279 Cottrell Rd

Old Bridge, NJ 07747

$680,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
3,200 Sq. Ft.
$213 / Sq. Ft.
3,200
Sq. Ft.
$213
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 4/23/21
Closed 4/23/21
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Description

This elegant custom home offers unparalleled craftsmanship and exceptionalamenities. Completely rebuilt and re-designed to perfection, remarkable inside and out. This is arare opportunity to own a home with an oversized two-car garage that features a workshop, plusover 900 square feet open space above, creating many possibilities -additional storage, home office, artist room, .etc. This true brick 2-story home is unique in every possible way. Newer addition (2005) offers open floor plan, built with...This elegant custom home offers unparalleled craftsmanship and exceptionalamenities. Completely rebuilt and re-designed to perfection, remarkable inside and out. This is arare opportunity to own a home with an oversized two-car garage that features a workshop, plusover 900 square feet open space above, creating many possibilities -additional storage, home office, artist room, .etc. This true brick 2-story home is unique in every possible way. Newer addition (2005) offers open floor plan, built with 2x6 wood, double insulation, allAndersen 400 series windows, Velux skylights, recessed LED lighting, and high ceilings. The kitchen is a true piece of art, boasting a center island that can seat 6+ people, with plenty of storage and counter space, adorned with ceramic tiles. Double doors open up to a patio with views of a peaceful garden. Huge 30x17 LRw beamed high ceilings. Close to all major highways and transportation. Buses to NY City are in close proximity to the house.
  1. Listed by MARTA KWIATEK • RE/MAX CHAMPIONS

Property Details for 279 Cottrell Road

Architectural Style
Custom Home, Two Story
Zoning
TCD
Year Built
1870
Subdivision Name
Old Bridge
LISTING UPDATED: 09/26/2023 10:54 PM

Property Details for 279 Cottrell Road

StatusClosed
MLS #2101373
Days on Market140
Taxes$10,171 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1870
Lot Size-
CountyMiddlesex County
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Building Information for 279 Cottrell Road

Stories2Year Built1870Building Size-Lot Size-

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$4,272 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,424

Property Taxes

$848

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 279 Cottrell Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • State Or Province: NJ
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Total: 2.0
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 2 Car Width, Gravel, Paver Blocks, Garage, Oversized, Detached, Garage Door Opener
Owner
  • Ownership: See Remarks
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $10,171.00
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association Fee2: $0
  • Association Fee2 Frequency: Monthly
  • Other Fees: $.00
  • Monthly Payment: $.00
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Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 3200.0
  • Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 3200.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Corner Lot
  • 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: 151025200000002211
  • Photos Count: 41
  • Property Attached: No
Utilities
  • Senior Community: No
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Skylight, Bath Half, Den, Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath Other, None
  • Pool Features: None
  • Postal Code: 07747
  • Postal Code Plus4: 7042
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Basement: Full, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Utility Room, Workshop, Laundry Facilities
  • Basement Area: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Jacuzzi-Type
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Primary Bedroom Features: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 8.0
  • Basement YN: No
Exterior Features
  • Service: Garbage-Extra Charge
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Sidewalk, Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Spa: Yes
  • Spa Features: Bath
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Maintenance Expense: $0

Property History for 279 Cottrell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 23, 2021

Sold

MOMLS #22024405

$680,000—
Apr 22, 2021

Sold

CJMLS #2101373

$680,000—
Apr 22, 2021

Sold

CJMLS #2101373

$680,000—
Feb 28, 2021

Under Contract

MOMLS #22024405

—
Jan 28, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1459504886

$680,000—
Dec 5, 2020

Temporarily Off Market

CJMLS #2101373

—
Jul 18, 2020

Listed (Active)

MOMLS #22024405

$699,000—
Jul 17, 2020

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2101373

$699,000—
Jul 17, 2020

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2101373

$699,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/23/2021

Sold

MOMLS #22024405

$680,000
04/22/2021

Sold

CJMLS #2101373

$680,000
04/22/2021

Sold

CJMLS #2101373

$680,000
02/28/2021

Under Contract

MOMLS #22024405

—
01/28/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1459504886

$680,000
12/05/2020

Temporarily Off Market

CJMLS #2101373

—
07/18/2020

Listed (Active)

MOMLS #22024405

$699,000
07/17/2020

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2101373

$699,000
07/17/2020

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2101373

$699,000

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

Public Records for 279 Cottrell Road

Taxable ValueLand$49,500Additions$149,200Total$198,700
Tax Record2024$11,421 ($952 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,023 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,023 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,166 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1870ZoningTCDCountyMIDDLESEXAPN15 10252-0000-00022- 11

Schools near 279 Cottrell Road

This home is within Old Bridge Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
James Mc Divitt Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Old Bridge High School
Public - 9 to 12
Alan B. Shepard Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
James Mc Divitt Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Carl Sandburg Middle School
Public6 to 8

Old Bridge High School
Public9 to 12

Alan B. Shepard Elementary School
PublicK 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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