NOT LISTED FOR SALE

544 Old Homestead Dr Highland Lakes, NJ 07422

Estimated Value: $333,000 - $345,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
748 Sq Ft
$453/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 07, 2020

Last sale price $200,000 $267 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,447/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Den
  • Living Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • Country Kitchen
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of August 2020

Location, Location, Location,walk to lake, walk to bus stop, and great for commuters, only 10 minutes to Rte 23. Modest newly renovatd 2 bdrm ranch w/ tons of storage,huge deck off kitchen. Great for entertaining finished walkout basement, and a level backyard. Large storage shed. New Furnace! This one won't last!.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

LAURA JACOBUS

REDFIN CORPORATION Listed on: 06/11/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

JOSEPH GOETCHIUS

HOWARD HANNA RAND REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,796

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

  • $108 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 748 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Den
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Partially Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Stone Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Standard Electricity
  • Well
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2822-00484-0000-00001-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,796

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$108 per month

Listing Details

  • Style: Ranch
  • Primary Style: Ranch
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Community Living: Yes
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Sussex
  • Street Number Display: 544
  • Directions: VERNON STOCKHOME RT 515 NORTH TO R HIGHLAND LAKES RD TO LEFT OLD HOMESTEAD RD HOUSE ON LEFT
  • I D: 4989130
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 12
  • Section Subdiv Development: hHIGHLAND LAKES
  • First Name: LAURA
  • First Name3: JOSEPH
  • Last Name: JACOBUS
  • Last Name3: GOETCHIUS
  • Office Phone: 277724
  • Office Phone3: 285621
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Electric
  • Number Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially, Full, Walkout
  • Basement Level Rooms: Den, Laundry Room
  • Den Level: Basement
  • Kitchen Area: Country Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 10x12
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 10x12
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Laundry Room
  • Other Room1 Dim: 12x12
  • Other Room1 Level: Basement
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 748
  • Ground Level Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Phone: 201-603-3498

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Storage Shed
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: Crushed Stone

Utilities

  • Fuel Type: OilAbIn
  • Heating: Baseboard - Hotwater
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Utilities: Electric
  • Water: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Maintenance Fee: 1300
  • Association Maintenance Fee Frequency: Annually

Fee Information

  • Other Fee Freqency: R

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .22 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 65800
  • Assessed Land Value: 104400
  • Assessment: 170200
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Identifier: 1
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.22

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: 4796
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2822-00484-0000-00001-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.818
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2019
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2020
Closed on
Aug 7, 2020
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Botsko Sean
Seller's Agent
LAURA JACOBUS
REDFIN CORPORATION
Buyer's Agent
JOSEPH GOETCHIUS
HOWARD HANNA RAND REALTY
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$200,000
Current Estimated Value
$338,605

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$138,605
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.25%
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2020
Sold by
Nita Cheryl A and Phh Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2007
Sold by
Armona Frederick and Armona Marie A
Bought by
Nita Cheryl A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$211,050
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 1994
Sold by
Mckenzie Michael and Mckenzie Gail
Bought by
Armona Frederick
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
Botsko Sean $200,000 None Available
Botsko Sean $200,000 None Listed On Document
Federal National Mortgage Association -- None Available
Nita Cheryl A $234,500 First American Title Ins Co
Armona Frederick $105,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Botsko Sean $160,000
Previous Owner Nita Cheryl A $211,050
Previous Owner Armona Frederick $34,000
Previous Owner Armona Frederick $16,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2020 08/07/20 Sold $200,000 0.0% $267 / Sq Ft
06/18/2020 06/18/20 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2020 06/11/20 For Sale $200,000 -- $267 / 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 $5,961 $236,500 $152,300 $84,200
2023 $5,961 $229,900 $147,300 $82,600
2022 $5,683 $201,600 $122,300 $79,300
2021 $5,268 $167,600 $96,200 $71,400
2020 $4,833 $154,400 $91,200 $63,200
2019 $4,796 $170,200 $104,400 $65,800
2018 $4,583 $170,200 $104,400 $65,800
2017 $4,461 $170,200 $104,400 $65,800
2016 $4,454 $170,200 $104,400 $65,800
2015 $4,439 $170,200 $104,400 $65,800
2014 $4,480 $170,200 $104,400 $65,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    LAURA JACOBUS

    REDFIN CORPORATION

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    JOSEPH GOETCHIUS

    Rand Realty

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3639537

Garden State MLS

APN: 22-00200-10-00006

New Jersey Sussex County Highland Lakes 07422

544 Old Homestead Dr, Highland Lakes, NJ

This home is located at 544 Old Homestead Dr, Highland Lakes, NJ 07422 since 11 June 2020 and is currently estimated at $338,605, approximately $452 per square foot. This property was built in 1971. 544 Old Homestead Dr is a home located in Sussex County with nearby schools including Lounsberry Hollow, Rolling Hills Elementary School, and Glen Meadow School.

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