NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Messenger Ln Ringoes, NJ 08551

Estimated Value: $938,000 - $1,042,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,637 Sq Ft
$271/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 4, 2020

Last sale price $567,500 $156 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,782 / mo

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Hunterdon Central Regional High School District Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2020

PRISTINE TOLL BROTHERS BRICK FRONT COLONIAL ON 1.61 ACRES OF LUSH PROPERTY! THE KITCHEN OFFERS BEAUTIFUL CHERRY CABINETRY WITH CENTER ISLAND, GRANITE COUNTERS & BRAND NEW SS APPLIANCES. A MUST SEE! BEAUTIFUL JUST REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS ADORN THE TWO STORY FOYER, DINING RM, LIVING RM, & KITCHEN. THE SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM FEATURES BRAND NEW CARPET, VAULTED CELING, SKYLIGHTS & WOOD BURING FIREPLACE. THE GOURMET KITCHEN OFFERS A NEW MICROWAVE, WALL OVEN & JENN-AIR COOKTOP. AN EXPANSIVE DECK AND PAVER PATIO OFF THE KITCHEN ARE GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING. PRIVATE OFFICE, POWDER ROOM, & LAUNDRY ROOM COMPLETE THE 1ST FLOOR. THE 2ND FLOOR OFFERS A MASTER BEDROOM WITH ATTACHED SITTING ROOM, LUXURIOUS BATHROOM & LARGE WALK IN CLOSETS. 3 LARGE BEDROOMS & HALL BATH COMPLETE THE 2ND FLOOR. FRESHLY PAINTED THROUGHOUT!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

RICHARD MELE

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 02/04/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,680

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 1.61 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned Res.

HOA Fees

  • $32 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 3,637 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Shades
  • Blinds
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • Copper Hill Elementary School
  • Reading-Fleming Middle School
  • Hunterdon Cent High School

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Underground Utilities
  • Standard Electricity
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Association fees include maintenance-common area

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1921-00094-0000-00004-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,680

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

1.61 Acres

HOA Fees

$32 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Community Living: Yes
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Hunterdon
  • Possible Other Uses: Home-Office
  • Directions: Route 202 to Everitts Road. Right onto Lavada Lane. Right onto Messenger.
  • I D: 4959811
  • Section Subdiv Development: Hunterdon Chase
  • First Name: RICHARD
  • First Name3: UNKNOWN
  • Last Name: MELE
  • Last Name3: AGENT
  • Office Phone3: 973-555-5555
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2019

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, OvnWElec, CookGas, Dishwasher, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: JacuzTyp, TubShowr, Walk-In Closet, Security System, Blinds, Shades, Window Treatments, High Ceilings, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling, Smoke Detector
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Sitting Room, 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 And Tub, Jetted Tub
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 24x19
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 18x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Office
  • Other Room1 Dim: 16x13
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: SittngRm
  • Other Room2 Dim: 16x13
  • Other Room2 Level: Second
  • Level 1 Rooms: Laundry Room, Office, Living Room, Dining Room, Powder Room, Family Room, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, SittngRm, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3637
  • Phone: 908-782-6850

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Patio, Curbs, Deck, Thermal Windows/Doors
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage, Oversize Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 8
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 2 Units, Ceiling Fan, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Utilities: All Underground, Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Maintenance Fee: 380
  • Association Maintenance Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Maintenance Fee Includes: Maintenance-Common Area

Fee Information

  • Other Fee Freqency: One Time

Schools

  • High School: Hunterdon Cent
  • Middle Jr High School: Reading-Fleming

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 1.611
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Open Lot
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 1.61
  • Zoning: Res.

Rental Info

  • Application Fee: 200
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 14680
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1921-00094-0000-00004-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.519
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Copper Hill

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2020
Closed on
Apr 28, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
RICHARD MELE
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$585,000
Sold Price
$567,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,500
-2.99%
Current Estimated Value
$985,319

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$417,819
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.48%
Original Mortgage
$482,375
Outstanding Balance
$427,451
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$557,868

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,000
Interest Rate
7.08%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$567,500 Cortes And Hay Ttl Agcy Inc
$404,846 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $482,375
Previous Owner $227,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/04/2020 05/04/20 Sold $567,500 -3.0% $156 / Sq Ft
03/11/2020 03/11/20 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2020 02/04/20 For Sale $585,000 -- $161 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

Tax History

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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 $16,884 $582,800 $234,200 $348,600
2024 $15,875 $582,800 $234,200 $348,600
2023 $15,875 $582,800 $234,200 $348,600
2022 $15,473 $582,800 $234,200 $348,600
2021 $14,681 $582,800 $234,200 $348,600
2020 $14,984 $582,800 $234,200 $348,600
2019 $14,681 $582,800 $234,200 $348,600
2018 $14,500 $582,800 $234,200 $348,600
2017 $14,279 $582,800 $234,200 $348,600
2016 $14,022 $582,800 $234,200 $348,600
2015 $13,667 $582,800 $234,200 $348,600
2014 $13,486 $582,800 $234,200 $348,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    RICHARD MELE

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3614033

Garden State MLS

APN: 21-00094-0000-00004

New Jersey Hunterdon County Ringoes 08551

8 Messenger Ln, Ringoes, NJ

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