455 Canal Rd

Somerset, NJ 08873

$760,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
4,500 Sq. Ft.
$169 / Sq. Ft.
4,500
Sq. Ft.
$169
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 1/19/16
Sold 1/19/16

Description

Spectacular 1872 colonial with a guest cottage, restored and renovated in 2008. It has over 14 acres and sits on a hill overlooking historic d&r canal. Nothing like it on the market.Spectacular 1872 colonial with a guest cottage, restored and renovated in 2008. It has over 14 acres and sits on a hill overlooking historic d&r canal. Nothing like it on the market.
  1. Listed by ANTOINE CHEDID • C-21 BARROOD, REALTORS

Property Details for 455 Canal Road

Style
Colonial, Extra House on Lot
Directions
Easton Ave. to Amwell to Franklin to Canal or Rt. 27 to Skillman to Blackmills to Canal
Days On Market
446
Pets Allowed
Yes
Primary Style
Colonial
LISTING CLOSED: 01/19/2016 12:00 AM

Property Details for 455 Canal Road

StatusSold
MLS #3178024
Days on Market446
Taxes$14,981 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1872
Lot Size12.65 AC / 551,034 SF
CountySomerset County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of C-21 BARROOD, REALTORS, ANTOINE CHEDID

Sold By COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, ROBERT WEBB

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Building Information for 455 Canal Road

Stories-Year Built1872Building Size-Lot Size12.65 AC / 551,034 SF

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$3,863

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 455 Canal Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Middle/Jr High School: SAMPSON
  • Grade School: ELIZABETH
  • High School: FRANKLIN
  • Active Days on Market: 460
  • Comprehensive Days on Mkt: 0
  • Renovated Year: 2008
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Franklin Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 59.1
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: White
  • Town #: 2708.0
  • Street # Display: 455.0
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: Canal Rd
  • Zip Code: 08873
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $14,981
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 662600.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2708-00059-0001-00003-0002-QFARM
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2013
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Additional Parking, Crushed Stone, Driveway-Exclusive, Circular
  • # Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Description: Garage Parking, Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, RgOvGas, Refrig, OvnWGas, Washer, Dishwshr, OvenSelf, Dryer
  • Approx Sq Ft: 4500.0
  • Lot Description: Lake/Water View, Possible Subdivision, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 3.2
  • Approximate Lot Size: 12.65 ACRES
  • Total Acres: 12.65
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1872
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Historical
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 383200.0
  • Assessment Land: 279400.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: See Remarks
  • Services: Cable TV, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: All Underground
  • Water: Private, Well
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 2 Units, Baseboard - Hotwater, Multi-Zone
  • Fuel Type: Oil Tank Below Ground
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Open Porch(es), Thermal Windows/Doors
Interior Features
  • Roof Description: Slate
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: French Drain, Unfinished, Full, Walkout
  • # Baths: 4.0
  • # Full Baths: 4
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 17x11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 15x16
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 14x9
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 14x14
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 33x13
  • Easement: No
  • Family Room Dim: 22x17
  • Fireplace Desc: Wood Stove-Freestanding, Insert, Family Room
  • # Fireplaces: 3
  • Kitchen Dim: 25x10
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Separate Dining Area, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Den Dim: 19x13
  • Den Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 33x14
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 13x12
  • Living Room Level: First
  • # Rooms: 10
  • Other Room 3: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 1 Level: First

Property History for 455 Canal Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 19, 2016

Sold

GSMLS #3178024

$760,000—
Oct 15, 2014

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3178024

$1,200,000—
Sep 30, 2014

Expired

BRIGHT #1007343930

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/19/2016

Sold

GSMLS #3178024

$760,000
10/15/2014

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3178024

$1,200,000
09/30/2014

Expired

BRIGHT #1007343930

—

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

Public Records for 455 Canal Road

Taxable ValueLand$422,000Additions$575,100Total$997,100
Tax Record2025$17,340 ($1,445 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt5,045 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,045 SqFtStories2Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleFarmsYear Built1850Year Renovated1850ZoningCPCountySOMERSETAPN08-00059-01-00003-02

Schools near 455 Canal Road

This home is within Franklin Township Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Claremont Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Sampson G Smith School
Public - 6 to 8
Franklin Twp High School
Public - 9 to 12
Franklin Park Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Claremont Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Sampson G Smith School
Public6 to 8

Franklin Twp High School
Public9 to 12

Franklin Park Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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