188 Childs Rd

Bernards, NJ 07920

$1,595,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
5,634 Sq. Ft.
$283 / Sq. Ft.
5,634
Sq. Ft.
$283
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 5/14/21
Sold 5/14/21

Description

Picturesquely set on 3 acres in the Historic Franklin Corners section of Basking Ridge this Colonial Farmhouse offers an outdoor oasis with a multitude of flowering beds, gardens, a koi pond beautiful bluestone patio with Pergola & a large in-ground pool. Beautiful architectural design elements with wide plank floors, five fireplaces, and lots of charm. The spacious first-floor features a Living Room with a fireplace that opens to the Family Room, Kitchen, & Sunroom. The large Canterbury-designed...Picturesquely set on 3 acres in the Historic Franklin Corners section of Basking Ridge this Colonial Farmhouse offers an outdoor oasis with a multitude of flowering beds, gardens, a koi pond beautiful bluestone patio with Pergola & a large in-ground pool. Beautiful architectural design elements with wide plank floors, five fireplaces, and lots of charm. The spacious first-floor features a Living Room with a fireplace that opens to the Family Room, Kitchen, & Sunroom. The large Canterbury-designed Kitchen offers a fireplace, center island, limestone counters, professional-grade AGA stove, & french doors to the patio. A large Dining Room Butler's Pantry, 2 home offices/ bedroom, and spacious Mudroom complete this level. The 2nd level offers 2 Master Suites, a large Bonus Room, laundry & deck.
  1. Listed by DENISE MORTENSON • TURPIN REAL ESTATE, INC.

Property Details for 188 Childs Road

Style
Colonial
Directions
Morristown Rd to right on Childs, house on the right or Morristown Rd to Hardscrabble to left on Childs, the house is on the left.
Days On Market
13
Pets Allowed
Yes
Primary Style
Colonial
Section/Subdiv/Development
Franklin Corners
LISTING CLOSED: 05/14/2021 12:00 AM

Property Details for 188 Childs Road

StatusSold
MLS #3697547
Days on Market13
Taxes$30,272 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1945
Lot Size3.00 AC / 130,680 SF
CountySomerset County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of TURPIN REAL ESTATE, INC., DENISE MORTENSON

Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, SARITTE HAREL

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Building Information for 188 Childs Road

Stories-Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size3.00 AC / 130,680 SF

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Property Information for 188 Childs Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Middle/Jr High School: W ANNIN
  • Grade School: OAK ST
  • High School: RIDGE
  • Active Days on Market: 16
  • Renovated Year: 2005
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Bernards Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 501
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: White
  • Town #: 2702.0
  • Street # Display: 188.0
  • In-Law Suite: Yes
  • In-Law Suite Description: Bedroom 2, Full Bath
  • # Parking Spaces: 1
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: Childs Rd
  • Zip Code: 07920-3326
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: $30,272
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 1445700.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2702-00501-0000-00002-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2020
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, 2 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Oversize Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Dishwshr, Dryer, GenBltIn, Microwav, Refrig, SeeRem, SumpPump, OvnWGas, Washer, WineRefr
  • Approx Sq Ft: 5634.0
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Open Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 2
  • Approximate Lot Size: 3.00AC
  • Total Acres: 3.0
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1945
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate, Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 980700.0
  • Assessment Land: 465000.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 3 Units, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Services: Fiber Optic Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Electric, Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 3 Units, Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Amenities: Exercise Room, Pool-Outdoor, Storage
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Heated, In-Ground Pool, Solid
  • Exterior Description: Cedar Siding, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Pergola, Privacy Fence, Storage Shed, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Wood Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: BarWet, CeilBeam, CedrClst, FireExtg, JacuzTyp, Skylight, SmokeDet, StallShw, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Primary Bath Features: Jetted Tub, Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 3.2
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 20x22
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 21x17
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 11x16
  • Bedroom 4 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 17x12
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 15x20
  • Easement: No
  • Family Room Dim: 19x11
  • Fireplace Desc: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 5
  • Kitchen Dim: 28x19
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Exercise,GameRoom,RecRoom,Utility
  • Living Room Dim: 21x16
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 17x18
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 16x27
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 15x20
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 8x9
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 2Bedroom,BathOthr,DiningRm,FamilyRm,GarEnter,Kitchen,LivingRm,MudRoom,Office,Pantry,PowderRm,Sunroom
  • Level 2 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other, Great Room, Laundry Room, Powder Room
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 12
  • Other Room 3: Sunroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Sunroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: Second
  • Other Room 5: Rec Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: First
  • Other Room 6: MudRoom
  • Other Room 4 Level: First

Property History for 188 Childs Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 14, 2021

Sold

GSMLS #3697547

$1,595,000—
May 13, 2021

Off Market

GSMLS #3697547

—
May 3, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1461863426

$1,595,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/14/2021

Sold

GSMLS #3697547

$1,595,000
05/13/2021

Off Market

GSMLS #3697547

—
05/03/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1461863426

$1,595,000

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

Public Records for 188 Childs Road

Taxable ValueLand$520,000Additions$1,300,800Total$1,820,800
Tax Record2024$30,718 ($2,560 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt5,634 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,634 SqFtStories2Lot Size130,680 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940ZoningR1CountySOMERSETAPN02 00501-0000-00002

Schools near 188 Childs Road

This home is within Bernards Township Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Oak Street Elementary School
Public - K to 5
William Annin Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Ridge High School
Public - 9 to 12
Mendham Country Day School
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Oak Street Elementary School
PublicK to 5

William Annin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ridge High School
Public9 to 12

Mendham 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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