286 Old Somerset Rd

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Description

Exquisite French Manor Home, on 1.78 private, lush acres of captivating gardens. It offers masterful design, exceptional craftsmanship & superbly elegant detailing. Saltwater pool, paver patios. Elegant foyer with hand crafted circular staircase, elevator. Opulent Living and Dining Rooms for elegant entertaining. English style Library/office w/ fireplace, wet bar. Coffered ceiling Family Room with fireplace, in law suite w/ full bath. Superior kitchen w/ casual dining area, center island. Serene...Exquisite French Manor Home, on 1.78 private, lush acres of captivating gardens. It offers masterful design, exceptional craftsmanship & superbly elegant detailing. Saltwater pool, paver patios. Elegant foyer with hand crafted circular staircase, elevator. Opulent Living and Dining Rooms for elegant entertaining. English style Library/office w/ fireplace, wet bar. Coffered ceiling Family Room with fireplace, in law suite w/ full bath. Superior kitchen w/ casual dining area, center island. Serene grand bedroom suite with fireplace, balcony, dual bathroom with two showers, fireplace, sitting room, adjacent office. Five additional ensuite bedrooms. Entertainment level with wine cellar, workout room, office with full bath, entertainment room with fireplace and full bar, theatre. 3 two car garages.

Property Details for 286 Old Somerset Road

Style
Custom Home
Directions
Watchung Circle to Valley Rd., left on Price Dr., to end, right on Old Somerset Rd., to end, straight ahead, no sign.
Days On Market
28
Primary Style
Custom Home
Section/Subdiv/Development
Highlands
LISTING CLOSED: 08/28/2020 12:00 AM

Property Details for 286 Old Somerset Road

StatusSold
MLS #3649287
Days on Market28
Taxes$39,165 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built2002
Lot Size1.78 AC / 77,536 SF
CountySomerset County

Location

Listing Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, SUSAN J TUCKER

Sold By COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, SUSAN J TUCKER

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Building Information for 286 Old Somerset Road

Stories-Year Built2002Building Size-Lot Size1.78 AC / 77,536 SF

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$17,877 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,613

Property Taxes

$3,264

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 286 Old Somerset Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Middle/Jr High School: VALLY VIEW
  • Grade School: BAYBERRY
  • High School: WATCHUNG
  • Active Days on Market: 31
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Watchung Boro
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 7100
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Cream
  • Town #: 2721.0
  • Street # Display: 286.0
  • In-Law Suite: Yes
  • # Parking Spaces: 10
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: OLD SOMERSET RD
  • Zip Code: 07069-6056
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
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  • Acres Tax: *
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  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $39,165
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 1887500.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2721-07100-0000-00001-0002-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2019
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: Additional Parking, Circular, Paver Block
  • # Garage Spaces: 6
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CentVac, CookGas, Freezer, GenBltIn, JennType, Microwav, Refrig, OvnWElec
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 1.2
  • Approximate Lot Size: 1.78 AC
  • Total Acres: 1.78
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 2002
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 1365500.0
  • Assessment Land: 522000.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 4 Units, Ceiling Fan, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: All Underground, Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 4 Units, Multi-Zone
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Heated, Outdoor Pool
  • Exterior Description: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Curbs, Dog Run, Hot Tub, Patio, Privacy Fence, Thermal Windows/Doors, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: BarWet, Bidet, CeilCath, Elevator, AlrmFire, CeilHigh, JacuzTyp, SecurSys, Shades, StallShw, WlkInCls, WndwTret
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Marble, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Imitation Slate
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full, Walkout
  • Primary Bath Features: Bidet, Jetted Tub, Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 8.1
  • # Full Baths: 8
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 22x20
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 17x16
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 16x14
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 17x14
  • # Bedrooms: 7
  • Dining Room Dim: 23x16
  • Easement Desc: utility
  • Easement: Yes
  • Family Room Dim: 20x20
  • Fireplace Desc: Bathroom, Bedroom 1, Family Room, Gas Fireplace, Library, Living Room
  • # Fireplaces: 5
  • Kitchen Dim: 35x18
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Den Dim: 16x14
  • Den Level: Ground
  • Living Room Dim: 25x16
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Ground Level Rooms: BathMain,BathOthr,Exercise,Leisure,Media,Office,Utility,Walkout
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 16x16
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 15x14
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 38x35
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 25x16
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath Main, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Library, Living Room, Pantry, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4+Bedrms,Attic,BathMain,BathOthr,Laundry,Office,SittngRm
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Fireplace, Full Bath, Other Room, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 18
  • Other Room 3: Library
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: Second
  • Other Room 5: Leisure Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 6: Media Room
  • Other Room 4 Level: Ground
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 286 Old Somerset Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 28, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #682100311

$2,875,000

-0.7% / yr

Aug 28, 2020

Sold

GSMLS #3649287

$2,875,000
Jul 17, 2020

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3649287

$3,200,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/28/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #682100311

$2,875,000

-0.7% / yr

08/28/2020

Sold

GSMLS #3649287

$2,875,000
07/17/2020

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3649287

$3,200,000

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

Public Records for 286 Old Somerset Road

Taxable ValueLand$672,500Additions$2,168,300Total$2,840,800
Tax Record2025$52,452 ($4,371 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt7,953 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,953 SqFtStories2Lot Size77,537 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2004Year Renovated2004ZoningR-RCountySOMERSETAPN21-07100-0000-00001-02

Schools near 286 Old Somerset Road

This home is within Watchung Borough Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bayberry Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Valley View Middle School
Public5 to 8

Watchung Hills Regional 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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