$318,000

902 Mount Benevolence Rd Newton, NJ 07860

Estimated payment $2,138/month

Total Views 2,630
2 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cottage
  • 3-minute walk to Swartswood State Park

About This Home

Welcome to this quaint and cozy red cottage, brimming with character and original charm. Built in 1920, this delightful home offers the perfect blend of vintage appeal and peaceful countryside living.Step inside to find a warm and inviting main floor featuring a sun-drenched sunroom, a functional kitchen, a comfortable living room, one bedroom, and a full bath with a classic tub/shower combo. From the main level, walk out onto the covered front porch an ideal spot to relax and take in the serene views of private pastures. Upstairs, the primary bedroom boasts original wood floors, abundant natural light, and a tranquil ambiance. The basement offers convenient storage space and direct walkout access to the yard. The spacious yard provides plenty of room for outdoor enjoyment, you can hear the soothing sounds of a stream that runs just behind the house! A large storage shed adds to the practicality of this lovely property. Located in the scenic town of Stillwater, NJ, you'll enjoy abundant nearby recreation and natural beauty. Less than two miles from Swartswood State Park, opportunities for hiking, fishing, kayaking, and year-round outdoor activities are practically at your doorstep. Don't miss this unique opportunity to own a timeless retreat in a peaceful, pastoral setting perfect as a full-time residence or a weekend getaway!

Listing Agent

Christine Tremain

WEICHERT REALTORS Brokerage Phone: 845-742-6647 Listed on: 06/02/2025

WEICHERT REALTORS

Co-Listing Agent

Marc Tremain

WEICHERT REALTORS Brokerage Phone: 845-742-6647

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,342

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Open Lot

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Stone Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Stillwater Elementary School
  • Kittatinny Middle School
  • Kittatinny High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Standard Electricity
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2820-01702-0000-00004-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,342

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Style: Cottage
  • Primary Style: Cottage
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Sussex
  • Street Number Display: 902
  • Directions: Rt 521 to Mount Benevolence
  • I D: 5362012
  • Modified: 2025-06-14
  • Number Images: 25
  • Section Subdiv Development: SWARTSWOOD
  • Attribution Contact: 845-742-6647
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dryer, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector, TubShowr
  • Number Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Walkout
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Outside Entrance, Utility Room
  • Dining Area: Living/Dining Combo
  • Kitchen Area: Country Kitchen
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath Main, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Sunroom
  • Level 2 Rooms: 1 Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Storage Shed
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway Description: Crushed Stone, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Propane Owned
  • Heating: 1 Unit
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Propane
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Electric

Schools

  • Elementary School: STILLWATER
  • Middle School: KITTATINNY
  • High School: KITTATINNY
  • High School: KITTATINNY
  • Middle Jr High School: KITTATINNY

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 137X100 AV
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 70700
  • Assessed Land Value: 49000
  • Assessment: 119700
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Open Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 4
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.32

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 4342
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2820-01702-0000-00004-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.628
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: STILLWATER

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $4,204 $119,700 $49,000 $70,700
2023 $4,204 $119,700 $49,000 $70,700
2022 $4,075 $119,700 $49,000 $70,700
2021 $3,985 $119,700 $49,000 $70,700
2020 $3,841 $119,700 $49,000 $70,700
2019 $3,687 $119,700 $49,000 $70,700
2018 $3,696 $119,700 $49,000 $70,700
2017 $3,638 $119,700 $49,000 $70,700
2016 $3,536 $119,700 $49,000 $70,700
2015 $3,514 $119,700 $49,000 $70,700
2014 $3,490 $119,700 $49,000 $70,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/02/2025 06/02/25 For Sale $318,000 +2.8% --
05/06/2024 05/06/24 Sold $309,300 +8.5% --
04/13/2024 04/13/24 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2024 04/05/24 For Sale $285,000 -- --
Source: Garden State MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $309,300 Realsafe Title
Bargain Sale Deed $221,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $300,021 New Conventional
Previous Owner $176,800 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $60,390 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3966654

Garden State MLS

APN: 20-01702-0000-00004