NOT LISTED FOR SALE

489 King George Rd Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Estimated Value: $1,018,000 - $1,147,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,910 Sq Ft
$366/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 29, 2016

Last sale price $660,000 $227 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,753/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn or Stable
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Cedar Hill Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of July 2016

This is the original "Buck Eye Manor", circa 1809 which stands beneath the majestic Buck Eye Chestnut tree for which this manor home is named. This antique home blends the charm of the past with the amenities of the present...stunning bay windows and window seats...gorgeous pumpkin pine floors...two story FR/Kit that opens to loft with a wood burning stove as the focal point...renovated bath...walk-in closets with built-in storage systems...first floor bedroom...possible in-law suite with separate entrance...renovated expansive deck...private backyard...detached barn with loft space...gas line is in place and available in the home. This classic home has more charm than you can imagine and is a must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

D. WENDELL CARPENTER

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 04/21/2016

Co-Listed By

LISA BROWN

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Donna Mattina

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,223

Year Built

  • Built in 1809

Lot Details

  • 1.15

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Circular Driveway
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Clapboard
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Track Lighting
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Workshop
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Cedar Hill Elementary School
  • W Annin Middle School
  • Ridge High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Standard Electricity
  • Propane
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • 1.15 Acre Lot
  • Barn or Stable

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2702-08602-0000-00082-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,223

Year Built

Built in 1809

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1809
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Exclusions: Master BR, FR & Loft & Guest Rm drapes, outdoor speakers
  • Renovated Year: 2013
  • Street Number Display: 489
  • Directions: Valley or Stonehouse Rd. to King George Rd., driveway just before the entrance of "Spring Ridge" on the right, #489 on the mailbox
  • I D: 4499743
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 25
  • First Name: D. WENDELL
  • First Name2: LISA
  • First Name3: DONNA
  • Last Name: CARPENTER
  • Last Name2: BROWN
  • Last Name3: MATTINA
  • Office Phone: 908-766-8347
  • Office Phone2: 908-766-8341
  • Office Phone3: 973-377-4444
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2013

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Wood Stove-Freestanding, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, OvnWElec, CookElec, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Self Cleaning Oven, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: SoakTub, Beam Ceilings, StallShw, Walk-In Closet, Blinds, Fire Extinguisher, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector, Track Lighting
  • Number Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower And Tub
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Bilco-Style Door, Unfinished, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Workshop
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • In Law Suite: Yes
  • In Law Suite Description: Bedroom 1, Kitchen, Full Bath, SepEnter
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Galley Type, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Dim: 13x7
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 18x15
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: SittngRm
  • Other Room1 Dim: 12x9
  • Other Room1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 2: Breakfast
  • Other Room2 Dim: 16x10
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Other Room 3: Screened Patio/Porch
  • Other Room3 Dim: 12x10
  • Other Room3 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Loft
  • Other Room4 Dim: 18x5
  • Other Room4 Level: Second
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Powder Room, Laundry Room, Screened, Dining Room, Living Room, Bath Main
  • Level 2 Rooms: Loft, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Phone: 908-766-0808

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Barn/Stable, Storm Door(s), Enclosed Porch(es), Storm Window(s)
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Loft Storage, Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Gravel, Additional Parking, Circular

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Wall A/C Unit(s), Attic Fan
  • Fuel Type: OilAbIn
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Gas-Propane, Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: CEDAR HILL
  • Middle School: W ANNIN
  • High School: RIDGE
  • High School: RIDGE
  • Middle Jr High School: W ANNIN

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 1.15AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 332100
  • Assessed Land Value: 248200
  • Assessment: 580300
  • Lot Identifier: 82
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 1.15

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 11223
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2702-08602-0000-00082-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 1.934
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2014
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2014

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: CEDAR HILL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2016
Closed on
Jul 29, 2016
Sold by
Peck Scott and Peck Alice
Bought by
Monk Sterling Trevor and Monk Caren
Seller's Agent
D. WENDELL CARPENTER
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Donna Mattina
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$659,000
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.15%
Current Estimated Value
$1,065,293

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$405,293
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.03%
Original Mortgage
$609,609
Outstanding Balance
$486,397
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$639,551

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2010
Sold by
Feeney Christopher and Feeney Kristina
Bought by
Peck Scott and Peck Alice

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
4.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2008
Sold by
Feeney Christopher and Feeney Kristina
Bought by
Olson Robert Olaf

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2000
Sold by
Eriksson Walter
Bought by
Feeney Christopher and Feeney Kristina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
7.76%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1995
Sold by
World Savings
Bought by
Eriksson Walter and Eriksson Diane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,000
Interest Rate
7.6%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Monk Sterling Trevor $660,000 Nrt Title Agency Llc
Peck Scott $625,000 First American Title Ins Co
Olson Robert Olaf -- None Available
Feeney Christopher $450,000 --
Eriksson Walter $225,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Monk Sterling Trevor $609,609
Previous Owner Peck Scott $500,000
Previous Owner Feeney Christopher $150,000
Previous Owner Eriksson Walter $203,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/29/2016 07/29/16 Sold $660,000 +0.2% $227 / Sq Ft
04/29/2016 04/29/16 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2016 04/21/16 For Sale $659,000 -- $226 / 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 $13,254 $792,400 $280,200 $512,200
2024 $13,254 $745,000 $264,200 $480,800
2023 $13,285 $704,400 $264,200 $440,200
2022 $13,295 $661,100 $264,200 $396,900
2021 $13,293 $630,000 $256,200 $373,800
2020 $13,039 $622,700 $256,200 $366,500
2019 $13,001 $639,200 $256,200 $383,000
2018 $12,736 $635,200 $252,200 $383,000
2017 $12,624 $634,700 $248,200 $386,500
2016 $11,905 $610,200 $248,200 $362,000
2015 $11,691 $610,200 $248,200 $362,000
2014 $11,223 $580,300 $248,200 $332,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    D. WENDELL CARPENTER

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

  • L

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    LISA BROWN

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

  • Donna Mattina

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Donna Mattina

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (973) 214-2929

    57 Total Sales

    Donna Mattina
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3299776

Garden State MLS

APN: 02-08602-0000-00082

New Jersey Somerset County Basking Ridge 07920

489 King George Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ

This home is located at 489 King George Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 since 21 April 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,065,293, approximately $366 per square foot. This property was built in 1809. 489 King George Rd is a home located in Somerset County with nearby schools including Cedar Hill Elementary School, William Annin Middle School, and Ridge High School.

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