55 Furnace Road

Sold 9/16/16
Sold 9/16/16
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$812,500
4 beds4,374 sqft
55 Furnace Rd, Chester, NJ 07930
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.66 acresLot Size
2010Year Built
$186/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Built in 2010, the WOW factor is evident throughout this beautiful estate home that's steeped in tradition and timeless design. Discerning buyers will appreciate the soaring 9 foot ceilings, gorgeous hardwood floors throughout and the architectural elements of ornamental moldings, picture frame wainscoting, and cathedral and tray ceilings. The chef's kitchen is a recipe for success with high-end stainless appliances, large center island & exquisite cabinetry. The 2nd floor hallway bridge overlooks...Built in 2010, the WOW factor is evident throughout this beautiful estate home that's steeped in tradition and timeless design. Discerning buyers will appreciate the soaring 9 foot ceilings, gorgeous hardwood floors throughout and the architectural elements of ornamental moldings, picture frame wainscoting, and cathedral and tray ceilings. The chef's kitchen is a recipe for success with high-end stainless appliances, large center island & exquisite cabinetry. The 2nd floor hallway bridge overlooks both the grand foyer and the impressive floor to ceiling stone fireplace in the family room. This majestic home sits on 5.5+ private, wooded acres that backs to parkland and the Patriot's Path hiking trail. Located less than 1 mile to both Routes 206 & 24 for easy access to highways & historic downtown Chester.
  • Listed by: KELLY HOLMQUIST • KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN
Listing closed: 09/16/2016 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3300727

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 55 Furnace Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $18,243 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Morris County
  • Style: Colonial
  • Directions: Rt. 206 or Rt. 24 to Furnace Road, Says #53 on mailbox, house in rear
  • Days On Market: 81
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Section/Subdiv/Development: Township
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2010
  • Lot Size: 5.66 AC / 246,549 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Middle/Jr High School: Blackriver
  • Grade School: Dickerson
  • High School: W.M.Mendham
  • Active Days on Market: 100
  • Comprehensive Days on Mkt: 0
  • County #: Morris
  • Town Name: Chester Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 18
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Cream/Ston
  • Town #: 2307.0
  • Street # Display: 55.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • County Or Parish: Morris
  • Street Name: Furnace Rd
  • Zip Code: 07930-2025
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: $18,243
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 796300.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2307-00018-0000-00009-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2015
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Gravel
  • # Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, CentVac, RgOvGas, OvnWElec, Refrig, Dishwshr, OvenSelf, WtrSftOw, KitExhFn, Dryer, Microwav, SumpPump
  • Approx Sq Ft: 4374.0
  • Lot Description: Backs to Park Land, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 9
  • Approximate Lot Size: 5.66 AC
  • Total Acres: 5.66
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 2010
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 581200.0
  • Assessment Land: 215100.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, 2 Units, Central Air
  • Services: Garbage Extra Charge, Cable TV Available
  • Utilities: Gas-Propane, Electric
  • Water: Private, Well
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 2 Units, Multi-Zone, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: GasPropL
  • Sewer: Private, Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Thermal Windows/Doors, Patio
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: WlkInCls, StallTub, Blinds, Shades, CODetect, CeilHigh, CeilCath, SmokeDet
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Full
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower, Jetted Tub
  • # Baths: 4.1
  • # Full Baths: 4
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 26x15
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 15x14
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 13x13
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 15x12
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 17x14
  • Easement Desc: See Notes
  • Easement: Yes
  • Family Room Dim: 23x15
  • Fireplace Desc: Gas Fireplace, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 2
  • Kitchen Dim: 32x14
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room
  • Living Room Dim: 20x14
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 15x14
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 30x19
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Family Room, Kitchen, Powder Room, Laundry Room, Foyer, Office, Dining Room, Living Room, Pantry
  • Level 2 Rooms: BathOthr,RecRoom,4+Bedrms,BathMain
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic,Walkout
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 10
  • Other Room 3: Office
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Rec Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Second
  • Other Room 5: Storage Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Third
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 55 Furnace Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 16, 2016

Sold

GSMLS #3300727

$812,500—
Aug 12, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #585916793

$812,500

-0.8% / yr

Apr 25, 2016

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3300727

$819,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/16/2016

Sold

GSMLS #3300727

$812,500
08/12/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #585916793

$812,500

-0.8% / yr

04/25/2016

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3300727

$819,000

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

Public Records for 55 Furnace Road

Taxable ValueLand$215,100Additions$584,100Total$799,200
Tax Record2024$20,731 ($1,728 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt4,374 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,374 SqFtStories2Lot Size246,550 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2010Year Renovated2010ZoningR-2CountyMORRISAPN07-00018-0000-00009

Schools near 55 Furnace Road

This home is within Chester School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Dickerson Elementary School
Public - PK to 2
Bragg Elementary School
Public - 3 to 5
Black River Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
West Morris Mendham High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Dickerson Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Bragg Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Black River Middle School
Public6 to 8

West Morris Mendham 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 55 Furnace Road, Chester, NJ 07930
$812,500
4
4,374
246,549
53 Furnace Road, Chester, NJ 07930
$705,000
4
–
226,947
57 Furnace Road, Chester, NJ 07930
$350,000
–
–
–
100,624
65 Furnace Road, Chester, NJ 07930
–
–
–
–
6,359,760
59 Furnace Road, Chester, NJ 07930
–
–
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1,532
28,314
40 Furnace Road, Chester, NJ 07930
–
–
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1,900
65,340

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