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Last Sold Price
1 bed729 sqft$99/sqft
490 Shire Rd, Milford, NJ 08848
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.1 acresLot Size
1930Year Built
$99/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Located on one of the most picturesque rural roads of Holland Twp, this quaint 1 bed 1 bath cottage is looking for a new owner that is willing to put in some work. The wood barn style front door opens into a spacious living room with hardwood floors and an original wood burning stone fireplace. Natural light flows through the windows in the dining room on the other side. The cozy kitchen has some classic metal cabinetry and views of the woods. The bedroom in the back has a door to access the rear...Located on one of the most picturesque rural roads of Holland Twp, this quaint 1 bed 1 bath cottage is looking for a new owner that is willing to put in some work. The wood barn style front door opens into a spacious living room with hardwood floors and an original wood burning stone fireplace. Natural light flows through the windows in the dining room on the other side. The cozy kitchen has some classic metal cabinetry and views of the woods. The bedroom in the back has a door to access the rear paver patio. Full bath is also on this level. Upstairs is a finished attic with more hardwood flooring. On the street level is an oversized 1 car garage and utility room with laundry hookup. All this is set on over an acre of land. Bring your imagination and creativity and come see this house today. Cash or reno loans only.
  • Listed by: HOWARD E. SPENCER 5TH • COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Listing closed: 08/16/2022 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3780882

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$85,000

Avg days on market

45

Sale-to-list ratio

90.3%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, HOWARD E. SPENCER 5TH

Sold By COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, HOWARD E. SPENCER 5TH

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Property Information for 490 Shire Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,781 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Style: Carriage House, Fixer Upper
  • Directions: Shire to #490
  • Days On Market: 56
  • Pets Allowed: CatsOK, DogsOK, Y
  • Primary Style: Carriage House
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Size: 1.10 AC / 47,916 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: HOLLAND
  • Grade School: HOLLAND
  • High School: DEL.VALLEY
  • Active Days on Market: 56
  • County #: Hunterdon
  • Town Name: Holland Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 5
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell, Lender Owned
  • Color of Building: Tan
  • Town #: 1915.0
  • Street # Display: 490.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • # Parking Spaces: 0
  • County Or Parish: Hunterdon
  • Street Name: Shire Rd
  • Zip Code: 08848-1760
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: $3,781
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 132000.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1915-00005-0000-00091-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2021
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: See Remarks
  • # Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Built-In Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Under, Oversize Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Approx Sq Ft: 729.0
  • Lot Description: Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 91
  • Approximate Lot Size: 1.1000
  • Total Acres: 1.1
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1930
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 41500.0
  • Assessment Land: 90500.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: No Cool
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: OilAbIn
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Clapboard, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: TubShowr
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: No
  • # Baths: 1.0
  • # Full Baths: 1
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • # Bedrooms: 1
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Area: Not Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Dining Area: Living/Dining Combo
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Ground Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1Bedroom,BathMain,DiningRm,Kitchen,LivingRm,LivDinRm,OutEntrn,Porch,Walkout
  • Level 2 Rooms: Leisure
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor
  • # Rooms: 4
  • Other Room 3: Bathroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Leisure Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Second
  • Other Room 5: Utility Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 6: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 4 Level: Ground
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 490 Shire Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 16, 2022

Sold

GSMLS #3780882

$72,500
Jul 13, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1497342246

$72,500
May 10, 2022

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3780882

$79,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/16/2022

Sold

GSMLS #3780882

$72,500
07/13/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1497342246

$72,500
05/10/2022

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3780882

$79,900

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Public Records for 490 Shire Road

Taxable ValueLand$90,500Additions$41,500Total$132,000
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt729 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt729 SqFtStories2Lot Size47,916 SqFtStyleGovernmental / Public UseYear Built1930Year Renovated1930CountyHUNTERDONAPN15-00005-0000-00091

Schools near 490 Shire Road

This home is within Holland Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 1 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Holland Twp Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Delaware Valley Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Warren Glen Academy
Private1 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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135,907
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