5 Van Auken Road

Sold 10/11/24
Sold 10/11/24
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Last Sold Price
$499,900
3 beds
5 Van Auken Rd, Layton, NJ 07851

Description

This is it! RARE, absolutely ADORABLE 3 bed, 2 FULL bath ranch/cottage ON THE DELAWARE RIVER! WELCOMING, UNIQUE home sits on .9 acres for PRIVACY and DIRECT WATER ACCESS! As soon as you drive up you're immersed in PEACEFUL CHARM! Flagstone patio walks you to LEMONADE FRONT PORCH and in to the living & dining rooms, both with BEAMED CATHEDRAL ceilings! IMPECCABLE HARDWOOD floors are THROUGHOUT. Living room has MULTIPLE windows and STONE FIREPLACE as its focal. There is a WALL of SLIDERS that lead...This is it! RARE, absolutely ADORABLE 3 bed, 2 FULL bath ranch/cottage ON THE DELAWARE RIVER! WELCOMING, UNIQUE home sits on .9 acres for PRIVACY and DIRECT WATER ACCESS! As soon as you drive up you're immersed in PEACEFUL CHARM! Flagstone patio walks you to LEMONADE FRONT PORCH and in to the living & dining rooms, both with BEAMED CATHEDRAL ceilings! IMPECCABLE HARDWOOD floors are THROUGHOUT. Living room has MULTIPLE windows and STONE FIREPLACE as its focal. There is a WALL of SLIDERS that lead to TREMENDOUS 28x14 SCREENED in 3 season room! 3 season room has ceiling fan, PASS THROUGH/BAR TOP to kitchen for cool drinks and snacks. There is a door to OVERSIZE deck with steps to STUNNING yard. Yard is EXPANSIVE and has TRANQUIL FIRE PIT overlooking the DELAWARE RIVER! Speaking of the river, there are steps that lead down to small dock for DIRECT ACCES TO THE WATER! Back inside, dining room is a nice size and adjacent to the FUNCTIONAL kitchen with CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS and STAINLESS appliances. There is a CONVENIENT laundry closet. 3 ROOMY bedrooms ALL with VAULTED EXPOSED BEAMED ceilings and ceiling fans. Primary bedroom has ENSUITE bath with TILE floor and shower stall. Primary also has SLIDER to PRIVATE DECK to enjoy the VIEW! FULL hall bath is also tiled with stall shower. Just picture yourself sitting on.a chilly night in front of HOMEY fireplace, rocking on a porch chair, sit a spell on the MASSIVE DECK facing the water or walk down to private dock for TONS OF WATER FUN!
LISTING CLOSED: 10/11/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by DEBRA KISTLE • KISTLE REALTY, LLC.

Property Details for 5 Van Auken Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
3919195
Days on Market
21
Taxes
$6,262 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1940
Lot Size
0.90 AC / 39,204 SF
County
Sussex County
Style
Ranch, Cottage
Directions
Rte 206 to Rte 560. Right to Old Mine Road, Left to Mettler, Right to Van Auken, house on left
Days On Market
21
Pets Allowed
Yes
Primary Style
Ranch
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Listing Courtesy of KISTLE REALTY, LLC., DEBRA KISTLE

Sold By CENTURY 21 GEBA REALTY, DENISE FEY

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Building Information for 5 Van Auken Road

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.90 AC / 39,204 SF

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Property Information for 5 Van Auken Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: KITTATINNY
  • Grade School: SANDYSTON
  • High School: KITTATINNY
  • Active Days on Market: 21
  • County #: Sussex
  • Town Name: Sandyston Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 2801
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2819.0
  • Street # Display: 5.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • # Parking Spaces: 10
  • County Or Parish: Sussex
  • Street Name: Van Auken Rd
  • Zip Code: 07851-2024
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: $6,262
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 204400.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2817-02801-0000-00016-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2023
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Crushed Stone, Driveway-Exclusive
  • # Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Carport-Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Mountain View, Open Lot, Waterfront, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 16
  • Approximate Lot Size: .90 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.9
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1940
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 87600.0
  • Assessment Land: 116800.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Utilities: Electric
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: Baseboard - Electric
  • Fuel Type: Electric
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Amenities: Boats - Gas Powered Allowed
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Dock, Open Porch(es), Storage Shed
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CeilBeam, CODetect, CeilCath, FireExtg, SmokeDet, StallShw
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Partial, Unfinished, Walkout
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 2.0
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 14x12
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 13x9
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 11x10
  • Bedroom 4 Level: First
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Dim: 13x5
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 21x7
  • Kitchen Area: Country Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Utility Room
  • Living Room Dim: 16x13
  • Dining Area: Living/Dining Combo
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 28x14
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Florida/3Season, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Porch
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor, Full Bath
  • # Rooms: 7
  • Other Room 3: Florida/3Season
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 5 Van Auken Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 11, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543587339

$499,900

+8.3% / yr

Oct 11, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3919195

$499,900—
Sep 6, 2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3919195

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/11/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543587339

$499,900

+8.3% / yr

10/11/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3919195

$499,900
09/06/2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3919195

—

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Public Records for 5 Van Auken Road

Taxable ValueLand$116,800Additions$90,100Total$206,900
Tax Record2025$6,906 ($576 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt980 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt980 SqFtStories1Lot Size39,204 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940ZoningWCountySUSSEXAPN17-02801-0000-00016

Schools near 5 Van Auken Road

This home is within Kittatinny Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Sandyston-Walpack Cons. Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Kittatinny Regional High School
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sandyston-Walpack Cons. Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Kittatinny Regional High School
Public7 to 12

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