131 Old Chester Rd

Essex Fells, NJ 07021

$2,000,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
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Sold 8/31/16
Sold 8/31/16

Description

Elegant English Tudor home on magnificent private property designed for entertaining. In-ground plunge pool, putting green, golf house, home gym & billiard room are just some of the special features. Originally constructed in 1929 this amazing home was totally renovated in 2003. While maintaining the period details and classic design elements found throughout this beautiful home such as the leaded glass windows, cypress paneled library with original slate floor and wet bar and year round solarium...Elegant English Tudor home on magnificent private property designed for entertaining. In-ground plunge pool, putting green, golf house, home gym & billiard room are just some of the special features. Originally constructed in 1929 this amazing home was totally renovated in 2003. While maintaining the period details and classic design elements found throughout this beautiful home such as the leaded glass windows, cypress paneled library with original slate floor and wet bar and year round solarium overlooking the gardens, updates were made throughout to ensure that this home will meet the needs of todays buyers. The updated master bedroom suite with walk-in custom closet and dressing area along with private in-law suite with separate entrance & home gym are just some of the features this home now offers.
  1. Listed by JOANNE MAGLIARO • BHHS - NEW JERSEY PROPERTIES

Property Details for 131 Old Chester Road

Style
Tudor
Directions
Fells Road to Old Chester
Days On Market
40
Primary Style
Tudor
LISTING CLOSED: 08/31/2016 12:00 AM

Property Details for 131 Old Chester Road

StatusSold
MLS #3302705
Days on Market40
Taxes$32,400 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1929
Lot Size1.31 AC / 57,063 SF
CountyEssex County
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Building Information for 131 Old Chester Road

Stories-Year Built1929Building Size-Lot Size1.31 AC / 57,063 SF

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Property Information for 131 Old Chester Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: residential
  • Middle/Jr High School: W ESSEX
  • Grade School: ESSEX FELL
  • High School: W ESSEX
  • Active Days on Market: 43
  • Comprehensive Days on Mkt: 0
  • Renovated Year: 2003
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Essex Fells Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 3
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Cream
  • Town #: 1606.0
  • Street # Display: 131.0
  • In-Law Suite: Yes
  • In-Law Suite Description: Bedroom1,LivingRm,FullBath,SepEnter
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Old Chester Rd
  • Zip Code: 07021-1625
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $32,400
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 1600000.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1606-00003-0000-00017-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2015
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop, Circular
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, CookElec, Refrig, OvnWGas, Washer, Dishwshr, OvenSelf, WtrSftOw, KitExhFn, Dryer, Microwav, SumpPump
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Lot Identifier: 17
  • Approximate Lot Size: 248X230 AVG
  • Total Acres: 1.31
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1929
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 861000.0
  • Assessment Land: 739000.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Services: Cable TV
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water, Well, See Remarks
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 2 Units, Radiators - Steam, Multi-Zone
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In-Ground Pool, Heated
  • Exterior Description: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Wood Fence, Outbuilding(s), Storage Shed, Patio, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Metal Fence, Privacy Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CedrClst, BarWet, JacuzTyp, WlkInCls, AlrmFire, Shades, WndwTret, CODetect, CeilCath, SmokeDet
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Ceramic Tile, Stone, Wood
  • Roof Description: Slate
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Walkout, Finished
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower, Jetted Tub
  • # Baths: 5.2
  • # Full Baths: 5
  • # Half Baths: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 18x16
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 19x13
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 16x15
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 17x16
  • # Bedrooms: 6
  • Dining Room Dim: 19x16
  • Easement: No
  • Family Room Dim: 23x17
  • Fireplace Desc: Bedroom 1, Gas Fireplace, Library, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 3
  • Kitchen Dim: 23x18
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Pantry, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: PowderRm,Storage,Laundry,RecRoom,GameRoom,OutEntrn,Walkout,Workshop
  • Den Dim: 17x10
  • Den Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 18x29
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 12x10
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 13x9
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 9x10
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 16x23
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Porch,Solarium,Kitchen,PowderRm,Foyer,Den,Library,DiningRm,LivingRm,Pantry,Vestibul
  • Level 2 Rooms: BathOthr,4+Bedrms,SeeRem,BathMain,SittngRm
  • Level 3 Rooms: Exercise Room, Storage Room, Attic
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 15
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: Second
  • Other Room 5: SittngRm
  • Other Room 3 Level: Second
  • Other Room 6: Library
  • Other Room 4 Level: First
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 131 Old Chester Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 31, 2016

Sold

GSMLS #3302705

$2,000,000—
Aug 3, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #616355013

$2,000,000—
May 1, 2016

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3302705

$2,350,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/31/2016

Sold

GSMLS #3302705

$2,000,000
08/03/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #616355013

$2,000,000
05/01/2016

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3302705

$2,350,000

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

Public Records for 131 Old Chester Road

Taxable ValueLand$739,000Additions$955,500Total$1,694,500
Tax Record2024$36,669 ($3,056 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt6,237 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,237 SqFtLot Size57,042 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930CountyESSEXAPN06 00003-0000-00017

Schools near 131 Old Chester Road

This home is within West Essex Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Essex Fells Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
West Essex Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
West Essex High School
Public - 9 to 12
Stepping Stones School - The Arc Of Essex County
Private - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Essex Fells Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

West Essex Middle School
Public7 to 8

West Essex High School
Public9 to 12

Stepping Stones School - The Arc Of Essex County
PrivatePK to 2

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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