NOT LISTED FOR SALE

154 Hillside Ave Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Estimated Value: $1,437,000 - $1,944,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
4,236 Sq Ft
$395/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 22, 2024

Last sale price $1,550,000 $366 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,950/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • New Kitchen
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Marble Countertops
  • Columbia Middle School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of May 2024

Nestled in the tranquil heart of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, the exquisite colonial-style home at 154 Hillside Avenue epitomizes elegance and refined living. This masterpiece, crafted with meticulous attention by Heritage Manor Homes, marries traditional aesthetics with the demands of modern living.As you approach the property, the grandeur of a two-story foyer welcomes you, bathed in abundant natural light, setting a tone of warmth and invitation. The allure of the foyer is complemented by the sophisticated charm of the formal dining room on the left, adorned with decorative moldings, and the formal living room on the right, establishing an atmosphere of refined hospitality. The journey through the home reveals an open concept kitchen, dining area, and an expansive family room at its heart. This space redefines family living, blending functionality with style. The kitchen boasts cream white cabinets with inset doors, granite countertops, a wrap-around Butler Pantry, and a walk-in Pantry Closet, epitomizing culinary luxury. It is equipped with a professional-style range, two-drawer dishwasher, and an island featuring a built-in microwave oven. The seamless transition into the dining area and family room, centered around a cozy gas-burning fireplace, makes it an inviting space for gatherings and everyday moments. Sliders open up to a backyard paver patio, enhancing the indoor-outdoor living experience.The first floor also houses an office/guest bedroom, providing versatility and convenience with a full bath across the hall. The narrative of sophistication continues to the second floor, where all five bedrooms reside, including the opulent master suite. The suite is a sanctuary of comfort, with his-and-hers walk-in closets, a lavish master bath featuring double sinks, a large shower stall, a corner whirlpool tub, a vaulted ceiling with skylight, and radiant heated floors. The additional bedrooms are thoughtfully laid out, with a Jack and Jill bathroom shared between bedrooms 2 and 3, and another bathroom located off the side hallway shared between bedrooms 4 and 5, ensuring privacy and ease of accessPracticality is woven into the luxury with a second-floor laundry room and access to a walk-up attic, presenting endless possibilities for additional living space, be it a game room or playroom. The expansive basement also beckons with potential for transformation into a recreational haven or additional family living area.Adding to the home's practicality, there is an oversized 2-car garage leading into a large mud room, offering ample storage and a transitional space for daily comings and goings. This addition enhances the functionality of the home, making it even more accommodating for family life and entertaining.The property's outdoor space is a private retreat, framed by a stunning boulder retaining wall, offering a canvas for outdoor entertaining or serene relaxation. Located in Berkeley Heights, a community renowned for its A-Rated school system, the home enjoys proximity to vibrant downtown areas, effortless commuter access to NYC via rail and bus, and is conveniently situated near major highways and airports. This home is not just a residence but a lifestyle, offering a perfect blend of community, comfort, and luxury.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Tully

RE/MAX Central License #2075152 Listed on: 03/11/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

NON MEMBER MORR

NON MEMBER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,471

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 101 x 131
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Double-Wide Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 4,236 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the main level
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walkup Attic

Kitchen

  • New Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Marble Countertops
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom includes a Walk-In Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mead Meadows Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01-02402-0000-00042

