Seller's Agent in 2017
Cynthia Meehan
Christie's Int'l RE Group
(201) 240-0976
1 in this area
78 Total Sales
Estimated Value: $4,457,117 - $6,414,000
MAGNIFICENT CUSTOM ESTATE. This stunning custom home was artfully constructed to the highest of architectural standards by the renowned Monmouth County architects, Anderson Campanella. This sophisticated interior, by award winning NYC and Hampton's designer Tamara Magel, also features Donald Kaufman custom designed paint colors with complex formulas producing luminous interior atmospheres. With the essence of a New York City penthouse, this luxurious expansive home is nestled on a secluded cul-de-sac in the affluent town of Rumson, one of New Jersey's most desirable shore communities with blue-ribbon schools, just 45 minutes outside of NYC via the high-speed ferry, just minutes away. A graceful balance of space, light, and proportion creates a complete sense of tranquility. This home is perfectly suited for the most glamorous entertaining or an intimate family gathering. From the entrance foyer, featuring a sweeping curved staircase you enter the jewel of the main level, the grand living room. Behold exquisite moldings, a custom painted ceiling, an inviting fireplace, as well as espresso stained oak flooring. Floor-to-ceiling French doors overlook the meticulously landscaped and crafted grounds by Steven Krog.
Through sound-proof Japanese pocket doors enter the exquisite gourmet chef's kitchen designed by David Chiarella of Creative Kitchens. This fabulous kitchen includes stone double Islands, Le Cornue, Turbo Chef, Miele and Sub-Zero appliances all flowing into a light-filled breakfast room. The formal dining room with seating for twelve is enhanced by an upholstered elegant bay window seat. Complementing the dining room is a butler's pantry with wet bar. The first level also includes a family room, office/homework room, mud room, back staircase, and a guest suite with full bath and coffee bar.
Ascend to the second level via the majestic front staircase or the convenient family staircase. Privacy is offered with all en-suite bedrooms, one with a loft. Sensational master suite contains a sitting room, fireplace, his and her California Closets, and a balcony overlooking your sprawling property. This breathtaking master bath, featured in Home and Gardens Magazine, offers a double Japanese soaking tub, steam shower, dual vanity sinks and dressing room. The second level also offers a tranquil library with custom detailed woodworking, a fireplace, and a reading window seat.
The lower level encompasses a generous family room with a wood burning iron fireplace and an open rustic seating area where you can experience the 1500 bottle wine cellar, a 105+ degree hot yoga studio, exercise room and a secondary laundry room. A ski storage walk-in closet satisfies the needs of an active family. To complement the heated pool and hot tub areas is a spa-like cabana with a full bathroom with steam shower.
Throughout the interior, custom features include radiant heated floors, mahogany doors and door frames, Artistic Tile and Walker Zanger bathrooms, Franke faucets and sinks, Toto toilets, central speakers, and low voltage touch energy efficient lighting. All rooms prewired with Cat5 cabling.
The exterior was designed with custom colored cedar, an elaborate slate roof, copper accents, including gutters and downspouts. Landscape and hardscape is professionally designed to include bluestone pool deck and IPE hardwood sun deck with lighted blue stone walkways. Gunite in-ground pool and spa tub have a retractable remote-controlled pool cover. For total luxury, this driveway is a no-shovel radiant heated brick driveway leading to the 3 heated garages with stunning mahogany doors.
Full feature sheet available upon request. All room sizes and measurements are approximate.
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Last Agent to Sell the Property
Christie's Int'l RE Group License #0896996 Listed on: 07/14/2017
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bekefi Michael J | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Bekefi Michael J | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Bekefi Michael J | $3,750,000 | None Available | |
| Nicholson Paul | $3,195,000 | None Available | |
| 61 & 63 River Road Llc | $5,619,886 | First American Title Ins Co |
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Bekefi Michael J | $1,000,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Nicholson Paul | $2,940,000 |
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2017 12/30/17 | Sold | $3,750,000 | -- | -- |
| 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 | $49,642 | $4,853,700 | $1,487,400 | $3,366,300 |
| 2024 | $49,324 | $4,512,900 | $1,417,000 | $3,095,900 |
| 2023 | $49,324 | $4,219,300 | $1,383,000 | $2,836,300 |
| 2022 | $51,834 | $3,887,900 | $1,195,800 | $2,692,100 |
| 2021 | $51,834 | $3,642,600 | $1,185,900 | $2,456,700 |
| 2020 | $51,266 | $3,577,500 | $1,215,600 | $2,361,900 |
| 2019 | $55,455 | $3,775,000 | $1,515,300 | $2,259,700 |
| 2018 | $47,288 | $3,190,800 | $1,515,300 | $1,675,500 |
| 2017 | $46,122 | $3,139,700 | $1,515,300 | $1,624,400 |
| 2016 | $44,642 | $3,115,300 | $1,515,300 | $1,600,000 |
| 2015 | $44,444 | $3,058,800 | $1,515,300 | $1,543,500 |
| 2014 | $44,184 | $3,032,500 | $1,515,300 | $1,517,200 |
Seller's Agent in 2017
Cynthia Meehan
Christie's Int'l RE Group
(201) 240-0976
1 in this area
78 Total Sales
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Karen Murphy
Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty
(732) 337-4300
24 in this area
56 Total Sales
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)
MLS Number: 21727483
APN: 41-00018-0000-00029-06