NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Highlander Dr Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

Estimated Value: $1,349,412 - $1,701,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,264 Sq Ft
$363/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 04, 2022

Last sale price $1,276,000 $299 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,779/month

53 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • 0.93 Acre Lot
  • J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School Rated A
  • Custom Home
  • Fireplace in Bathroom

About This Home

As of November 2022

Large, light filled custom home designed for entertaining set on a beautiful corner nearly-acre lot. Open floor plan, custom ceilings, molding and built-in features throughout and tons of storage. Large eat-in chef inspired kitchen w/ custom cabinetry, 8.5 ft island, 2 sinks, warming oven, 48" Wolf Range, 48" KitchenAid fridge, walk-in pantry and access to upper deck. Custom bar with 2nd dishwasher, 3rd sink, ice maker and beverage fridge. Sun room, LR, Sitting Room, FR, DR, laundry room, 4.5 bath, 5 beds (including a 2nd MBR). Spacious top floor Master Suite has 2 large WIC, see-through fireplace into spa like master bath, large office w/ built-in cabinetry (possible 6th bedroom). Step outside onto the 2-level deck overlooking the park like backyard, complete w/ large paver pool deck/patio with multiple seating areas for entertainment, large grass filled area and an inground cement pool. Front of home features a lovely paver walkway, covered front porch, stone walls and Hardie Plank siding. 9ft ceilings main level, 2 zone HVAC, large closets, recessed lighting and ceiling fans. Desirable Highlander Estates neighborhood, walking distance to elementary schools. This home will NOT last!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

NICOLE JONES

DAUNNO REALTY SERVICES LLC Brokerage Phone: 908-377-7593 Listed on: 07/24/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

JENNY GORA

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,258

Year Built

  • Built in 1960 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.93 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Inside Entrance
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Siding
  • Composite Building Materials
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 4,264 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room with entrance to outdoor space
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Fireplace in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Garage Access
  • Sump Pump

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Outdoor Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Community Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2916-15002-0000-00010-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,258

Year Built

Built in 1960 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Custom Home, Split Level
  • Primary Style: Custom Home
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Year Built Description: Approximate, Renovated
  • County Name: Union
  • Exclusions: R/F in GAR, shelving/racks in BSMT,grill,2 heaters,furn,speakers,chand.
  • Renovated Year: 2008
  • Street Number Display: 8
  • Directions: Cooper Road to Heather to Highlander
  • I D: 5167919
  • Modified: 2023-11-05
  • Number Images: 47
  • Section Subdiv Development: Highlander Estates
  • First Name: NICOLE
  • First Name3: JENNY
  • Last Name: JONES
  • Last Name3: GORA
  • Office Phone: 732-396-3995
  • Office Phone3: 732-261-3247
  • Attribution Contact: 908-377-7593
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2008

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Bathroom, Bedroom 4, Family Room, Gas Fireplace
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: CookGas, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Electric, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Sump Pump, Trash Compactor, Washer, WineRefr
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Cathedral Ceiling, Drapes, Fire Alarm Sys, High Ceilings, Security System, Skylight, SoakTub, StallShw, StallTub, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
  • Number Rooms: 13
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Fireplace, Full Bath, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower And Tub
  • Bathrooms: 4.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially
  • Dining Room Level: Second
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Dim: 17x23
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Living Room Dim: 17x15
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Dim: 17x19
  • Other Room 2: Bedroom/Office
  • Other Room2 Dim: 17x18
  • Other Room 3: Laundry Room
  • Other Room3 Dim: 11x14
  • Other Room 4: Sunroom
  • Other Room4 Dim: 17x16
  • Other Level Rooms: Additional Bathroom, Additional Bedroom
  • Level 1 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Foyer, GarEnter, Living Room, Sunroom
  • Level 2 Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, OutEntrn, Pantry, Powder Room, SittngRm, Walkout
  • Level 3 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 4264
  • Phone: 732-396-3995

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Composition Siding, Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Metal Fence, Open Porch(es), Patio, Storage Shed, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Gunite, In-Ground Pool, Outdoor Pool
  • Roof Description: Composition Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, InEntrnc
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 6
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 2 Units, Ceiling Fan, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Pool-Outdoor

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: 000.933 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 161200
  • Assessed Land Value: 63000
  • Assessment: 224200
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Corner, Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 10
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.93

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 25258
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2916-15002-0000-00010-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 11.266
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2021
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Cole Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2022
Closed on
Nov 1, 2022
Sold by
Pennella Revocable Living Trust
Bought by
Kwasnik Monique J and Kwasnik Andrew
Seller's Agent
NICOLE JONES
DAUNNO REALTY SERVICES LLC
Buyer's Agent
JENNY GORA
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$1,275,000
Sold Price
$1,276,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.08%
Total Days on Market
53
Current Estimated Value
$1,547,353

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$271,353
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.03%
Original Mortgage
$1,020,800
Outstanding Balance
$999,069
Interest Rate
6.94%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Estimated Equity
$488,370

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2007
Sold by
Heyman Steven and Heyman Toby
Bought by
Pennella Michael and Mugavero Donna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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
Kwasnik Monique J $1,276,000 Stewart Title
Pennella Michael $770,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kwasnik Monique J $1,020,800
Previous Owner Pennella Michael $360,000
Previous Owner Mugavero Donna $406,000
Previous Owner Pennella Michael $125,000
Previous Owner Pennella Michael A $250,000
Previous Owner Pennella Michael $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/04/2022 11/04/22 Sold $1,276,000 +0.1% $299 / Sq Ft
09/21/2022 09/21/22 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2022 09/05/22 For Sale $1,275,000 0.0% $299 / Sq Ft
08/16/2022 08/16/22 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2022 07/29/22 For Sale $1,275,000 -- $299 / 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 $25,606 $224,200 $63,000 $161,200
2023 $25,606 $224,200 $63,000 $161,200
2022 $25,301 $224,200 $63,000 $161,200
2021 $25,258 $224,200 $63,000 $161,200
2020 $25,137 $224,200 $63,000 $161,200
2019 $24,951 $224,200 $63,000 $161,200
2018 $24,532 $224,200 $63,000 $161,200
2017 $23,987 $224,200 $63,000 $161,200
2016 $23,525 $224,200 $63,000 $161,200
2015 $23,140 $224,200 $63,000 $161,200
2014 $22,377 $224,200 $63,000 $161,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3798127

Garden State MLS

APN: 16-15002-0000-00010