Last Sold Price
5 beds
253 Bedens Brook Rd, Skillman, NJ 08558

Description

Situated on the prettiest lot in Montgomery Twp, overlooking the Cherry Valley Countryclub Course and minutes from downtown Princeton, this authentic 18th century Dutch Colonial offers 5 bedrooms and 5 full baths. The formal rooms on the first level showcase the original wide plank wood floors and numerous architectural details. Separate from the main house is a 4 car garage and possible carriage house. The property is surrounded by shade and flowering trees.Situated on the prettiest lot in Montgomery Twp, overlooking the Cherry Valley Countryclub Course and minutes from downtown Princeton, this authentic 18th century Dutch Colonial offers 5 bedrooms and 5 full baths. The formal rooms on the first level showcase the original wide plank wood floors and numerous architectural details. Separate from the main house is a 4 car garage and possible carriage house. The property is surrounded by shade and flowering trees.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/25/2008 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Kathleen Guissi • BHHS Fox & Roach Princeton RE
    P: (609)-921-2600 kguissi@glorianilson.com

Property Details for 253 Bedens Brook Road

Status
MLS #
1005763734
Days on Market
25
Taxes
$14,917 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1740
Lot Size
3.07 AC / 133,729 SF
Tax ID Number
13-31001-00023
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial, Dutch
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Views
Golf Course
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (SOMERSET NJ)
Cross Street
THE GREAT RD
Municipality
MONTGOMERY TWP
Total Parking Spaces
7
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Room Count
11
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No

Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach Princeton RE, Kathleen Guissi

Sold By Weichert Realtors - Princeton, Beatrice Bloom

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Building Information for 253 Bedens Brook Road

Stories2Year Built1740Building Size-Lot Size3.07 AC / 133,729 SF

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$4,522 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,278

Property Taxes

$1,243

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 253 Bedens Brook Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200397497
  • Elementary School: ORCHARD HILL (SOMERSET NJ)
  • High School: MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP (SOMERSET NJ)
  • County: SOMERSET
  • MLS Area: Montgomery Twp (21813)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Type: Creek
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2007
  • Tax Assessed Value: $605,900
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $242,500
  • Land Assessed Value: $363,400
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 00023
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 17 X 13
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 12
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 12
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 11
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 13
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Pantry, Double Sink
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 19 X 15
Room 7
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 14
Room 8
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 26 X 6
  • Room Description: BREAKFST
Room 9
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 12
  • Room Description: LIBRARY
Room 10
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 17 X 9
  • Room Description: DEN
Room 11
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 11
  • Room Description: BEDROOM
Room 12
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Pull-Down Stairs
Room 13
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 1941
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Sloping, Trees/Wooded
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Location Type: Creek/Stream
  • Parcel ID: 3253365
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, Attic/House Fan, Exposed Beams, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air, Baseboard
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 253 Bedens Brook Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 25, 2008

Sold

BRIGHT #1005763734

$645,000
Jun 17, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #249009277

$645,000
May 21, 2008

Under Contract

BRIGHT #1005763734

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/25/2008

Sold

BRIGHT #1005763734

$645,000
06/17/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #249009277

$645,000
05/21/2008

Under Contract

BRIGHT #1005763734

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Public Records for 253 Bedens Brook Road

Taxable ValueLand$363,400Additions$242,500Total$605,900
Tax Record2025$21,152 ($1,763 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,364 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,364 SqFtStories2Lot Size133,729 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1739Year Renovated1739ZoningR2CountySOMERSETAPN13-31001-0000-00023

Schools near 253 Bedens Brook Road

This home is within Montgomery Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Orchard Hill Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Village Elementary School
Public3 to 4

Montgomery Lower Middle School
Public5 to 6

Montgomery Upper Middle School
Public7 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 253 Bedens Brook Road, Skillman, NJ 08558
$645,000
5
133,729
$840,000
4
24,393
3,162
15,987
$833,000
4
3,357
16,117
$1,525,000
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78,408
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