159 Lake Rd

Far Hills, NJ 07931

$1,550,000
Last Sold Price
4
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Sold 7/19/23
Sold 7/19/23

Description

"Wood Duck Pond" - a sought-after location & private setting with open lawns, woods, pond & pool. Beautifully designed this custom home is perfectly nestled into the landscape. Tall pines line the driveway proceeding to the French Country inspired residence. Walls of windows & terraces overlook the pond. A slate roof, stone & brick siding envelop the home. Main level (allowing for one floor living) & ground level comprise approx. 9000 sq. ft. Marble floored foyer, multiples of French windows, 3 fpls...."Wood Duck Pond" - a sought-after location & private setting with open lawns, woods, pond & pool. Beautifully designed this custom home is perfectly nestled into the landscape. Tall pines line the driveway proceeding to the French Country inspired residence. Walls of windows & terraces overlook the pond. A slate roof, stone & brick siding envelop the home. Main level (allowing for one floor living) & ground level comprise approx. 9000 sq. ft. Marble floored foyer, multiples of French windows, 3 fpls. Great Rm & Dining Rm w/artfully detailed ceilings & magnificent window walls ushering in the outdoors. The Kitchen hosts a center island, large pantry & breakfast area set in a bay of windows and opens to the terrace. The cherry paneled Library is artfully detailed w/ vaulted ceiling and fireplace. The Library has direct access to the Primary Suite w/picture window views, a dressing area comprising a hall of built-ins, 2 large custom fitted closets, step-in closets & 2 full baths. The walk-out Ground level presents a spacious Family room w/ fireplace that opens to the lower terrace. There is a wing w / 2 ensuite Bedrooms, one w/sitting rm and one w/ sliding doors to the lower terrace. Other spaces include an exercise rm w/mirror wall; Bonus, Laundry, & Utility Rms; an immense storage rm w/double door exterior access. 4th BR suite on second level over garage. The garage has 3 bays, built-in storage, heating & built-in vacuum. This is a rare opportunity on Lake Road in Far Hills.
  1. Listed by ASHLEY CHRISTUS • TURPIN REAL ESTATE, INC.

Property Details for 159 Lake Road

Style
Custom Home
Directions
Route 202 to Lake Rd. Property on left. Campbell Rd to Lake Rd. Property on right. Sign
Days On Market
169
Primary Style
Custom Home
LISTING CLOSED: 07/19/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 159 Lake Road

StatusSold
MLS #3820966
Days on Market169
Taxes$33,230 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1985
Lot Size10.05 AC / 437,778 SF
CountySomerset County
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Sold By COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC, Ryan Dougherty

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Building Information for 159 Lake Road

Stories-Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size10.05 AC / 437,778 SF

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Property Information for 159 Lake Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: BEDWELL
  • Grade School: BERNARDSVILLE
  • High School: BERNARDSVILLE
  • Active Days on Market: 169
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Far Hills Boro
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 6
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2707.0
  • Street # Display: 159.0
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: Lake Rd
  • Zip Code: 07931-2425
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: $33,230
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 2455400.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2707-00006-0000-00037-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $1
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2021
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop, Fencing, Lighting, Paver Block
  • # Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Oversize Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CookElec, Dishwshr, Disposal, GenBltIn, Microwav, Refrig, OvnWElec
  • Lot Description: Open Lot, Pond On Lot, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 37
  • Approximate Lot Size: 10.05
  • Total Acres: 10.05
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1985
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 1304200.0
  • Assessment Land: 1151200.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Services: Cable TV, Fiber Optic
  • Utilities: All Underground
  • Water: Well
  • Heating: Multi-Zone
  • Fuel Type: OilAbOut
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In-Ground Pool
  • Exterior Description: Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Dog Run, Patio, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Wood Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Beam Ceilings, Fire Alarm Sys, High Ceilings, Security System, Smoke Detector, Walk-In Closet
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Marble, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Imitation Slate, Slate
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full, Unfinished, Walkout
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower And Tub
  • # Baths: 5.1
  • # Full Baths: 5
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 18x16
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Ground
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 16x13
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Ground
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 13x13
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 15x13
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 18x16
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 28x22
  • Fireplace Desc: Family Room, Library, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 3
  • Kitchen Dim: 23x14
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Center Island, Country Kitchen, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 28x23
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: Ground
  • Ground Level Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other, Exercise Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 10x12
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 22x16
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 10x10
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 15x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1Bedroom,BathMain,BathOthr,DiningRm,Foyer,GarEnter,Kitchen,Library,LivingRm,Pantry,PowderRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Attic, Bath(s) Other
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor, Dressing Room, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 11
  • Other Room 3: Foyer
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Library
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Foyer
  • Other Room 3 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 6: Exercise Room
  • Other Room 4 Level: Ground
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 159 Lake Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 19, 2023

Sold

GSMLS #3820966

$1,550,000—
Jul 18, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1515507867

$1,550,000—
Jul 17, 2023

Under Contract

GSMLS #3820966

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/19/2023

Sold

GSMLS #3820966

$1,550,000
07/18/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1515507867

$1,550,000
07/17/2023

Under Contract

GSMLS #3820966

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

Public Records for 159 Lake Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,001,900Additions$897,700Total$1,899,600
Tax Record2025$20,703 ($1,725 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt9,068 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,068 SqFtStories2Lot Size437,778 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985Year Renovated1985ZoningR10CountySOMERSETAPN07-00006-0000-00037

Schools near 159 Lake Road

This home is within Somerset Hills Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bedwell Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Bernardsville Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Bernards High School
Public - 9 to 12
Far Hills Country Day School
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

Far Hills Country Day School
PrivatePK to 8

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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135 Lake Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931
$3,450,000
5
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439,084
196 Lake Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931
$3,000,000
4
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170 Lake Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931
$2,645,000
5
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806,731
123 Lake Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931
–
–
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5,374
87,120
210 Lake Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931
$2,100,000
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