NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Fern Rd Sparta, NJ 07871

Estimated Value: $373,000 - $459,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
780 Sq Ft
$525/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 06, 2021

Last sale price $285,000 $365 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,875/month

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake View
  • Lake Privileges
  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Sparta High School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2021

Welcome Home! This is the lovely lake home you have been searching for. This larger than it looks ranch style living provides plenty of room for everyone. You will be greeted by gleaming hardwood. Your eyes will immediately be drawn to the large sliders inviting you onto the deck to enjoy the Lake Mohawk views all year round. The first floor also contains 2 ample sized bedrooms and full bath. This practical home will pleasantly surprise you with a ground level walk out family room, an additional bedroom and full bath. Absolutely perfect for entertaining or multi-generational living. Privacy for everyone. Utilities maintained, septic redone 2020. This home is nestled on one of Lake Mohawk's quaintest cul-de-sacs. Walk to beaches and be on vacation every day. Lake Mohawk is the way of life you deserve!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Pat Spekhardt

REALTY EXECUTIVES EXCEPTIONAL Listed on: 05/11/2021

REALTY EXECUTIVES EXCEPTIONAL

Last Buyer's Agent

JOSEPH GOETCHIUS

HOWARD HANNA RAND REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,912

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac

HOA Fees

  • $120 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Lake Views
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Lake Privileges
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • Sparta Elementary And Middle School
  • Sparta High School

Utilities

  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Standard Electricity
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2818-03028-0000-00030-0000-

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include maintenance-common area, snow removal

Recreation

  • Powered Boats Allowed
  • Community Playground
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,912

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$120 per month

Listing Details

  • Style: Raised Ranch
  • Primary Style: Raised Ranch
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Community Living: Yes
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Year Built Description: Standing
  • County Name: Sussex
  • Directions: Winona Pkwy to L on East Shore Tr. to L on Spear to R on Springbrook to R on Fern
  • I D: 5070313
  • Section Subdiv Development: Lake Mohawk
  • First Name: MARY PAT
  • First Name3: JOSEPH
  • Last Name: SPEKHARDT
  • Last Name3: GOETCHIUS
  • Office Phone: 973-670-3631
  • Office Phone3: 285621
  • Pager Number: 973-670-3631
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener-Own
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Ground
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walkout
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Living/Dining Combo
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: FamilyRm
  • Other Room1 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 2: Laundry Room
  • Other Room2 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 3: Utility Room
  • Other Room3 Level: Ground
  • Level 1 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Kitchen, LivDinRm
  • Ground Level Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Family Room, Laundry Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Phone: 973-729-6111

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Storage Shed
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Wall A/C Unit(s)
  • Fuel Type: OilAbIn
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas In Street
  • Water: Public Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Boats - Gas Powered Allowed, Jogging/Biking Path, Lake Privileges, Playground
  • Association Maintenance Fee: 1435
  • Association Maintenance Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Maintenance Fee Includes: Maintenance-Common Area, Snow Removal

Fee Information

  • Other Fee Freqency: One Time

Schools

  • High School: SPARTA
  • Middle Jr High School: SPARTA

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 60X77 LMCC
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Lake/Water View
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.10
  • Zoning: Res

Rental Info

  • Application Fee: 4000
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 6912
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2818-03028-0000-00030-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.400
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: SPARTA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2024
Sold by
Okeefe Holly Sue and Okeefe Matthew
Bought by
Okeefe Holly Sue
Current Estimated Value
$409,458

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$253,243
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2021
Closed on
Jul 27, 2021
Sold by
Choka Antoinette D and Piermatteo Louis
Bought by
Okeefe Matthew and Okeefe Hollie
Seller's Agent
Mary Pat Spekhardt
REALTY EXECUTIVES EXCEPTIONAL
Buyer's Agent
JOSEPH GOETCHIUS
HOWARD HANNA RAND REALTY
List Price
$305,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-6.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.81%
Original Mortgage
$270,750
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2011
Sold by
Piermatteo Dolores C
Bought by
Choka Antoinette D and Piermatteo Louis

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 1998
Sold by
Piermatteo Dolores C
Bought by
Choka Antoinette D and Piermatteo Louis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
5%
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
Okeefe Holly Sue $127,884 Servicelink
Okeefe Holly Sue $127,884 Servicelink
Okeefe Matthew $285,000 Hudson United Title Svcs Llc
Choka Antoinette D -- None Available
Choka Antoinette D $150,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Okeefe Holly Sue $253,243
Previous Owner Okeefe Matthew $270,750
Previous Owner Choka Antoinette D $130,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/06/2021 08/06/21 Sold $285,000 -5.0% $365 / Sq Ft
06/24/2021 06/24/21 Pending -- -- --
05/25/2021 05/25/21 Price Changed $300,000 -1.6% $385 / Sq Ft
05/11/2021 05/11/21 For Sale $305,000 -- $391 / 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 $7,296 $203,300 $119,000 $84,300
2024 $7,087 $203,300 $119,000 $84,300
2023 $7,087 $203,300 $119,000 $84,300
2022 $6,916 $203,300 $119,000 $84,300
2021 $6,806 $203,300 $119,000 $84,300
2020 $6,912 $203,300 $119,000 $84,300
2019 $6,733 $203,300 $119,000 $84,300
2018 $6,591 $203,300 $119,000 $84,300
2017 $6,510 $203,300 $119,000 $84,300
2016 $6,357 $203,300 $119,000 $84,300
2015 $6,366 $163,700 $76,300 $87,400
2014 $6,263 $163,700 $76,300 $87,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3711571

Garden State MLS

APN: 18-03028-0000-00030