NOT LISTED FOR SALE

53 Conkling St Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Estimated Value: $719,000 - $773,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,912 Sq Ft
$395/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 04, 2018

Last sale price $475,000 $248 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,062/month

85 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Oak Street Elementary School Rated A
  • Conservatory Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2018

Experience the craftsmanship of this modified early century colonial in a park-like setting. It is a CAR LOVER'S DREAM with a 3 car garage, loft storage, and a 2 car carport. The large corner lot allows for possible expansion of the home. Located in very close proximity to the Basking Ridge train station makes for easy commuting. The interior is deceivingly larger than it looks from the exterior. The 1st floor features a conservatory, living room, dining room, large kitchen with access to the large two-level deck, pantry, and 1/2 bath. The second floor has 3 bedrooms, main bath, and hot tub/laundry room. A spiral staircase leads to the third floor which offers a 4th bedroom that allows privacy and has another full bath. Enjoy a worry-free home with the included HMS home warranty.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steven Merlo

NEXTHOME NEW PROSPECTS REALTY Listed on: 02/18/2018

NEXTHOME NEW PROSPECTS REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Darby

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,516

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Detached Carport Space
  • Private Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Shades
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Conservatory Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Free-Standing Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Powder Room

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

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Oak St Elementary School
  • W Annin Middle School
  • Ridge High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiator
  • Standard Electricity
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2702-01205-0000-00010-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,516

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier, Washer, Dryer
  • Street Number Display: 53
  • Directions: Washington Ave to Conkling St
  • I D: 4770364
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 25
  • First Name: STEVEN
  • First Name3: ROBERT
  • Last Name: MERLO
  • Last Name3: DARBY
  • Office Phone: 908-490-8879
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Freezer-Freestanding, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Hot Tub, Dishwasher, Disposal, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: TubShowr, Blinds, Fire Extinguisher, Shades, Carbon Monoxide Detector, High Ceilings, Hot Tub, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Bilco-Style Door, Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Utility Room, Storage Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Center Island, Pantry, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 20x13
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 17x12
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Conservatory
  • Other Room1 Dim: 13x8
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Sunroom
  • Other Room2 Dim: 15x10
  • Other Room2 Level: Second
  • Level 1 Rooms: Conservatory, Foyer, Living Room, Pantry, Dining Room, Porch, Powder Room, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: Laundry Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Sunroom
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other
  • Phone: 908-561-5400

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stucco, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Storm Door(s), Metal Fence, Storm Window(s), Open Porch(es), Deck
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Carport-Detached, Loft Storage, Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number Parking Spaces: 8
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Ceiling Fan, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Home Warranty: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: OAK ST
  • Middle School: W ANNIN
  • High School: RIDGE
  • High School: RIDGE
  • Middle Jr High School: W ANNIN

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 0.444AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 179500
  • Assessed Land Value: 240700
  • Assessment: 420200
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Corner, Level Lot, Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Identifier: 10
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.44

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: 8516
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2702-01205-0000-00010-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 1.951
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2016
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: OAK ST

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2018
Closed on
Jun 4, 2018
Sold by
Dodds John J
Bought by
Hamilton Sean and Hamilton Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Steven Merlo
NEXTHOME NEW PROSPECTS REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Robert Darby
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$499,999
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,999
-5%
Total Days on Market
85
Current Estimated Value
$754,971

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$279,971
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.82%
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2018
Sold by
Reale Stephen
Bought by
Reale Stpehen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2010
Sold by
Dodds John J and Luts John
Bought by
Dodds John J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$472,395
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2009
Sold by
Dodds John J and Vesel Dodds Bernardka
Bought by
Dodds John J and Luts John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$474,155
Interest Rate
5.28%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2000
Sold by
Tullo Susan
Bought by
Dodds John and Dodds Bernardka

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
8.18%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hamilton Sean $475,000 Chicago Title Ins Co
Reale Stpehen -- None Available
Dodds John J -- Multiple
Dodds John J -- Multiple
Dodds John $340,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hamilton Jennifer $100,000
Open Hamilton Sean $374,700
Closed Hamilton Sean $374,700
Closed Hamilton Sean $380,000
Previous Owner Dodds John J $50,000
Previous Owner Dodds John J $399,950
Previous Owner Dodds John J $472,395
Previous Owner Dodds John J $474,155
Previous Owner Dodds John J $416,950
Previous Owner Dodds John J $120,000
Previous Owner Dodds John $255,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/04/2018 06/04/18 Sold $475,000 -5.0% $248 / Sq Ft
05/14/2018 05/14/18 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2018 02/18/18 For Sale $499,999 -- $262 / 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
2024 $10,083 $566,800 $255,900 $310,900
2023 $9,711 $514,900 $255,900 $259,000
2022 $9,786 $486,600 $255,900 $230,700
2021 $9,706 $460,000 $243,100 $216,900
2020 $9,366 $447,300 $242,600 $204,700
2019 $9,157 $450,200 $242,600 $207,600
2018 $8,587 $428,300 $245,000 $183,300
2017 $8,358 $420,200 $240,700 $179,500
2016 $8,516 $436,500 $240,700 $195,800
2015 $8,080 $421,700 $231,700 $190,000
2014 $8,262 $427,200 $231,700 $195,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3447613

Garden State MLS

APN: 02-01205-0000-00010