96 Darren Dr

Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

$2,200,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
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per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 10/21/25
Sold 10/21/25

Description

Nestled on nearly 5 acres of private, park-like grounds in Basking Ridge, this stunning colonial offers over 5,000 sq. ft. of luxurious living space. Step into the foyer and discover a thoughtfully designed 1st floor featuring a spacious family room with floor-to-ceiling stone wood-burning fireplace (with gas insert), elegant dining room, office, living room, mudroom, powder room, and additional full bathroom. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting a large center island, granite countertops,...Nestled on nearly 5 acres of private, park-like grounds in Basking Ridge, this stunning colonial offers over 5,000 sq. ft. of luxurious living space. Step into the foyer and discover a thoughtfully designed 1st floor featuring a spacious family room with floor-to-ceiling stone wood-burning fireplace (with gas insert), elegant dining room, office, living room, mudroom, powder room, and additional full bathroom. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting a large center island, granite countertops, custom off-white cabinetry, and premium stainless-steel appliances. The sun-drenched breakfast room with wrap-around windows opens to a recently upgraded deck, offering views of the expansive yard, complete with tennis and basketball court. The 2nd floor offers 5 generously sized bedrooms, 4 full baths, and laundry area. The luxurious primary suite is complete with a spacious sitting room/office, spa-like bathroom with jetted tub, separate shower, and 2 walk-in closets. The finished basement has a rec area, kitchenette/bar with sink and full-sized refrigerator, workout room, full bathroom, and ample storage in a large utility room. Some additional upgrades include a Generac Generator 2013, new water heater 2018, exterior painted 2019, new gutters 2019, new composite decking 2022, new HVAC 2023, and steam humidifier 2025. This exceptional home is just minutes from shopping, restaurants, and transportation in a top-rated Basking Ridge school district.
  1. Listed by KELLY ANN PETERPAUL • COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Property Details for 96 Darren Drive

Style
Custom Home
Directions
Martinsville Rd to Darren Dr.
Days On Market
32
Primary Style
Custom Home
LISTING UPDATED: 10/21/2025 04:00 PM

Property Details for 96 Darren Drive

StatusSold
MLS #3980623
Days on Market32
Taxes$27,853 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built2006
Lot Size4.88 AC / 212,572 SF
CountySomerset County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, KELLY ANN PETERPAUL

Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE REAL, CINDY S FREUND

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Building Information for 96 Darren Drive

Stories-Year Built2006Building Size-Lot Size4.88 AC / 212,572 SF

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$13,399 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,078

Property Taxes

$2,321

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 96 Darren Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: W ANNIN
  • Grade School: LIBERTY C
  • High School: RIDGE
  • Active Days on Market: 32
  • Renovated Year: 2024
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Bernards Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 11701
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2702.0
  • Street # Display: 96.0
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: Darren Dr
  • Zip Code: 07920-4108
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: $27,853
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 1649000.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2702-11701-0000-00004-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: Blacktop, Circular
  • # Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Description: Built-In Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Parking, Oversize Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Dishwshr, GenBltIn, KitExhFn, Microwav, RgOvGas, Refrig, OvnWGas
  • Lot Description: Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 4
  • Approximate Lot Size: 4.88AC
  • Total Acres: 4.88
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 2006
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 1225500.0
  • Assessment Land: 423500.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units
  • Services: Fiber Optic, Fiber Optic Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: All Underground
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 2 Units
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Septic 5+ Bedroom Town Verified
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Composition Siding
  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Deck, Patio, Storage Shed, Storm Door(s), Tennis Courts, Thermal Windows/Doors
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CODetect, CeilCath, CeilHigh, JacuzTyp, SecurSys, StallShw, TubShowr, WlkInCls, WndwTret
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Finished-Partially, Full, Walkout
  • Primary Bath Features: Jetted Tub, Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 6.1
  • # Full Baths: 6
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 19x18
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 18x14
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 17x14
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 14x14
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 18x16
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 23x19
  • Fireplace Desc: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 24x15
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Exercise Room, Kitchen, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Living Room Dim: 24x16
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 16x14
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 16x16
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 24x16
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 18x11
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: BathOthr,Breakfst,DiningRm,FamilyRm,Foyer,Kitchen,LivingRm,MudRoom,Office,PowderRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4+Bedrms,BathMain,BathOthr,Laundry,SittngRm
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 11
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Office
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Rec Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: First
  • Other Room 6: Breakfast
  • Other Room 4 Level: First

Property History for 96 Darren Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 21, 2025

Sold

GSMLS #3980623

$2,200,000—
Oct 16, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1917050440

$2,200,000

+1.6% / yr

Sep 12, 2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3980623

—
Aug 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3980623

$2,099,000—
Nov 2, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #247743375

$1,600,000—
Oct 17, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #247743374

$700,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/21/2025

Sold

GSMLS #3980623

$2,200,000
10/16/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1917050440

$2,200,000

+1.6% / yr

09/12/2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3980623

—
08/11/2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3980623

$2,099,000
11/02/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #247743375

$1,600,000
10/17/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #247743374

$700,000

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

Public Records for 96 Darren Drive

Taxable ValueLand$423,500Additions$1,225,500Total$1,649,000
Tax Record2024$27,854 ($2,321 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt5,013 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,013 SqFtLot Size212,573 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2005ZoningR3CountySOMERSETAPN02 11701-0000-00004

Schools near 96 Darren Drive

This home is within Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Crim Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Hillside Intermediate School
Public - 5 to 6
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Bridgewater Raritan High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Crim Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Hillside Intermediate School
Public5 to 6

Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School
Public7 to 8

Bridgewater Raritan 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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