NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Birch Ln Florham Park, NJ 07932

Estimated Value: $716,000 - $816,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,802 Sq Ft
$424/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 06, 2020

Last sale price $470,000 $261 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,005/month

65 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Attic
  • Briarwood Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of January 2020

PRICE REDUCED, AND TREE WORK HAS BEEN DONE, SO THIS CHARMER HAS A NEW LOOK TOO! Walk to town from this expanded 4 bedroom 2 bath Cape Cod. Situated on a .48 acre level lot with extensive hardscaping, the gardener will delight in the opportunities that abound, or simply enjoy the scenery from the spacious deck. With a choice of first or second floor master, endless options exist for the upsizer or downsizer. Enjoy the newer kitchen and large formal dining room. Plentiful closet space, built-ins and attic storage are a plus. AND, low Florham Park taxes make this home irresistible!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

LOIS K VANHALEM

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 09/17/2019

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

VENUS TZE WONG

WEICHERT REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,888

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R-15

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Briarwood Elementary School
  • Ridgedale Middle School
  • Hanover Pk High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Water Tap or Transfer Fee

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2311-01904-0000-00003-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,888

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Primary Style: Cape Cod
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1949
  • County Name: Morris
  • Street Number Display: 8
  • Directions: Columbia Tpke. to Park Street to right on Birch OR Ridgedale Ave.to Park Street to Left on Birch
  • I D: 4931004
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 13
  • First Name: LOIS K
  • First Name3: VENUS TZE
  • Last Name: VANHALEM
  • Last Name3: WONG
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Living Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Washer, Dishwasher, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: TubShowr, Fire Extinguisher, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Tub Shower
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 17x9
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 19x14
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Laundry Room
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Utility Room
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Laundry Room, Utility Room, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Bath Main, Family Room, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Attic, Bath Main
  • Phone: 973-377-4444

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Storm Door(s), Metal Fence, Wood Fence, Curbs, Deck
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width

Utilities

  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Wall A/C Unit(s)
  • Fuel Type: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Water Charge Extra, Public Water

Schools

  • Elementary School: Briarwood
  • Middle School: Ridgedale
  • High School: Hanover PK
  • High School: Hanover PK
  • Middle Jr High School: Ridgedale

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 143X145
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 164800
  • Assessed Land Value: 373800
  • Assessment: 538600
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 3
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.48
  • Zoning: R-15

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 7888
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2311-01904-0000-00003-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 1.511
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2018
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Briarwood

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2019
Closed on
Jan 6, 2020
Sold by
Forbes David and Estate Of Judith W Forbes
Bought by
Chong Joseph and Yu Ashley
Seller's Agent
LOIS K VANHALEM
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
VENUS TZE WONG
WEICHERT REALTORS
List Price
$559,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$89,000
-15.92%
Total Days on Market
65
Current Estimated Value
$763,950

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$293,950
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.75%
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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
Chong Joseph $470,000 Westcor Land Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chong Joseph $241,000
Closed Chong Joseph $241,000
Closed Chong Joseph $235,000
Previous Owner Forbes Judith W $166,000
Previous Owner Forbes Judith W $150,000
Previous Owner Forbes Donald $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/06/2020 01/06/20 Sold $470,000 -5.8% $261 / Sq Ft
11/21/2019 11/21/19 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2019 11/07/19 Price Changed $499,000 -3.9% $277 / Sq Ft
10/24/2019 10/24/19 Price Changed $519,000 -7.2% $288 / Sq Ft
09/17/2019 09/17/19 For Sale $559,000 -- $310 / 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 $8,607 $538,600 $373,800 $164,800
2023 $8,607 $538,600 $373,800 $164,800
2022 $8,618 $538,600 $373,800 $164,800
2021 $8,190 $538,600 $373,800 $164,800
2020 $8,440 $538,600 $373,800 $164,800
2019 $8,294 $538,600 $373,800 $164,800
2018 $8,138 $538,600 $373,800 $164,800
2017 $7,934 $538,600 $373,800 $164,800
2016 $7,718 $538,600 $373,800 $164,800
2015 $7,333 $538,600 $373,800 $164,800
2014 $7,172 $538,600 $373,800 $164,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3588251

Garden State MLS

APN: 11-01904-0000-00003