NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4 Cottonwood Trail Sparta, NJ 07871

Sparta Area

Estimated Value: $852,000 - $920,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,020 Sq Ft
$294/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 16, 2020

Last sale price $575,000 $190 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,180 / mo

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Sparta High School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2020

Spacious living inside & out with generously sized main level living spaces inc1st flr home office. Composite deck leads to lovely in-ground pool and play yard just footsteps away. OWNED propane tank. Great cherry kitchen with granite & center island plus HUGE breakfast area and family room adjacent.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynn Garafola

KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN Listed on: 09/02/2020

KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN

Last Buyer's Agent

Ella Rentiers

KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY

KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,095

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 41,818 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Inside Entrance
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,020 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Utility Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Pool Liner

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • Sparta Elementary And Middle School
  • Sparta High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Propane

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2818-21002-0000-00007-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,095

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0.96 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Sussex
  • Directions: Rte 517 to West Mountain Rd to Sterling Hill to Cottonwood Trail.
  • I D: 5010789
  • Section Subdiv Development: Royal Oaks
  • First Name: LYNN
  • First Name3: ELLA
  • Last Name: GARAFOLA
  • Last Name3: RENTIERS
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cathedral Ceiling, Fire Extinguisher, High Ceilings, Skylight, Smoke Detector, Walk-In Closet, Whirlpool
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Jetted Tub, Stall Shower, Stall Shower And Tub
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Inside Entrance, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 20x16
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 18x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Laundry Room
  • Other Room1 Dim: 9x6
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3020
  • Phone: 973-729-7141

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Deck, Hot Tub, Metal Fence, Patio, Storage Shed, Storm Door(s), Thermal Windows/Doors
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Heated, In-Ground Pool, Liner, Outdoor Pool
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number Parking Spaces: 5
  • Parking Driveway Description: Hard Surface, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fuel Type: GasPropO
  • Heating: Baseboard - Hotwater
  • Sewer: Septic 4 Bedroom Town Verified
  • Utilities: Gas-Propane
  • Water: Public Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Home Warranty: Yes

Schools

  • High School: SPARTA
  • Middle Jr High School: SPARTA

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .96 ACS
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.96
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 14095
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2818-21002-0000-00007-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.312
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: SPARTA

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 2, 2020
Closed on
Nov 11, 2020
Sold by
Lane Gary and Lane Deborah
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lynn Garafola
KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN
Buyer's Agent
Ella Rentiers
KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY
List Price
$535,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,000
7.48%
Current Estimated Value
$888,518

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$313,518
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.79%
Original Mortgage
$517,500
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 1996
Sold by
Obrien James Kevin
Bought by
Lane Gary and Lane Deborah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$241,200
Interest Rate
7.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 1994
Sold by
Milton Investment Corp
Bought by
Obrien James Kevin
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Sparta, NJ

  • Debbie Kistle Real Estate Agent - KISTLE REALTY, LLC.

    Debbie Kistle

    KISTLE REALTY, LLC.

    (973) 756-3153

    223 Total Sales

    2 in Sparta

    $230K - $450K Price Range

    Debbie Kistle
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  • Rosalie Tenseth Real Estate Agent - WEICHERT REALTORS

    Rosalie Tenseth

    Responds Quickly

    WEICHERT REALTORS

    (877) 840-5468

    41 Total Sales

    3 in Sparta

    $328K - $1.3M Price Range

    Rosalie Tenseth
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  • Lisa Marino Ceccon Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Village Square Realty

    Lisa Marino Ceccon

    Keller Williams Village Square Realty

    (551) 345-5907

    19 Total Sales

    3 in Sparta

    $65K - $1.1M Price Range

    Lisa Marino Ceccon
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  • Scott Oatley Real Estate Agent - REALTY EXECUTIVES EXCEPTIONAL

    Scott Oatley

    REALTY EXECUTIVES EXCEPTIONAL

    (908) 916-3076

    42 Total Sales

    1 in Sparta

    $825,000 Price

    Scott Oatley
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  • Peter Mora Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Princeton Jct

    Peter Mora

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-Princeton Jct

    (973) 397-5539

    15 Total Sales

    1 in Sparta

    $403,000 Price

    Peter Mora
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  • Carly Ebers Real Estate Agent - Ridge & Valley RE Corp

    Carly Ebers

    Ridge & Valley RE Corp

    (973) 756-3253

    148 Total Sales

    7 in Sparta

    $205K - $815K Price Range

    Carly Ebers
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$575,000 None Listed On Document
Lane Gary $268,000 --
Obrien James Kevin $304,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $517,500
Previous Owner Lane Gary $241,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/16/2020 11/16/20 Sold $575,000 +7.5% $190 / Sq Ft
09/22/2020 09/22/20 Pending -- -- --
09/02/2020 09/02/20 For Sale $535,000 -- $177 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $15,611 $425,600 $153,400 $272,200
2025 $15,611 $425,600 $153,400 $272,200
2024 $14,836 $425,600 $153,400 $272,200
2023 $14,836 $425,600 $153,400 $272,200
2022 $14,479 $425,600 $153,400 $272,200
2021 $14,249 $425,600 $153,400 $272,200
2020 $14,470 $425,600 $153,400 $272,200
2019 $14,096 $425,600 $153,400 $272,200
2018 $13,798 $425,600 $153,400 $272,200
2017 $13,628 $425,600 $153,400 $272,200
2016 $13,309 $425,600 $153,400 $272,200
2015 $12,966 $333,400 $120,000 $213,400
2014 $12,756 $333,400 $120,000 $213,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lynn Garafola Real Estate Agent - KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Lynn Garafola

    KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN

    (973) 222-3777

    88 Total Sales

    Lynn Garafola
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  • Ella Rentiers Real Estate Agent - KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Ella Rentiers

    KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY

    (973) 865-3899

    38 Total Sales

    Ella Rentiers
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3661189

Garden State MLS

APN: 18-21002-0000-00007

New Jersey Sussex County Sparta 07871

4 Cottonwood Trail, Sparta, NJ

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