$350,000
PENDING

245 Wiscasset Rd Highland Lakes, NJ 07422

Estimated payment $2,595/month

Total Views 7,599
2 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lake Privileges
  • Ranch Style House
  • Attic
  • Clubhouse
  • Wood Flooring
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

Unique opportunity awaits its next owner! If you're looking for a primary residence with a separate building with an office, bedroom full bath, & kitchenette, you can end your search right here. Located in a serene, private lake community, this inviting property mixes both charm and flexibility in a peaceful garden-filled setting. The 2-bedroom main house with full updated bath with radiant-heat tile floor, features a commodious kitchen with propane oven/stove, dishwasher, and front-facing window over sink, a formal dining room with french door that leads to the private patio with automatic, retractable awning--perfect for indoor/outdoor dining and entertaining. Upgrades include newer windows, an 8-year young roof, and ductwork, making it easy to add central a/c for added comfort, and new 3-bedroom septic. The adjacent separate building houses a garage, a spacious entry room, office/den/studio space-with its own full bath and kitchenette--ideal for remote work or creative pursuits. Surrounding both buildings are lush, gardened grounds with mature perennials, creating a tranquil oasis & curb appeal that stands out in the market. Highland Lakes is an elite, private lake community with a beautiful clubhouse w/kitchen, pool/game room, 5 lakes, 1 lagoon, 7 beaches w/lifeguards, swim lanes, multiple playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, racquetball courts, softball fields, clubhouse, and more. Live the lake life year round or as a second home, only 50 miles from NYC!

Listing Agent

JANEEN TORRES

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY WYK Brokerage Phone: 973-277-9741 Listed on: 07/28/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,359

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot

HOA Fees

  • $117 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Blinds
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Lake Privileges
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Standard Electricity
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2822-00459-0000-00027-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Community Details

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Billiard Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,359

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$117 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Style: Ranch, Detached
  • Primary Style: Ranch
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Community Living: Yes
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Sussex
  • Street Number Display: 245
  • Directions: Highland Lakes Rd to Winetka or Waconia, use GPS
  • I D: 5374481
  • Modified: 2025-08-28
  • Number Images: 43
  • Section Subdiv Development: Highland Lakes
  • Attribution Contact: 973-277-9741
  • MLS Status: Under Contract
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Insert, Living Room, Non-Functional, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, StallShw, TubShowr, Walk-In Closet
  • Number Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Walkout
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Country Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: SittngRm
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Office
  • Other Room2 Level: Second
  • Other Room 3: Den
  • Other Room3 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Bathroom
  • Other Room4 Level: Second
  • Level 1 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Porch
  • Level 2 Rooms: Attic, Bath(s) Other, Den, Office, SeeRem
  • Ground Level Rooms: GarEnter, SittngRm, Walkout

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Patio
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number Parking Spaces: 5
  • Parking Driveway Description: Circular, Gravel

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Propane Leased
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Septic 3 Bedroom Town Verified
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Propane
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Billiards Room, Club House, Kitchen Facilities, Lake Privileges, Playground, Tennis Courts
  • Association Maintenance Fee: 1400
  • Association Maintenance Fee Frequency: Annually

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .36 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 147800
  • Assessed Land Value: 198600
  • Assessment: 346400
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Identifier: 27
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.36

Rental Info

  • Application Fee: 2000
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 7359
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2822-00459-0000-00027-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.441
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $7,360 $346,400 $198,600 $147,800
2024 $7,616 $301,500 $153,600 $147,900
2023 $7,616 $293,700 $148,600 $145,100
2022 $7,411 $262,900 $123,600 $139,300
2021 $6,921 $220,200 $96,800 $123,400
2020 $6,632 $211,900 $91,800 $120,100
2019 $5,836 $207,100 $106,800 $100,300
2018 $5,577 $207,100 $106,800 $100,300
2017 $5,428 $207,100 $106,800 $100,300
2016 $5,420 $207,100 $106,800 $100,300
2015 $5,401 $207,100 $106,800 $100,300
2014 $5,451 $207,100 $106,800 $100,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2025 08/03/25 For Sale $350,000 +483.3% --
09/22/2017 09/22/17 Sold $60,000 -90.8% $69 / Sq Ft
08/08/2017 08/08/17 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2017 07/27/17 For Sale $649,000 -- $747 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $271,000 Cornerstone Title
Deed $271,000 Cornerstone Title
Deed $60,000 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $1,454 None Available
Bargain Sale Deed $115,700 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $220,594 FHA
Closed $220,594 FHA
Previous Owner $202,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $193,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $109,900 Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3978003

Garden State MLS

APN: 22 00204- 02-00003