45 Butternut Ln Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Estimated payment $13,234/month
Highlights
- Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
- Colonial Architecture
- Marble Flooring
- Oak Street Elementary School Rated A
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Attic
About This Home
Set on a postcard-worthy street on 1.7 acres in sought-after Basking Ridge, this stately Colonial offers timeless elegance, exceptional space, and a premier location close to downtown, NYC train/bus service, and award-winning schools. The impressive 5-bedroom, 4 full and 2 half bath residence welcomes you with soaring ceilings, Brazilian cherrywood floors, and a thoughtfully designed floor plan ideal for both everyday living and grand-scale entertaining. The kitchen features a spacious dining area with direct access to the rear patio, a center island, wood cabinetry, sleek countertops, and opens seamlessly to a dramatic two-story Great Room with backyard views and a gas f/p. Add'l 1st floor highlights include a gracious Living Room with a second gas f/p, a light-filled formal Dining Room, a private Library/Office with custom millwork, gas f/p, and patio access, a Homework Room, and two Powder Rooms. Up the wide staircase, the 2nd level offers 5 generously sized bedrooms and 4 baths, including a luxurious Primary Suite with a sitting room and gas fg/p, walk-in closet, and spa-like bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, and walk-in shower. A convenient 2nd-floor laundry and walk-up attic complete the level. Outdoor living is equally inviting, with sliding doors leading to a patio perfect for evening entertaining or quiet nights under the stars. Recent upgrades: refreshed interior, exterior painted (25), new roof (25), HVAC (20 & 21), and a generator (19).
Listing Agent
KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE REAL Brokerage Phone: 908-766-0085 Listed on: 01/22/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $29,433
Year Built
- Built in 1995
Lot Details
- 1.73 Acre Lot
- Wood Fence
- Level Lot
Parking
- 3 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Siding
- Stone Siding
- Tile
Interior Spaces
- 6,263 Sq Ft Home
- High Ceiling
- Gas Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 4 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Library with Fireplace
- Storage Room
- Utility Room
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Attic
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Built-In Electric Oven
- Recirculated Exhaust Fan
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Marble
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Powder Room
- Soaking Tub
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Storage Shed
Schools
- Oak St Elementary School
- W Annin Middle School
- Ridge High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Underground Utilities
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 2702-00202-0000-00011-0000-
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $29,434 | $1,809,100 | $507,900 | $1,301,200 |
| 2024 | $29,434 | $1,654,500 | $455,600 | $1,198,900 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 02/11/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/29/2026 01/29/26 | For Sale | $2,095,000 | +45.7% | $335 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/31/2015 07/31/15 | Sold | $1,437,500 | -- | -- | View Prior Sale |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Sale Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Bargain Sale Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | $1,437,500 | Agent For Chicago Title Ins | |
| Deed | $1,575,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $1,100,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $1,150,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Garden State MLS
MLS Number: 4006474
APN: 02-00202-0000-00011
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the IDX Program of Garden State Multiple Listing Service, L.L.C. Real estate listings held by other brokerage firms are marked as IDX Listing.
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Copyright © 2026 Garden State Multiple Listing Service, L.L.C. All rights reserved.
Notice: The dissemination of listings on this website does not constitute the consent required by N.J.A.C. 11:5.6.1 (n) for the advertisement of listings exclusively for sale by another broker. Any such consent must be obtained in writing from the listing broker.
This information is being provided for Consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties Consumers may be interested in purchasing.
- 34 Spruce Place
- 2C Somerset Hills Village Unit 2C
- 6D Somerset Hills Village Unit 6D
- 35 Roberts Cir
- 58 Brook Dr S
- 80 Claremont Rd Unit 802
- 80 Claremont Rd Unit 206
- 26 Ambar Place
- 22 Orchard Hill Rd
- 7 Post House Rd
- 24 Quimby Ln
- 32 Center St
- 40 Jockey Hollow Rd
- 160 Jockey Hollow Rd
- 331-1 Mendham Rd
- 15-10 Pine St
- 54 Hardscrabble Rd
- 38 Sheepfield Farms Rd
- 173 W Oak St
- 303 Mendham Rd
Ask me questions while you tour the home.