NOT LISTED FOR SALE

251 S Finley Ave Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Estimated Value: $1,297,000 - $1,601,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,504 Sq Ft
$417/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 12, 2017

Last sale price $775,000 $221 Per Sq Ft

Est. 89% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,987/month

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Cedar Hill Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

About This Home

As of September 2017

Heritage colonial grandly presented on 0.91 park-like acres in highly coveted Basking Ridge. Two Master Suites: Main-level has sitting area, beautifully detailed bath, walk-in closet; Second-level has adjoining spacious office, ideal for teleworker. Bright kitchen with spacious bay-window dining area. Light streams through expansive energy-efficient Andersen windows, framing a serene setting. Family room with raised-hearth brick fireplace and sliding-glass door access to sizable deck. Neutral plush carpeting over hardwood floors in most of home. Well-conceived, convenient flow for entertaining. Ample storage. Full unfinished basement. Expansive white-picket fence frames part of large backyard domain. Close proximity to nationally awarded Ridge High School and charming town center.

Last Listed By

Jacqueline Fuchs

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 03/27/2017

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,499

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 0.91 Acre Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,504 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Blinds
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Cedar Hill Elementary School
  • W Annin Middle School
  • Ridge High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Underground Utilities
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2702-02703-0000-00015-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,499

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Exclusions: Tiffany Chandeliers
  • Renovated Year: 1995
  • Street Number Display: 251
  • Directions: From Downtown Basking Ridge, house on Right before Ridge High School. White mailbox #251
  • I D: 4694628
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 25
  • First Name: JACQUELINE
  • First Name3: CAROLYN
  • Last Name: FUCHS
  • Last Name3: FAHEY
  • Office Phone: 908-630-5106
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 1995

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Gas Fireplace, Family Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Electric, CookElec, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Self Cleaning Oven, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Drapes, StallShw, Walk-In Closet, StallTub, Blinds, Fire Extinguisher, Window Treatments, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 3.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 19x13
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 21x15
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Dim: 13x11
  • Other Room1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 2: Bedroom/Office
  • Other Room2 Dim: 21x15
  • Other Room2 Level: Second
  • Other Room 3: Utility Room
  • Other Room3 Dim: 33x28
  • Other Room3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: Storage Room
  • Other Room4 Dim: 20x16
  • Other Room4 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Family Room, Kitchen, Powder Room, Laundry Room, Foyer, Dining Room, Living Room, SeeRem
  • Level 2 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 4 Or More Bedrooms, SeeRem, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3504
  • Phone: 908-766-2900

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Sidewalk, Wood Fence, Thermal Windows/Doors, Dog Run, Storm Door(s), Curbs, Storm Window(s), FencVnyl
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Ceiling Fan, Wall A/C Unit(s), Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Baseboard - Hotwater
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Underground, Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: CEDAR HILL
  • Middle School: W ANNIN
  • High School: RIDGE
  • High School: RIDGE
  • Middle Jr High School: W ANNIN

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .91AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 437600
  • Assessed Land Value: 356800
  • Assessment: 794400
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Open Lot, Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 15
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.91
  • Zoning: Residential

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 15499
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2702-02703-0000-00015-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 1.951
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2016
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: CEDAR HILL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2021
Sold by
Zimmet Marc
Bought by
Zimmet Lon A and Zimmet Kathryn A
Total Days on Market
79
Current Estimated Value
$1,461,563

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2017
Closed on
Sep 11, 2017
Sold by
Stewart Murry Fraser and Murray Stewart C
Bought by
Zimmet Lon A and Zimmet Kathryn A
Seller's Agent
Jacqueline Fuchs
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Carolyn Fahey
FAHEY REALTORS
List Price
$824,900
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,900
-6.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.58%
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

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
Zimmet Lon A -- Evident Title Agency Inc
Zimmet Lon A -- None Listed On Document
Zimmet Lon A $775,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Zimmet Lon A $600,000
Previous Owner Zimmet Lon A $620,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/12/2017 09/12/17 Sold $775,000 -6.0% $221 / Sq Ft
06/14/2017 06/14/17 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2017 03/27/17 For Sale $824,900 -- $235 / 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
2024 $21,666 $1,217,900 $356,000 $861,900
2023 $16,557 $877,900 $356,000 $521,900
2022 $16,943 $842,500 $356,000 $486,500
2021 $16,846 $806,000 $356,000 $450,000
2020 $16,846 $804,500 $356,000 $448,500
2019 $16,402 $806,400 $356,000 $450,400
2018 $15,547 $775,400 $351,500 $423,900
2017 $15,457 $777,100 $351,500 $425,600
2016 $15,499 $794,400 $356,800 $437,600
2015 $15,249 $795,900 $352,300 $443,600
2014 $14,735 $761,900 $352,300 $409,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jacqueline Fuchs

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Jacqueline Fuchs

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (908) 581-8513

    33 Total Sales

    Jacqueline Fuchs
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Carolyn Fahey

    FAHEY REALTORS

    (908) 581-2591

    107 Total Sales

    Carolyn Fahey
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3374122

Garden State MLS

APN: 02-02703-0000-00015

New Jersey Somerset County Basking Ridge 07920

251 S Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ

Homes for Sale in Basking Ridge, NJ

This home is located at 251 S Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 since 27 March 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,461,563, approximately $417 per square foot. This property was built in 1976. 251 S Finley Ave is a home located in Somerset County with nearby schools including Cedar Hill Elementary School, Oak Street Elementary School, and William Annin Middle School.

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