NOT LISTED FOR SALE

31 Merritt Dr Lawrence Township, NJ 08648

Estimated Value: $450,000 - $562,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,728 Sq Ft
$300/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 15, 2022

Last sale price $400,000 $231 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,468/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • No HOA
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Lawrence High School Rated A-
  • Den
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2022

Expanded 3 bedroom colonial split. Hardwood floors throughout. Expanded kitchen. Gracious sized family room adjacent to den with 6 seat bar. 1.5 car side entry garage. Beautiful in ground pool, just in time for summer. Only 5 mins to Princeton, 40 mins to Philly, and 1 hour to NYC . Minutes from Route 1 and route 206. This home is priced to sell

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Edward Smires

Smires & Associates License #9236000 Listed on: 04/06/2022

Smires & Associates

Last Buyer's Agent

Austen Collins

One World Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,316

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Property is zoned R-4

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Side Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,728 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Bar
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Carpet
  • Crawl Space
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Pool

  • In Ground Pool

Schools

  • Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
  • Lawrence Middle School
  • Lawrence High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Above Ground Utilities
  • 150 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Nassau I Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00005
  • Assessor Parcel Number 07-03008-00005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,316

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Expanded 3 bedroom colonial split. Hardwood floors throughout. Expanded kitchen. Gracious sized family room adjacent to den with 6 seat bar. 1.5 car side entry garage. Beautiful in ground pool, just in time for summer. Only 5 mins to Princeton, 40 mins to Philly, and 1 hour to NYC . Minutes from Route 1 and route 206. This home is priced to sell
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Dining Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Den
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 1728
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1728
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 219.21
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1728
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 31

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 150 Amps
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Above Ground
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP
  • Elementary School: BENJAMIN FRANKLIN E.S.
  • Middle School: LAWRENCE M.S.
  • High School: LAWRENCE H.S.
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121145218733
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: BENJAMIN FRANKLIN E.S.
  • High School: LAWRENCE H.S.
  • Middle Or Junior School: LAWRENCE M.S.

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Fully, Wood
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 161300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 87300.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10454.00
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: R-4

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2130855
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7316.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 07-03008-00005
  • Tax Lot: 00005
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1728
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 06/15/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2022
Closed on
Jun 13, 2022
Sold by
Sekeras Joseph F and Sekeras Christine M
Bought by
Uzoma Elenwoke
Seller's Agent
Edward Smires
Smires & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Austen Collins
One World Realty
List Price
$378,800
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,200
5.6%
Current Estimated Value
$518,609

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$118,609
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.51%
Original Mortgage
$392,755
Outstanding Balance
$374,175
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$144,434

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2002
Sold by
Arnone Catherine
Bought by
Sekeras Joseph and Sekeras Christine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$211,500
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Uzoma Elenwoke $400,000 None Listed On Document
Sekeras Joseph $235,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Uzoma Elenwoke $392,755
Previous Owner Sekeras Joseph F $298,100
Previous Owner Sekeras Joseph F $295,787
Previous Owner Sekeras Joseph $211,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/15/2022 06/15/22 Sold $400,000 +5.6% $231 / Sq Ft
04/12/2022 04/12/22 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2022 04/06/22 For Sale $378,800 -- $219 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright 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 $7,702 $248,600 $87,300 $161,300
2024 $7,548 $248,600 $87,300 $161,300
2023 $7,548 $248,600 $87,300 $161,300
2022 $7,411 $248,600 $87,300 $161,300
2021 $7,316 $248,600 $87,300 $161,300
2020 $7,214 $248,600 $87,300 $161,300
2019 $7,122 $248,600 $87,300 $161,300
2018 $6,961 $248,600 $87,300 $161,300
2017 $6,928 $248,600 $87,300 $161,300
2016 $6,827 $248,600 $87,300 $161,300
2015 $6,638 $248,600 $87,300 $161,300
2014 $6,513 $248,600 $87,300 $161,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME2014712

Bright MLS

APN: 07-03008-0000-00005