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4 beds

85 Old Prospect School Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871

Single FamilyProperty Type
3.07 acresLot Size
1987Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This is it! Spacious and well maintained colonial on over three beautiful and very useable acres! The first level features an on-grade garage w/ laundry room, a gorgeous eat-in kitchen featuring granite counter tops and stainless appliances, formal dining room, huge living room w/ fireplace, powder room, home office AND an amazing bonus "All Season" room featuring vaulted ceilings, bright wood walls, windows galore and a super cozy wood burning, free-standing fireplace! Upstairs you'll find four...This is it! Spacious and well maintained colonial on over three beautiful and very useable acres! The first level features an on-grade garage w/ laundry room, a gorgeous eat-in kitchen featuring granite counter tops and stainless appliances, formal dining room, huge living room w/ fireplace, powder room, home office AND an amazing bonus "All Season" room featuring vaulted ceilings, bright wood walls, windows galore and a super cozy wood burning, free-standing fireplace! Upstairs you'll find four bedrooms including a spacious primary suite w/ full bathroom. All bedrooms boast beautiful hard wood floors! The two-room finished basement makes for a great recreation space, home theatre, home gym or whatever you need it to be, PLUS large storage room! The outdoors is where this home really continues to shine! Very private back yard features a small pond, a large deck, lush greenery and gardens! Keep your gardening equipment secure and dry with the convenience of two outbuildings, equipped with electric. Quick close possible! NEW 4 Bedroom septic 2021.
  • Listed by: CHRISTINE TREMAIN • WEICHERT REALTORS
Listing closed: 07/11/2023 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3847256
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$715,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

100.6%

Sparta, NJ

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Location

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Sold By WEICHERT REALTORS, CHRISTINE TREMAIN

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Property Information for 85 Old Prospect School Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $12,604 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Style: Colonial
  • Directions: W MTN TO Old Prospect, Corner of Davis Rd
  • Days On Market: 10
  • Primary Style: Colonial

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1987
  • Lot Size: 3.07 AC / 133,729 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: SPARTA
  • Grade School: SPARTA
  • High School: SPARTA
  • Active Days on Market: 10
  • County #: Sussex
  • Town Name: Sparta Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 15004
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: WHITE
  • Town #: 2820.0
  • Street # Display: 85.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • County Or Parish: Sussex
  • Street Name: Old Prospect School Rd
  • Zip Code: 07871-3317
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
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  • Tax Amount: $12,604
  • Street name Tax: *
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  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 370500.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2818-15004-0000-00001-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2022
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Year Tax: *
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Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage

Property

Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filter, Water Softener-Own
  • Lot Description: Corner, Level Lot, Open Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 1
  • Approximate Lot Size: 3.07 ACS
  • Total Acres: 3.07
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1987
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 222900.0
  • Assessment Land: 147600.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Services: Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: From Furnace
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater, Multi-Zone
  • Fuel Type: OilAbIn
  • Sewer: Septic 4 Bedroom Town Verified

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Outbuilding(s), Patio, Storage Shed
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, FireExtg, SmokeDet, TubShowr, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Primary Bath Features: Tub Shower
  • # Baths: 2.1
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Stove-Freestanding
  • # Fireplaces: 2
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Basement Level Rooms: Media Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Level 1 Rooms: Den,DiningRm,FamilyRm,GarEnter,Kitchen,Laundry,Office,PowderRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 12

Rental

Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 85 Old Prospect School Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 11, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1514822967

$630,000

+6.7% / yr

Jul 11, 2023

Sold

GSMLS #3847256

$630,000—
Jun 13, 2023

Under Contract

GSMLS #3847256

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/11/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1514822967

$630,000

+6.7% / yr

07/11/2023

Sold

GSMLS #3847256

$630,000
06/13/2023

Under Contract

GSMLS #3847256

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

Public Records for 85 Old Prospect School Road

Taxable Value

Land

$147,600

Additions

$222,900
Total$370,500

Tax Record

2025

$13,590 ($1,132 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

0

Total Finished SqFt

2,336 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,336 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

133,729 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1987

Year Renovated

1987

Zoning

RC-2

County

SUSSEX

APN

18-15004-0000-00001

Schools near 85 Old Prospect School Road

This home is within Sparta Township Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 3
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Sparta Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sparta High School
Public9 to 12

Sparta Alpine Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

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: 85 Old Prospect School Road, Sparta, NJ 07871
$630,000
4
–
133,729
$436,125
4
–
100,188
$470,000
4
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108,028
–
–
–
1,377
114,127
–
–
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1,793
49,223
$315,000
–
–
1,433
265,716

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