$3,075,000
SOLD FEB 18, 2025

44 Wardell Ave Rumson, NJ 07760

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,736 Sq Ft
1.2 Acres

Recently Sold

$536 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

170 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Pool and Spa
  • Bay View
  • 1.2 Acre Lot
  • Deane Porter School Rated A
  • Custom Home
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase

About This Home

As of February 2025

Your dream home awaits! Move right into this stunning custom built colonial set on 1.2 beautifully landscaped acres, 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 1 half bath, 2 dining areas, spacious family room w/gas fireplace, this home features a circular driveway with attached 3 car garage, in-ground heated gunite saltwater pool & spa. Natural stone patio area, pergola, outdoor gas firepit & built-in gas grill. Right off the pool/spa is the cabana style covered screened-in porch w/plenty of seating w/full bathroom. As you enter the 2-story foyer abundant lighting with multiple skylights & exquisite crown molding is throughout the 1st floor, dining room boasts a 750 bottle wine closet & ice maker. The gourmet kitchen perfect for entertaining is equipped with built-in Miele cappuccino machine, 3 dishwashers, built in refrig/freezer, Cafe Series gas oven/range, pot filler, double oven, Sub-Zero fridge & freezer drawers in expansive center island w/seating, 2 copper sinks, marble countertops, French doors, wood flooring & Culligan reverse osmosis water whole house purifier system & Jayson water softener. State of the art Primary bathroom w/soaking tub, spacious shower, double sinks, custom countertops, Toto toilet/bidet, radiant heated floor, and heated towel rack. Luxurious Primary suite w/vaulted ceilings, detailed crown moldings w/sitting area, laundry chute and exquisite walk-in closet & built-ins. Relax and take in a movie on the 3rd floor media room or exercise in the gym area. Spacious laundry room & mudroom. Special features include: full house generator, security system, Sonos sound system, central vac, gorgeous baths, I Link control for outdoor lighting, pool/spa lighting & filter function all from a mobile phone, outdoor rock speakers, and sprinkler system. Bedroom/office on 1st floor w/ensuite bath is perfect for guests, in laws or staff. Amazing neighborhood, steps to Riverside Park, minutes to NYC ferry, country clubs, beach clubs & prestigious Rumson schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lori Pahler

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson License #0344525 Listed on: 11/18/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson

Co-Listed By

Laura Quinn

EXP Realty License #1644279

Last Buyer's Agent

Derek DeBree

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson License #1540809

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,077

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 1.2 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Oversized Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 5,736 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Home Theater Equipment
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the main level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Glass Block Windows
  • Blinds
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Sunken Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Conservatory Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Home Gym
  • Center Hall
  • Bay Views

Kitchen

  • New Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Stove
  • Portable Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Marble Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bidet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom Bathtub Only
  • Primary Bathroom includes a Walk-In Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Tub

Attic

  • Attic Fan
  • Walkup Attic

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Doors

Pool

  • Heated Pool and Spa
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Pool is Self Cleaning
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Pool Equipment Stays

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Outdoor Gas Grill

Schools

  • Deane-Porter Elementary School
  • Forrestdale Middle School
  • Rumson-Fair Haven High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Power Generator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Purifier
  • Water Softener

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Picture frame TV in Den Light fixture in Foyer Light fixture in Primary Closet
  • Assessor Parcel Number 41-00106-0000-00015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,077

