NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Beacon Hill Dr Chester, NJ 07930

Estimated Value: $1,983,505 - $2,304,000

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
7,184 Sq Ft
$290/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 28, 2022

Last sale price $1,550,000 $216 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,293/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • 3.53 Acre Lot
  • Bragg School Rated A
  • Custom Home
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

About This Home

As of January 2022

This custom Chester manor, located in the unrivaled Beacon Hill section, is the epitome of country luxury. A one of a kind home, nestled in one of the premier towns in NJ. Only minutes from NYC trains This custom home showcases elegance at every turn. The elevated porch is perfect for outdoor entertainment. A Pugliese Gunite pool/spa with custom stone patio & paths, make this fully fenced oasis the retreat you deserve. Some of the estate highlights include dual staircases, mahogany office, 2-sided fireplaces, 5 BR, Inlay HW floors, 7 W/I closets, 5.5 BA, 3-car garage, solarium & butler's pantry. Primary Suite highlights include h/h closets, 5 head shower, attached office & soaker tub. Finished basement w/ bar, full gym & stone patio w/ firepit. Chester is highlighted by it's fabulous schools & shops.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

ERIC WHITMAN

BRIGHT STAR REALTY & RENTALS LLC Listed on: 10/29/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Dougherty

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,304

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 3.53 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Open Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Inside Entrance
  • Paver Block

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Sound System
  • Dry Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Blinds
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room with entrance to outdoor space
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Game Room
  • Solarium
  • Utility Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Free-Standing Freezer
  • Wine Refrigerator

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bidet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Generator Hookup
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2307-00007-0000-00012-0049-
  • Tax Block *

Community Details

Amenities

  • Billiard Room
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,304

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Style: Custom Home
  • Primary Style: Custom Home
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Morris
  • Renovated Year: 2016
  • Street Number Display: 8
  • Directions: Old Route 24(Mendham rd.) to Fox Chase Rd to Beacon Hill Dr.
  • I D: 5116467
  • Modified: 2023-01-29
  • Number Images: 14
  • First Name: ERIC
  • First Name3: MARY
  • Last Name: WHITMAN
  • Last Name3: DOUGHERTY
  • Office Phone: 973-226-4900
  • Office Phone3: 973-310-6816
  • Attribution Contact: 973-226-4900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Family Room, Gas Fireplace, Great Room, Library
  • Number of Fireplaces: 4
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, CookGas, Dryer, Freezer-Freestanding, Generator-Hookup, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer, Water Softener-Own, WineRefr
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Dry, Bidet, Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cathedral Ceiling, Drapes, High Ceilings, Security System, SoakTub, Stereo System, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
  • Number Rooms: 16
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Bidet, Soaking Tub, Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 5.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full, Walkout
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • In Law Suite: Yes
  • In Law Suite Description: Bedroom 1, Full Bath, Living Room
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: Ground
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 2: Exercise Room
  • Other Room2 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 3: Bathroom
  • Other Room3 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 4: MaidQrtr
  • Other Room4 Level: Second
  • Other Level Rooms: MudRoom
  • Level 1 Rooms: Family Room, GarEnter, Great Room, InsdEntr, Laundry Room, Library, LivDinRm, OutEntrn, Porch, Powder Room, Solarium
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Maid Quarters, Office
  • Ground Level Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Exercise Room, GameRoom, Leisure, Rec Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Phone: 973-226-4900

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Deck, Hot Tub, Metal Fence, Patio, Sidewalk, Thermal Windows/Doors, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Gunite, Heated, In-Ground Pool
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, InEntrnc, Oversize Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number Parking Spaces: 8
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Paver Block

Utilities

  • Cooling: 4 Units, Ceiling Fan, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Fuel Type: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Billiards Room, Exercise Room, Pool-Outdoor, Storage

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 3.531 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 970700
  • Assessed Land Value: 452700
  • Assessment: 1423400
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Open Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 12.49
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 3.53

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 36304
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2307-00007-0000-00012-0049-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.373
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2020
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2021
Closed on
Jan 28, 2022
Sold by
Sessa Paul M and Sessa Sandra A
Bought by
Last Brian and Petrucci Suzanne
Seller's Agent
ERIC WHITMAN
BRIGHT STAR REALTY & RENTALS LLC
Buyer's Agent
Mary Dougherty
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
List Price
$1,575,000
Sold Price
$1,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-1.59%
Current Estimated Value
$2,084,126

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$534,126
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.52%
Original Mortgage
$1,240,000
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2000
Sold by
Bowers Richard C and Bowers Challis M Lowe
Bought by
Sessa Paul M and Sessa Sandra A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
4.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 1998
Sold by
Modern Trend Home Improvement Co Inc
Bought by
Bowers Richard C and Bowers Challis M Lowe

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$676,000
Interest Rate
7.02%
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
Last Brian $1,550,000 Kenworth Title
Last Brian $1,550,000 Kenworth Title
Sessa Paul M $1,525,000 Old Republic Natl Title Ins
Bowers Richard C $975,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Last Brian $1,240,000
Previous Owner Sessa Paul M $700,000
Previous Owner Bowers Richard C $200,000
Previous Owner Bowers Richard C $676,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/28/2022 01/28/22 Sold $1,550,000 -1.6% $216 / Sq Ft
11/09/2021 11/09/21 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2021 10/29/21 For Sale $1,575,000 -- $219 / 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
2025 $36,316 $1,400,000 $452,700 $947,300
2024 $35,490 $1,400,000 $452,700 $947,300
2023 $35,490 $1,400,000 $452,700 $947,300
2022 $34,233 $1,400,000 $452,700 $947,300
2021 $34,233 $1,423,400 $452,700 $970,700
2020 $36,305 $1,529,900 $452,700 $1,077,200
2019 $36,136 $1,529,900 $452,700 $1,077,200
2018 $35,815 $1,529,900 $452,700 $1,077,200
2017 $35,677 $1,529,900 $452,700 $1,077,200
2016 $35,371 $1,524,600 $452,700 $1,071,900
2015 $34,929 $1,524,600 $452,700 $1,071,900
2014 $34,990 $1,524,600 $452,700 $1,071,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    ERIC WHITMAN

    BRIGHT STAR REALTY & RENTALS LLC

  • Mary Dougherty

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Mary Dougherty

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

    (862) 812-0962

    1 in this area

    108 Total Sales

    Mary Dougherty
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3752508

Garden State MLS

APN: 07-00007-0000-00012-49

New Jersey Morris County Chester 07930

8 Beacon Hill Dr, Chester, NJ

This home is located at 8 Beacon Hill Dr, Chester, NJ 07930 since 29 October 2021 and is currently estimated at $2,084,126, approximately $290 per square foot. This property was built in 1998. 8 Beacon Hill Dr is a home located in Morris County with nearby schools including Dickerson School, Bragg School, and Black River Middle School.

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