$865,000
SOLD SEP 2, 2021

8 Blackbirch Rd Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

4 Beds
4 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1.09 Acres

Recently Sold

2% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.09 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Wine Refrigerator

About This Home

As of April 2023

Welcome Home to this meticulous colonial set on a professionally landscaped acre. Step into tiled entry foyer which leads to spacious living room & adjacent dining room. Custom kitchen w/center island granite countertops, top of the line ss appliances, pantry & laundry. Open the french doors to tiered paver patio w undermount lighting for evenings outside. Family room w/lots of natural light & full newly renovated 1st flr bathroom. Master ensuite offers WIC, large bedroom w/vaulted ceiling & expansive windows. Master bath features modern oversized shower, grey vanity w/corian countertop, plenty of linen closets. 2 additional bedrooms, 1 hall bath & 2nd ensuite complete 2nd flr. Hardwood floors, crown molding, rec room,2car garage all this & on a cul de sac too. Close to excellent schools & full day K.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Colleen Berg

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 07/29/2021

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Damesek

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,482

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 1.09 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • French Drain

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Cole Elementary School
  • Terrill Middle School
  • Sp Fanwood High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2916-12401-0000-00012-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,482

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Union
  • Exclusions: DR Chandelier,Microwave,Lite Fix over Kitchen Table & 1st flr bath
  • Street Number Display: 8
  • Directions: Martine Ave to Raritan turn onto Black Birch
  • I D: 5092138
  • Modified: 2022-09-03
  • Number Images: 25
  • First Name: COLLEEN
  • First Name3: DANIEL
  • First Name4: ANNE
  • Last Name: BERG
  • Last Name3: DAMESEK
  • Last Name4: WEBER
  • Office Phone: 908-233-2616
  • Office Phone3: 908-233-2863
  • Office Phone4: 908-456-2500
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener-Own, WineRefr
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
  • Number Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially, French Drain, Full, Walkout
  • Basement Level Rooms: Rec Room, Storage Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Dim: 22x10
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 20x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Rec Room
  • Other Room1 Dim: 26x21
  • Other Room1 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: Bath Main, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, GarEnter, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other
  • Phone: 908-233-0065

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop, Off-Street Parking, On-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Baseboard - Hotwater, Multi-Zone
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cole Elem
  • Middle School: Terrill MS
  • High School: SP Fanwood
  • High School: SP Fanwood
  • Middle Jr High School: Terrill MS

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 001.089 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 115300
  • Assessed Land Value: 76300
  • Assessment: 191600
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 12
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 1.09
  • Zoning: Residential

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 21482
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2916-12401-0000-00012-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 11.212
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2020
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Cole Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2023
Closed on
Apr 11, 2023
Sold by
Tessier Daniel W and Tessier Diana
Bought by
Hirschowitz Jared and Hirschowitz Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Anne Weber
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Stan Kay
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$1,160,000
Premium/Discount to List
$211,000
22.23%
Views
148
Current Estimated Value
$1,264,722

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$104,722
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.77%
Original Mortgage
$730,000
Outstanding Balance
$713,838
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$577,417

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2021
Closed on
Aug 27, 2021
Sold by
Larkin John S and Larkin Theresa A
Bought by
Tessier Daniel W and Tessier Diana
Seller's Agent
Colleen Berg
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Damesek
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$865,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
1.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.73%
Original Mortgage
$692,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1986
Bought by
Larkin John S and Larkin Theresa A
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $1,160,000 Clear Skies Title
Bargain Sale Deed $865,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Deed $227,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $730,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $692,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/19/2023 04/19/23 Sold $1,160,000 +22.2% --
03/08/2023 03/08/23 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2023 02/24/23 For Sale $949,000 +9.7% --
09/02/2021 09/02/21 Sold $865,000 +1.9% --
08/04/2021 08/04/21 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2021 07/29/21 For Sale $849,000 -- --
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 $21,883 $191,600 $76,300 $115,300
2023 $21,883 $191,600 $76,300 $115,300
2022 $21,622 $191,600 $76,300 $115,300
2021 $21,586 $191,600 $76,300 $115,300
2020 $21,482 $191,600 $76,300 $115,300
2019 $21,323 $191,600 $76,300 $115,300
2018 $20,965 $191,600 $76,300 $115,300
2017 $20,499 $191,600 $76,300 $115,300
2016 $20,105 $191,600 $76,300 $115,300
2015 $19,775 $191,600 $76,300 $115,300
2014 $19,124 $191,600 $76,300 $115,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3730808

Garden State MLS

APN: 16-12401-0000-00012