970 Ridge Rd

Newton, NJ 07860

$390,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,711 Sq. Ft.
$144 / Sq. Ft.
2,711
Sq. Ft.
$144
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 2/14/22
Sold 2/14/22

Description

A rustic 4 bedroom with 3 1/2 bathrooms lakestyle ranch hugging the ridge from the front, opens to a full wall of windows across the back framing almost an acre of land with the lake beyond. The dramatic Great Room with cathedral ceiling and exposed beams warmed by an original fireplace with a new propane insert, and a new "split system" which provides additional heat and central air. The Dining Room has sliding doors which open the full length of the deck. The double height Family Room has a woodburning...A rustic 4 bedroom with 3 1/2 bathrooms lakestyle ranch hugging the ridge from the front, opens to a full wall of windows across the back framing almost an acre of land with the lake beyond. The dramatic Great Room with cathedral ceiling and exposed beams warmed by an original fireplace with a new propane insert, and a new "split system" which provides additional heat and central air. The Dining Room has sliding doors which open the full length of the deck. The double height Family Room has a woodburning stove, flagstone floor and built-in bookshelves, the natural wood beams . This Family Room connects to a large bedroom with an en-suite full bath, and 2 entrances. This home is private enough for overnight guests and yet intimate enough for quiet evenings alone. There is an abundance of closets, plus additional storage in 2 attics, 2 storage basements and the utility space . There is an entire new roof and a new forced air furnace . Steps from your garden is a separate 20' lakefront lot with your own dock. Discover the Community of Paulinskill Lake life with 2 lifeguarded private beaches, tennis courts, fly fishing, soft ball field, with hiking and horseback riding on the 27 mile Paulinskill Trail.

Property Details for 970 Ridge Road

Style
Expanded Ranch
Directions
Route 94 to Paulinskill Lake Road (614) cross over dam right on Ridge Road pass tennis courts, home sits on corner of Overlook
Days On Market
41
Primary Style
Expanded Ranch
Section/Subdiv/Development
Paulinskill lakeview
LISTING UPDATED: 02/15/2023 03:02 AM

Property Details for 970 Ridge Road

StatusSold
MLS #3751386
Days on Market41
Taxes$7,451 / year
HOA Fees$625 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1932
Lot Size0.81 AC / 35,283 SF
CountySussex County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX HERITAGE PROPERTIES, SYDNEY USTER

Sold By BHHS - NEW JERSEY PROPERTIES, MARIA RAMPINELLI

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Building Information for 970 Ridge Road

Stories-Year Built1932Building Size-Lot Size0.81 AC / 35,283 SF

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 970 Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: residential
  • Middle/Jr High School: KITTATINNY
  • Grade School: STILLWATER
  • High School: KITTATINNY
  • Active Days on Market: 41
  • Comprehensive Days on Mkt: 0
  • Renovated Year: 2015
  • County #: Sussex
  • Town Name: Stillwater Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 4003
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: cedar
  • Town #: 2822.0
  • Street # Display: 970.0
  • In-Law Suite: Yes
  • In-Law Suite Description: Bedroom 1, Full Bath, Kitchen, Living Room
  • # Parking Spaces: 4
  • County Or Parish: Sussex
  • Street Name: Ridge Rd
  • Zip Code: 07860-4542
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: $7,451
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 232200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2820-04003-0000-00016-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2020
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Other Fee Freqency: One Time
  • Assoc/Maint Fee Includes: Maintenance-Common Area, Snow Removal
  • Assoc/Maint Fee Freq: Annually
  • Assoc/Maint Fee: 625.0
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Additional Parking
  • # Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Carport-Attached
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CookElec, Dishwshr, Dryer, Refrig, OvnWElec, Washer, WtrSftOw
  • Approx Sq Ft: 2711.0
  • Lot Description: Corner, Lake/Water View
  • Lot Identifier: 16
  • Approximate Lot Size: 200X176 AV
  • Total Acres: 0.81
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1932
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 155300.0
  • Assessment Land: 76900.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Split AC
  • Services: Cable TV, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Propane
  • Water: Public Water, Water Charge Extra
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone
  • Fuel Type: GasPropL,OilAbIn
  • Sewer: Septic 4 Bedroom Town Verified
  • Amenities: Boats - Gas Powered Allowed, Jogging/Biking Path, Lake Privileges, Playground, Tennis Courts
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Cedar Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Dock, Patio
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CeilBeam, CeilCath, Skylight, StallShw, TubShowr
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Stone, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full, Walkout
  • # Baths: 3.1
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Ground
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 17x12
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 17x10
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 15x14
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Ground
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 15x10
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 16x9
  • Easement: No
  • Family Room Dim: 17x12
  • Fireplace Desc: Family Room, Gas Fireplace, Great Room, Insert, Wood Burning, Wood Stove-Freestanding
  • # Fireplaces: 2
  • Kitchen Dim: 17x7
  • Kitchen Area: Galley Type, Second Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 20x17
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: Ground
  • Ground Level Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 12x10
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 16x9
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 17x10
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: Loft
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor
  • # Rooms: 11
  • Other Room 3: Loft
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Breakfast
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Ground
Rental
Rental Information
  • Application Fee: $600
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 970 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 14, 2022

Sold

GSMLS #3751386

$390,000—
Feb 11, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3751386

—
Nov 10, 2021

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3751386

$399,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/14/2022

Sold

GSMLS #3751386

$390,000
02/11/2022

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3751386

—
11/10/2021

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3751386

$399,000

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

Public Records for 970 Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$76,900Additions$155,300Total$232,200
Tax Record2024$8,595 ($716 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,666 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,666 SqFtStories1Lot Size35,201 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1932ZoningR30CountySUSSEXAPN20 04003-0000-00016

Schools near 970 Ridge Road

This home is within Kittatinny Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Marian McKeown Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Kittatinny Reg High School
Public - 7 to 12
Broadstep Academy
Private - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Marian McKeown Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Kittatinny Reg High School
Public7 to 12

Broadstep Academy
Private8 to 12

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