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot, Oversized, Fenced Area
  • ResoPoolFeatures: Fenced, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Pool Equipment, Salt Water, Self Cleaner, With Spa
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 4441
  • Co List Office Phone: 732-933-0200
  • Inclusions: Outdoor Lighting, Water Purifier, Washer, Wall Oven, Window Treatments, Water Softener, Blinds/Shades, Ceiling Fan(s), Counter Top Range, Dishwasher, Central Vacuum, Dryer, Double Oven, Light Fixtures, Microwave, Security System, Self/Con Clean, Stove, Stove Hood, Refrigerator, Screens, Attic Fan, Garbage Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Gas Grill, Gas Cooking, Generator
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Custom, Colonial
  • Reso Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood, Other
  • Reso Interior Features: Attic - Walk Up, Bay/Bow Window, Built-Ins, Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr, Ceilings - 9Ft+ 2nd Flr, Center Hall, Conservatory, Dec Molding, Fitness, French Doors, Home Theater Equip, In-Law Suite, Laundry Tub, Security System, Skylight, Sliding Door, Eat-in Kitchen, Recessed Lighting
  • Reso Other Structures: Storage Shed
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Contract Info List PriceSqFt: 566.6
  • General Property Info Waterview: No
  • General Property Info Fireplace: Yes
  • General Property Info Basement: No
  • General Property Info HOA: No
  • General Property Info Pool: Yes
  • Interior Ceilings - 9Ft 1st Flr: Yes
  • Interior Sliding Door: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • Kitchen Center Island: Yes
  • ExteriorPatio: Yes
  • Pool Heated3: Yes
  • Garage Direct Entry: Yes
  • General Property Info Acreage: 1.2
  • Location Middle School: Forrestdale
  • Lot Description Corner Lot: Yes
  • Living Room Floor - Wood2: Yes
  • Dining Room Floor - Wood3: Yes
  • Kitchen Newer: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • ExteriorFence: Yes
  • Roof Shingled: Yes
  • Lot Description Fenced Area: Yes
  • Included Gas Cooking: Yes
  • Included Stove: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Floors Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Floors Wood: Yes
  • Water Heater Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Out Buildings Storage Shed: Yes
  • Exterior Lighting: Yes
  • Exterior Shed: Yes
  • Parking Asphalt: Yes
  • General Property Info # Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Interior Ceilings - 9Ft 2nd Flr: Yes
  • Interior Dec Molding: Yes
  • Interior French Doors: Yes
  • Interior Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Foyer Two Story: Yes
  • Included BlindsShades: Yes
  • Included Light Fixtures: Yes
  • Included Stove Hood: Yes
  • Exterior Sprinkler Under: Yes
  • Included Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Included Outdoor Lighting: Yes
  • Included Screens: Yes
  • Included Window Treatments: Yes
  • Kitchen Sliding Door5: Yes
  • Exterior Storm Door(s): Yes
  • Interior BayBow Window: Yes
  • Dining Room Dec Molding4: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Floor - Wood5: Yes
  • SidingBrick: Yes
  • Pool Fenced: Yes
  • Pool Pool Equipment: Yes
  • Lot Description Oversized3: Yes
  • Utilities Included Generator: Yes
  • Kitchen KitchenDine: Yes
  • Interior In-Law Suite: Yes
  • Included Double Oven: Yes
  • Included SelfCon Clean: Yes
  • Living Room Dec Molding3: Yes
  • Kitchen BnookDining Area: Yes
  • Kitchen Eat-In: Yes
  • Kitchen French Doors5: Yes
  • Garage Oversized: Yes
  • Kitchen Floor - Wood4: Yes
  • Parking Oversized2: Yes
  • Included Security System2: Yes
  • Included Gas Grill: Yes
  • Exterior BBQ: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Fireplace - Gas4: Yes
  • Pool Self Cleaner: Yes
  • Pool With Spa: Yes
  • Interior Laundry Tub: Yes
  • Exterior Porch - Screened: Yes
  • Floors Tile: Yes
  • Interior Attic - Walk Up: Yes
  • Included Garbage Disposal: Yes
  • Living Room BayBow Window2: Yes
  • PoolSaltWater: Yes
  • Dining Room BayBow Window3: Yes
  • Included Attic Fan: Yes
  • Included Counter Top Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Skylight4: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room French Doors4: Yes
  • PoolGunite: Yes
  • Interior Fitness: Yes
  • Foyer Dec Molding2: Yes
  • SidingStucco: Yes
  • Foyer Circular Stair: Yes
  • Dining Room French Doors3: Yes
  • Parking Circular Driveway: Yes
  • Kitchen Marble4: Yes
  • Interior Conservatory: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Sunken3: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Skylight3: Yes
  • Interior Home Theater Equip: Yes
  • Cooling 3 Zoned AC: Yes
  • Heating 3 Zoned Heat: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full
  • Basement: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Stories: 3
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Features Interior:Security System: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Wall Oven: Yes
  • Features Interior:Skylight: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Central Vacuum: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Water Purifier: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Floor - Wood6: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Full Bath: Yes
  • Primary Bath:Shower Stall: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:TRYVLTCATH3: Yes
  • Primary Bath:Tub: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Walk-in Closet: Yes
  • Primary Bath Double Sinks: Yes
  • Primary Bath Skylight6: Yes
  • Primary Bath Bidet: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 1.2
  • Topography: Level
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exclusions: Picture frame TV in Den Light fixture in Foyer Light fixture in Primary Closet
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Exterior Features: BBQ, Fence, Glass Blocks, Patio, Porch - Screened, Shed, Sprinkler Under, Storm Door(s), Porch - Covered, Lighting
  • Exterior Features:Pool-In Ground: Yes
  • Features Exterior:Porch Covered: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Paved, Asphalt, Driveway, Direct Access, Oversized
  • General Property Info:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Driveway: Yes
  • Parking:Paved: Yes
  • _pound_ AppliancesIncluded:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, 3+ Zoned AC
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Other, Forced Air, 3+ Zoned Heat
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Included Water Softener: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Forrestdale

