NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78 Governor Dr Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Estimated Value: $1,664,000 - $1,826,888

5 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.55 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 14, 2024

Last sale price $1,661,000

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,281 / mo

5 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2024

This home is located at 78 Governor Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 since 13 May 2024 and is currently estimated at $1,728,722. 78 Governor Dr is a home located in Somerset County with nearby schools including Cedar Hill Elementary School, William Annin Middle School, and Ridge High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JILL FAHERTY

KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY Brokerage Phone: 908-696-8600 Listed on: 05/13/2024

Co-Listed By

KAREN LEMKE

KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY Brokerage Phone: 908-696-8600

Last Buyer's Agent

D. WENDELL CARPENTER

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Lot Details

  • 23,958 Sq Ft Lot

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Lot Details

0.55 Acres

Listing Details

  • County Name: Somerset
  • I D: 5283198
  • Attribution Contact: 908-696-8600
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 2.10

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 0.55AC
  • Total Acres: 0.55

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2024
Closed on
Jun 7, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
JILL FAHERTY
KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY
Buyer's Agent
D. WENDELL CARPENTER
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,661,000
Premium/Discount to List
$166,000
11.1%
Views
16
Current Estimated Value
$1,728,722

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$67,722
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.00%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
5.95%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 1995
Sold by
Bought by

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
7.71%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Value Increase
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Percent Increase
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,661,000 Green Hill Title
$1,200,000 --
$1,200,000 None Available
$524,070 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $500,000
Previous Owner $520,000
Previous Owner $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/14/2024 06/14/24 Sold $1,661,000 +11.1% --
05/23/2024 05/23/24 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2024 05/18/24 For Sale $1,495,000 -- --
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
2025 $23,974 $1,520,200 $481,000 $1,039,200
2024 $23,974 $1,347,600 $403,800 $943,800
2023 $22,602 $1,198,400 $403,800 $794,600
2022 $23,342 $1,160,700 $398,800 $761,900
2021 $21,473 $1,017,700 $393,800 $623,900
2020 $21,244 $1,014,500 $393,800 $620,700
2019 $21,408 $1,052,500 $396,500 $656,000
2018 $22,388 $1,116,600 $396,500 $720,100
2017 $22,124 $1,112,300 $411,500 $700,800
2016 $21,828 $1,118,800 $411,500 $707,300
2015 $21,231 $1,108,100 $391,500 $716,600
2014 $21,293 $1,101,000 $376,500 $724,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    JILL FAHERTY

    KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY

  • K

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    KAREN LEMKE

    KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    D. WENDELL CARPENTER

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3901400

Garden State MLS

APN: 02-06403-0000-00007

New Jersey Somerset County Basking Ridge 07920

78 Governor Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ

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