$1,141,000
SOLD JAN 10, 2025

31 Fresh Ponds Rd East Brunswick, NJ 08816

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,844 Sq Ft
5.7 Acres

Recently Sold

$297 Per Sq Ft

20% Above List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn or Stable
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • 5.7 Acre Lot
  • Warnsdorfer Elementary School Rated A
  • Custom Home
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of January 2025

Discover the perfect blend of privacy, style, and convenience in this custom-built, contemporary home, nestled on more than five acres of serene, wooded and cleared land. Built and loved by the original owner, this one-of-a-kind property is ready for your personal touches. Upon entry, you are welcomed by a spacious great room adorned with gleaming hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace, and an abundance of windows that bathe the space in natural light while showcasing stunning, unobstructed views. The main level also features a formal dining area, an expansive kitchen with a center island, stainless steel appliances, and large eating area, making it ideal for entertaining and daily living. Additional first-floor highlights include a library/office, a mudroom, a convenient laundry room with laundry shoot, and a full bathroom and formal dining room. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, including a truly unique primary suite. The suite boasts vaulted ceilings, an en-suite bath, a dressing area, and a breathtaking glass atrium that opens to a private deck, offering a tranquil escape amidst the surrounding natural beauty. The partially finished daylight basement provides ample space for multi-generational living or additional entertaining. Outside, the expansive acreage offers a rural and secluded feel, with wooded trails and open spaces ideal for outdoor activities. Despite its private setting, this home is just minutes from Central Jersey's top amenities, blending convenience with tranquility. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a home that perfectly balances gracious living and contemporary style. Schedule your private showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stuart Davis

DAVIS REALTORS Listed on: 11/21/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,781

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 5.7 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 1096.00 x 225.00
  • Rural Setting
  • Northeast Facing Home
  • Wooded Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned RP

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Contemporary Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 3,844 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Storage
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Barn or Stable

Utilities

  • Zoned Cooling
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Farrington Lake Area Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,781

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.7
  • Lot Size: 1096.00 x 225.00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Farrington Lake Area
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Custom Home, Two Story
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More, Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Structure Type: Custom Home
  • Year Built: 1980
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Master Bedroom Features: Sitting Area, Dressing Room, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Oven, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Partially Finished, Daylight, Den, Storage Space, Utility Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: See Remarks
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: See Remarks
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Skylight, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Bath Full, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, 4 Bedrooms, Bath Second, Other Room(s), None
  • Living Area: 3844
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Rural Area, Wooded
  • Direction Faces: Northeast
  • Exterior Features: Barn/Stable, Open Porch(es), Outbuilding(s), Yard
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable, Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: See Remarks

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage, Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Zoned, Baseboard Hotwater
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: See Remarks
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 248292
  • Zoning: RP

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 19781
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 21, 2024
Closed on
Jan 7, 2025
Sold by
Bailey Lawrence
Bought by
Prasadam Naveen and Ali Abbas
Seller's Agent
Stuart Davis
DAVIS REALTORS
List Price
$949,990
Sold Price
$1,141,000
Premium/Discount to List
$191,010
20.11%
Views
49
Current Estimated Value
$1,145,057

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,057
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.56%
Original Mortgage
$821,000
Outstanding Balance
$816,064
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$328,993

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 1997
Sold by
Hovnanian K
Bought by
Bailey Adrienne Houzell

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Interest Rate
7.79%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 1975
Bought by
Bailey Lawrence and Bailey Nancy
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $1,141,000 Chicago Title
Bargain Sale Deed $1,141,000 Chicago Title
Deed $196,565 --
Deed $22,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $821,000 New Conventional
Closed $821,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $124,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Sold $1,141,000 +20.1% $297 / Sq Ft
11/21/2024 11/21/24 For Sale $949,990 -- $247 / Sq Ft
Source: All Jersey 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
2025 $20,404 $168,300 $50,900 $117,400
2024 $19,781 $168,300 $50,900 $117,400
2023 $19,781 $168,300 $50,900 $117,400
2022 $19,680 $168,300 $50,900 $117,400
2021 $19,126 $168,300 $50,900 $117,400
2020 $19,113 $168,300 $50,900 $117,400
2019 $18,924 $168,300 $50,900 $117,400
2018 $18,566 $168,300 $50,900 $117,400
2017 $18,216 $168,300 $50,900 $117,400
2016 $18,038 $168,300 $50,900 $117,400
2015 $17,356 $168,300 $50,900 $117,400
2014 $16,981 $168,300 $50,900 $117,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2506604R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 04-00308-19-00005-14