161 Spencer Rd

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Description

This updated ranch is set on a beautiful 2 acre lot on a desirable street within walking distance of town & schools. Only 1.4 mi to Lyons Train Station and 1.3 mi to Basking Ridge Station. This wooded setting offers the best of both worlds--convenience to shopping, schools, public transportation & highways while living in a private wooded setting. A 2013 Kitchen renovation with maple cabinets, granite counters and Brazilian cherry floors is a cook's dream. There is a separate pantry, travertine backsplash...This updated ranch is set on a beautiful 2 acre lot on a desirable street within walking distance of town & schools. Only 1.4 mi to Lyons Train Station and 1.3 mi to Basking Ridge Station. This wooded setting offers the best of both worlds--convenience to shopping, schools, public transportation & highways while living in a private wooded setting. A 2013 Kitchen renovation with maple cabinets, granite counters and Brazilian cherry floors is a cook's dream. There is a separate pantry, travertine backsplash & under cabinet lights for added convenience. The main bathroom has also been updated. Other features include a fireplace in living room, walk out finished basement with wood burning stove, HW floors on 1st level, crown molding, new exterior doors, thermal windows. Central air & 2 car garage.
  1. Listed by MICHELE DIBENEDETTO • BHHS - NEW JERSEY PROPERTIES

Property Details for 161 Spencer Road

Style
Ranch
Directions
Lake Rd. or W. Oak St. to Spencer
Days On Market
44
Primary Style
Ranch
LISTING CLOSED: 05/03/2018 12:00 AM

Property Details for 161 Spencer Road

StatusSold
MLS #3448434
Days on Market44
Taxes$12,017 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1957
Lot Size2.01 AC / 87,555 SF
CountySomerset County

Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS - NEW JERSEY PROPERTIES, MICHELE DIBENEDETTO

Sold By BHHS - NEW JERSEY PROPERTIES, ANGELA D ARIES

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Building Information for 161 Spencer Road

Stories-Year Built1957Building Size-Lot Size2.01 AC / 87,555 SF

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$3,924 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,923

Property Taxes

$1,001

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 161 Spencer Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: W ANNIN
  • Grade School: OAK ST
  • High School: RIDGE
  • Active Days on Market: 44
  • Comprehensive Days on Mkt: 0
  • Renovated Year: 2013
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Bernards Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 2701
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Slate
  • Town #: 2702.0
  • Street # Display: 161.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • # Parking Spaces: 4
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: Spencer Rd
  • Zip Code: 07920-1818
Taxes and HOA Information
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  • Tax Amount: $12,017
  • Street name Tax: *
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  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 604200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2702-02701-0000-00031-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2017
  • Tax Year: 2017
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Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: Gravel, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Built-In Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: OvnWElec, Refrig, CookGas, Washer, Dishwshr, KitExhFn, Dryer
  • Lot Description: Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 31
  • Approximate Lot Size: 2.01AC
  • Total Acres: 2.01
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1957
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 168800.0
  • Assessment Land: 435400.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Fiber Optic Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Thermal Windows/Doors
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: TubShowr, Blinds, Shades
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Walkout, Finished
  • Primary Bath Features: Tub Shower
  • # Baths: 2.1
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 16x13
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 12x11
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 12x10
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Dim: 13x10
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 31x15
  • Fireplace Desc: Wood Stove-Freestanding, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 2
  • Kitchen Dim: 15x9
  • Kitchen Area: Pantry, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry,Utility,Walkout,GarEnter,FamilyRm,Toilet
  • Living Room Dim: 23x15
  • Dining Area: Living/Dining Combo
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 24x10
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 15x12
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 3Bedroom,LivingRm,LivDinRm,BathMain,BathOthr,Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: Attic
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • # Rooms: 7
  • Other Room 3: Utility Room
  • Other Room 1 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 5: Storage Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Basement
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 161 Spencer Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 3, 2018

Sold

GSMLS #3448434

$575,000
May 2, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #621690854

$575,000

+1.5% / yr

Feb 21, 2018

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3448434

$599,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/03/2018

Sold

GSMLS #3448434

$575,000
05/02/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #621690854

$575,000

+1.5% / yr

02/21/2018

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3448434

$599,000

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Public Records for 161 Spencer Road

Taxable ValueLand$435,200Additions$296,100Total$731,300
Tax Record2024$11,254 ($938 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,542 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,542 SqFtStories1Lot Size87,556 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950ZoningR2CountySOMERSETAPN02 02701-0000-00031

Schools near 161 Spencer Road

This home is within Bernards Township Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Oak Street Elementary School
PublicK to 5

William Annin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ridge High School
Public9 to 12

The Pingry School
Private6 to 12

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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