$1,200,000
SOLD OCT 21, 2024

18 Crest Dr Metuchen, NJ 08840

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,294 Sq Ft
0.58 Acres

Recently Sold

$364 Per Sq Ft

20% Below List Price

102 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.58 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Campbell Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of October 2024

Welcome to this exceptional four bedroom contemporary home, envisioned by Edgar Tafel, a prodigy of Frank Lloyd Wright. This house is quintessential mid century modern design. Utilizing the lands natural contours and sunlight as guides, this elegant residence sits nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac. Embraced by lush trees and seasonal plantings. Enjoy breathtaking views from every window, framing the expansive 150x167 property custom designed with meticulous attention to detail and quality craftmanship. The professional landscaping is well lite with beautiful lighting Step into the backyard oasis where relaxation and rejuvenation await making every day feel like vacation. Close to train and Metuchen downtown square footage should be 100sq ft extra addition of sunroom

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roberta Galkin

RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE Listed on: 05/25/2024

RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE

Co-Listed By

Marcie Borke

RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,661

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.58 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 167.00 x 150.00
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 3,294 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Well
  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Crest Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,661

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5751
  • Lot Size: 167.00 x 150.00
  • Co List Office Mls Id: RECE04
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Crest
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: See Remarks
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1955
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Appliances: Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Washer, Electric Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Partial, Partially Finished, Interior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: See Remarks, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 1 Bedroom, Great Room, Kitchen, Bath Full, Storage, Family Room, Laundry Room, Bath Half, Living Room, Bath Main, Bath Other, Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Second
  • Living Area: 3294
  • Stories: 3
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fencing/Wall
  • Lot Features: Near Train, Cul-De-Sac
  • Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinklers, Patio, Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed, Yard, Insulated Pane Windows
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: See Remarks

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 2 Car Width, Garage, Built-In Garage

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Heating: Zoned, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable TV, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 25051

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 21661
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 25, 2024
Closed on
Sep 11, 2024
Sold by
Kramer Elliot I
Bought by
Petersen Geoffrey Daniel and Briscoe Silvia
Seller's Agent
Roberta Galkin
RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE
List Price
$1,499,999
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$299,999
-20%
Views
167
Current Estimated Value
$1,240,034

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$40,034
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.41%
Original Mortgage
$766,500
Outstanding Balance
$757,884
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$482,150

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 1995
Sold by
Simkin Theodore
Bought by
Kramer Elliot and Kramer Karen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
7.61%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,200,000 Cortes & Hay Title
Deed $1,200,000 Cortes & Hay Title
Deed $423,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $766,500 New Conventional
Closed $766,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/21/2024 10/21/24 Sold $1,200,000 -20.0% $364 / Sq Ft
06/10/2024 06/10/24 Off Market $1,499,999 -- --
06/07/2024 06/07/24 For Sale $1,499,999 0.0% $455 / Sq Ft
05/25/2024 05/25/24 For Sale $1,499,999 -- $455 / 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
2025 $23,647 $340,000 $203,000 $137,000
2024 $22,855 $340,000 $203,000 $137,000
2023 $22,855 $340,000 $203,000 $137,000
2022 $21,661 $340,000 $203,000 $137,000
2021 $15,780 $340,000 $203,000 $137,000
2020 $20,886 $340,000 $203,000 $137,000
2019 $20,271 $340,000 $203,000 $137,000
2018 $20,196 $340,000 $203,000 $137,000
2017 $20,131 $340,000 $203,000 $137,000
2016 $19,526 $338,400 $202,500 $135,900
2015 $19,093 $338,400 $202,500 $135,900
2014 $18,615 $338,400 $202,500 $135,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2412332R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 09-00098-0000-00066