NOT LISTED FOR SALE

397 Route 518 Skillman, NJ 08558

Estimated Value: $401,000 - $525,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
874 Sq Ft
$514/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 10, 2023

Last sale price $340,000 $389 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,352/month

133 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Village Elementary School Rated A-
  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of January 2023

Charming Cottage located in the Blawenburg section of Montgomery Township. This 2 Bedroom 1 Bath home is a great alternative to Condo living. The Main Bedroom includes a sliding door to the rear deck with unobstructed views of the Princeton Ridge, close to the Sourland Mountains. A fenced in backyard that backs up, with a gate, to Hobler Park. Hardwood floors in both Bedrooms, Living Room and Kitchen. The Office/Den is carpeted. Heating system replaced / updated March 2020, with a new efficient "Crown Boiler". Recent exterior paining. Partial basement includes Washer/Dryer, Utility Sink and a separate storage area with walk out access to the back yard. Includes 3 car off street parking! Montgomery Township Schools!! This property is centrally located, near Skillman Park, the High School and just minutes to Princeton. Live in or rental.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marty Daetwyler

RE/MAX Instyle Realty Corp License #121225 Listed on: 06/04/2022

RE/MAX Instyle Realty Corp

Last Buyer's Agent

Jonathan Kessler

Kuker & Kessler Real Estate*

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,534

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 874 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Living Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Paved Parking

Schools

  • Montgomery High School

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00005
  • Assessor Parcel Number 13-32002-00005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,534

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Tenants possessions
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Blinds, Ceiling Fans
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2022-06-04
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Charming Cottage located in the Blawenburg section of Montgomery Township. This 2 Bedroom 1 Bath home is a great alternative to Condo living. The Main Bedroom includes a sliding door to the rear deck with unobstructed views of the Princeton Ridge, close to the Sourland Mountains. A fenced in backyard that backs up, with a gate, to Hobler Park. Hardwood floors in both Bedrooms, Living Room and Kitchen. The Office/Den is carpeted. Heating system replaced / updated March 2020, with a new efficient "Crown Boiler". Recent exterior paining. Partial basement includes Washer/Dryer, Utility Sink and a separate storage area with walk out access to the back yard. Includes 3 car off street parking! Montgomery Township Schools!! This property is centrally located, near Skillman Park, the High School and just minutes to Princeton. Live in or rental.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Office
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 874
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 874
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 400.46
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 874
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 397

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Paved Parking, Paved Driveway
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • High School: MONTGOMERY H.S.
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397497
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: MONTGOMERY H.S.

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 83800.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 214600.00
  • Lot Features: Backs - Parkland
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.45
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 19602.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: R

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3253867
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9534.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13-32002-00005
  • Tax Lot: 00005
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 874
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 01/10/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2022
Closed on
Dec 21, 2022
Sold by
Cige Brian M
Bought by
Bolen John
Seller's Agent
Marty Daetwyler
RE/MAX Instyle Realty Corp
Buyer's Agent
Jonathan Kessler
Kuker & Kessler Real Estate*
List Price
$370,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-8.11%
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$448,809

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$108,809
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.30%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2004
Sold by
Cige Brian M
Bought by
Cige Brian M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2001
Sold by
Kochbarski Deborah
Bought by
Cige Brian and Cige Shari

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 1989
Sold by
Kochbarski Alan
Bought by
Kochbarski Deborah
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
Bolen John $340,000 None Listed On Document
Cige Brian M -- --
Cige Brian $205,000 --
Kochbarski Deborah -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Cige Brian $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/10/2023 01/10/23 Sold $340,000 -2.9% $389 / Sq Ft
10/16/2022 10/16/22 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2022 09/01/22 Price Changed $350,000 -5.4% $400 / Sq Ft
06/04/2022 06/04/22 For Sale $370,000 0.0% $423 / Sq Ft
01/16/2021 01/16/21 Rented $1,800 -10.0% --
12/29/2020 12/29/20 Under Contract -- -- --
10/22/2020 10/22/20 For Rent $2,000 +2.6% --
05/01/2017 05/01/17 Rented $1,950 0.0% --
04/21/2017 04/21/17 Under Contract -- -- --
03/05/2017 03/05/17 For Rent $1,950 +8.6% --
08/01/2013 08/01/13 Rented $1,795 0.0% --
06/29/2013 06/29/13 Under Contract -- -- --
06/18/2013 06/18/13 For Rent $1,795 -- --
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
2024 $10,229 $298,400 $214,600 $83,800
2023 $10,214 $298,400 $214,600 $83,800
2022 $9,617 $298,400 $214,600 $83,800
2021 $9,534 $298,400 $214,600 $83,800
2020 $9,453 $298,400 $214,600 $83,800
2019 $9,388 $298,400 $214,600 $83,800
2018 $9,167 $298,400 $214,600 $83,800
2017 $9,027 $298,400 $214,600 $83,800
2016 $8,868 $298,400 $214,600 $83,800
2015 $8,672 $298,400 $214,600 $83,800
2014 $8,567 $298,400 $214,600 $83,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJSO2001358

Bright MLS

APN: 13-32002-0000-00005