$699,999
SOLD OCT 14, 2022

271 River Bend Rd Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.31 Acres

Recently Sold

10% Below List Price

93 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Living Room
  • Columbia Middle School Rated A
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of October 2022

Imagine coming home every day through tree lined streets to your own peaceful corner of paradise in the heart of Berkeley Heights, yet still be only minutes to a bustling downtown and NYC accessible train station. 271 River Bend Road has everything you could hope for in a home and more. This well-appointed 5 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home is nestled in the furthest section of the neighborhood on a spacious lot, ensuring privacy and tranquility. Quality greets you as you step through the front door into the open floor plan that seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining and living rooms and the sliding glass doors fill the rooms with warmth and natural light.The gleaming quartz and stainless steel kitchen sets the stage for anything from a cozy dinner to a fun night entertaining at home. Step through the glass doors to the extended back deck during those warm nights.Rich hardwood floors stretch from the dining area, through the living and down the hall to the primary bedroom, which has its own ensuite bath, as well as two additional bedrooms and a full bath.The beautifully finished lower level offers a family room with a brick mantled gas fireplace. A french door connects the space to the covered patio and backyard, and lets in tons of natural light. On this level there are also two additional bedrooms and a half bath.With its peaceful but still central location, spacious yard and livable, open floor plan, 271 River Bend Road is sure to go quickly. Schedule your appointment today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JASON FORSTER

PROVENTUS PROPERTIES, LLC. Listed on: 04/30/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

ALLISON ZIEFERT

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,274

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Bi-Level Home
  • Wood Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Powder Room

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Governor High School

Utilities

  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Standard Electricity

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2901-01002-0000-00070-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,274

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Bi-Level
  • Primary Style: Bi-Level
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Union
  • Street Number Display: 271
  • Directions: Park Ave. to Willow Way to River Bend Rd.
  • I D: 5146989
  • Modified: 2023-10-15
  • Number Images: 23
  • First Name: JASON
  • First Name3: ALLISON
  • Last Name: FORSTER
  • Last Name3: ZIEFERT
  • Office Phone: 908-312-0075
  • Office Phone3: 973-310-6816
  • Attribution Contact: null
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Number Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor, Full Bath
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Ground
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: Ground
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island
  • Kitchen Dim: 13x12
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 19x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Dim: 15x11
  • Other Room1 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 2: SittngRm
  • Other Room2 Dim: 20x6
  • Other Room2 Level: Ground
  • Level 1 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Ground Level Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Family Room, Powder Room, SittngRm
  • Phone: 908-522-9100

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater, Multi-Zone
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water

Schools

  • High School: Governor
  • High School: Governor

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .310 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 140400
  • Assessed Land Value: 152000
  • Assessment: 292400
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Identifier: 70
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.31

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 12274
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2901-01002-0000-00070-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 4.176
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2021
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2022
Closed on
Oct 7, 2022
Sold by
Marra Daniel E and Marra Carmen N
Bought by
Grosso Rachel and Grosso Kenneth
Seller's Agent
JASON FORSTER
PROVENTUS PROPERTIES, LLC.
Buyer's Agent
ALLISON ZIEFERT
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
List Price
$778,000
Sold Price
$699,999
Premium/Discount to List
-$78,001
-10.03%
Current Estimated Value
$968,079

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$268,080
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.06%
Original Mortgage
$499,999
Outstanding Balance
$483,989
Interest Rate
6.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$477,749

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 9, 2015
Closed on
Nov 4, 2015
Sold by
Barrier Philip and Barrier Sharlene
Bought by
Marra Daniel E and Marra Carmen N
Seller's Agent
Lisa Kulback
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
JASON FORSTER
PROVENTUS PROPERTIES, LLC.
Sold Price
$475,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.75%
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
3.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $699,999 Westcor Land Title
Deed $475,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $499,999 New Conventional
Previous Owner $453,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $463,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $452,787 FHA
Previous Owner $380,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $134,982 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/14/2022 10/14/22 Sold $699,999 0.0% --
08/18/2022 08/18/22 Price Changed $699,999 -4.1% --
08/01/2022 08/01/22 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2022 06/08/22 Price Changed $729,900 -3.8% --
05/23/2022 05/23/22 Price Changed $759,000 -2.4% --
04/30/2022 04/30/22 For Sale $778,000 +63.8% --
11/09/2015 11/09/15 Sold $475,000 -- --
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 $13,241 $313,400 $152,000 $161,400
2023 $13,241 $313,400 $152,000 $161,400
2022 $12,278 $292,400 $152,000 $140,400
2021 $12,211 $292,400 $152,000 $140,400
2020 $12,275 $292,400 $152,000 $140,400
2019 $12,214 $292,400 $152,000 $140,400
2018 $11,959 $292,400 $152,000 $140,400
2017 $11,789 $291,800 $152,000 $139,800
2016 $11,582 $291,800 $152,000 $139,800
2015 $11,517 $291,800 $152,000 $139,800
2014 $11,217 $291,800 $152,000 $139,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3778846

Garden State MLS

APN: 01-01002-0000-00070