewell Valley Central High School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of November 2019

In one of Hopewell's most prized neighborhoods bordering Skillman is this spacious, magnificent, 11 year old contemporary colonial with high ceilings and gorgeous wood floors, big windows and many French doors and 3 fireplaces. This impressive home which has an open floor plan features both formal & informal spaces.This home boasts a spacious 2 story foyer with beautiful center hall staircase which is flanked on one side by a beautiful formal living room & on the other side with a very spacious formal dining room. Enjoy the built in's thru-out, moldings and trims, 3 fireplaces, special lighting, a formal library on main level, guest bedroom & full bath on main level along with the oversized laundry room with 2 sets of washers & 2 sets of dryers. The enormous gorgeous state-of-the-art kitchen with oversized large island, beautiful cabinets & gorgeous granite counters and a breakfast room that opens & connects the sun room and the family/gathering room. All the just mentioned rooms open with French doors and overlook the gorgeous decks, backyard, pool and 2 cabana's. Two wide staircases lead to upstairs to the spacious hallway that connects all the bedroom each of which has its own full bathroom and closet. The spacious master bedroom has just what you would expect with walk-in closet, sitting room and its own balcony perfect for reading the papers outdoors in the morning with your cup of coffee. Also the main level has two staircases going downstairs to the terrific finished lower level with full bath and bar/kitchen area & designated space in place for home theater, pool table and much more... including plenty of room for storage. The exterior of the spacious beautiful home shows off the gorgeous landscaping, custom pool with two cabana's, enormous stone patio's, great fire pit area with its own stone seating, a gazebo on the large treks deck across the back of the house. Topping all the above is the whole house generator. The landscape surrounding the home integrates the front of the home to the beautiful 3.32 acre property which is flat, open and private with no homes behind. Minutes from Hopewell borough & not far from downtown Princeton, Lambertville & New Hope.... The house with its seemless connection between interior and exterior readily awaits the new owners. Please visit the virtual tour. For small or large gatherings this luxury home is perfect..as it serves as the perfect venue for any event. Two golf courses nearby.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roberta Parker

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton Listed on: 10/09/2015

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

Last Buyer's Agent

Anne Nosnitsky

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton License #8432476

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,578

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 3.32 Acre Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned VRC

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,904 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Kitchen Island
  • Laundry on main level

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Pool

  • In Ground Pool

Schools

  • Hopewell Elementary School
  • Timberlane Middle School
  • Central High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Bottled Gas
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include exterior building maintenance

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00002 13
  • Assessor Parcel Number 06-00015-00002 13

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,578

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Window Treatments, Light Fixtures, Appliances As Exist.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Dining Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 13
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 5904
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 5904
  • Net Sq Ft: 5904.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 245.60
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5904
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 10

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • 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
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Bottled Gas/Propane
  • Heating Type: Propane, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Propane
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Ext Bldg Maint
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: HOPEWELL VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: HOPEWELL
  • Middle School: TIMBERLANE
  • High School: CENTRAL
  • School District Key: 300200397266
  • Elementary School: HOPEWELL
  • High School: CENTRAL
  • Middle Or Junior School: TIMBERLANE

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 3.32
  • Lot Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 144619.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: VRC

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 36578.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06-00015-00002 13
  • Tax Lot: 00002 13
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 06/23/2016

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: 1002714924

Bright MLS

APN: 06-00015-0000-00002-13