NOT LISTED FOR SALE

131 Bennett Place Hightstown, NJ 08520

Estimated Value: $426,000 - $453,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,256 Sq Ft
$353/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 10, 2020

Last sale price $277,000 $221 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,309/month

184 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Spa
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of April 2020

Very nice 3 br 1.5 bath ranch home. Custom cherry wood kitchen has tons of storage and counter space. Open feel from Living room (family room) tand kitchen. Well established neighborhood. Close to shopping, schools and more. Located on a quiet st in Hightstown. Enjoy the hot tub after a long hard day at the office. Massive work shop in garage. Garage parking for four cars and a driveway that will hold 10 cars. Spacious basement with outside access. Must see to truly appreciate.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Archer

Action USA Jay Robert Realtors License #7831103 Listed on: 09/05/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Edward Smires

Smires & Associates License #9236000

Smires & Associates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,050

Year Built

  • Built in 1950 | Remodeled in 2014

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x150
  • West Facing Home
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 6 Car Detached Garage
  • 12 Open Parking Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Open Floorplan
  • Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Dining Area
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

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

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Permits For Spa

Schools

  • Grace Norton Rogers Elementary School
  • Melvin H. Kreps Middle School
  • Hightstown High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 150 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Wes Archer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,050

Year Built

Built in 1950 | Remodeled in 2014

Lot Details

0

Parking

6

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: window treatmnets
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: washer,dryer refrigerator, microwave, dish washer, hot tub
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Year Renovated: 2014
  • Remarks Public: Very nice 3 br 1.5 bath ranch home. Custom cherry wood kitchen has tons of storage and counter space. Open feel from Living room (family room) tand kitchen. Well established neighborhood. Close to shopping, schools and more. Located on a quiet st in Hightstown. Enjoy the hot tub after a long hard day at the office. Massive work shop in garage. Garage parking for four cars and a driveway that will hold 10 cars. Spacious basement with outside access. Must see to truly appreciate.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer - Gas, Energy Star Clothes Washer, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Whirlpool/Hottub
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Door Features: Insulated
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Floors In Unit Count: 1
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full
  • Basement Finished Percent: 50.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 90.00
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1462
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1256
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 220.54
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1256
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 206
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 206
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 131

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, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Combination
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Spa Features: Heated, Permits
  • Spa: Yes
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 6.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 12
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 6
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Off Street, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 150 Amps
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • School District: EAST WINDSOR REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: GRACE NORTON ROGERS SCHOOL
  • Middle School: MELVIN H. KREPS M.S.
  • High School: HIGHTSTOWN H.S.
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396171
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: GRACE NORTON ROGERS SCHOOL
  • High School: HIGHTSTOWN H.S.
  • Middle Or Junior School: MELVIN H. KREPS M.S.

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 134900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 75600.00
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard, Sideyard(s), Front Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Dimensions: 75x150
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 11250.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: RES

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • R Factor Ceilings: R-19
  • R Factor Ext Walls: R-19

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Wes Archer

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9050.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: NO TAX RECORD
  • Tax Lot: 6
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 04/10/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EAST WINDSOR REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2019
Closed on
Apr 10, 2020
Sold by
Archer John W and Archer Regina
Bought by
Demarest Karen A
Seller's Agent
John Archer
Action USA Jay Robert Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Edward Smires
Smires & Associates
List Price
$319,900
Sold Price
$277,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$42,900
-13.41%
Current Estimated Value
$442,985

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$165,985
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.10%
Original Mortgage
$274,928
Outstanding Balance
$248,390
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$194,595
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Demarest Karen A $280,000 Prestige Title Agency Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Demarest Karen A $274,928
Previous Owner Archer John W $40,000
Previous Owner Archer John W $100,000
Previous Owner Archer John W $182,400
Previous Owner Archer John W $95,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/10/2020 04/10/20 Sold $277,000 0.0% $221 / Sq Ft
03/04/2020 03/04/20 Price Changed $277,000 -2.8% $221 / Sq Ft
12/30/2019 12/30/19 Price Changed $285,000 -1.7% $227 / Sq Ft
12/16/2019 12/16/19 Price Changed $290,000 -7.9% $231 / Sq Ft
10/09/2019 10/09/19 Price Changed $315,000 -1.5% $251 / Sq Ft
09/05/2019 09/05/19 For Sale $319,900 -- $255 / 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 $10,742 $219,100 $75,600 $143,500
2024 $10,633 $219,100 $75,600 $143,500
2023 $10,633 $219,100 $75,600 $143,500
2022 $10,265 $219,100 $75,600 $143,500
2021 $9,895 $219,100 $75,600 $143,500
2020 $9,039 $210,500 $75,600 $134,900
2019 $9,030 $210,500 $75,600 $134,900
2018 $8,767 $210,500 $75,600 $134,900
2017 $8,677 $210,500 $75,600 $134,900
2016 $8,601 $210,500 $75,600 $134,900
2015 $8,296 $210,500 $75,600 $134,900
2014 $8,351 $210,500 $75,600 $134,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    John Archer

    Action USA Jay Robert Realtors

    (609) 847-1637

    5 Total Sales

    John Archer
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  • Edward Smires

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Edward Smires

    Smires & Associates

    (609) 638-2904

    160 Total Sales

    Edward Smires
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME285180

Bright MLS

APN: 04-00048-01-00006

New Jersey Mercer County Hightstown 08520

131 Bennett Place, Hightstown, NJ

This home is located at 131 Bennett Place, Hightstown, NJ 08520 since 05 September 2019 and is currently estimated at $442,985, approximately $352 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 131 Bennett Place is a home located in Mercer County with nearby schools including Melvin H. Kreps Middle School, Hightstown High School, and SciCore Academy.

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