Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds
23 Highwood Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873
Single FamilyProperty Type
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Tucked away on a serene, private street, this exquisite 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home offers a harmonious blend of luxury, comfort, and natural beauty. With a 2-car garage featuring insulated garage doors and epoxy floors, this property offers both practical and aesthetic appeal from the moment you arrive. The concrete driveway adds to its pristine presentation, while inside, vaulted cedar ceilings and parquet Teak floors create a sophisticated, yet warm atmosphere. The heart of the home is the updated...Tucked away on a serene, private street, this exquisite 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home offers a harmonious blend of luxury, comfort, and natural beauty. With a 2-car garage featuring insulated garage doors and epoxy floors, this property offers both practical and aesthetic appeal from the moment you arrive. The concrete driveway adds to its pristine presentation, while inside, vaulted cedar ceilings and parquet Teak floors create a sophisticated, yet warm atmosphere. The heart of the home is the updated kitchen, which boasts high-end Bosch and Viking stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile flooring, and a custom-built pantry for ample storage. Whether cooking or entertaining, this kitchen is designed to impress. Adjacent to the kitchen, the formal living room serves as a cozy retreat, featuring a library and a wood-burning fireplace, perfect for curling up with a book on a cool evening. The family room, equipped with a gas fireplace, offers additional space for relaxation or entertaining guests. This property offers both comfort and modern amenities, including central air conditioning, forced hot air, hardwood floors throughout, and recessed lighting that enhances the elegant interior. All bathrooms, including the full bath on the first floor, have been meticulously renovated with modern finishes. The primary suite is a true sanctuary, complete with a STEP-in closet and a luxurious primary bathroom. The enclosed porch offers a tranquil place to unwind, with Anderson windows allowing for uninterrupted views of the lush surroundings. For those seeking a private outdoor escape, the completely private backyard features a Trex deck, perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying the peaceful, park-like views of the Raritan River. Practical updates ensure this home is move-in ready, including a new roof, septic, and public water system, as well as a clean air system and instant hot water heater. The STEP-out basement offers versatile space, with a half bath, office or recreational area, and charming barn door that leads to a circular staircase upstairs. Situated on a full acre of land, this home offers a perfect blend of privacy and natural beauty, while being fully furnished with elegant furniture, making it truly ready for its new owners.
Listing closed: 12/23/2024 12:00 AM • Source: CJMLS, MLS#: 2505284R

Location

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Property Information for 23 Highwood Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,639 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: 0.00 AC / 0 SF
  • Architectural Style: A-Frame, Custom Home
  • Year Built: 0
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Lot Size: 0.00 AC / 0 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • State Or Province: NJ
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 2 Car Width, Garage, Attached
Owner
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $10,639.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association Fee2: $0
  • Association Fee2 Frequency: Monthly
  • Other Fees: $.00
  • Monthly Payment: $.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
  • Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 0.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Waterview
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 0.0
  • Structure Type: Custom Home
Property and Assessments
  • Water Source: Public
  • Parcel Number: 0800259000000068
  • Photos Count: 57
  • Property Attached: No
Utilities
  • Senior Community: No
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Parquet, Wood
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Bath Full, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, None, Florida Room, Additional Bath, Additional Bedroom
  • Postal Code: 08873
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Basement: Finished, Bath Half, Bedroom, Utility Room
  • Basement Area: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total: 4
  • Dining Room Features: Living Dining Combo
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar
  • Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 11.0
Exterior Features
  • Service: See Remarks
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Maintenance Expense: $0

Property History for 23 Highwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 23, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3930425

$800,000
Dec 23, 2024

Sold

MOMLS #22430387

$800,000
Dec 22, 2024

Sold

CJMLS #2505284R

$800,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/23/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3930425

$800,000
12/23/2024

Sold

MOMLS #22430387

$800,000
12/22/2024

Sold

CJMLS #2505284R

$800,000

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

Public Records for 23 Highwood Road

Taxable ValueLand$393,500Additions$408,800Total$802,300
Tax Record2025$12,237 ($1,020 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,285 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,285 SqFtStories2Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1934Year Renovated1934ZoningR20CountySOMERSETAPN08-00259-0000-00068

Schools near 23 Highwood Road

This home is within Franklin Township Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Pine Grove Manor Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Franklin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Franklin Twp High School
Public9 to 12

Conerly Road Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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