$458,500
SOLD OCT 5, 2018

25 Merritt Terrace Matawan, NJ 07747

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.33 Acres

Recently Sold

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Bay View
  • Deck
  • Old Bridge High School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Adjacent to Greenbelt

About This Home

As of July 2025

LIVE Classic. Lovely center hall Colonial situated in Merritt Estates. This home offers an ideal floor plan with generously sized rooms. New carpeting, new wood floor and new windows. First floor bonus room, perfect as an office or playroom. Family room features wood burning brick fireplace and vaulted ceiling with 2 skylights. Spacious deck with above ground pool and beautiful private backyard, backs to conservation. Don't miss out on living in this lovely community. Close to commuting train and shopping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anna Appolonia

Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty License #0563511 Listed on: 06/22/2018

Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Leanne Lucarelli

Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty License #0679679

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicole Rokosz

Weichert Realtors-Old Bridge License #1649951

Weichert Realtors-Old Bridge

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,750

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 110 x 130
  • Adjacent to Greenbelt
  • Landscaped
  • Backs to Trees or Woods

HOA Fees

  • $25 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Light Fixtures
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Center Hall
  • Bay Views
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom includes a Walk-In Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Vinyl Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • J. Mcdivitt Elementary School
  • Carl Sandburg Middle School
  • Old Bridge High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 15-11251-11-00020

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area
  • Merritt Estates Subdivision

Amenities

  • Common Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,750

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$25 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back to Woods, Border Greenway
  • ResoPoolFeatures: Above Ground, Vinyl
  • Reso Association Amenities: Association, Common Area, Landscaping
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Common Area
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 1711
  • Co List Office Phone: 732-946-9200
  • Inclusions: Outdoor Lighting, Washer, Window Treatments, Blinds/Shades, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Light Fixtures, Microwave, Stove Hood, Refrigerator, Screens, Garage Door Opener, Gas Cooking
  • Subdivision Name: Merritt Estates
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Reso Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Linoleum/Vinyl, Tile, W/W Carpet, Wood
  • Reso Interior Features: Attic, Bay/Bow Window, Bonus Room, Center Hall, Skylight, Sliding Door
  • Year Built: 1985
  • General Property Info Waterview: No
  • General Property Info Fireplace: Yes
  • General Property Info Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info HOA: Yes
  • General Property Info Pool: Yes
  • Interior Sliding Door: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • Common Elements Common Area: Yes
  • Fee Includes Common Area2: Yes
  • Garage Direct Entry: Yes
  • General Property Info Acreage: 0.33
  • General Property Info Lot Dimensions: 110 x 130
  • Location Middle School: Carl Sandburg
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Roof Shingled: Yes
  • Rooms Laundry: Yes
  • Rooms Living Room: Yes
  • Lot Description Back to Woods: Yes
  • Included Gas Cooking: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Floors Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Floors Wood: Yes
  • Kitchen Floor - LinoleumVinyl4: Yes
  • Water Heater Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Exterior Lighting: Yes
  • SidingAluminum: Yes
  • General Property Info # Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Interior Attic: Yes
  • Included BlindsShades: Yes
  • Included Light Fixtures: Yes
  • Included Stove Hood: Yes
  • Living Room Floor - WW Carpet7: Yes
  • Dining Room Floor - WW Carpet6: Yes
  • Included Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Included Outdoor Lighting: Yes
  • Included Screens: Yes
  • Included Window Treatments: Yes
  • Kitchen Sliding Door5: Yes
  • Common Elements Landscaping: Yes
  • Interior BayBow Window: Yes
  • Foyer Floor - Wood: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Floor - Wood5: Yes
  • ExteriorDeck: Yes
  • SidingBrick: Yes
  • Pool Vinyl2: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Fireplace - Woodburning5: Yes
  • Floors Tile: Yes
  • Living Room BayBow Window2: Yes
  • Dining Room BayBow Window3: Yes
  • Interior Bonus Room: Yes
  • Lot Description Border Greenway: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Skylight3: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 10
  • Stories: 2
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Kitchen Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Office2: Yes
  • Features Interior:Skylight: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Floor - WW Carpet3: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level:Second43: Yes
  • Primary Bath:Shower Stall: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Walk-in Closet: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 0.33
  • Topography: Level
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Lighting

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Direct Access
  • General Property Info:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Driveway: Yes
  • _pound_ AppliancesIncluded:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 300.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Amenities:Pool Above Ground: Yes

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Carl Sandburg

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 110 x 130
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14374.8
  • Parcel #: 15-11251-11-00020
  • Zoning Description: Residential, Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10750.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: J. McDivitt
  • High School: Old Bridge

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2025
Closed on
Jul 7, 2025
Sold by
Ramos Marcos
Bought by
Padula Jaime Lyn and Padula Daniel
Seller's Agent
John DeStefano
RE/MAX First Realty
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Effenberger
O'Brien Realty, LLC
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$865,000
Premium/Discount to List
$66,000
8.26%
Views
34

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-72.25%
Original Mortgage
$648,750
Outstanding Balance
$648,750
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$152,216

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2023
Sold by
Ramos Marcos and Ramos Nicole
Bought by
Ramos Marcos

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$236,000
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 22, 2018
Closed on
Oct 5, 2018
Sold by
Cimino Vincent D and Cimino Eileen P
Bought by
Ramos Marcos and Rokosz Nicole
Seller's Agent
Anna Appolonia
Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Rokosz
Weichert Realtors-Old Bridge
Sold Price
$458,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.52%
Original Mortgage
$366,800
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 1985
Bought by
Cimino Vincent and Cimino Eileen
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $865,000 Westcor Land Title
Deed -- Land Rush Title
Deed $458,500 Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co
Deed $128,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $648,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $236,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $367,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $366,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $259,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $287,874 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Sold $865,000 +8.3% $398 / Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $799,000 +74.3% $367 / Sq Ft
10/05/2018 10/05/18 Sold $458,500 -- --
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

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 $12,110 $219,300 $67,200 $152,100
2023 $12,110 $219,300 $67,200 $152,100
2022 $11,735 $219,300 $67,200 $152,100
2021 $8,621 $219,300 $67,200 $152,100
2020 $11,401 $219,300 $67,200 $152,100
2019 $11,226 $219,300 $67,200 $152,100
2018 $11,090 $219,300 $67,200 $152,100
2017 $10,750 $219,300 $67,200 $152,100
2016 $10,531 $219,300 $67,200 $152,100
2015 $10,353 $219,300 $67,200 $152,100
2014 $10,246 $219,300 $67,200 $152,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 21824713

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 15-11251-11-00020