NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78 Independence Dr East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Estimated Value: $714,183 - $865,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,232 Sq Ft
$364/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 17, 2021

Last sale price $620,000 $278 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,554/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Warnsdorfer Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2021

Welcome to the prestigious community of Colonial Oaks where this north facing home resides within park-like grounds on a highly sought after street! This charming home features a spacious, bright floor plan with beautiful hardwood floors throughout (including all 4 bedrooms), handsome wood-burning fireplace and a finished basement. The impressive back deck spans the entire length of the home and faces a gorgeous backyard! Plenty of natural light fills the formal living and dining rooms both with crown molding and warm, neutral wall color. In the spacious kitchen you will find sprawling sandstone counters, SS appliances (including a new microwave), undermount sink with views of the serene backyard, and recessed lighting. Enjoy dining in the generous sized eat-in area where the fireplace offers floor to ceiling white brick surround, shelving, and ceiling fan with lights. The adjacent sun room is stunning with floor to ceiling windows and sliding doors on 2 sides of the room leading to the deck, an exquisite wall of built-in shelving and cabinets, and white beamed ceiling with dual skylights! A convenient 4th bedroom is located on this level along with a powder room with lovely pedestal sink. Upstairs, the master bedroom offers multiple windows (one with a cozy window seat with storage), 2 large closets, and an ensuite bath with stall shower with glass enclosure and stylish vanity. The additional 2 bedrooms on this level both have ample closet space while one has a window seat with storage plus a ceiling fan with light. Main hallway bath offers a dual sink vanity and shower/bathtub combination. Extra living and storage space is provided in the finished basement. This home is located in close proximity to local restaurants, stores, excellent East Brunswick school system (including the highly sought after Warnsdorfer Elementary School), and a quick commute to NYC transportation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Datri

RE/MAX of Princeton Listed on: 07/02/2021

RE/MAX of Princeton

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Mehaffey

BHHS Fox & Roach-Mullica Hill North License #9589016

BHHS Fox & Roach-Mullica Hill North

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,733

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 116.00 x 175.00
  • Property is zoned R3

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,232 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Warnsdorfer Elementary School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Colonial Oaks Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00017
  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-00320 03-00017

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,733

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to the prestigious community of Colonial Oaks where this north facing home resides within park-like grounds on a highly sought after street! This charming home features a spacious, bright floor plan with beautiful hardwood floors throughout (including all 4 bedrooms), handsome wood-burning fireplace and a finished basement. The impressive back deck spans the entire length of the home and faces a gorgeous backyard! Plenty of natural light fills the formal living and dining rooms both with crown molding and warm, neutral wall color. In the spacious kitchen you will find sprawling sandstone counters, SS appliances (including a new microwave), undermount sink with views of the serene backyard, and recessed lighting. Enjoy dining in the generous sized eat-in area where the fireplace offers floor to ceiling white brick surround, shelving, and ceiling fan with lights. The adjacent sun room is stunning with floor to ceiling windows and sliding doors on 2 sides of the room leading to the deck, an exquisite wall of built-in shelving and cabinets, and white beamed ceiling with dual skylights! A convenient 4th bedroom is located on this level along with a powder room with lovely pedestal sink. Upstairs, the master bedroom offers multiple windows (one with a cozy window seat with storage), 2 large closets, and an ensuite bath with stall shower with glass enclosure and stylish vanity. The additional 2 bedrooms on this level both have ample closet space while one has a window seat with storage plus a ceiling fan with light. Main hallway bath offers a dual sink vanity and shower/bathtub combination. Extra living and storage space is provided in the finished basement. This home is located in close proximity to local restaurants, stores, excellent East Brunswick school system (including the highly sought after Warnsdorfer Elementary School), and a quick commute to NYC transportation.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Total Sq Ft: 2232
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2232
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 268.82
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2232
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 78

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: EAST BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: WARNSDORFER
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396179
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: WARNSDORFER

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 72300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 38400.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.47
  • Lot Dimensions: 116.00 x 175.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 20300.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: R3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2598150
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12733.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 04-00320 03-00017
  • Tax Lot: 00017
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2232
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 09/17/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EAST BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2021
Closed on
Aug 27, 2021
Sold by
Larsen William G and Larsen Cheryl P
Bought by
Vargas Jeffrey O and Urena Judith
Seller's Agent
James Datri
RE/MAX of Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Mehaffey
BHHS Fox & Roach-Mullica Hill North
List Price
$600,000
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
3.33%
Current Estimated Value
$813,046

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$193,046
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.87%
Original Mortgage
$589,000
Outstanding Balance
$537,113
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$268,884

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 1991
Bought by
Larsen William and Larsen Cheryl
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Vargas Jeffrey O $620,000 Acres Land Title Agency Inc
Larsen William $257,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vargas Jeffrey O $589,000
Previous Owner Larsen Cheryl $175,000
Previous Owner Larsen Cheryl P $120,000
Previous Owner Larsen Cheryl P $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/17/2021 09/17/21 Sold $620,000 +3.3% $278 / Sq Ft
07/09/2021 07/09/21 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2021 07/02/21 For Sale $600,000 -- $269 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright 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 $13,585 $110,700 $38,400 $72,300
2024 $13,176 $110,700 $38,400 $72,300
2023 $13,176 $110,700 $38,400 $72,300
2022 $13,109 $110,700 $38,400 $72,300
2021 $11,745 $110,700 $38,400 $72,300
2020 $12,736 $110,700 $38,400 $72,300
2019 $12,612 $110,700 $38,400 $72,300
2018 $12,376 $110,700 $38,400 $72,300
2017 $12,146 $110,700 $38,400 $72,300
2016 $11,865 $110,700 $38,400 $72,300
2015 $11,580 $110,700 $38,400 $72,300
2014 $11,333 $110,700 $38,400 $72,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJMX2000130

Bright MLS

APN: 04-00320-03-00017