Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds
196 Rutgers Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.46 acresLot Size
1955Year Built
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Everything you wish for in beautiful Berkeley Heights. Stunning NEW kitchen & fireplace, gorgeous hardwoods. Perfectly situated on a private, level lt, picturesque street about 1 m. midtown train You will find a spacious master en suite, and 2 additional well sized bedrooms. The main level boasts a great open floor plan with large windows and expansive dining room. On the walk out lower level there is a finished family room with a new tile floor. Extra storage in the basement. Berkeley Heights offers...Everything you wish for in beautiful Berkeley Heights. Stunning NEW kitchen & fireplace, gorgeous hardwoods. Perfectly situated on a private, level lt, picturesque street about 1 m. midtown train You will find a spacious master en suite, and 2 additional well sized bedrooms. The main level boasts a great open floor plan with large windows and expansive dining room. On the walk out lower level there is a finished family room with a new tile floor. Extra storage in the basement. Berkeley Heights offers Top Schools, Mid Town Direct train service, Ample recreation facilities including a brand new YMCA. A new town hall is in final stages of completion. See this home today!
  • Listed by: BARBARA LEWIS • KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Listing closed: 09/30/2020 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3654190

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$701,000

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

102.7%

Berkeley Heights, NJ

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Location

Listing Courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, BARBARA LEWIS

Sold By PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR, LAURA HARDMAN

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 196 Rutgers Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,659 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Union County
  • Style: Split Level
  • Directions: Mountain Avenue to Rutgers Avenue to see sign.
  • Days On Market: 5
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Primary Style: Split Level
  • Section/Subdiv/Development: College Streets
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 0.46 AC / 20,037 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: Columbia
  • Grade School: Mountain
  • High School: Governor
  • Active Days on Market: 5
  • Renovated Year: 2019
  • County #: Union
  • Town Name: Berkeley Heights Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 1706
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2901.0
  • Street # Display: 196.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 3
  • County Or Parish: Union
  • Street Name: RUTGERS AVE
  • Zip Code: 07922-1948
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: $10,659
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
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  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 255200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2901-01706-0000-00004-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $4
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2019
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Built-In Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Lot Description: Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 4
  • Approximate Lot Size: .459 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.46
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1955
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 97700.0
  • Assessment Land: 157500.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: See Remarks
  • Exterior Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CODetect, FireExtg, SmokeDet, StallShw
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 2.0
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 14x12
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 11x13
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 11x9
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Dim: 11x12
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 11x13
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 10x12
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Utility Room
  • Den Level: Ground
  • Living Room Dim: 15x18
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: Ground
  • Ground Level Rooms: Family Room, Laundry Room, Outside Entrance, Walkout
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 20x30
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 9x9
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • 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: Ground
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 196 Rutgers Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2020

Sold

GSMLS #3654190

$575,000
Sep 24, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #684286001

$575,000
Aug 15, 2020

Off Market

GSMLS #3654190

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2020

Sold

GSMLS #3654190

$575,000
09/24/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #684286001

$575,000
08/15/2020

Off Market

GSMLS #3654190

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Public Records for 196 Rutgers Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$157,500Additions$108,500Total$266,000
Tax Record2025$11,707 ($976 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,557 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,557 SqFtStories1Lot Size19,994 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1955ZoningR-15CountyUNIONAPN01-01706-0000-00004

Schools near 196 Rutgers Avenue

This home is within Berkeley Heights Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Mountain Park Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Columbia Middle School
Public6 to 8

Governor Livingston High School
Public9 to 12

McMillin Early Child Center
PublicPK 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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