NOT LISTED FOR SALE

126 John E Busch Ave Somerset, NJ 08873

Estimated Value: $723,000 - $785,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
20,473 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold June 24, 2013

Last sale price $420,000

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,926/month

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Above Ground Pool
  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

As of June 2013

Unique opportunity! This builder's house on a quiet corner near woods is a must see: large rancher, all face brick, luxury updates throughout. First floor features 4 BRs, full bath with double sink and jet tub, and master bath and walk-in closet. Main kitchen has maple cabinets, stainless steel, silestone, skylight, island seating and plasma TV. Family room with built in shelving and marble fireplace. Ground floor features great leisure space with full kitchen, bar seating, wood burning stove, natural stone, wood and tile floors, full modern bath, and office. Professional landscaping, arbor swing, raised garden beds, deck, and patio with custom masonry fireplace w/ grill. Recessed lighting, central vac, intercom, dental molding,walk-in cedar closet,laundry room, oversized attached 2 car garage and many more must see amenities!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathleen Murphy

(609) 924-1600 wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton Listed on: 03/18/2013

BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

Last Buyer's Agent

Lengxi Gao

(732) 972-1000 remaxcentralnj@gmail.com RE/MAX Central - Manalapan License #TREND:60008139

RE/MAX Central - Manalapan

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,292

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 146x140
  • Property is zoned R20

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Oversized Parking

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Intercom
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Porch

Schools

  • Franklin Park Elementary School
  • Franklin Township High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00006 01
  • Assessor Parcel Number 08-00436-00006 01

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,292

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0.47 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler, Raised Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Whirlpool/Hottub, Central Vacuum, 2nd Kitchen, Wet/Dry Bar, Intercom, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Marble
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Garage Features: Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: FRANKLIN PARK SCHOOL
  • High School: FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.47
  • Lot Dimensions: 146X140
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 20440.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Zoning: R20

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9292.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 08-00436-00006 01
  • Tax Lot: 00006 01
  • Tax Year: 2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2025
Sold by
Falster Henning and Falster Henning Victor
Bought by
Henning Victor Falster Irrevocable Trust and Falster
Current Estimated Value
$763,779

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2013
Closed on
Jun 23, 2013
Sold by
Schafer Peter H and Schafer Andrea A
Bought by
Falster Henning
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Murphy
BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Lengxi Gao
RE/MAX Central - Manalapan
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-6.46%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.81%
Original Mortgage
$335,000
Interest Rate
3.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 1999
Sold by
Paolozzo Maria
Bought by
Schafer Peter and Schafer Andrea

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,750
Interest Rate
7.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1992
Sold by
Romanyszyn Maria Anna
Bought by
Romanyszyn Maria Anna
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Henning Victor Falster Irrevocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Henning Victor Falster Irrevocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Falster Henning $420,000 None Available
Schafer Peter $245,000 --
Romanyszyn Maria Anna -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Falster Henning $335,000
Previous Owner Schafer Peter $232,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/24/2013 06/24/13 Sold $420,000 -6.5% --
04/26/2013 04/26/13 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2013 03/18/13 For Sale $449,000 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

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 $11,957 $790,200 $370,400 $419,800
2024 $11,957 $657,700 $370,400 $287,300
2023 $10,960 $567,600 $280,300 $287,300
2022 $10,549 $517,600 $230,300 $287,300
2021 $10,357 $467,600 $180,300 $287,300
2020 $10,134 $447,600 $160,300 $287,300
2019 $10,304 $447,600 $160,300 $287,300
2018 $10,062 $432,600 $145,300 $287,300
2017 $9,747 $417,600 $130,300 $287,300
2016 $9,700 $412,600 $125,300 $287,300
2015 $9,517 $407,600 $120,300 $287,300
2014 $9,360 $406,600 $119,300 $287,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003373374

Bright MLS

APN: 08-00436-0000-00006-01

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