$579,000
SOLD SEP 30, 2016

420 Stony Brook Dr Bridgewater, NJ 08807

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,054 Sq Ft
0.83 Acres

Recently Sold

$282 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Van Holten Primary School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • Attic

About This Home

As of August 2025

Pristine Colonial home on a meticulously manicured lot. Some of the countless features include hardwood floors throughout, newer windows, and newer vinyl siding and roof. The beautifully appointed eat-in-kitchen features granite countertops, an under-mount sink, and a newer microwave and dishwasher. Crown and chair molding lend to the traditional elegance of this home. There is a newly finished walk-out basement adding 700 square feet of living space, perfect for relaxation and recreation with a granite wet bar, and sliding doors to the patio. Enjoy both privacy and scenic view in the park-like back yard. Every detail in the exceptional home has been carefully thought out, there is nothing left to do but move in and enjoy.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JEAN ECKHARDT

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 06/15/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

JANE NICASTRO

WEICHERT REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,713

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 0.83 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Workshop
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Van Holten Elementary School
  • Eisenhower Middle School
  • Bridg-Rar High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Standard Electricity
  • Water Tap or Transfer Fee
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2706-00420-0000-00004-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,713

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Easements Description: Drainage
  • Street Number Display: 420
  • Directions: Country Club Rd to Stony Brook Dr
  • I D: 4634989
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 22
  • First Name: JEAN
  • First Name3: JANE
  • Last Name: ECKHARDT
  • Last Name3: NICASTRO
  • Office Phone: 908-304-4211
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Electric, Washer, Dishwasher, Self Cleaning Oven, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Fire Extinguisher, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 8
  • 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: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Walkout, Finished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Rec Room, Walkout, Workshop
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 15x13
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 19x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Family Room, Kitchen, Powder Room, Laundry Room, Foyer, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Phone: 908-658-9000

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Curbs
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Ceiling Fan, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Water Charge Extra, Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: VAN HOLTEN
  • Middle School: EISENHOWER
  • High School: BRIDG-RAR
  • High School: BRIDG-RAR
  • Middle Jr High School: EISENHOWER

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .83 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 167300
  • Assessed Land Value: 304000
  • Assessment: 471300
  • Easement: Yes
  • Lot Description: Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 4
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.83
  • Zoning: Res

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 9713
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2706-00420-0000-00004-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.061
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2015
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: VAN HOLTEN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2025
Closed on
Aug 8, 2025
Sold by
Kerzner David M and Kerzner Lindsay R
Bought by
Forrest Benjamin James and Forrest Tracey Ann
Seller's Agent
JANE NICASTRO
WEICHERT REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Michael Cardell
C-21 CEDARCREST REALTY
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$905,000
Premium/Discount to List
$106,000
13.27%
Views
49

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-79.38%
Original Mortgage
$455,000
Outstanding Balance
$454,602
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$343,002

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2016
Sold by
Kessler Steven B and Kessler Lorraine A
Bought by
Kerzner David M and Kerzner Lindsay R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$453,200
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 1999
Sold by
Berth William
Bought by
Kessler Steven and Kessler Lorraine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
8.1%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $905,000 Westcor Land Title
Deed $905,000 Westcor Land Title
Deed $579,000 Stewart Title Guaranty Co
Deed $330,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $455,000 New Conventional
Closed $455,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $453,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $240,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/14/2025 08/14/25 Sold $905,000 +13.3% $441 / Sq Ft
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2025 06/13/25 For Sale $799,000 +38.0% $389 / Sq Ft
09/30/2016 09/30/16 Sold $579,000 -1.8% $282 / Sq Ft
07/05/2016 07/05/16 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2016 06/15/16 For Sale $589,900 -- $287 / Sq Ft
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
2025 $11,281 $600,700 $309,000 $291,700
2024 $11,281 $578,200 $309,000 $269,200
2023 $10,743 $541,200 $309,000 $232,200
2022 $10,353 $504,300 $304,000 $200,300
2021 $10,289 $492,800 $304,000 $188,800
2020 $10,267 $490,300 $304,000 $186,300
2019 $10,289 $486,500 $304,000 $182,500
2018 $10,075 $477,500 $304,000 $173,500
2017 $10,034 $475,100 $304,000 $171,100
2016 $9,872 $474,400 $304,000 $170,400
2015 $9,803 $471,300 $304,000 $167,300
2014 $9,605 $454,800 $304,000 $150,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3315279

Garden State MLS

APN: 06-00420-0000-00004