NOT LISTED FOR SALE

197 Sapphire Ln Franklin Park, NJ 08823

Estimated Value: $576,000 - $646,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
$271/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold December 09, 2016

Last sale price $375,000

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,229/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Clubhouse
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom

About This Home

As of December 2016

RARE FINISHED WALK-OUT BASEMENT!! SPOTLESS HOME!! 1-YR-OLD RENOVATED & BEAUTIFUL! CUSTOM KITCHEN CABINETS + DESIGN, WALL OPEN TO LIV. RM., GRANITE TOPS, S/S APPL. MAY 2015 FURNACE & A/C UNIT!!, FABULOUS LAMINATE & TILE FLOORS, REMODELED BATHROOMS, CATHEDRAL CEILING IN MSTR BDRM, CALIFORNIA-STYLE WALK-IN MASTER BEDROOM CLOSET, SUMPTUOUS UPDATED SPA-LIKE MSTR BATH W/SKYLIGHT.TERRIFIC LOCATION!! GREAT COMMUNITY, CLOSE TO NY BUS, MAJOR HIGHWAYS & SHOPPING & JUST MINUTES TO TRAIN STATION! SHOULD HURRY!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janice Gueren

RE/MAX DIAMOND REALTORS Listed on: 09/28/2016

RE/MAX DIAMOND REALTORS

Last Buyer's Agent

ANDREW LOBRACE

EXP REALTY, LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,187

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • Privacy Fence
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $271 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Patio

Schools

  • Franklin Elementary And Middle School
  • Franklin High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2708-00034-0009-00059-0002-C0567
  • Tax Block *

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include maintenance-exterior, snow removal, trash collection

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,187

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$271 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Style: Townhouse-Interior, Multi Floor Unit
  • Primary Style: Townhouse-Interior
  • Subproperty Type: Condo/Coop/Townhouse
  • Community Living: Yes
  • Year Built: 1990
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Exclusions: WINDOW TREATMENTS & HARDWARE, STAIRWELL LANDING CHANDELIER
  • Street Number Display: 197
  • Directions: RT. 27 OR VLIET TO BEACON HILL WAY, RIGHT ON TOPAZ, RIGHT ON SAPPHIRE
  • I D: 4660991
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 25
  • Section Subdiv Development: BEACON HILL
  • First Name: JANICE E.
  • First Name3: ANDREW
  • Last Name: GUEREN
  • Last Name3: LOBRACE
  • Office Phone3: 297205
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Self Cleaning Oven, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower, Jetted Tub
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Walkout, Finished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room, Rec Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Area: Separate Dining Area, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 14x10
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 20x12
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Kitchen, Powder Room, Foyer, Utility Room, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 3 Bedrooms, Laundry Room, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Phone: 732-297-1100

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Tennis Courts, Patio, Storm Door(s), Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Curbs, Privacy Fence
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Association Pool
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Underground
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Playground, Club House, Pool-Outdoor, Jogging/Biking Path, Tennis Courts
  • Association Maintenance Fee: 271
  • Association Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Maintenance Fee Includes: Maintenance-Exterior, Snow Removal, Trash Collection

Schools

  • Elementary School: FRANKLIN
  • Middle School: FRANKLIN
  • High School: FRANKLIN
  • High School: FRANKLIN
  • Middle Jr High School: FRANKLIN

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: COMMON ELEMENTS
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 254400
  • Assessed Land Value: 65000
  • Assessment: 319400
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Identifier: 59.2
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *

Rental Info

  • Application Fee: 450
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 7187
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2708-00034-0009-00059-0002-C0567
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.265
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2015
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: FRANKLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 28, 2016
Closed on
Dec 9, 2016
Sold by
Watson Mark and Watson Jennifer
Bought by
Desier Rundolph
Seller's Agent
Janice Gueren
RE/MAX DIAMOND REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
ANDREW LOBRACE
EXP REALTY, LLC
List Price
$379,900
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.29%
Current Estimated Value
$600,622

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$225,622
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.37%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$245,560
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$347,638

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2015
Closed on
Feb 25, 2015
Sold by
Curran Jeffrey
Bought by
Watson Mark and Watson Jennifer
Seller's Agent
MICHAL ZASOWSKI
EXP REALTY, LLC
Sold Price
$235,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
30.41%
Original Mortgage
$232,992
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1998
Sold by
Weser David E
Bought by
Curran Jeffrey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
7.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 1990
Sold by
K Hovnanian At Somerset V Inc
Bought by
Weser David E and Weser Ceil M
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
Desier Rundolph $375,000 Raritan Valley Title Examine
Watson Mark $235,000 Weichert Title Agency
Curran Jeffrey $159,500 --
Weser David E $173,700 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Desier Rundolph $300,000
Previous Owner Watson Mark $232,992
Previous Owner Curran Jeffrey $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/09/2016 12/09/16 Sold $375,000 -1.3% --
10/18/2016 10/18/16 Pending -- -- --
09/28/2016 09/28/16 For Sale $379,900 +61.7% --
03/06/2015 03/06/15 Sold $235,000 -- --
Source: Garden State 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 $8,530 $473,100 $200,000 $273,100
2023 $8,516 $443,100 $170,000 $273,100
2022 $8,175 $403,100 $130,000 $273,100
2021 $8,234 $373,100 $100,000 $273,100
2020 $8,315 $368,100 $95,000 $273,100
2019 $8,304 $363,100 $90,000 $273,100
2018 $8,150 $352,800 $90,000 $262,800
2017 $7,718 $332,800 $70,000 $262,800
2016 $7,471 $319,400 $65,000 $254,400
2015 $7,187 $309,400 $55,000 $254,400
2014 $7,079 $309,400 $55,000 $254,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Janice Gueren

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Janice Gueren

    RE/MAX

    24 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Janice Gueren
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    ANDREW LOBRACE

    EXP REALTY, LLC

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    MICHAL ZASOWSKI

    EXP REALTY, LLC

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3339173

Garden State MLS

APN: 08-00034-09-00059-02-C0567

New Jersey Somerset County Franklin Park 08823

197 Sapphire Ln, Franklin Park, NJ

This home is located at 197 Sapphire Ln, Franklin Park, NJ 08823 since 28 September 2016 and is currently estimated at $600,622. This property was built in 1990. 197 Sapphire Ln is a home located in Somerset County with nearby schools including Franklin High School, St. Augustine of Canterbury School, and Guidepost Montessori at Kendall Park.

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