NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1259 Bear Tavern Rd Titusville, NJ 08560

Estimated Value: $489,000 - $680,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
$369/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 30, 2019

Last sale price $375,000 $234 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,049/month

Highlights

  • Parking available for a boat
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • Hopewell Valley Central High School Rated A
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Rambler Architecture

About This Home

As of August 2019

New price!! Amazing sunsets from the beautiful backyard deck. Bring your friend and sit around the cozy fire pit. Either way, you'll find relaxation in your own country oasis that back up to 40+ acres of preserved land. Some of the features;Bluestone paver path & patio entry, stone wood-burning fireplace, hardwood flooring, remodeled kitchen with granite counters, custom built in breakfast bar (made from a wine barrel from Hopewell Valley Vineyards) 3 bedrooms, tiled hall bath with radiant heat floors and a half bath in the main bedroom. Laundry room on main floor. Fully finished basement with home theater and a bonus room (could be guest room or office space). Outside is a two tier deck (includes a huge party tent that attaches to the decking) and a workshop/shed (large enough for a car) with electric. This immaculate home is convenient to I-295 (5 minutes up the road) and close to preserved mountain trails, canal paths, Delaware river (bring the boat & jet skis) shopping, banking restaurants and more. Come visit and take in the views. Central to Philadelphia & New York City plus minutes to Lambertville and New Hope. Commuters, I-295 and the train station is just up the road. Walking paths in nearby Washington Crossing Park and the Delaware River. Hopewell Valley schools. Come visit and be the next lucky owner!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elisabeth Kerr

Corcoran Sawyer Smith License #8740002 Listed on: 01/16/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

datacorrect BrightMLS

Non Subscribing Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,506

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 0.62 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R100

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking available for a boat

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Views of Woods
  • Attic Fan
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors with lever handles
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Bear Tavern Elementary School
  • Timberlane Middle School
  • Hv Central High School

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Septic Less Than The Number Of Bedrooms
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00029
  • Assessor Parcel Number 06-00061-00029

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,506

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Doors - Lever Handle(s)
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: home theatre negotiable, pool table negotiable
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: washer,dryer,dishwasher,stove,microwave
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Expected On Market: 2019-01-16
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Remarks Public: New price!! Amazing sunsets from the beautiful backyard deck. Bring your friend and sit around the cozy fire pit. Either way, you'll find relaxation in your own country oasis that back up to 40+ acres of preserved land. Some of the features;Bluestone paver path & patio entry, stone wood-burning fireplace, hardwood flooring, remodeled kitchen with granite counters, custom built in breakfast bar (made from a wine barrel from Hopewell Valley Vineyards) 3 bedrooms, tiled hall bath with radiant heat floors and a half bath in the main bedroom. Laundry room on main floor. Fully finished basement with home theater and a bonus room (could be guest room or office space). Outside is a two tier deck (includes a huge party tent that attaches to the decking) and a workshop/shed (large enough for a car) with electric. This immaculate home is convenient to I-295 (5 minutes up the road) and close to preserved mountain trails, canal paths, Delaware river (bring the boat & jet skis) shopping, banking restaurants and more. Come visit and take in the views. Central to Philadelphia & New York City plus minutes to Lambertville and New Hope. Commuters, I-295 and the train station is just up the road. Walking paths in nearby Washington Crossing Park and the Delaware River. Hopewell Valley schools. Come visit and be the next lucky owner!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Energy Star Clothes Washer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Attic/House Fan, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Kitchen - Eat-In, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Family Room, Laundry, Maid/Guest Quarters
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1600
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1600
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 234.38
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1600
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1259

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Boat Storage
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 4
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Rear Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic < # Of Br, Septic Exists
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: HOPEWELL VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: BEAR TAVERN E.S.
  • Middle School: TIMBERLANE
  • High School: HV CENTRAL
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397266
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: BEAR TAVERN E.S.
  • High School: HV CENTRAL
  • Middle Or Junior School: TIMBERLANE

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 124700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 207900.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.62
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 27007.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R100

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2121925
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9506.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06-00061-00029
  • Tax Lot: 00029
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 08/30/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOPEWELL VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2019
Closed on
Aug 23, 2019
Sold by
Cottingham Lynne and Cottingham Paul
Bought by
Gargano David
Seller's Agent
Elisabeth Kerr
Corcoran Sawyer Smith
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-5.06%
Current Estimated Value
$589,786

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$214,786
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.95%
Original Mortgage
$356,250
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2004

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1997
Sold by
Gates Thurman
Bought by
Cottingham Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
7.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 1992
Sold by
Hart William C and Hart Evelyn W
Bought by
Gates Thurman J
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gargano David $375,000 Westcor Land Title Ins Co
-- -- --
Cottingham Lynn $165,000 --
Gates Thurman J $155,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gargano David $361,000
Closed Gargano David $356,250
Previous Owner Cottingham Paul $332,722
Previous Owner Cottingham Paul $293,000
Previous Owner Cottingham Lynn $140,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2019 08/30/19 Sold $375,000 0.0% $234 / Sq Ft
07/12/2019 07/12/19 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2019 06/20/19 Price Changed $375,000 -1.8% $234 / Sq Ft
05/06/2019 05/06/19 Price Changed $382,000 -1.8% $239 / Sq Ft
02/19/2019 02/19/19 Price Changed $389,000 -1.5% $243 / Sq Ft
01/16/2019 01/16/19 For Sale $395,000 -- $247 / 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
2025 $10,882 $344,700 $207,900 $136,800
2024 $10,534 $344,700 $207,900 $136,800
2023 $10,534 $344,700 $207,900 $136,800
2022 $10,317 $344,700 $207,900 $136,800
2021 $10,544 $344,700 $207,900 $136,800
2020 $10,289 $344,700 $207,900 $136,800
2019 $9,685 $332,600 $207,900 $124,700
2018 $9,506 $332,600 $207,900 $124,700
2017 $9,246 $332,600 $207,900 $124,700
2016 $8,741 $332,600 $207,900 $124,700
2015 $8,831 $332,600 $207,900 $124,700
2014 $8,648 $332,600 $207,900 $124,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME203920

Bright MLS

APN: 06-00061-0000-00029