Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,498 sqft$541/sqft
8 Harvard Rd, Cranford, NJ 07016
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,712 sq ftLot Size
1957Year Built
$541/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Hurry home to this beautifully maintained and updated property in the highly sought-after College Estates section of Cranford! Nestled on a desirable corner lot within walking distance to downtown, the NYC train, and Brookside Elementary School, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath split-level residence perfectly blends modern comforts with classic style. Filled with natural light, the main level features a spacious living room, formal dining room, and a beautifully renovated eat-in kitchen with rich...Hurry home to this beautifully maintained and updated property in the highly sought-after College Estates section of Cranford! Nestled on a desirable corner lot within walking distance to downtown, the NYC train, and Brookside Elementary School, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath split-level residence perfectly blends modern comforts with classic style. Filled with natural light, the main level features a spacious living room, formal dining room, and a beautifully renovated eat-in kitchen with rich cherry wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. The cozy ground-level family room, complete with a gas fireplace and sleek tile flooring, leads to a convenient mudroom, a full updated bathroom, and access to the private fenced-in backyard, ideal for relaxation and entertaining. Upstairs, find three generously sized bedrooms and a second full, updated bath. The finished basement includes a second gas fireplace, a laundry area with newer washer and dryer, and abundant storage. Notable features are numerous, including a recent roof, generator hookup, security and sprinkler systems, a storage shed with electric, a whole-house humidifier, heated 2-car garage, paver patio with firepit, and plenty of attic storage. Located close to Nomahegan Park, Dreyer Farms, restaurants, shopping, and NOT in a flood zone, this move-in-ready home is a true gem waiting for its lucky new owner!
  • Listed by: JOANNE HALL • REDFIN CORPORATION
Listing closed: 01/06/2025 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3934050

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Listing Courtesy of REDFIN CORPORATION, JOANNE HALL

Sold By C-21 SEMIAO AND ASSOCIATES, JORGE ROSA

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Property Information for 8 Harvard Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $12,901 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Union County
  • Style: Split Level
  • Directions: Brookside to Harvard Rd or Springfield Ave to Penn to Harvard Rd.
  • Days On Market: 20
  • Primary Style: Split Level
  • Section/Subdiv/Development: College Estates
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Res
  • Middle/Jr High School: Bloom/Orange
  • Grade School: Brookside
  • High School: Cranford HS
  • Active Days on Market: 20
  • County #: Union
  • Town Name: Cranford Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 151
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2903.0
  • Street # Display: 8.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 4
  • County Or Parish: Union
  • Street Name: Harvard Rd
  • Zip Code: 07016-1504
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: $12,901
  • Street name Tax: *
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  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 193500.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2903-00151-0000-00005-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $7
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Generator-Hookup, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Approx Sq Ft: 1498.0
  • Lot Description: Corner, Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 5
  • Approximate Lot Size: 8585 SF
  • Total Acres: 0.2
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1957
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 93600.0
  • Assessment Land: 99900.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan, Central Air
  • Utilities: All Underground
  • Water: Public Water
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air, Humidifier on Furnace
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Patio, Sidewalk, Thermal Windows/Doors, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Wood Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, CODetect, SecurSys, TubShowr
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • # Baths: 2.0
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Gas Ventless
  • # Fireplaces: 2
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Rec Room
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Ground Level Rooms: BathOthr,FamilyRm,MudRoom
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • # Rooms: 8

Property History for 8 Harvard Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 6, 2025

Sold

GSMLS #3934050

$810,000
Jan 4, 2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3934050

Dec 27, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1548521251

$810,000

+5.4% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/06/2025

Sold

GSMLS #3934050

$810,000
01/04/2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3934050

12/27/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1548521251

$810,000

+5.4% / yr

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Public Records for 8 Harvard Road

Taxable ValueLand$99,900Additions$93,600Total$193,500
Tax Record2025$14,025 ($1,169 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,498 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,498 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,586 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957Year Renovated1957CountyUNIONAPN03-00151-0000-00005

Schools near 8 Harvard Road

This home is within Cranford Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 2
Public - K to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Hillside Ave School
PublicK to 8

Cranford Sr High School
Public9 to 12

Walnut Ave School
PublicPK to 2

Bloomingdale Ave School
PublicK to 2

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