53 E Mountain Rd

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Description

Charming Colonial w/ separate dog grooming salon! Don't miss this unique opportunity to own a cozy colonial full of original charm & modern updates plus a fully equipped dog grooming salon in the carriage house! This inviting home features 3 bedrooms & 1.5 baths, an updated kitchen with granite countertops & brand-new stainless steel appliances. Warm neutral tones, abundant natural light, luxury vinyl tile flooring, a screened-in front porch, mudroom & flexible home office space all add to its charm....Charming Colonial w/ separate dog grooming salon! Don't miss this unique opportunity to own a cozy colonial full of original charm & modern updates plus a fully equipped dog grooming salon in the carriage house! This inviting home features 3 bedrooms & 1.5 baths, an updated kitchen with granite countertops & brand-new stainless steel appliances. Warm neutral tones, abundant natural light, luxury vinyl tile flooring, a screened-in front porch, mudroom & flexible home office space all add to its charm. Sliding glass doors off the kitchen lead to a deck, and a small fenced in area for your pet. Two rooms (one up, one down) can be used as offices. Tech abounds in this home - from touch kitchen sink on/off faucet, wifi enabled door locks and garage door openers and Ring doorbell tech. Pull down stairs lead to an attic suitable for storage. Outside, the carriage house offers an oversized two-car garage w/dedicated electric, attic storage that you can convert to an artist studio, music studio or whatever else you've been dreaming of. Plus a grooming salon - fixtures included. Heat, hot water & dedicated electricity make this outbuilding a very unique space. Several organic raised beds for a gardening enthusiast. Conveniently located near the Sourland Mountain Preserve, YMCA, shopping, and top-rated schools, this property is ideal for dog owners, remote workers, or anyone dreaming of a home with heart & flexibility. It's a perfect blend of historic charm & modern living.

Listing Agent

  1. Lisa Theodore

    Lisa Theodore

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (908)-872-1840

Property Details for 53 East Mountain Road

Style
Colonial
Directions
Amwell Rd to East Mountain Rd (towards Milll St) house is on the left
Days On Market
191
Pets Allowed
Yes
Primary Style
Colonial
LISTING UPDATED: 03/20/2026 07:43 PM

Property Details for 53 East Mountain Road

StatusSold
MLS #3974740
Days on Market191
Taxes$9,570 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.54 AC / 23,522 SF
CountySomerset County
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Building Information for 53 East Mountain Road

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.54 AC / 23,522 SF

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$3,768 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,971

Property Taxes

$798

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 53 East Mountain Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • High School: HILLSBORO
  • Active Days on Market: 46
  • Renovated Year: 2022
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Hillsborough Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 12
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2710.0
  • Street # Display: 53.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 6
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: E Mountain Rd
  • Zip Code: 08844-3369
Taxes and HOA Information
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  • Tax Amount: $9,570
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  • Assessment Total: 491100.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2710-00012-0000-00031-0000-
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  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
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  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year: 2024
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Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, 2 Car Width, Driveway-Exclusive
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Loft Storage, Oversize Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Stackable Washer/Dryer
  • Lot Identifier: 31
  • Approximate Lot Size: 0.544
  • Total Acres: 0.54
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1920
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 253900.0
  • Assessment Land: 237200.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Window A/C(s)
  • Services: Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: See Remarks, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Enclosed Porch(es), Outbuilding(s)
Interior Features
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: No
  • # Baths: 1.1
  • # Full Baths: 1
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Easement: Unknown
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island
  • Kitchen Level: Ground
  • Dining Room Level: Ground
  • Ground Level Rooms: DiningRm,Foyer,Kitchen,LivingRm,MudRoom,Office,PowderRm,Screened
  • Living Room Level: Ground
  • Level 1 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Office
  • # Rooms: 11
  • Other Room 3: Screened Patio/Porch
  • Other Room 1 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 4: MudRoom
  • Other Room 2 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 5: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 6: Office
  • Other Room 4 Level: Ground

Property History for 53 East Mountain Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 25, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1932984077

$590,000

+6.9% / yr

Mar 20, 2026

Sold

GSMLS #3974740

$590,000
Feb 27, 2026

Under Contract

GSMLS #3974740

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/25/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1932984077

$590,000

+6.9% / yr

03/20/2026

Sold

GSMLS #3974740

$590,000
02/27/2026

Under Contract

GSMLS #3974740

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Public Records for 53 East Mountain Road

Taxable ValueLand$237,200Additions$253,900Total$491,100
Tax Record2024$9,571 ($798 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,932 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,932 SqFtStories2Lot Size23,697 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningRCountySOMERSETAPN10 00012-0000-00031

Schools near 53 East Mountain Road

This home is within Hillsborough Township Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 4
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School
Distance
Auten Road Intermediate School
Public5 to 6

Hillsborough Middle School
Public7 to 8

Hillsborough High School
Public9 to 12

Triangle Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

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