Last Sold Price
3 beds
281 Franklin Rd, Denville, NJ 07834

Description

Remarkable Ranch nestled on 2 acres in Indian Lake! Enjoy all the advantages of 1 floor living + a full basement. The amount of flexible living space is impressive. Spacious eat-in-kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, bright living room, hardwood & luxury vinyl plank throughout. Finished BSMT w/ garage entrance. Tons of natural light- move-in condition! Lots of storage space in BSMT, attic, & shed. Plenty of parking. Extremely well-maintained w/many upgrades. If the house isn't perfect enough, you...Remarkable Ranch nestled on 2 acres in Indian Lake! Enjoy all the advantages of 1 floor living + a full basement. The amount of flexible living space is impressive. Spacious eat-in-kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, bright living room, hardwood & luxury vinyl plank throughout. Finished BSMT w/ garage entrance. Tons of natural light- move-in condition! Lots of storage space in BSMT, attic, & shed. Plenty of parking. Extremely well-maintained w/many upgrades. If the house isn't perfect enough, you will fall in love with the beautiful, private wooded backyard & patio. Located only a few min drive to NYC Midtown Direct train & close to Rt 80, 10, 46, 287. Great school systems. Located in heart of Indian Lake which offers 3 beaches, clubhouse, bar & year-round activities for all ages. Motor boats allowed!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/05/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by MARY K. SHEERAN • KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN

Property Details for 281 Franklin Road

Status
MLS #
3476121
Days on Market
46
Taxes
$7,587 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1954
Lot Size
2.22 AC / 96,703 SF
Style
Ranch
Directions
Rt 46 or Rt 10 to Franklin Road (#281) (NEW HOOKED UP GENERATOR AT HOME)
Days On Market
46
Primary Style
Ranch
Section/Subdiv/Development
Indian Lake

Location

Listing Courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN, MARY K. SHEERAN

Sold By RE/MAX ALLIANCE, IRENE TROKAN

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Building Information for 281 Franklin Road

Stories-Year Built1954Building Size-Lot Size2.22 AC / 96,703 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,360 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,728

Property Taxes

$632

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 281 Franklin Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-C
  • Middle/Jr High School: ValleyView
  • Grade School: Lakeview
  • High School: MorrisKnol
  • Active Days on Market: 47
  • Comprehensive Days on Mkt: 0
  • Renovated Year: 2017
  • County #: Morris
  • Town Name: Denville Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 40401
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Tan
  • Town #: 2308.0
  • Street # Display: 281.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • # Parking Spaces: 4
  • County Or Parish: Morris
  • Street Name: FRANKLIN ROAD
  • Zip Code: 07834-1507
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: $7,587
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 310600.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2308-40401-0000-00011-0001-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Year: 2017
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: Blacktop, Off-Street Parking
  • # Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Built-In Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Microwave Oven
  • Lot Description: Backs to Park Land
  • Lot Identifier: 11.1
  • Approximate Lot Size: 2.224 AC
  • Total Acres: 2.22
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1954
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate, Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 140700.0
  • Assessment Land: 169900.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Fiber Optic Available
  • Utilities: Gas In Street
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Amenities: MulSport, BtGasAlw, Playgrnd, ClubHous, LakePriv
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Patio, Storm Door(s), Thermal Windows/Doors
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, Fire Extinguisher, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially, Full
  • # Baths: 2.0
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 16x11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 13x11
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 11x9
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Dim: 16x11
  • Easement: Unknown
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry,Utility,GarEnter,FamilyRm
  • Living Room Dim: 16x11
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 3Bedroom,OutEntrn,LivingRm,DiningRm,BathMain,InsdEntr,BathOthr,Kitchen
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor
  • # Rooms: 7
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 281 Franklin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 5, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #630620415

$340,000

+1.5% / yr

Sep 5, 2018

Sold

GSMLS #3476121

$340,000
Jun 4, 2018

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3476121

$350,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/05/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #630620415

$340,000

+1.5% / yr

09/05/2018

Sold

GSMLS #3476121

$340,000
06/04/2018

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3476121

$350,000

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

Public Records for 281 Franklin Road

Taxable ValueLand$169,900Additions$140,700Total$310,600
Tax Record2024$8,560 ($713 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,275 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,275 SqFtStories1Lot Size96,877 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1954ZoningR-CCountyMORRISAPN08-40401-0000-00011-01

Schools near 281 Franklin Road

This home is within Morris Hills Regionalschool District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lakeview Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Valleyview Middle School
Public6 to 8

Morris Knolls High School
Public9 to 12

Morris Hills High School
Public9 to 12

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: 281 Franklin Road, Denville, NJ 07834
$340,000
3
96,703
$500,000
3
50,965
$501,000
2
41,817
1,615
41,251
980
9,409
3,466
56,628

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