NOT LISTED FOR SALE

17 Stern Place Fords, NJ 08863

Estimated Value: $520,289 - $642,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,680 Sq Ft
$354/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 08, 2025

Last sale price $625,000 $372 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,282/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Private Yard
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of April 2025

Move-in ready! This stunning split-level home, located in a quiet cul-de-sac, features 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and beautiful hardwood floors. A long driveway leads to a one-car garage with a charming brick side path. The first floor includes a family room, a bedroom, and a full bath. Just a few steps up, the living room boasts bay windows and sloped ceilings, which extend into the dining room, illuminated by an elegant chandelier. The contemporary kitchen offers a newly replaced stovetop oven, ample cabinets & counter space, a tiled backsplash, recessed lighting, a Sakura-branded exhaust fan, and a refrigerator included in the sale. Upstairs, the third floor hosts 3 spacious bedrooms with engineered flooring and a full bathroom with tiled walls for easy cleaning. The master bedroom offers abundant natural light and two closets for extra storage. The finished basement is perfect for entertaining, with a corner bar, shelving display cases, and vinyl flooring. Outside, the private backyard features a patio area with outdoor tiles, gravel pathways, and a shed for gardening supplies. Conveniently located near Metro Park and Metuchen Train Stations, bus stops, major highways, and shopping at Menlo Park & Woodbridge Malls. Washer and dryer not included. Join us for an open house on 2/23 from 1-3 PM!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eva Mok

BETTER HOMES&GARDENS RE MATURO Listed on: 02/22/2025

BETTER HOMES&GARDENS RE MATURO

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,059

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 9,766 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R-7.5

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Paver Block
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,680 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Finished Basement

  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Colonial Gardens Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,059

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2242
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: COLONIAL GARDENS
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More, Multi/Split
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1955
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Stall Shower, Tub Shower
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Exhaust Fan
  • Appliances: Gas Range/Oven, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Finished, Interior Entry, Laundry Facilities, Other Room(s), Storage Space, Utility Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: See Remarks, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 1 Bedroom, Bath Full, Family Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Living Area: 1680
  • Stories: 3

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fencing/Wall
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Near Public Transit, Near Shopping, Near Train
  • Exterior Features: Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed, Yard
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 2 Car Width, Concrete, Paver Blocks, Attached

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9766
  • Zoning: R-7.5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12059
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2025
Closed on
Apr 7, 2025
Sold by
Tong Wan Tai and Tong Sydney Kwan
Bought by
Rivera Angel and Rivera Angela
Seller's Agent
Eva Mok
BETTER HOMES&GARDENS RE MATURO
List Price
$589,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$36,000
6.11%
Views
58
Current Estimated Value
$598,530

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$26,470
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-19.25%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Outstanding Balance
$500,000
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$82,422

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 1994
Sold by
Falescky Allan
Bought by
Tong Chin Chui and Tong Wan Tai

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.7%
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
Rivera Angel $625,000 North Star Title
Rivera Angel $625,000 North Star Title
Tong Chin Chui $170,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rivera Angel $500,000
Closed Rivera Angel $500,000
Previous Owner Tong Chin Chui $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/08/2025 04/08/25 Sold $625,000 +6.1% $372 / Sq Ft
02/22/2025 02/22/25 For Sale $589,000 -- $351 / Sq Ft
Source: All Jersey 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
2024 $12,059 $95,500 $29,100 $66,400
2023 $11,707 $95,500 $29,100 $66,400
2022 $10,772 $90,300 $29,100 $61,200
2021 $10,661 $90,300 $29,100 $61,200
2020 $10,314 $90,300 $29,100 $61,200
2019 $10,049 $90,300 $29,100 $61,200
2018 $9,850 $90,300 $29,100 $61,200
2017 $9,677 $90,300 $29,100 $61,200
2016 $9,597 $90,300 $29,100 $61,200
2015 $9,410 $90,300 $29,100 $61,200
2014 $9,205 $90,300 $29,100 $61,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2561018M

All Jersey MLS

APN: 25-00343-03-00041