261 East Mountain Road

Sold 9/28/17
Sold 9/28/17
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Last Sold Price
$225,000
3 beds
261 E Mountain Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871

Description

Endless Possibilities! Tucked privately away from the road yet conveniently located only minutes from Rt. 15 and the Center of Lake Mohawk this wonderful ranch on a park like acre is awaiting your finishing touches. This three bedroom, three bath ranch has hardwood floors on the main level. The large living room features a brick fireplace flanked by windows and sliding doors which leads to a wrap around deck with breathtaking views. A formal dining room with picture frame molding opens to a large...Endless Possibilities! Tucked privately away from the road yet conveniently located only minutes from Rt. 15 and the Center of Lake Mohawk this wonderful ranch on a park like acre is awaiting your finishing touches. This three bedroom, three bath ranch has hardwood floors on the main level. The large living room features a brick fireplace flanked by windows and sliding doors which leads to a wrap around deck with breathtaking views. A formal dining room with picture frame molding opens to a large kitchen with a separate breakfast area. The Family Room features a cathedral ceiling with skylights and an additional sliding door open to the deck area. The walk-out lower level was once set up originally as a mother-daughter.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/28/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by MARYANN JOHNSTON • COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Property Details for 261 East Mountain Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
3399252
Days on Market
27
Taxes
$10,259 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1980
Lot Size
1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
County
Sussex County
Style
Custom Home, Ranch
Directions
WOODPORT RD TO L ON EAST MOUNTAIN RD
Days On Market
27
Primary Style
Custom Home
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Sold By RE/MAX SELECT, CHRISTOPHER LEIVA

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Building Information for 261 East Mountain Road

Stories-Year Built1980Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

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Property Information for 261 East Mountain Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Res
  • Middle/Jr High School: SPARTA
  • Grade School: ALPINE
  • High School: SPARTA
  • Active Days on Market: 27
  • Comprehensive Days on Mkt: 0
  • County #: Sussex
  • Town Name: Sparta Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 35002
  • Listing Type: Lender Owned, Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2820.0
  • Street # Display: 261.0
  • In-Law Suite: Yes
  • In-Law Suite Description: Bedroom1,Kitchen,FullBath,SepEnter
  • # Parking Spaces: 2
  • County Or Parish: Sussex
  • Street Name: E Mountain Rd
  • Zip Code: 07871-3162
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: $10,259
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 328100.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2818-35002-0000-00073-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2016
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Range/Oven-Electric, Trash Compactor, Dishwasher, Microwave Oven
  • Lot Description: Irregular Lot, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 73
  • Approximate Lot Size: 0.999 AC
  • Total Acres: 1.0
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1980
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 190700.0
  • Assessment Land: 137400.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan
  • Services: Garbage Extra Charge, Cable TV Available
  • Utilities: Electric
  • Water: Well
  • Heating: Baseboard - Hotwater
  • Fuel Type: OilAbIn
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Vertical Siding, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Storage Shed
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Beam Ceilings, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Walkout
  • # Baths: 3.0
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 17x13
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 13x11
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 11x11
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 12x13
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Dim: 15x10
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 18x11
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 12x11
  • Kitchen Area: Separate Dining Area, Pantry
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Kitchen, Utility Room, Great Room, Walkout
  • Living Room Dim: 24x14
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 25x13
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 14x12
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 8x8
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 10x11
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Family Room, Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, Dining Room, Living Room, Pantry, Bath Main
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor, Full Bath
  • # Rooms: 11
  • Other Room 3: Great Room
  • Other Room 1 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: Kitchen
  • Other Room 2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 5: Breakfast
  • Other Room 3 Level: First
  • Other Room 6: Foyer
  • Other Room 4 Level: First

Property History for 261 East Mountain Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 28, 2017

Sold

GSMLS #3399252

$225,000—
Aug 21, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #613071324

$225,000—
Aug 21, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #615313183

$225,000

-5.1% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/28/2017

Sold

GSMLS #3399252

$225,000
08/21/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #613071324

$225,000
08/21/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #615313183

$225,000

-5.1% / yr

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

Public Records for 261 East Mountain Road

Taxable ValueLand$137,400Additions$174,100Total$311,500
Tax Record2025$11,426 ($952 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,818 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,818 SqFtStories1Lot Size43,516 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980Year Renovated1980ZoningRRCountySUSSEXAPN18-35002-0000-00073

Schools near 261 East Mountain Road

This home is within Sparta Township Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mohawk Avenue Elementary School
Public - 3
Sparta Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Sparta High School
Public - 9 to 12
Helen Morgan Elementary School
Public - 4 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Mohawk Avenue Elementary School
Public3

Sparta Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sparta High School
Public9 to 12

Helen Morgan Elementary School
Public4 to 5

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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