NOT LISTED FOR SALE

53 Ripplewood Dr Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849

Estimated Value: $1,596,000 - $1,999,000

6 Beds
5.5 Baths
6,256 Sq Ft
$297/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 21, 2017

Last sale price $1,500,000 $240 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,183/month

110 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Docks
  • Media Room
  • Jefferson Township High School Rated 9+
  • Second Kitchen
  • Heated In Ground Pool

About This Home

As of December 2017

Resort living! 6250 sq ft Luxury lake front w/expansive 150ft waterfront w/docks, boat/jet ski lifts. 20 x 40 infinity edge heated pool w/spa, fountains, gas fire pit & cabana set upon extensive patio Grandeur lifestyle,6 bedrms, 6 baths, 4 fireplaces, 2 master bedrms, 2 kitchens, 4 car heated garage.3 Living levels boast smart house technology, impeccable decor, gourmet kitchen(s), formal dining opens to great rm w/soaring ceiling, wet bar, gas fireplace. 1st floor master w/private deck & luxurious spa/bath. Entertain in Lower level family rm/game rm w/full service bar, wine cellar & full kitchen, exercise rm, 1/2 bath & separate In-law suite w/full bath. Walk-out to lakeside veranda w/pool, sprawling lawn, panoramic views to protected acres! Prestigious location "Lake Forest Yacht Club" tennis, beach, swim.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Courter

RE/MAX HOUSE VALUES Listed on: 07/28/2017

RE/MAX HOUSE VALUES

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Courter

RE/MAX HOUSE VALUES Listed on: 07/28/2017

RE/MAX HOUSE VALUES

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,566

Year Renovated

  • 2017

Lot Details

  • 0.87 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Paver Block
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Updated or Remodeled
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 6,256 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Sound System
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Media Room
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Home Gym
  • Lake Views
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Powder Room
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Docks
  • Lake On Lot
  • Lake Privileges
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Schools

  • Jefferson High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Propane
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2314-00132-0000-00014-0000-

Community Details

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Powered Boats Allowed
  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,566

Year Renovated

2017

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Style: Contemporary
  • Primary Style: Contemporary
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Renovated
  • County Name: Morris
  • Possible Other Uses: Home-Office
  • Directions: rt 15 to Lake Forest/Weldon Rd exit onto 181 left on Yacht Club Dr to a left on Ripplewood
  • I D: 4734733
  • Section Subdiv Development: Lake Forest
  • First Name: KATHLEEN
  • First Name3: KATHLEEN
  • Last Name: COURTER
  • Last Name3: COURTER
  • Office Phone: 973-420-0022
  • Office Phone3: 973-420-0022
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2017

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Bedroom 1, Gas Fireplace, Family Room, Living Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 4
  • Appliances: Range/Oven-Electric, Generator-Built-In, OvnWElec, Refrigerator, CookGas, Washer, Dishwasher, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Microwave Oven, WineRefr
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, JacuzTyp, Walk-In Closet, Security System, High Ceilings, Skylight, Stereo System
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor, Dressing Room, Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower, Jetted Tub
  • Bathrooms: 5.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Walkout, Finished, Full
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: Ground
  • In Law Suite: Yes
  • In Law Suite Description: Bedroom 1, Kitchen, SepEnter, Full Bath
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Center Island, Second Kitchen, Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Dim: 20x22
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 25x30
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 2: Game Room
  • Other Room2 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 3: Kitchen
  • Other Room3 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 4: Exercise Room
  • Other Room4 Level: Ground
  • Other Level Rooms: GarEnter
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Laundry Room, Foyer, Office, Living Room, Pantry, Dining Room, Porch, Powder Room, Bath(s) Other, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Attic, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Media Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 6256
  • Ground Level Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Walkout, GameRoom, SeeRem, Exercise Room, Bath(s) Other, Family Room, Kitchen
  • Phone: 973-770-7777

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stone, CedarSid
  • Exterior Features: Dock, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Patio, Metal Fence, Deck, Outbuilding(s)
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In-Ground Pool, Heated
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage, Oversize Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 4
  • Number Parking Spaces: 20
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Additional Parking, Paver Block

Utilities

  • Cooling: Multi-Zone Cooling, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: OilAbOut
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Utilities: Gas-Propane, Electric
  • Water: Public Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: MulSport, Boats - Gas Powered Allowed, Club House, Kitchen Facilities, Tennis Courts, Lake Privileges

Schools

  • High School: Jefferson

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 0.874 AC
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Lake On Lot, Lake/Water View, Level Lot, Waterfront, Lake Front
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.87
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 31566
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2314-00132-0000-00014-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.689
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 28, 2017
Closed on
Dec 21, 2017
Sold by
Zappala Gregory R and Zappala Candy L
Bought by
Reifinger Steven and Reifinger Robin
Seller's Agent
Kathy Courter
RE/MAX HOUSE VALUES
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Courter
RE/MAX HOUSE VALUES
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$895,000
-37.37%
Current Estimated Value
$1,855,273

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$355,273
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.71%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$336,591
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,518,682

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2003
Sold by
Mackerley Alan
Bought by
Zappala Gregory and Zappala Candy
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
Reifinger Steven $1,500,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Zappala Gregory $1,000,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Reifinger Steven $400,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/21/2017 12/21/17 Sold $1,500,000 -37.4% $240 / Sq Ft
11/15/2017 11/15/17 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2017 07/28/17 For Sale $2,395,000 -- $383 / 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 $40,980 $1,370,100 $457,900 $912,200
2024 $39,943 $1,365,100 $457,900 $907,200
2023 $39,943 $1,365,100 $457,900 $907,200
2022 $38,141 $1,365,100 $457,900 $907,200
2021 $38,141 $1,365,100 $457,900 $907,200
2020 $37,499 $1,365,100 $457,900 $907,200
2019 $36,793 $1,338,400 $456,500 $881,900
2018 $33,043 $1,185,200 $451,100 $734,100
2017 $32,186 $1,134,100 $428,600 $705,500
2016 $30,655 $1,140,000 $428,600 $711,400
2015 $30,401 $1,104,300 $446,100 $658,200
2014 $30,070 $1,104,300 $446,100 $658,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3407204

Garden State MLS

APN: 14-00132-0000-00014