$1,175,000
SOLD MAR 30, 2018

70 Stone Fence Rd Bernardsville, NJ 07924

4 Beds
5 Baths
3,847 Sq Ft
2.15 Acres

Recently Sold

$305 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.15 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Marble Flooring
  • Bedwell Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of January 2025

Extraordinary detail and superb neighborhood. Living spaces warmed by 5 fpl, hardwood floors & built in cabinetry.Stunning kit with high end appliances, wetbar & outstanding craftsmanship everywhere. Sunken family room w/ french doors to private outdoor living spaces. Breakfast room with fpl, wetbar with refrigerated drawers, Stunning master suite w/ marble bath, 2 generous fully fitted dressing rooms, sitting area w/ wall of windows, fpl and Juliette balcony. Spacious lower level with office, recreation room, powder room, storage room and work/shop room. Glass doors and fullsize windows lead to stone paths and level rear property. 3 car attached garage and lovely fenced stone patio, gardening cottage

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ellen Kiser Gordon

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 02/08/2018

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

ROBERT J. PIKE

RE/MAX ACHIEVERS

RE/MAX ACHIEVERS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,456

Year Built

  • Built in 1968 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 2.15 Acre Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Clapboard
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Powder Room
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • Bedwell Elementary School
  • Bernardsvillems Middle School
  • Bernards High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2703-00023-0000-00015-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,456

Year Built

Built in 1968 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Year Built Description: Renovated
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier, speakers in FR, DR & patio, W/D 2nd floor
  • Renovated Year: 2005
  • Street Number Display: 70
  • Directions: Mendham Rd to Stone Fence to # 70 on left
  • I D: 4776106
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 25
  • First Name: ELLEN
  • First Name3: ROBERT J.
  • Last Name: GORDON
  • Last Name3: PIKE
  • Office Phone3: 973-701-1200
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2005

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Marble, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Bedroom 1, Gas Fireplace, Kitchen, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 5
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Generator-Built-In, Range/Oven-Gas, OvnWElec, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Stackable Washer/Dryer, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: SoakTub, Bar-Wet, StallShw, Walk-In Closet, Fire Extinguisher, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Fireplace, 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, Soaking Tub
  • Bathrooms: 3.20
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Walkout, Finished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Office, Walkout, Outside Entrance, Workshop, Great Room, Vestibul, Storage Room, Powder Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Dim: 17x14
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 21x14
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom/Office
  • Other Room1 Dim: 12x14
  • Other Room1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 2: Office
  • Other Room2 Dim: 12x9
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Other Room 3: Breakfast
  • Other Room3 Dim: 27x12
  • Other Room3 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Breakfast Room, Office, GarEnter, Living Room, Dining Room, Powder Room, Family Room, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: Laundry Room, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Phone: 973-543-2552

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Patio, Wood Fence, Privacy Fence, Sidewalk
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number Parking Spaces: 6
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop, Circular

Utilities

  • Cooling: Multi-Zone Cooling, 2 Units, Ceiling Fan, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas In Street
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: Bedwell
  • Middle School: BernardsvilleMS
  • High School: Bernards HS
  • High School: Bernards HS
  • Middle Jr High School: BernardsvilleMS

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 2.15AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 577300
  • Assessed Land Value: 380500
  • Assessment: 957800
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 15
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 2.15
  • Zoning: Res

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 18456
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2703-00023-0000-00015-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 1.927
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2017
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Bedwell

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2024
Closed on
Jan 17, 2025
Sold by
Allen Mark W and Campbell Denise A
Bought by
Bentley Frederick Scott and Heiken Kory Forbes
Seller's Agent
ROBERT J. PIKE
RE/MAX ACHIEVERS
Buyer's Agent
DANIELLE L BENNETT
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$251,000
19.32%
Views
41
Current Estimated Value
$1,572,563

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$22,563
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.09%
Original Mortgage
$1,410,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,407,612
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$125,488

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2022
Closed on
Feb 23, 2023
Sold by
Ichikawa David G and Ichikawa Maria A
Bought by
Allen Mark W and Campbell Denise A
Seller's Agent
Ellen Kiser Gordon
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
ROBERT J. PIKE
RE/MAX ACHIEVERS
List Price
$1,340,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-2.99%
Views
26

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.75%
Original Mortgage
$803,400
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2022
Closed on
Jan 16, 2023
Sold by
Ichikawa Rocca Family Trust
Bought by
Ichikawa David G and Rocca-Ichikawa Maria A
Seller's Agent
Ellen Kiser Gordon
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
ROBERT J. PIKE
RE/MAX ACHIEVERS
List Price
$1,340,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-2.99%
Views
26

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$803,400
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2019
Sold by
Ichikawa David G and Rocca Ichikawa Maria A
Bought by
Ichikawa Rocca Family Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2018
Closed on
Mar 29, 2018
Sold by
Dunn Matthew and Dunn Gia
Bought by
Ichikawa David G and Rocca Ichikawa Maria A
Seller's Agent
Ellen Kiser Gordon
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
ROBERT J. PIKE
RE/MAX ACHIEVERS
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-2.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2009
Sold by
Dunn Matthew and Dunn Gia
Bought by
Dunn Matthew and Dunn Gia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2001
Sold by
Mcdonald John
Bought by
Dunn Matthew and Dunn Gia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
7.14%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 1997
Sold by
Delville Jean
Bought by
Mcdonald John and Mcdonald Sandra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
7.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 1991
Sold by
Garrison James O and Garrison Margaret W
Bought by
Delville Jean-Claude
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,550,000 Fidelity National Title
Deed $1,550,000 Fidelity National Title
Bargain Sale Deed $1,300,000 Stewart Title
Bargain Sale Deed -- Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co
Deed $1,175,000 Fidelity Nat Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $925,000 --
Deed $475,000 --
Deed $495,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,410,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,410,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $945,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $803,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $350,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $380,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/22/2025 01/22/25 Sold $1,550,000 +19.3% $403 / Sq Ft
11/11/2024 11/11/24 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2024 11/01/24 For Sale $1,299,000 -0.1% $338 / Sq Ft
03/03/2023 03/03/23 Sold $1,300,000 0.0% $338 / Sq Ft
12/13/2022 12/13/22 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2022 10/21/22 Price Changed $1,299,999 -3.0% $338 / Sq Ft
09/16/2022 09/16/22 For Sale $1,340,000 +14.0% $348 / Sq Ft
03/30/2018 03/30/18 Sold $1,175,000 -2.1% $305 / Sq Ft
03/09/2018 03/09/18 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2018 02/08/18 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $312 / 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 $22,340 $1,142,700 $419,600 $723,100
2023 $21,731 $1,081,700 $395,800 $685,900
2022 $21,487 $1,045,100 $380,500 $664,600
2021 $21,369 $1,018,600 $380,500 $638,100
2020 $22,323 $1,061,000 $380,500 $680,500
2019 $21,951 $1,077,100 $390,500 $686,600
2018 $18,815 $945,000 $390,500 $554,500
2017 $18,457 $957,800 $380,500 $577,300
2016 $18,662 $994,800 $380,500 $614,300
2015 $18,278 $995,000 $380,500 $614,500
2014 $17,833 $975,000 $380,500 $594,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3445434

Garden State MLS

APN: 03-00023-0000-00015