NOT LISTED FOR SALE

494 S Horizon Way Branchburg, NJ 08853

Branchburg Township Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $927,511 - $969,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1.85 Acres

Last Sold July 10, 2019

Last sale price $595,000

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,060/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • Stony Brook School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2019

Pristine home on serene lot set in idyllic neighborhood.This meticulously maintained home boasts large, sunny rooms, New Roof('16), New Driveway('15), Newer A/C ('15),Wood Flrs throughout, Skylights, Anderson windows, New faux-wood blinds,Central vac &French doors! New Gourmet Kit ('17)features stunning custom cabinetry SS Appl, Granite counters, sliders& sparkling pendant lighting. Kit beautifully opens to Fam Rm, featuring brick fireplace &skylight. Sunny Foyer is flanked by Liv& Dining Rms. Renovated& Rustic PowderRm('19), Mudroom w/ wainscoting & built in hooks-The special touches are endless! Resort-like backyard w/ newer Trex deck('15),in-ground pool ('06) w/professional landscaping, pavers& backing to woods. Ample bedrms 2nd Fl, Master Suite w/Newly renovated shower('18),jetted tub& lrg w/in closet.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

LISA BERCHOFF

WEICHERT REALTORS Listed on: 05/17/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

David Tibbetts

RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE

RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,933

Year Built

  • Built in 1992 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1.85 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Inside Entrance
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Attic
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

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
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck

Schools

  • Whiton Elementary School
  • Central Middle School
  • Somerville High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2705-00081-0001-00002-0005-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,933

Year Built

Built in 1992 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Year Built Description: Renovated
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Easements Description: Conservation
  • Exclusions: Shelving & Cabinetry in garage
  • Renovated Year: 2017
  • Street Number Display: 494
  • Directions: Rt 202 to Pleasant Run Rd to Otto to South Horizon
  • I D: 4898665
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 25
  • Section Subdiv Development: Neshanic Station
  • First Name: LISA
  • First Name3: DAVID
  • Last Name: BERCHOFF
  • Last Name3: TIBBETTS
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2017

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Central Vacuum, Range/Oven-Gas, Washer, Dishwasher, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: JacuzTyp, StallShw, Walk-In Closet, Security System, StallTub, Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Skylight, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 10
  • 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, Jetted Tub
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: MudRoom
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Laundry Room
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Laundry Room, MudRoom, Foyer, Living Room, Dining Room, InsdEntr, Powder Room, Family Room, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Phone: 908-526-5444

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In-Ground Pool
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: WHITON
  • Middle School: CENTRAL
  • High School: SOMERVILLE
  • High School: SOMERVILLE
  • Middle Jr High School: CENTRAL

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 1.85 AC.
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 355400
  • Assessed Land Value: 196800
  • Assessment: 552200
  • Easement: Yes
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 2.5
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 1.85

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: 11933
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2705-00081-0001-00002-0005-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.161
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2018
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: WHITON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2019
Closed on
Jul 10, 2019
Sold by
Shannon Noreen
Bought by
Mcdermott Michael and Mcdermott Olga
Seller's Agent
LISA BERCHOFF
WEICHERT REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
David Tibbetts
RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE
List Price
$585,000
Sold Price
$595,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.71%
Current Estimated Value
$948,878

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$353,878
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.75%
Original Mortgage
$476,000
Outstanding Balance
$417,702
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$531,176

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 1992
Sold by
T C & D Builders Corp
Bought by
Shannon Robert E and Shannon Noreen L
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
Mcdermott Michael $595,000 Westcor Land Title Ins Co
Shannon Robert E $298,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mcdermott Michael $476,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/10/2019 07/10/19 Sold $595,000 +1.7% --
06/03/2019 06/03/19 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2019 05/17/19 For Sale $585,000 -- --
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 $12,522 $800,400 $206,800 $593,600
2024 $12,522 $694,100 $206,800 $487,300
2023 $12,066 $644,900 $206,800 $438,100
2022 $12,033 $611,100 $206,800 $404,300
2021 $12,295 $581,600 $206,800 $374,800
2020 $12,269 $572,500 $206,800 $365,700
2019 $12,094 $561,200 $206,800 $354,400
2018 $11,933 $552,200 $196,800 $355,400
2017 $12,001 $551,500 $191,800 $359,700
2016 $12,065 $550,900 $186,800 $364,100
2015 $11,890 $543,900 $179,800 $364,100
2014 $11,737 $543,400 $177,800 $365,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    LISA BERCHOFF

    WEICHERT REALTORS

  • David Tibbetts

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    David Tibbetts

    RE/MAX

    (908) 892-7322

    1 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    David Tibbetts
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3557973

Garden State MLS

APN: 05-00081-01-00002-05

New Jersey Somerset County Branchburg 08853 Branchburg Township

494 S Horizon Way, Branchburg, NJ

This home is located at 494 S Horizon Way, Branchburg, NJ 08853 since 17 May 2019 and is currently estimated at $948,878. This property was built in 1992. 494 S Horizon Way is a home located in Somerset County with nearby schools including Whiton Elementary School, Stony Brook School, and Branchburg Central Middle School.

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