NOT LISTED FOR SALE

85 Blue Grass Blvd Branchburg, NJ 08876

Branchburg Township Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,031,060 - $1,150,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,100 Sq Ft
$356/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 30, 2020

Last sale price $725,000 $234 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,275/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stony Brook School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom

About This Home

As of December 2020

Entry is for Comp purposes only. SOLD prior to distribution

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Aaron Collins

RE/MAX CLASSIC GROUP Listed on: 12/27/2020

RE/MAX CLASSIC GROUP

Last Buyer's Agent

Aaron Collins

RE/MAX CLASSIC GROUP Listed on: 12/27/2020

RE/MAX CLASSIC GROUP

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,248

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 0.56 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 3,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Sound System
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • Whiton Elementary School
  • Central Middle School
  • Somerville High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Underground Utilities
  • Standard Electricity
  • Generator Hookup
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2705-00047-0007-00047-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,248

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Renovated Year: 2014
  • Street Number Display: 85
  • Directions: Thoroughbred Drive to (R) on Blue Grass Blvd to #85 on the (L)
  • I D: 5039494
  • Modified: 2021-12-31
  • Number Images: 25
  • Section Subdiv Development: Staats Farm
  • First Name: AARON P.
  • First Name3: AARON P.
  • Last Name: COLLINS
  • Last Name3: COLLINS
  • Office Phone: 908-698-4701
  • Office Phone3: 908-698-4701
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2014

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Family Room, Gas Fireplace
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Generator-Hookup, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cathedral Ceiling, High Ceilings, JacuzTyp, Security System, Skylight, Smoke Detector, StallTub, Stereo System, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
  • Number Rooms: 13
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Jetted Tub, Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 2.20
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Pantry
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3100
  • Phone: 908-698-4500

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Deck, Metal Fence, Patio, Sidewalk, Storage Shed, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Wood Fence
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Underground, Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: WHITON
  • Middle School: CENTRAL
  • High School: SOMERVILLE
  • High School: SOMERVILLE
  • Middle Jr High School: CENTRAL

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .56 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 440100
  • Assessed Land Value: 182700
  • Assessment: 622800
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Identifier: 47
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.56

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 13248
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2705-00047-0007-00047-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.155
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2019
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: WHITON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 27, 2020
Closed on
Nov 22, 2020
Sold by
Collins Aaron P and Collins Danielle H
Bought by
Kraus Corey and Kraus Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Aaron Collins
RE/MAX CLASSIC GROUP
Buyer's Agent
Aaron Collins
RE/MAX CLASSIC GROUP
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,104,515

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$379,515
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.79%
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2011
Sold by
Blum T Adam and Blum Michelle R
Bought by
Collins Aaron P and Collins Danielle H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2004
Sold by
Weislo Edward
Bought by
Blum T Adam and Blum Michelle R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 1996
Sold by
Matzel & Mumford At Staats Far
Bought by
Weislo Edward

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
8.21%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kraus Corey $725,000 Raritan Valley Ttl Examiners
Collins Aaron P $640,000 Stewart Title Guaranty Co
Blum T Adam $644,900 --
Weislo Edward $352,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kraus Corey $91,000
Open Kraus Corey $583,500
Closed Kraus Corey $580,000
Previous Owner Collins Aaron P $417,000
Previous Owner Blum T Adam $366,000
Previous Owner Blum T Adam $200,000
Previous Owner Weislo Edward $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/30/2020 12/30/20 Sold $725,000 0.0% $234 / Sq Ft
12/27/2020 12/27/20 For Sale $725,000 -- $234 / 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 $15,071 $835,400 $196,700 $638,700
2023 $14,057 $751,300 $196,700 $554,600
2022 $13,785 $700,100 $196,700 $503,400
2021 $13,809 $653,200 $196,700 $456,500
2020 $13,347 $622,800 $182,700 $440,100
2019 $13,249 $614,800 $182,700 $432,100
2018 $13,009 $602,000 $182,700 $419,300
2017 $13,215 $607,300 $188,100 $419,200
2016 $13,190 $602,300 $191,700 $410,600
2015 $13,057 $597,300 $181,700 $415,600
2014 $12,835 $594,200 $173,700 $420,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Aaron Collins

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Aaron Collins

    RE/MAX

    (908) 432-1714

    33 in this area

    78 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3684837

Garden State MLS

APN: 05-00047-07-00047

New Jersey Somerset County Branchburg 08876 Branchburg Township

85 Blue Grass Blvd, Branchburg, NJ

This home is located at 85 Blue Grass Blvd, Branchburg, NJ 08876 since 27 December 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,104,515, approximately $356 per square foot. This property was built in 1996. 85 Blue Grass Blvd is a home located in Somerset County with nearby schools including Whiton Elementary School, Stony Brook School, and Branchburg Central Middle School.

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