NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20 Esther Dr Highland Lakes, NJ 07422

Estimated Value: $337,000 - $407,109

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,540 Sq Ft
$247/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 17, 2020

Last sale price $190,000 $123 Per Sq Ft

Est. 100% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,649/month

182 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of April 2020

WELCOME HOME! This stylish NEWLY RENOVATED BI-LEVEL is nestled on beautiful tree line street in a desirable location of HIGHLAND LAKES. Cool, calm and sophisticated with a youthful edge. This functional home is enveloped in light and comfort with its crisp earthy walls and fine finishes. Featuring 3 bedrooms with a Living Room, Dining Room, Large Eat in Kitchen, Finished Basement with a Bath and a BUILT IN GARAGE WITH DIRECT ACCESS NEAR THE LAUNDRY ROOM!. Located just minutes from 1- Fine dining and entertainment in Warwick NY, 2- Ski resort, Water park, several golf courses, Crystal Springs resort, Appalachian Trail, Equestrian facilities, Wineries, Apple orchards, Wawayanda State Park and several others.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mohamad Sankar

KELLER WILLIAMS VILLAGE SQUARE Listed on: 08/22/2019

KELLER WILLIAMS VILLAGE SQUARE

Last Buyer's Agent

KEREN GONEN

REALTY EXECUTIVES EXCEPTIONAL

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,445

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Bi-Level Home
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Standard Electricity
  • Well
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2822-00121-0000-00003-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,445

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Style: Bi-Level
  • Primary Style: Bi-Level
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Sussex
  • Street Number Display: 20
  • Directions: Barry Dr to Erin Ln to Esther
  • I D: 4924953
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 24
  • First Name: MOHAMAD
  • First Name3: KEREN
  • Last Name: SANKAR
  • Last Name3: GONEN
  • Office Phone: 201-933-3366
  • Office Phone3: 973-814-7344
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Description: Wood Stove-Freestanding
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: CookElec, Dishwasher, Microwave Oven
  • Number Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen Area: Galley Type
  • Phone: 201-939-0050

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Built-In Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Fuel Type: Electric
  • Heating: Baseboard - Electric
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Utilities: Electric
  • Water: Well

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .28 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 96600
  • Assessed Land Value: 105600
  • Assessment: 202200
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Identifier: 20
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.28

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 5445
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2822-00121-0000-00003-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.693
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2018
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 22, 2019
Closed on
Apr 10, 2020
Sold by
Borova Properties Llc
Bought by
Lucas Peter J and Lucas Leda Patricia
Seller's Agent
Mohamad Sankar
KELLER WILLIAMS VILLAGE SQUARE
Buyer's Agent
KEREN GONEN
REALTY EXECUTIVES EXCEPTIONAL
List Price
$234,999
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,999
-19.15%
Current Estimated Value
$380,027

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$190,027
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.70%
Original Mortgage
$186,658
Outstanding Balance
$165,975
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$214,052

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2019
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
Bought by
Borova Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2018
Sold by
Journey Frank Thomas and Journey Grainne T
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2002
Sold by
Hopat Land Co
Bought by
The State Of New Jersey Department Of En

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1998
Sold by
Stankiewicz Joseph and Stankiewicz Anne
Bought by
Journey Frank Thomas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,415
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Lucas Peter J $190,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Borova Properties Llc $84,666 Premium Title Services Inc
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company -- None Available
The State Of New Jersey Department Of En $1,298,000 --
Journey Frank Thomas $98,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lucas Peter J $186,658
Previous Owner Journey Frank T $25,000
Previous Owner Journey Frank Thomas $204,000
Previous Owner Journey Frank Thomas $175,000
Previous Owner Journey Frank Thomas $94,496
Previous Owner Journey Frank Thomas $58,600
Previous Owner Journey Frank Thomas $94,496
Previous Owner Journey Frank Thomas $94,547
Previous Owner Journey Frank Thomas $94,953
Previous Owner Journey Frank Thomas $32,300
Previous Owner Journey Frank $21,400
Previous Owner Journey Frank Thomas $97,853
Previous Owner Journey Frank Thomas $98,415
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/17/2020 04/17/20 Sold $190,000 -5.0% $123 / Sq Ft
02/20/2020 02/20/20 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2020 01/02/20 Price Changed $199,999 -2.4% $130 / Sq Ft
12/03/2019 12/03/19 Price Changed $205,000 -6.3% $133 / Sq Ft
10/28/2019 10/28/19 Price Changed $218,888 -6.9% $142 / Sq Ft
08/22/2019 08/22/19 For Sale $234,999 -- $153 / Sq Ft
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
2025 $7,128 $339,800 $197,800 $142,000
2024 $7,120 $292,000 $162,800 $129,200
2023 $7,120 $274,600 $147,800 $126,800
2022 $7,315 $259,500 $137,800 $121,700
2021 $6,946 $221,000 $111,400 $109,600
2020 $6,726 $214,900 $106,400 $108,500
2019 $5,698 $202,200 $105,600 $96,600
2018 $5,445 $255,000 $255,000 $0
2017 $0 $255,000 $255,000 $0
2016 $0 $255,000 $255,000 $0
2015 -- $255,000 $255,000 $0
2014 -- $255,000 $255,000 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mohamad Sankar

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Mohamad Sankar

    KELLER WILLIAMS VILLAGE SQUARE

    (973) 261-3995

    73 Total Sales

    Mohamad Sankar
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    KEREN GONEN

    REALTY EXECUTIVES EXCEPTIONAL

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3582213

Garden State MLS

APN: 22-00121-0000-00003

New Jersey Sussex County Highland Lakes 07422

20 Esther Dr, Highland Lakes, NJ

This home is located at 20 Esther Dr, Highland Lakes, NJ 07422 since 22 August 2019 and is currently estimated at $380,027, approximately $246 per square foot. This property was built in 1970. 20 Esther Dr is a home located in Sussex County with nearby schools including Rolling Hills Elementary School, Lounsberry Hollow, and Glen Meadow School.

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