254 Altamont Place Somerville, NJ 08876
Highlights
- Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
- Custom Home
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- Somerville High School Rated A-
- 0.89 Acre Lot
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of May 2023This magnificent Greek Revival home is in the historic West End district of Somerville. Elegance & Charm of this stately oasis is a rare find and not on the historical registry. The architectural details of this solid brick, 3 story home have been preserved & restored throughout the years. Your 650 sq ft custom dream Gourmet Kitchen & Breakfast Nook awaits you w/12 ft granite center Island, Omega oyster maple cabinets, solid cherry flrs, Wolf 5 burner cooktop & custom hood, Dacor stainless steel double wall oven, wine refrigerator, 9 ft custom pantry, Kohler double farm sink, and 15 ft sliding glass doors overlooking the beautiful landscaping. Over 5,000 sq ft includes 12 rooms of elegant proportions & splendid Federal-style architectural moldings, soaring ceilings, exquisite wood banister with hand turned rails, 4 mantled fireplaces, teak and oak wood floors, custom built in window seats, closets & bookcases, Mediterranean Spanish bathroom tiles and high ceilings w/crown molding. When touring this home spend time in the spectacular gardens with magnificent trees & specimen plantings, colorfully designed for all seasons and enjoyed from the kitchen, covered porches, bluestone patio & pathways leading to a charming gazebo. With 7 bedrms, 5 full bathrms & 10 closets everyone can have their own space. At the end of your day, enjoy a nice evening retreat on the delightful, covered balcony through French doors from the master bedroom & sitting area. This is a home you must see!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $23,881
Year Built
- Built in 1837
Lot Details
- 0.89 Acre Lot
- Wood Fence
- Corner Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Oversized Parking
Home Design
- Custom Home
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- Beamed Ceilings
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Shades
- Blinds
- Entrance Foyer
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- 4 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Library with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Attic
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Butlers Pantry
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
- Kitchen Island
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 7 Bedrooms
- Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 5 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Garage Access
- Front Basement Entry
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Porch
Schools
- Van Deveer Elementary And Middle School
- Somerville High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Radiator
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 2718-00139-0000-00016-0000-
- Tax Block *
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $845,000 | Allied Title | |
| Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Bargain Sale Deed | $850,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $382,500 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $649,974 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $680,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $416,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $236,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $306,000 | No Value Available |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2023 05/22/23 | Sold | $845,000 | -2.3% | -- |
| 04/19/2023 04/19/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/11/2023 04/11/23 | For Sale | $865,000 | +1.8% | -- |
| 09/02/2022 09/02/22 | Sold | $850,000 | -5.0% | -- |
| 08/29/2022 08/29/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/12/2022 08/12/22 | Price Changed | $895,000 | -5.8% | -- |
| 07/06/2022 07/06/22 | For Sale | $950,000 | -- | -- |
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 | $24,374 | $616,600 | $169,500 | $447,100 |
| 2023 | $25,200 | $652,500 | $205,400 | $447,100 |
| 2022 | $24,541 | $652,500 | $205,400 | $447,100 |
| 2021 | $23,718 | $652,500 | $205,400 | $447,100 |
| 2020 | $23,882 | $652,500 | $205,400 | $447,100 |
| 2019 | $23,718 | $652,500 | $205,400 | $447,100 |
| 2018 | $23,464 | $652,500 | $205,400 | $447,100 |
| 2017 | $22,981 | $652,500 | $205,400 | $447,100 |
| 2016 | $22,048 | $652,500 | $205,400 | $447,100 |
| 2015 | $21,754 | $652,500 | $205,400 | $447,100 |
| 2014 | $21,409 | $652,500 | $205,400 | $447,100 |
Source: Garden State MLS
MLS Number: 3793014
APN: 18-00139-0000-00016
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