NOT LISTED FOR SALE

53 Westgate Dr Sparta, NJ 07871

Sparta Area

Estimated Value: $670,665

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,932 Sq Ft
$347/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 9, 2018

Last sale price $370,000 $192 Per Sq Ft

Est. 81% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,707 / mo

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sparta High School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of July 2018

WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR! NATURAL GAS HEAT. W/D and Kitchen refrigerator included in "as-is" condition (working at time of listing). Choice Home Warranty in effect for buyer until Jan.,16, 2021 The original owners, Mr. and Mrs. Detail, have lovingly maintained this home for decades and are now ready to turn over the reins to the next owner(s) who want to redecorate to their own personal taste. It has great bones and a nearly flawless maintenance record. You'll get to enjoy the private rear deck, back yard, fish pond, perennial gardens for years to come. Don't miss the direct access from the utility room in the basement to the on-grade garage. There are lovely built-ins in the living room, and a versatile wood burning insert in the family room fireplace. And hardwood floors on both living levels too

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynn Garafola

KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN Listed on: 05/03/2018

KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynn Garafola

KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN Listed on: 05/03/2018

KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,638

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 23,958 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned RR

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Powder Room
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • Alpine Elementary School
  • Sparta Middle School
  • Sparta High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Zoned Heating
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Standard Electricity

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2818-04006-0000-00047-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,638

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0.55 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1967
  • County Name: Sussex
  • Directions: Rt 517 to Westgate Dr. to #53 on left
  • I D: 4790022
  • First Name: LYNN
  • First Name3: LYNN
  • Last Name: GARAFOLA
  • Last Name3: GARAFOLA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Fire Extinguisher, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially, Walkout, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Utility Room, Storage Room, Rec Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 13x11
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 18x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Rec Room
  • Other Room1 Dim: 19x14
  • Other Room1 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 2: Storage Room
  • Other Room2 Dim: 13x13
  • Other Room2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 3: Utility Room
  • Other Room3 Dim: 33x10
  • Other Room3 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Powder Room, Family Room, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Phone: 973-729-7141

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick, Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Deck
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater, Multi-Zone
  • Sewer: Septic 4 Bedroom Town Verified
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Home Warranty: Yes

Schools

  • High School: SPARTA
  • Middle Jr High School: SPARTA

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 100X240
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.55
  • Zoning: RR

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 9638
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2818-04006-0000-00047-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.202
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: ALPINE

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2024
Sold by
Mcgraw Margaret G
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$670,665

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2021
Sold by
Mastaj Michael and Mcgraw Margaret
Bought by
Mcgraw Margaret G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$323,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2018
Closed on
Jul 9, 2018
Sold by
Schumann Frederick and Schumann Christel
Bought by
Mastaj Michael and Mcgraw Margaret
Seller's Agent
Lynn Garafola
KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Garafola
KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$370,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.51%
Original Mortgage
$296,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2013
Sold by
Schuhmann Frederick P and Schuhmann Christel
Bought by
Schuhmann Frederick and Schuhmann Christiel

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2000
Sold by
Schuhmann Frederick P and Schuhmann Christel
Bought by
Schuhmann Frederick P and Schuhmann Christel
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Sparta, NJ

  • Lizette Brown Real Estate Agent - Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair

    Lizette Brown

    Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair

    (862) 325-9587

    49 Total Sales

    2 in Sparta

    $525,000 Price Range

    Lizette Brown
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  • Michael Ganguzza Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX PLATINUM GROUP

    Michael Ganguzza

    RE/MAX PLATINUM GROUP

    (973) 791-5730

    29 Total Sales

    3 in Sparta

    $420K - $825K Price Range

    Michael Ganguzza
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  • Maura Young Real Estate Agent - WEICHERT REALTORS

    Maura Young

    WEICHERT REALTORS

    (862) 217-5210

    67 Total Sales

    9 in Sparta

    $300K - $1.3M Price Range

    Maura Young
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  • Catherine Smiley Real Estate Agent - BHHS FOX & ROACH

    Catherine Smiley

    BHHS FOX & ROACH

    (833) 359-9927

    41 Total Sales

    1 in Sparta

    $615,000 Price

    Catherine Smiley
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  • Michael Spinetta Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Toms River

    Michael Spinetta

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Toms River

    (973) 756-3528

    58 Total Sales

    2 in Sparta

    $375K - $770K Price Range

    Michael Spinetta
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  • Robert Rodriguez Real Estate Agent - Weichert Realtors, Roxbury

    Robert Rodriguez

    Weichert Realtors, Roxbury

    (862) 325-2842

    17 Total Sales

    1 in Sparta

    $525,000 Price

    Robert Rodriguez
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- American Land Title
Mcgraw Margaret G -- None Listed On Document
Mastaj Michael $370,000 Old Republic Title
Schuhmann Frederick -- None Available
Schuhmann Frederick P -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $323,000
Previous Owner Mastaj Michael $296,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/09/2018 07/09/18 Sold $370,000 -1.3% $192 / Sq Ft
05/21/2018 05/21/18 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2018 05/03/18 For Sale $375,000 -- $194 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $11,041 $301,000 $138,600 $162,400
2025 $11,041 $301,000 $138,600 $162,400
2024 $10,493 $301,000 $138,600 $162,400
2023 $10,493 $301,000 $138,600 $162,400
2022 $10,240 $301,000 $138,600 $162,400
2021 $10,077 $301,000 $138,600 $162,400
2020 $10,234 $301,000 $138,600 $162,400
2019 $9,969 $301,000 $138,600 $162,400
2018 $9,758 $301,000 $138,600 $162,400
2017 $9,638 $301,000 $138,600 $162,400
2016 $9,162 $301,000 $138,600 $162,400
2015 $9,476 $250,100 $100,400 $149,700
2014 $9,319 $250,100 $100,400 $149,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lynn Garafola Real Estate Agent - KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Lynn Garafola

    KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN

    (973) 222-3777

    89 Total Sales

    Lynn Garafola
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3466980

Garden State MLS

APN: 18-04006-0000-00047

New Jersey Sussex County Sparta 07871

53 Westgate Dr, Sparta, NJ

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