279 Old Army Rd

Bernards, NJ 07920

$1,210,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
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Sold 8/23/24
Sold 8/23/24

Description

Nestled on almost 4 acres of breathtaking park-like grounds, this gracious expanded ranch offers 4 bedrooms, 3.1 baths and finished walk-out lower level. Every element of this home is meticulously maintained. Features include a beautifully designed floorplan ideal for entertaining, custom built-in's, abundant storage and light-filled rooms with views of the property. On the main level, the elegant, spacious living room has a wood-burning fireplace and a wall of glass windows overlooking the grounds....Nestled on almost 4 acres of breathtaking park-like grounds, this gracious expanded ranch offers 4 bedrooms, 3.1 baths and finished walk-out lower level. Every element of this home is meticulously maintained. Features include a beautifully designed floorplan ideal for entertaining, custom built-in's, abundant storage and light-filled rooms with views of the property. On the main level, the elegant, spacious living room has a wood-burning fireplace and a wall of glass windows overlooking the grounds. The living room flows to the dining room and den. The eat-in kitchen with its SS appliances, granite countertop and island is a gourmet cook's delight. Adjacent to the kitchen is a window-clad sunroom leading to the deck. The primary suite includes a spacious bedroom, 4 large closets, and a sitting room. The renovated primary bath (2021) is spa-like, with a quartz countertop, heated tile floor, soaker tub, and oversized shower. The main level also includes a second bedroom and renovated powder room(2022). The upper level has 2 bedrooms and bath(2023) with maple cabinetry, quartz countertop with double sinks, tub and shower. On the spacious lower level there is a family room with custom cherry cabinets, enclosed wet bar, wood burning fireplace, and sliding doors that open to the yard. There is also a full bath, office/bonus room, workshop, and storage room. Heated driveway. Beautiful landscaping throughout. The backyard is ideal for relaxation or entertaining!
  1. Listed by LORI SKAPPER • KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE REAL

Property Details for 279 Old Army Road

Style
Expanded Ranch
Directions
Route 202 to Childs Rd to Old Farm to 279 Old Army.
Days On Market
24
Primary Style
Expanded Ranch
LISTING UPDATED: 08/24/2025 03:03 AM

Property Details for 279 Old Army Road

StatusSold
MLS #3904010
Days on Market24
Taxes$18,824 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1975
Lot Size3.83 AC / 166,834 SF
CountySomerset County
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Listing Courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE REAL, LORI SKAPPER

Sold By CHRISTIE'S INT. REAL ESTATE GROUP, ARYANA OVEISSI

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Building Information for 279 Old Army Road

Stories-Year Built1975Building Size-Lot Size3.83 AC / 166,834 SF

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Property Information for 279 Old Army Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: W ANNIN
  • Grade School: OAK ST
  • High School: RIDGE
  • Active Days on Market: 25
  • Renovated Year: 2023
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Bernards Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 102
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Grey
  • Town #: 2702.0
  • Street # Display: 279.0
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: Old Army Rd
  • Zip Code: 07920-3317
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: $18,824
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 998100.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2702-00102-0000-00006-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2023
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: Additional Parking, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, CentVac, CookElec, Dishwshr, Dryer, KitExhFn, Microwav, Refrig, OvnWElec, Washer, WtrSftOw
  • Lot Description: Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 6
  • Approximate Lot Size: 3.83AC
  • Total Acres: 3.83
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1975
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 540400.0
  • Assessment Land: 457700.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 3 Units, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Oil
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Electric,OilAbIn
  • Sewer: Septic 4 Bedroom Town Verified
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Stone, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: BarWet, Blinds, FireExtg, SecurSys, Skylight, SmokeDet, StallShw, StallTub, TubShowr
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walkout
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower And Tub
  • # Baths: 3.1
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 17x13
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 17x12
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 16x11
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 15x11
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 15x13
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 23x19
  • Fireplace Desc: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 2
  • Kitchen Dim: 15x14
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Family Room, Office, Outside Entrance, Storage Room, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Den Dim: 15x10
  • Den Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 23x15
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 23x12
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 13x12
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 14x10
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 26x12
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 2Bedroom,BathMain,Den,DiningRm,Foyer,GarEnter,Kitchen,Laundry,LivingRm,Office,Pantry,PowderRm,SittngRm,Sunroom,Walkout
  • Level 2 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor, Dressing Room, Full Bath, Sitting Room
  • # Rooms: 12
  • Other Room 3: Sunroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: SittngRm
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Office
  • Other Room 3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 6: Storage Room
  • Other Room 4 Level: Basement

Property History for 279 Old Army Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 23, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3904010

$1,210,000—
Aug 14, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1539520294

$1,210,000

+5.3% / yr

Jun 22, 2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3904010

—
May 28, 2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3904010

$1,199,000—
Sep 30, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #247733473

$395,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/23/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3904010

$1,210,000
08/14/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1539520294

$1,210,000

+5.3% / yr

06/22/2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3904010

—
05/28/2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3904010

$1,199,000
09/30/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #247733473

$395,000

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

Public Records for 279 Old Army Road

Taxable ValueLand$500,400Additions$683,800Total$1,184,200
Tax Record2024$19,704 ($1,642 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,977 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,977 SqFtStories1Lot Size166,835 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1975ZoningR1CountySOMERSETAPN02 00102-0000-00006

Schools near 279 Old Army Road

This home is within Bernards Township Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Oak Street Elementary School
Public - K to 5
William Annin Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Ridge High School
Public - 9 to 12
Mendham Country Day School
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Oak Street Elementary School
PublicK to 5

William Annin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ridge High School
Public9 to 12

Mendham Country Day School
PrivatePK 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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