NOT LISTED FOR SALE

257 Chaucer Dr Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Estimated Value: $795,000 - $960,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,858 Sq Ft
$474/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 28, 2021

Last sale price $675,000 $363 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,983/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Columbia Middle School Rated A
  • Ranch Style House
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of April 2021

Completely remodeled sun filled ranch home ready to move in! Four bedrooms and two completely renovated full baths. Gorgeous oversized new kitchen featuring skylight, quartz island & SS appliances. Open concept living featuring gas fireplace in living room. Family room with bar area & wine fridge with access to deck. Freshly painted interior with refinished hardwood floors. Primary bedroom with vaulted ceiling and en-suite. First floor laundry. Large finished basement with pool table. Top rated schools. Easy access to NYC, highways and airport. Convenient shopping and dining. Whole house generator 2014, HVAC 2016, HWH 2018. Fireplace as is-no known issues. Washer/dryer as is- no known issues. FLOOD INS NOT REQUIRED- see MLS docs

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laurianne Tussel-Holsten

RE/MAX ACHIEVERS Listed on: 03/05/2021

RE/MAX ACHIEVERS

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberley Haley

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,351

Year Built

  • Built in 1959 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned R-15

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Inside Entrance
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 1,858 Sq Ft Home
  • Dry Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access
  • French Drain

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Mountain Elementary School
  • Columbia Middle School
  • Governor High School

Utilities

  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2901-01002-0000-00008-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,351

Year Built

Built in 1959 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Style: Ranch
  • Primary Style: Ranch
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Year Built Description: Approximate, Renovated
  • County Name: Union
  • Renovated Year: 2021
  • Street Number Display: 257
  • Directions: Park Avenue to Cromwell to 257 Chaucer Drive
  • I D: 5052428
  • Modified: 2022-04-29
  • Number Images: 22
  • First Name: LAURIANNE
  • First Name3: KIMBERLEY
  • Last Name: TUSSEL HOLSTEN
  • Last Name3: HALEY
  • Office Phone: 908-522-9444
  • Office Phone3: 908-301-2004
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2021

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Gas Fireplace, Living Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Generator-Built-In, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, WineRefr
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Dry, Fire Extinguisher, High Ceilings, Skylight, Smoke Detector, TubShowr
  • Number Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Level: First
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Bilco-Style Door, Finished, French Drain, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Rec Room, Storage Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Living/Dining Combo
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island
  • Kitchen Dim: 9x15
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 17x18
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Laundry Room
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Rec Room
  • Other Room2 Dim: 31x39
  • Other Room2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 3: Storage Room
  • Other Room3 Dim: 15x26
  • Other Room3 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Family Room, GarEnter, Kitchen, Laundry Room, LivDinRm
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1858
  • Phone: 908-522-9444

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, InEntrnc, Pull Down Stairs
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number Parking Spaces: 5
  • Parking Driveway Description: Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Ceiling Fan
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mountain
  • Middle School: Columbia
  • High School: Governor
  • High School: Governor
  • Middle Jr High School: Columbia

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .275 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 120000
  • Assessed Land Value: 150400
  • Assessment: 270400
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Open Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 8
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.28
  • Zoning: R-15

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: 11351
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2901-01002-0000-00008-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 4.198
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2020
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Mountain

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2021
Closed on
Apr 29, 2021
Sold by
Heights Holding Llc
Bought by
Silbiger Jason Stahl and Silbiger Michelle Marie
Seller's Agent
Laurianne Tussel-Holsten
RE/MAX ACHIEVERS
Buyer's Agent
Kimberley Haley
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$659,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
2.43%
Current Estimated Value
$879,776

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$204,776
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.58%
Original Mortgage
$533,000
Outstanding Balance
$487,444
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$392,332

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2021
Closed on
Mar 3, 2021
Sold by
Holsten Richard and Mertz Laura
Bought by
Heights Holding Llc
Seller's Agent
Laurianne Tussel-Holsten
RE/MAX ACHIEVERS
Buyer's Agent
Kimberley Haley
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$659,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
2.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$533,000
Outstanding Balance
$487,444
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$392,332

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2020
Sold by
Grodeck Kathy and Shallcross Scott
Bought by
Holsten Richard and Mertz Laura

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2010
Sold by
Shallcross Walter A and Shallcross Doris G
Bought by
Grodeck Kathy and Shallcross Scott
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
Silbiger Jason Stahl $675,000 Acres Land Title Agency Inc
Heights Holding Llc -- Counsellors Title Agency Inc
Holsten Richard $460,000 Counsellors Title Agency Inc
Grodeck Kathy -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Silbiger Jason Stahl $533,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/28/2021 04/28/21 Sold $675,000 +2.4% $363 / Sq Ft
03/15/2021 03/15/21 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2021 03/07/21 For Sale $659,000 -- $355 / 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 $12,983 $307,300 $150,400 $156,900
2023 $12,983 $307,300 $150,400 $156,900
2022 $12,904 $307,300 $150,400 $156,900
2021 $11,292 $270,400 $150,400 $120,000
2020 $11,351 $270,400 $150,400 $120,000
2019 $11,295 $270,400 $150,400 $120,000
2018 $11,059 $270,400 $150,400 $120,000
2017 $10,924 $270,400 $150,400 $120,000
2016 $10,732 $270,400 $150,400 $120,000
2015 $10,673 $270,400 $150,400 $120,000
2014 $10,394 $270,400 $150,400 $120,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kimberley Haley

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Kimberley Haley

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (908) 377-7174

    1 in this area

    302 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3695909

Garden State MLS

APN: 01-01002-0000-00008

New Jersey Union County Berkeley Heights 07059

257 Chaucer Dr, Berkeley Heights, NJ

This home is located at 257 Chaucer Dr, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 since 05 March 2021 and is currently estimated at $879,776, approximately $473 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 257 Chaucer Dr is a home located in Union County with nearby schools including Columbia Middle School, Governor Livingston High School, and Hudsonway Immersion School.

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