Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds

120 Dryden Rd, Bernardsville, NJ 07924

Single FamilyProperty Type
5.02 acresLot Size
1895Year Built
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Picturesque 5 acre estate on the Bernardsville Mountain, originally built in 1895 as part of Henry Hardenbergh's 'Renemede', with renovation/expansion designed by Eric Baker Architects. Mature trees and landscaping, extensive stone walls, fenced kitchen garden, koi ponds, artesian well, green (living) roof and stunning sunsets distinguish the property. Three levels of living space with high ceilings and expansive windows include two-story foyer, large center island kitchen with pantry, formal dining...Picturesque 5 acre estate on the Bernardsville Mountain, originally built in 1895 as part of Henry Hardenbergh's 'Renemede', with renovation/expansion designed by Eric Baker Architects. Mature trees and landscaping, extensive stone walls, fenced kitchen garden, koi ponds, artesian well, green (living) roof and stunning sunsets distinguish the property. Three levels of living space with high ceilings and expansive windows include two-story foyer, large center island kitchen with pantry, formal dining room, living room, office, laundry room, powder room and two fireplaces. Upstairs includes 4 bedrooms, sitting room and 2 full baths. The ground level includes family room, workshop and access to attached three car garage. Convenience and privacy, all just minutes from Bernardsville and Mendham town centers, Rts. 287 & 78 and 30 miles to Newark Int'l airport.
  • Listed by: LIANE DOBSON • KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY
Listing closed: 09/13/2024 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3902941
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Property Information for 120 Dryden Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $22,926 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Style: Custom Home, Cottage
  • Directions: Rt. 202 to Claremont, LEFT on Turnbull, RIGHT on Dryden, house on LEFT. Or Hilltop to Bliss which becomes Dryden house on RIGHT.
  • Days On Market: 25
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Primary Style: Custom Home
  • Section/Subdiv/Development: Bernardsville Mountain

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1895
  • Lot Size: 5.02 AC / 218,671 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-110
  • Middle/Jr High School: BernardsvilleMS
  • Grade School: Bedwell
  • High School: Bernards HS
  • Active Days on Market: 25
  • Renovated Year: 2012
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Bernardsville Boro
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 2
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Gray
  • Town #: 2703.0
  • Street # Display: 120.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: Dryden Rd
  • Zip Code: 07924-1109
Taxes and HOA Information
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  • Tax Amount: $22,926
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  • Assessment Total: 1141200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2703-00002-0000-00015-0002-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2023
  • Tax Year: 2023
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Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Gravel
  • # Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Under, Inside Entrance

Property

Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, CentVac, CookGas, Dishwshr, Dryer, Microwav, Refrig, OvenSelf, SumpPump, OvnWElec, Washer
  • Lot Description: Open Lot, Pond On Lot, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 15.02
  • Approximate Lot Size: 5.02AC
  • Total Acres: 5.02
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1895
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate, Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 544500.0
  • Assessment Land: 596700.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air, House Exhaust Fan, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Fiber Optic Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Septic 4 Bedroom Town Verified

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Wood, Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Patio, Storage Shed, Thermal Windows/Doors, Workshop
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CeilHigh, StallTub, TubShowr
  • Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially, Walkout
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower And Tub
  • # Baths: 2.1
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 22x27
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 13x14
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 11x13
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 13x21
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 18x15
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Dining Room, Living Room, Wood Stove-Freestanding
  • # Fireplaces: 2
  • Kitchen Dim: 26x19
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: GarEnter,RecRoom,Utility,Walkout,Workshop
  • Living Room Dim: 19x19
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 15x7
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 26x18
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 17x24
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 13x16
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Office, Pantry, Porch, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • # Rooms: 9
  • Other Room 3: Office
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Game Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 5: Workshop
  • Other Room 3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 6: Foyer
  • Other Room 4 Level: First

Rental

Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 120 Dryden Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 13, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3902941

$1,550,000—
Sep 9, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1541343196

$1,550,000—
Jun 14, 2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3902941

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/13/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3902941

$1,550,000
09/09/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1541343196

$1,550,000
06/14/2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3902941

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Public records

120 Dryden Road

Beds

0

Total Finished SqFt

3,054 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,054 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

218,671 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Schools near 120 Dryden Road

This home is within Somerset Hills Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Bedwell Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Bernardsville Middle School
Public5 to 8

Bernards High School
Public9 to 12

School of St. Elizabeth
PrivatePK to 8

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