NOT LISTED FOR SALE

252 W Valley Brook Rd Califon, NJ 07830

Washington Township Morris Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $567,000 - $695,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,836 Sq Ft
$347/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 10, 2021

Last sale price $475,000 $259 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,213/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Old Farmers Road Elementary School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of August 2021

Immaculate Contemporary Cape on 2.71 private wooded acres features an updated kitchen, finished walk-out basement, whole house generator, solar panels, hardwood floors and large storage attics.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donald Philhower

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 06/04/2021

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

RYAN CAHILL

WEICHERT REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,033

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 2.71 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R5 Residentia

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Shades
  • Blinds
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • 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
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Parquet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Powder Room
  • Bathtub with Shower

Home Security

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • Oldfarmers Elementary School
  • Long Valley Middle School
  • W.M. Central High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Well

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2338-00056-0000-00012-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,033

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

2.71 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Cape Cod, Contemporary
  • Primary Style: Cape Cod
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Morris
  • Directions: Route 517 to West Valley Brook Road to home on Right
  • I D: 5077458
  • First Name: DONALD
  • First Name3: RYAN
  • Last Name: PHILHOWER
  • Last Name3: CAHILL
  • Office Phone: 908-295-3201
  • Office Phone3: 908-735-8140
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Parquet, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Family Room, Gas Fireplace
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cathedral Ceiling, Fire Extinguisher, Shades, Skylight, Smoke Detector, TubShowr, Window Treatments
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Tub Shower
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walkout
  • Basement Level Rooms: Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 16x12
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 18x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: MudRoom
  • Other Room1 Dim: 5x22
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Rec Room
  • Other Room2 Dim: 27x12
  • Other Room2 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 3: Storage Room
  • Other Room3 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 4: Laundry Room
  • Other Room4 Level: Ground
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, MudRoom, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Phone: 908-766-0808

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Storage Shed, Storm Door(s), Thermal Windows/Doors, Wood Fence
  • Roof Description: Composition Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Driveway Description: Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: OilAbIn
  • Heating: Baseboard - Hotwater, Radiant - Hot Water
  • Sewer: Septic 3 Bedroom Town Verified
  • Utilities: Electric
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: From Furnace

Schools

  • High School: W.M. Central
  • Middle Jr High School: Long Valley

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 2.714 AC
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Wooded Lot
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 2.71
  • Zoning: R5 Residentia

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: 9033
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2338-00056-0000-00012-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.639
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Oldfarmers

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2021
Closed on
Aug 4, 2021
Sold by
Santos Alexander and Santos Heather A
Bought by
Lehr David R
Seller's Agent
Donald Philhower
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
RYAN CAHILL
WEICHERT REALTORS
List Price
$459,900
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
3.28%
Current Estimated Value
$637,818

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$162,818
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.57%
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 1995
Sold by
Cais Rudolf E and Cais Kirsten
Bought by
Santos Alexander and Santos Heather A
Source: Public Records

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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
Lehr David R $475,000 Fidelity National Ttl Ins Co
Santos Alexander $220,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lehr David R $380,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/10/2021 08/10/21 Sold $475,000 +3.3% $259 / Sq Ft
06/29/2021 06/29/21 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2021 06/12/21 For Sale $459,900 -- $250 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

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 $9,930 $342,300 $150,600 $191,700
2024 $9,708 $342,300 $150,600 $191,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Donald Philhower

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Donald Philhower

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (908) 295-3201

    5 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Donald Philhower
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    RYAN CAHILL

    WEICHERT REALTORS

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3717932

Garden State MLS

APN: 38-00056-0000-00012

New Jersey Morris County Califon 07830 Washington Township Morris

252 W Valley Brook Rd, Califon, NJ

Not Listed for Sale

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