Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds
8 Michael Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.01 acresLot Size
1996Year Built
11 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to Dogwood Meadow, an idyllic, private two-acre retreat nestled in the historic hamlet of Brookside in Mendham Township. Cold Hill Reserve, with 57 acres of preserved land, borders the property & provides incomparable privacy. Main level highlights include an elegant formal living room with wood-burning fireplace, an English pine paneled library, a formal dining room, a gourmet eat-in kitchen with walk-in pantry & breakfast room & a family room with a dry bar & another wood-burning fireplace....Welcome to Dogwood Meadow, an idyllic, private two-acre retreat nestled in the historic hamlet of Brookside in Mendham Township. Cold Hill Reserve, with 57 acres of preserved land, borders the property & provides incomparable privacy. Main level highlights include an elegant formal living room with wood-burning fireplace, an English pine paneled library, a formal dining room, a gourmet eat-in kitchen with walk-in pantry & breakfast room & a family room with a dry bar & another wood-burning fireplace. Two powder rooms, a laundry/mudroom, the back staircase & entrance to the attached three-car garage complete the first level. Five bedrooms & three bathrooms can be found on the second level. The primary suite boasts a walk-in closet & luxurious ensuite bathroom. The finished lower level has a large recreation room, powder room, cedar closet, utilities & storage spaces. Exceptional millwork, sophisticated architectural elements & superior finishes are found throughout the home, along with abundant natural light. Outside, a patio & sweeping lawns offer western sunset views & overlook the stunning pool complex. The pool house includes an outdoor kitchen, seating area & powder room. A brick-walled outdoor fireplace with seating area provides a warm, four-season gathering space. This hidden jewel also offers an ideal location: just a three-minute drive to local shopping, convenient access to highways & a mere 13 minutes from Morristown's vibrant downtown & NJ Transit train station.
  • Listed by: SUSAN PENNEY PARSELLS • PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
Listing closed: 08/30/2024 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3908145

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,100,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

101.7%

Morristown, NJ

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Location

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Sold By WEICHERT REALTORS, EILEEN SCOTT

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Property Information for 8 Michael Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $24,704 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Style: Colonial, Custom Home
  • Directions: Route 24 to Cherry Lane, left on West Main Street, then right on Summit Road and then left on Michael Road.
  • Days On Market: 15
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Section/Subdiv/Development: Brookside
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Lot Size: 2.01 AC / 87,555 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: residential
  • Middle/Jr High School: Mendham
  • Grade School: Mendham
  • High School: W.M.Mendham
  • Active Days on Market: 15
  • County #: Morris
  • Town Name: Mendham Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 130
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2320.0
  • Street # Display: 8.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • # Parking Spaces: 8
  • County Or Parish: Morris
  • Street Name: Michael Rd
  • Zip Code: 07945-2400
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: $24,704
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 1293300.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2319-00130-0000-00007-0001-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2023
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: Crushed Stone
  • # Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Oversize Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CentVac, CookGas, Dishwshr, Dryer, GenBltIn, Microwav, Refrig, SumpPump, OvnWElec, Washer, WtrSftOw, WineRefr
  • Lot Description: Backs to Park Land, Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Identifier: 7.01
  • Approximate Lot Size: 2.006 AC
  • Total Acres: 2.01
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1996
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 918100.0
  • Assessment Land: 375200.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 3 Units, Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas In Street, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Private
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 3 Units, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Private, Septic 5+ Bedroom Town Verified
  • Amenities: Pool-Outdoor
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Gunite, In-Ground Pool
  • Exterior Description: Brick, Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Curbs, Open Porch(es), Outbuilding(s), Outdoor Kitchen, Patio, Storage Shed, Storm Door(s), Storm Window(s), Thermal Windows/Doors
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: BarDry, Blinds, CedrClst, AlrmFire, CeilHigh, JacuzTyp, SecurSys, Shades, TubShowr, WlkInCls, WndwTret
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Marble, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Primary Bath Features: Jetted Tub, Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 3.4
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 4
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 19x16
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 11x13
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 14x15
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 14x12
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 13x18
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 22x15
  • Fireplace Desc: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 2
  • Kitchen Dim: 11x16
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Powder Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Living Room Dim: 20x16
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 12x12
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 11x14
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 10x21
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 7x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Breakfst,DiningRm,FamilyRm,Foyer,GarEnter,InsdEntr,Kitchen,Laundry,Library,LivingRm,MudRoom,Pantry,PowderRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 15
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Office
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Breakfast
  • Other Room 3 Level: First
  • Other Room 6: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 4 Level: First

Property History for 8 Michael Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 30, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3908145

$2,285,000
Aug 21, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1544894182

$2,285,000
Jul 2, 2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3908145

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/30/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3908145

$2,285,000
08/21/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1544894182

$2,285,000
07/02/2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3908145

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

Public Records for 8 Michael Road

Taxable ValueLand$450,200Additions$1,172,400Total$1,622,600
Tax Record2024$25,116 ($2,093 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt4,226 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,226 SqFtLot Size87,381 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996Year Renovated1996ZoningR-2CountyMORRISAPN19-00130-0000-00007-01

Schools near 8 Michael Road

This home is within Mendham Township Board Of Education School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mendham Twp Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Mendham Twp Middle School
Public5 to 8

West Morris Mendham High School
Public9 to 12

West Morris Central 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: 8 Michael Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
$2,285,000
5
87,555
$1,510,000
5
89,733
4,465
108,900
$1,375,000
5
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$1,325,000
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3,772
107,375

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