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,471

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: See Remarks
  • Inclusions: Outdoor Lighting, Washer, Blinds/Shades, Dishwasher, Dryer, Light Fixtures, Microwave, Stove, Stove Hood, Refrigerator, Garage Door Opener
  • Subdivision Name: Mead Meadows
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Reso Interior Features: Attic - Walk Up, Bonus Room, Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr, Dec Molding, Den, Laundry Tub, Skylight, Sliding Door, Recessed Lighting
  • Year Built: 2016
  • General Property Info Waterview: No
  • General Property Info Fireplace: Yes
  • General Property Info Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info HOA: No
  • General Property Info Pool: No
  • Interior Ceilings - 9Ft 1st Flr: Yes
  • Interior Sliding Door: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • Kitchen Center Island: Yes
  • ExteriorPatio: Yes
  • Garage Direct Entry: Yes
  • General Property Info Acreage: 0.3
  • General Property Info Lot Dimensions: 101 x 131
  • Living Room Floor - Wood2: Yes
  • Dining Room Floor - Wood3: Yes
  • Kitchen Newer: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Roof Shingled: Yes
  • Rooms Laundry: Yes
  • Rooms Living Room: Yes
  • Included Stove: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Water Heater Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Exterior Lighting: Yes
  • Parking Double Wide Drive: Yes
  • General Property Info # Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Interior Dec Molding: Yes
  • Interior Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Foyer Two Story: Yes
  • Interior Den: Yes
  • Included BlindsShades: Yes
  • Included Light Fixtures: Yes
  • Included Stove Hood: Yes
  • Cooling Electric3: Yes
  • Exterior Sprinkler Under: Yes
  • Exterior Thermal Window: Yes
  • Included Outdoor Lighting: Yes
  • Kitchen Sliding Door5: Yes
  • Foyer Floor - Wood: Yes
  • Dining Room Dec Molding4: Yes
  • Kitchen GraniteStone Counter: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Floor - Wood5: Yes
  • Kitchen Eat-In: Yes
  • Garage Oversized: Yes
  • Kitchen Floor - Wood4: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Fireplace - Gas4: Yes
  • Interior Laundry Tub: Yes
  • Rooms Breakfast: Yes
  • Interior Attic - Walk Up: Yes
  • Interior Bonus Room: Yes
  • Siding Clapboard: Yes
  • Kitchen Marble4: Yes
  • Cooling 3 Zoned AC: Yes
  • Heating 3 Zoned Heat: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 13
  • Stories: 2
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Kitchen Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Den2: Yes
  • Features Interior:Skylight: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level:Second43: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Floor - Wood6: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Full Bath: Yes
  • Primary Bath:Floor - Ceramic7: Yes
  • Primary Bath:Shower Stall: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Walk-in Closet: Yes
  • Primary Bath Double Sinks: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 0.3
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Sprinkler Under, Thermal Window, Lighting

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Double Wide Drive, Driveway, On Street, Direct Access, Oversized
  • General Property Info:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Driveway: Yes
  • Parking:On Street: Yes
  • _pound_ AppliancesIncluded:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Electric, Central Air, 3+ Zoned AC
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, 3+ Zoned Heat
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 101 x 131
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13068.0
  • Parcel #: 01-02402-0000-00042
  • Zoning Description: Residential, Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 24471.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2024
Closed on
May 10, 2024
Sold by
Okkinga Klaas and Okkinga Jane
Bought by
Bashirov Ernest and Gu Christina
Seller's Agent
Matthew Tully
RE/MAX Central
Buyer's Agent
NON MEMBER MORR
NON MEMBER
List Price
$1,550,000
Sold Price
$1,550,000
Views
58
Current Estimated Value
$1,675,139

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$125,139
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.88%
Original Mortgage
$1,240,000
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2016
Closed on
Dec 19, 2016
Sold by
Heritage Manor Homes
Bought by
Okkinga Klaas and Okkinga Jane
Seller's Agent
LORI DAHL
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$1,270,000
Sold Price
$1,210,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-4.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.35%
Original Mortgage
$968,000
Interest Rate
4.16%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2014
Sold by
Starks Morris E and Starks Sallisteen
Bought by
Heritage Manor Homes Llc
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
Bashirov Ernest $1,550,000 American Land Title
Bashirov Ernest $1,550,000 American Land Title
Okkinga Klaas -- --
Heritage Manor Homes Llc $325,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bashirov Ernest $1,240,000
Previous Owner Okkinga Klaas $968,000
Previous Owner Okkinga Klaas --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/22/2024 05/22/24 Sold $1,550,000 0.0% $366 / Sq Ft
04/02/2024 04/02/24 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2024 03/11/24 For Sale $1,550,000 +28.1% $366 / Sq Ft
11/18/2016 11/18/16 Sold $1,210,000 -4.7% --
09/16/2016 09/16/16 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2016 04/28/16 For Sale $1,270,000 -- --
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

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 $24,830 $579,200 $163,200 $416,000
2024 $24,471 $579,200 $163,200 $416,000
2023 $24,471 $579,200 $163,200 $416,000
2022 $24,321 $579,200 $163,200 $416,000
2021 $24,187 $579,200 $163,200 $416,000
2020 $24,315 $579,200 $163,200 $416,000
2019 $19,348 $463,200 $163,200 $300,000
2018 $23,689 $579,200 $163,200 $416,000
2017 $23,400 $579,200 $163,200 $416,000
2016 $8,065 $203,200 $163,200 $40,000
2015 $8,020 $203,200 $163,200 $40,000
2014 $10,290 $267,700 $163,200 $104,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 22406724

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 01-02402-0000-00042