38 Hardscrabble Road

Sold 9/29/22
Sold 9/29/22
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Last Sold Price
$925,000
5 beds
38 Hardscrabble RdBernards, NJ07920

Description

A magical 1840s colonial in an idyllic story-book setting! This home has been lovingly updated and expanded to offer all the amenities today's living requires, while protecting the home's vintage character and capitalizing on the nature views! Imagine gathering in the Living Room with an exquisite fireplace mantel and stair banister from the original Ballantine Estate and entertaining in the Dining Room by the glow of its fireplace. The renovated Kitchen overlooks gorgeous gardens and opens to a...A magical 1840s colonial in an idyllic story-book setting! This home has been lovingly updated and expanded to offer all the amenities today's living requires, while protecting the home's vintage character and capitalizing on the nature views! Imagine gathering in the Living Room with an exquisite fireplace mantel and stair banister from the original Ballantine Estate and entertaining in the Dining Room by the glow of its fireplace. The renovated Kitchen overlooks gorgeous gardens and opens to a stunning Family Room addition with radiant heated floors, a wet bar, and walls of windows. If working or creating from home, there is both a home office in the main house and a detached 320 sf Office/Studio with a Powder Room and Kitchenette. 5 Bedrooms on the 2nd level include a Primary Bedroom with a sitting area, en-suite Bath with radiant heated floor, and multiple closets. 2 additional bedrooms offer walk-in closets and all 5 have tremendous views. 1st Floor Laundry and plentiful dry storage area in the basement are extra conveniences. Outdoors, the possibilities are endless! An expansive level lawn is accented with perennial blooms and a bluestone Terrace with a built-in firepit overlooking the river. With only 3 distinct prior owners, the architectural details, flexible Office / Studio space, and picturesque setting; this home is a rare find!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/29/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by CHANTAL M KONICEK • BHHS - NEW JERSEY PROPERTIES

Property Details for 38 Hardscrabble Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
3788953
Days on Market
50
Taxes
$15,736 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1840
Lot Size
1.48 AC / 64,468 SF
County
Somerset County
Style
Colonial
Directions
Childs Rd to Hardscrabble Rd to #38 - on the Right side.
Days On Market
50
Pets Allowed
Yes
Primary Style
Colonial
Section/Subdiv/Development
Franklin Corners
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Building Information for 38 Hardscrabble Road

Stories-Year Built1840Building Size-Lot Size1.48 AC / 64,468 SF

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Property Information for 38 Hardscrabble Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Middle/Jr High School: W ANNIN
  • Grade School: OAK ST
  • High School: RIDGE
  • Active Days on Market: 53
  • Renovated Year: 2006
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Bernards Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 204
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2702.0
  • Street # Display: 38.0
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: Hardscrabble Rd
  • Zip Code: 07920-3304
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: $15,736
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 769100.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2702-00204-0000-00002-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2021
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Crushed Stone, Driveway-Exclusive
  • # Garage Spaces: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Generator-Hookup, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Lot Description: Open Lot, Stream On Lot, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 2
  • Approximate Lot Size: 1.4790AC
  • Total Acres: 1.48
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1840
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate, Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 400400.0
  • Assessment Land: 368700.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Services: Fiber Optic, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Private, Well
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater, Radiant - Hot Water, Radiators - Hot Water
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Septic 5+ Bedroom Town Verified
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Outbuilding(s), Patio, Storage Shed, Vinyl Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: BarWet, CODetect, FireExtg, CeilHigh, JacuzTyp, SmokeDet, StallShw, StallTub, TubShowr, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Composition Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower And Tub
  • # Baths: 2.2
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 17x17
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 13x11
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 12x9
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 12x9
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 12x12
  • Easement Desc: Conservation
  • Easement: Yes
  • Family Room Dim: 24x17
  • Fireplace Desc: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 3
  • Kitchen Dim: 27x11
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Living Room Dim: 19x13
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 11x10
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 10x8
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 18x8
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 20x16
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: DiningRm,FamilyRm,Kitchen,Laundry,LivingRm,Office,OutEntrn,Pantry,PowderRm,SeeRem,Sunroom
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 11
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Office
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Sunroom
  • Other Room 3 Level: First
  • Other Room 6: See Remarks
  • Other Room 4 Level: First
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 38 Hardscrabble Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 29, 2022

Sold

GSMLS #3788953

$925,000—
Sep 28, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1530821169

$925,000—
Sep 13, 2022

Under Contract

GSMLS #3788953

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/29/2022

Sold

GSMLS #3788953

$925,000
09/28/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1530821169

$925,000
09/13/2022

Under Contract

GSMLS #3788953

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Public Records for 38 Hardscrabble Road

Taxable ValueLand$409,200Additions$647,800Total$1,057,000
Tax Record2024$16,897 ($1,408 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt3,256 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,256 SqFtStories2Lot Size64,425 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1840ZoningR1CountySOMERSETAPN02 00204-0000-00002

Schools near 38 Hardscrabble 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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