8 Benson Ln Skillman, NJ 08558
5
Beds
5.5
Baths
6,411
Sq Ft
3.29
Acres
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Double Oven
- Hopewell Valley Central High School Rated A
- No HOA
- 3 Car Attached Garage
About This Home
As of July 2018Custom built 8 yrs. ago by the current owners in conjunction with Palomar Builders. This home is loaded with upgrades that were personally selected to appoint the home with utmost detail for traditonal living. This center hall colonial offers a generous circular drive entrace area with a portico porch and a gorgeous mahogany front door that opens into a two-story center hall foyer which is flanked by a formal dining room (with Butlers pantry) on the left and formal living room on the right with glass French doors. All three areas were custom fitted with beefy crown moldings, handsome coiffered ceilings, elegant wall moldings and wainscotting. The back of the house offers a chef kitchens with highend Woodmode cabinetry, an expansieve center island and commercial grade appliances (Sub-zero, Dacor 5 burner & double ovens, Miele dishwasher)with gorgeous granite counters. Sliders in the breakfast room step out onto a stunning bluestone terrace and patio area, the entire breakfast room and kitchen view directly into the great room with fireplace and custom built wall cabinets and a wet bar. Just down the hallway is an elevator that services all levels, a wine storage room with built-in shelving and an optional Study/6th bedroom with full bath, more built-in wall cabients and a fireplace! A front and rear staricase lead to the second floor that offers a master suite with a 3rd fireplace, marble bath with vaulted ceiling and separate vanity areas and a generous size sitting room with glass french doors. A princess suite at either end of the house (one is completely oversized with a vaulted ceiling) and two more bedrooms that share a fabulous hall bath (one bedroom has direct access to the bath). Unfinised but extra high basement, three car side-entery garage and located in an area of all custom built spectacular homes. This home is dressed to impress the most discerning of buyers!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton Listed on: 03/23/2014
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $36,195
Year Built
- Built in 2006
Lot Details
- 3.29 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 351x407
- Level Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Property is zoned VRC
Parking
- 3 Car Attached Garage
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 6,411 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Elevator
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- En-Suite Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
Schools
- Hopewell Elementary School
- Timberlane Middle School
- Central High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Well
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- On Site Septic
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 00002 12
- Assessor Parcel Number 06-00015-00002 12
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 9, 2018
Closed on
Jul 12, 2018
Sold by
Jacob Thomas P and Jacob Leena
Bought by
Boyd Zachary Sprout and Boyd Kolita
Seller's Agent
Susan Thompson
Corcoran Sawyer Smith
Buyer's Agent
Maureen Troiano
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton
List Price
$1,469,999
Sold Price
$1,460,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,999
-0.68%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$578,460
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.70%
Original Mortgage
$1,241,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,086,660
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$934,544
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 23, 2014
Closed on
Jan 8, 2015
Sold by
Cohen Henry B and Cohen Jane G
Bought by
Jacob Thomas P and Jacob Leena
Seller's Agent
Heidi Hartmann
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton
Buyer's Agent
Srini Chandra
RE/MAX First Realty
List Price
$1,475,000
Sold Price
$1,425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-3.39%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.70%
Original Mortgage
$990,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 9, 2006
Sold by
Palomar Associates Inc
Bought by
Cohen Henry and Cohen Jane
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 28, 2003
Sold by
Rappaport Liza
Bought by
Kba Developer Llc
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $1,460,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $1,425,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $1,925,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $550,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,241,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $990,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $1,025,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/02/2018 07/02/18 | Sold | $1,460,000 | -0.7% | $228 / Sq Ft |
| 03/20/2018 03/20/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/20/2018 03/20/18 | For Sale | $1,469,999 | 0.0% | $229 / Sq Ft |
| 03/09/2018 03/09/18 | For Sale | $1,469,999 | +3.2% | $229 / Sq Ft |
| 01/04/2015 01/04/15 | Sold | $1,425,000 | -3.4% | $222 / Sq Ft |
| 11/27/2014 11/27/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/23/2014 03/23/14 | For Sale | $1,475,000 | -- | $230 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $42,543 | $1,392,100 | $265,800 | $1,126,300 |
| 2023 | $42,543 | $1,392,100 | $265,800 | $1,126,300 |
| 2022 | $41,666 | $1,392,100 | $265,800 | $1,126,300 |
| 2021 | $42,584 | $1,392,100 | $265,800 | $1,126,300 |
| 2020 | $41,554 | $1,392,100 | $265,800 | $1,126,300 |
| 2019 | $40,538 | $1,392,100 | $265,800 | $1,126,300 |
| 2018 | $39,786 | $1,392,100 | $265,800 | $1,126,300 |
| 2017 | $38,700 | $1,392,100 | $265,800 | $1,126,300 |
| 2016 | $36,584 | $1,392,100 | $265,800 | $1,126,300 |
| 2015 | $36,960 | $1,392,100 | $265,800 | $1,126,300 |
| 2014 | $36,195 | $1,392,100 | $265,800 | $1,126,300 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2018
Susan Thompson
Corcoran Sawyer Smith
(609) 638-7700
176 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Maureen Troiano
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton
(609) 240-7554
22 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2015
Heidi Hartmann
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Princeton
(609) 658-3771
102 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Srini Chandra
RE/MAX
(732) 257-3500
19 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1002849496
APN: 06-00015-0000-00002-12
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