489 King George Rd

Bernards, NJ 07920

$660,000
Last Sold Price
4
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Sold 7/29/16
Sold 7/29/16

Description

This is the original "Buck Eye Manor", circa 1809 which stands beneath the majestic Buck Eye Chestnut tree for which this manor home is named. This antique home blends the charm of the past with the amenities of the present...stunning bay windows and window seats...gorgeous pumpkin pine floors...two story FR/Kit that opens to loft with a wood burning stove as the focal point...renovated bath...walk-in closets with built-in storage systems...first floor bedroom...possible in-law suite with separate...This is the original "Buck Eye Manor", circa 1809 which stands beneath the majestic Buck Eye Chestnut tree for which this manor home is named. This antique home blends the charm of the past with the amenities of the present...stunning bay windows and window seats...gorgeous pumpkin pine floors...two story FR/Kit that opens to loft with a wood burning stove as the focal point...renovated bath...walk-in closets with built-in storage systems...first floor bedroom...possible in-law suite with separate entrance...renovated expansive deck...private backyard...detached barn with loft space...gas line is in place and available in the home. This classic home has more charm than you can imagine and is a must see!

Property Details for 489 King George Road

Style
Colonial
Directions
Valley or Stonehouse Rd. to King George Rd., driveway just before the entrance of "Spring Ridge" on the right, #489 on the mailbox
Days On Market
8
Pets Allowed
Yes
Primary Style
Colonial
LISTING CLOSED: 07/29/2016 12:00 AM

Property Details for 489 King George Road

StatusSold
MLS #3299776
Days on Market8
Taxes$11,223 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1809
Lot Size1.15 AC / 50,094 SF
CountySomerset County
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Location

Sold By COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, DONNA MATTINA

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Building Information for 489 King George Road

Stories-Year Built1809Building Size-Lot Size1.15 AC / 50,094 SF

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$4,290 per month

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Principal and Interest

$3,355

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 489 King George Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: W ANNIN
  • Grade School: CEDAR HILL
  • High School: RIDGE
  • Active Days on Market: 8
  • Comprehensive Days on Mkt: 0
  • Renovated Year: 2013
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Bernards Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 8602
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Cream
  • Town #: 2702.0
  • Street # Display: 489.0
  • In-Law Suite: Yes
  • In-Law Suite Description: Bedroom1,Kitchen,FullBath,SepEnter
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: King George Rd
  • Zip Code: 07920-2807
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: $11,223
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 580300.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2702-08602-0000-00082-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2014
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Gravel, Additional Parking, Circular
  • # Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Loft Storage, Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, OvnWElec, CookElec, Refrig, Washer, Dishwshr, OvenSelf, Disposal, Dryer, Microwav, SumpPump
  • Lot Identifier: 82
  • Approximate Lot Size: 1.15AC
  • Total Acres: 1.15
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1809
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 332100.0
  • Assessment Land: 248200.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Wall A/C Unit(s), Attic Fan
  • Services: Garbage Extra Charge, Cable TV Available, Fiber Optic Available
  • Utilities: Gas-Propane, Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater, See Remarks
  • Fuel Type: OilAbIn,SeeRem
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Barn/Stable, Storm Door(s), Enclosed Porch(es), Storm Window(s)
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: SoakTub, CeilBeam, StallShw, WlkInCls, Blinds, FireExtg, CODetect, SmokeDet, TrckLght
  • Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Bilco-Style Door, Unfinished, Full
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower And Tub
  • # Baths: 2.1
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 17x12
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 17x14
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 17x12
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 13x8
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 18x13
  • Easement: No
  • Family Room Dim: 21x17
  • Fireplace Desc: Wood Stove-Freestanding, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 2
  • Kitchen Dim: 13x7
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Galley Type, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Workshop
  • Living Room Dim: 18x15
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 12x9
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 16x10
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 12x10
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 18x5
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1Bedroom,Breakfst,FamilyRm,Kitchen,PowderRm,Laundry,Screened,DiningRm,LivingRm,BathMain
  • Level 2 Rooms: Loft, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor
  • # Rooms: 9
  • Other Room 3: SittngRm
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Breakfast
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Screened Patio/Porch
  • Other Room 3 Level: First
  • Other Room 6: Loft
  • Other Room 4 Level: Second
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 489 King George Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 29, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #580681557

$660,000

+0.9% / yr

Jul 29, 2016

Sold

GSMLS #3299776

$660,000—
Apr 21, 2016

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3299776

$659,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/29/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #580681557

$660,000

+0.9% / yr

07/29/2016

Sold

GSMLS #3299776

$660,000
04/21/2016

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3299776

$659,000

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

Public Records for 489 King George Road

Taxable ValueLand$280,200Additions$512,200Total$792,400
Tax Record2024$13,254 ($1,104 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,938 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,938 SqFtStories2Lot Size50,094 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1809ZoningR5CountySOMERSETAPN02 08602-0000-00082

Schools near 489 King George Road

This home is within Bernards Township Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Cedar Hill School
Public - K to 5
William Annin Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Ridge High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cedar Hill School
PublicK to 5

William Annin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ridge 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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