40 Old Farmstead Road

Sold 8/17/20
Sold 8/17/20
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Last Sold Price
$760,000
4 beds4,117 sqft$185/sqft
40 Old Farmstead RdChester, NJ07930

Description

Spectacular CH Col. home in the Forrest Hill section of Chester Twp.! Magnificent heated in-ground pool in backyard with a fabulous Cazebo! This is a true "Staycation"! Pristine 1.6 acre property! This home boasts a beautiful two story library w/ loft & wood burning fireplace, gleaming hardwd floors, fabulous wet bar in family rm w/ high ceilings & gas fireplace! Kitchen feat. gran.c-tops & S/S applcs. Four well appointed bedrms on 2nd level. Master bedrm feat. a 19'x15' sitting rm, two walk-in closets,...Spectacular CH Col. home in the Forrest Hill section of Chester Twp.! Magnificent heated in-ground pool in backyard with a fabulous Cazebo! This is a true "Staycation"! Pristine 1.6 acre property! This home boasts a beautiful two story library w/ loft & wood burning fireplace, gleaming hardwd floors, fabulous wet bar in family rm w/ high ceilings & gas fireplace! Kitchen feat. gran.c-tops & S/S applcs. Four well appointed bedrms on 2nd level. Master bedrm feat. a 19'x15' sitting rm, two walk-in closets, & newer master bath w/ jet tub & stall shower! Main floor laundry rm., full house natural gas generator, & Trek Deck w/ retractable awning! Nestled in a private & peaceful setting, easy commuting location, excellent schools, & nearby Chester's down town! This is a must see.....live, work, play lifestyle!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/17/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by JILLAYNE SOUTHREN • WEICHERT REALTORS

Property Details for 40 Old Farmstead Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
3639314
Days on Market
8
Taxes
$17,738 / year
HOA Fees
$500 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1986
Lot Size
1.62 AC / 70,567 SF
County
Morris County
Style
Colonial
Directions
Rt 24 to North Rd (Dover Chester Rd - Rt 513) to right on Old Farmstead to #40
Days On Market
8
Primary Style
Colonial
Section/Subdiv/Development
Forrest Hill
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Sold By PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR, CATHERINE LUTZ

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Building Information for 40 Old Farmstead Road

Stories-Year Built1986Building Size-Lot Size1.62 AC / 70,567 SF

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Property Information for 40 Old Farmstead Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Middle/Jr High School: Blackriver
  • Grade School: Bragg
  • High School: W.M.Mendham
  • Active Days on Market: 8
  • County #: Morris
  • Town Name: Chester Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 32.4
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: White
  • Town #: 2307.0
  • Street # Display: 40.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • County Or Parish: Morris
  • Street Name: OLD FARMSTEAD RD
  • Zip Code: 07930-2736
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: $17,738
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 751000.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2307-00032-0004-00033-0000-
  • 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: *
  • Assoc/Maint Fee Includes: Maintenance-Common Area
  • Assoc/Maint Fee Freq: Annually
  • Assoc/Maint Fee: 500.0
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: Additional Parking, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversize Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, CookElec, Dishwshr, Dryer, GenBltIn, Microwav, Refrig, OvenSelf, SumpPump, OvnWElec, Washer, WtrSftOw
  • Approx Sq Ft: 4117.0
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Open Lot, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 33
  • Approximate Lot Size: 1.616 AC
  • Total Acres: 1.62
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1986
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 345200.0
  • Assessment Land: 405800.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV
  • Utilities: All Underground, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Septic 4 Bedroom Town Verified
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Heated, In-Ground Pool, Liner
  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Deck, Gazebo, Metal Fence, Patio, Storage Shed, Thermal Windows/Doors, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: BarWet, Blinds, CODetect, FireExtg, CeilHigh, JacuzTyp, SecurSys, Skylight, SmokeDet, StallShw, TubShowr, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Primary Bath Features: Jetted Tub, Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 2.1
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 18x16
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 19x16
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 19x13
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 12x11
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 15x13
  • Easement: No
  • Family Room Dim: 21x19
  • Fireplace Desc: Family Room, Gas Fireplace, Library, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 2
  • Kitchen Dim: 20x12
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 19x15
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 19x15
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 15x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: DiningRm,FamilyRm,Foyer,GarEnter,Kitchen,Laundry,Library,LivingRm,Office,Pantry,PowderRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4+Bedrms,BathMain,BathOthr,SittngRm
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 12
  • Other Room 3: SittngRm
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Foyer
  • Other Room 3 Level: First
  • Other Room 6: Library
  • Other Room 4 Level: First
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 40 Old Farmstead Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 17, 2020

Sold

GSMLS #3639314

$760,000—
Aug 13, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #676601124

$760,000

+1.4% / yr

Jun 11, 2020

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3639314

$750,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/17/2020

Sold

GSMLS #3639314

$760,000
08/13/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #676601124

$760,000

+1.4% / yr

06/11/2020

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3639314

$750,000

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

Public Records for 40 Old Farmstead Road

Taxable ValueLand$405,800Additions$345,200Total$751,000
Tax Record2024$19,481 ($1,623 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,881 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,881 SqFtStories2Lot Size70,393 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986ZoningR-2CountyMORRISAPN07 00032- 04-00033

Schools near 40 Old Farmstead Road

This home is within Chester School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Dickerson Elementary School
Public - PK to 2
Bragg Elementary School
Public - 3 to 5
Black River Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
West Morris Central High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Dickerson Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Bragg Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Black River Middle School
Public6 to 8

West Morris Central 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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