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 52272.0
  • Parcel #: 41-00106-0000-00015
  • Zoning Description: Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 29077.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Deane-Porter
  • High School: Rumson-Fair Haven

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 18, 2024
Closed on
Feb 18, 2025
Sold by
Henry Robert J and Henry Christine M
Bought by
Waters Thomas John and Blaha Eileen Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Lori Pahler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson
Buyer's Agent
Derek DeBree
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson
List Price
$3,250,000
Sold Price
$3,075,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-5.38%
Views
107
Current Estimated Value
$3,174,652

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$99,652
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.02%
Original Mortgage
$2,460,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,445,438
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$729,214

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 30, 2016
Closed on
Sep 30, 2016
Sold by
Ronald W Kristan
Bought by
Henry Christine and Henry Robert
Seller's Agent
Pauline Poyner
Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Laura Quinn
EXP Realty
Sold Price
$1,760,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.85%
Original Mortgage
$616,000
Interest Rate
3.42%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2012
Sold by
Kristan Concetta B
Bought by
Kristan Ronald W
Source: Public Records

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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 $3,075,000 Pure Title
Deed $3,075,000 Pure Title
Deed -- --
Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,460,000 New Conventional
Closed $2,460,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $616,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner -- No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/18/2025 02/18/25 Sold $3,075,000 -5.4% $536 / Sq Ft
01/08/2025 01/08/25 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2024 11/18/24 For Sale $3,250,000 0.0% $567 / Sq Ft
11/08/2024 11/08/24 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2024 10/11/24 Price Changed $3,250,000 -7.0% $567 / Sq Ft
07/22/2024 07/22/24 For Sale $3,495,000 +98.6% $609 / Sq Ft
09/20/2016 09/20/16 Sold $1,760,000 -- $357 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

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 $29,466 $2,799,600 $1,414,500 $1,385,100
2024 $29,077 $2,678,700 $1,346,800 $1,331,900
2023 $29,077 $2,487,300 $1,279,800 $1,207,500
2022 $28,979 $2,349,000 $1,105,200 $1,243,800
2021 $28,979 $2,036,500 $990,000 $1,046,500
2020 $29,121 $2,032,200 $1,017,000 $1,015,200
2019 $29,907 $2,035,900 $930,000 $1,105,900
2018 $29,372 $1,981,900 $930,000 $1,051,900
2017 $26,793 $1,823,900 $930,000 $893,900
2016 $26,956 $1,825,000 $955,000 $870,000
2015 $28,405 $955,000 $955,000 $0
2014 $13,914 $955,000 $955,000 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 22420933

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 41-00106-0000-00015