12 Forest Rd

Sparta, NJ 07871

$203,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,400 Sq. Ft.
$145 / Sq. Ft.
1,400
Sq. Ft.
$145
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 7/31/17
Sold 7/31/17

Description

Charming 2BR colonial nestled in the gorgeous Sparta Lake community. This home boasts a large EIK, updated bath, LR with cathedral ceiling and fireplace, large bedrooms, loft space and more! This home sits on a 1/2 acre of flat land with a coy pond, utility shed and an oversized garage with grand storage space. The property backs up to wooded land that cannot be developed, giving homeowners a sense of privacy. Electric hot water heater are new along with the well pump and holding tank. This home...Charming 2BR colonial nestled in the gorgeous Sparta Lake community. This home boasts a large EIK, updated bath, LR with cathedral ceiling and fireplace, large bedrooms, loft space and more! This home sits on a 1/2 acre of flat land with a coy pond, utility shed and an oversized garage with grand storage space. The property backs up to wooded land that cannot be developed, giving homeowners a sense of privacy. Electric hot water heater are new along with the well pump and holding tank. This home is move-in ready and easy to show!
  1. Listed by CAITLIN CHARILAS • C. PENA REAL ESTATE

Property Details for 12 Forest Road

Style
Colonial, Lakestyle
Directions
From Sparta-Glen Rd L onto Lincoln Drive to lakeshore, slight L on Dandelion. 3rd R on Washington, L on Forest Rd.
Days On Market
67
Pets Allowed
Yes
Primary Style
Colonial
LISTING CLOSED: 07/31/2017 12:00 AM

Property Details for 12 Forest Road

StatusSold
MLS #3381583
Days on Market67
Taxes$6,342 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1935
Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
CountySussex County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of C. PENA REAL ESTATE, CAITLIN CHARILAS

Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN, JOHN PERDOMO

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Building Information for 12 Forest Road

Stories-Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF

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Property Information for 12 Forest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Active Days on Market: 67
  • Comprehensive Days on Mkt: 0
  • Renovated Year: 2002
  • County #: Sussex
  • Town Name: Sparta Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 32004
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2820.0
  • Street # Display: 12.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • County Or Parish: Sussex
  • Street Name: Forest Rd
  • Zip Code: 07871-3822
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $6,342
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 202800.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2818-32004-0000-00013-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2016
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, Refrig, CookGas, Washer, OvenSelf, Dryer
  • Approx Sq Ft: 1400.0
  • Lot Identifier: 13
  • Total Acres: 0.5
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1935
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 122200.0
  • Assessment Land: 80600.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Window A/C(s)
  • Utilities: Electric
  • Water: Well
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: Baseboard - Hotwater, Multi-Zone
  • Fuel Type: OilAbOut,GasPropL
  • Sewer: Septic 2 Bedroom Town Verified, Septic
  • Amenities: Lake Privileges
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: TubShowr, FireExtg, CODetect, CeilCath
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Ceramic Tile
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • # Baths: 1.0
  • # Full Baths: 1
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 18x11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 15x10
  • # Bedrooms: 2
  • Easement: No
  • Fireplace Desc: Insert
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 11x19
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: Ground
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room, Laundry Room, Workshop
  • Den Dim: 8x10
  • Den Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 18x8
  • Ground Level Rooms: Kitchen, Outside Entrance, Dining Room
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 15x5
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 11x8
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 13x18
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Family Room, Den, Bath Main, Entrance Vestibule
  • Level 2 Rooms: Loft, 2 Bedrooms
  • # Rooms: 6
  • Other Room 3: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 1 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: Utility Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 5: Workshop
  • Other Room 3 Level: Basement

Property History for 12 Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 31, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #606613512

$203,000—
Jul 31, 2017

Sold

GSMLS #3381583

$203,000—
Apr 23, 2017

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3381583

$209,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/31/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #606613512

$203,000
07/31/2017

Sold

GSMLS #3381583

$203,000
04/23/2017

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3381583

$209,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12 Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$80,600Additions$122,200Total$202,800
Tax Record2025$7,439 ($620 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,428 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,428 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,998 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Year Renovated1935ZoningR-2CountySUSSEXAPN18-32004-0000-00013

Schools near 12 Forest Road

This home is within Sparta Township Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mohawk Avenue Elementary School
Public - 3
Sparta Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Sparta High School
Public - 9 to 12
Helen Morgan Elementary School
Public - 4 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Mohawk Avenue Elementary School
Public3

Sparta Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sparta High School
Public9 to 12

Helen Morgan Elementary School
Public4 to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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