205 Benson Pl

Westfield, NJ 07090

$985,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
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—
Sq. Ft.
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per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 7/29/22
Sold 7/29/22

Description

A surprise awaits inside this jewel box of a Colonial. Just beyond the mahogany front porch and through the glass front door with mullioned sidelights you will be greeted by a lovely interior that enchants with hardwood floors, high ceilings, traditional details & modern conveniences. The inviting foyer is bedecked with wainscoted walls & hardwood floors. Ionic pilasters line the entry to the living room that is enhanced by cornice topped windows, recessed lighting and crown molding. Pockets door...A surprise awaits inside this jewel box of a Colonial. Just beyond the mahogany front porch and through the glass front door with mullioned sidelights you will be greeted by a lovely interior that enchants with hardwood floors, high ceilings, traditional details & modern conveniences. The inviting foyer is bedecked with wainscoted walls & hardwood floors. Ionic pilasters line the entry to the living room that is enhanced by cornice topped windows, recessed lighting and crown molding. Pockets door open to the dining room which provides a walk-in bay wall with windows, cornice topped windows and a brick surround fireplace. A swing door allow access to the kitchen which provides custom cabinetry, stone counters, stainless appliances, cookbook nook, powder room and a new triple pantry. The second floor is host to a wonder space at the top of the stairs. A sitting area awaits; down the hall is the sunny primary bedroom with a customized walk-in closet, full bath with glass enclosed shower. There are two additional bedrooms on the second floor along with a newer hall bath. The bath has wainscoted walls, a sink/vanity over cabinets, and a glass enclosed tub/shower. Recently remodeled, the fourth bedroom which resides on the third floor is accompanied by a closet, in-home office and a full bath. Adding to your interior living space is a marvelous basement rec room with built-in bookcase storage room, powder room & laundry. A superb addition is the back deck which
  1. Listed by AMBER LINSKY • PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

Property Details for 205 Benson Place

Style
Colonial, Victorian
Directions
East Broad Street to South Chestnut Street to Benson Place.
Days On Market
13
Primary Style
Colonial
LISTING UPDATED: 07/30/2023 03:03 AM

Property Details for 205 Benson Place

StatusSold
MLS #3789333
Days on Market13
Taxes$14,467 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1917
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
CountyUnion County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR, AMBER LINSKY

Sold By COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, KRISTEN LICHTENTHAL

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Building Information for 205 Benson Place

Stories-Year Built1917Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

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$5,986 per month

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$4,780

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 205 Benson Place

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: Roosevelt
  • Grade School: Washington
  • High School: Westfield
  • Active Days on Market: 14
  • County #: Union
  • Town Name: Westfield Town
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 3506
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2920.0
  • Street # Display: 205.0
  • County Or Parish: Union
  • Street Name: Benson Pl
  • Zip Code: 07090-2007
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: $14,467
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 757200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2920-03506-0000-00051-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2021
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Parking, On-Street Parking
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Lot Identifier: 51
  • Approximate Lot Size: 50X149
  • Total Acres: 0.17
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1917
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 351000.0
  • Assessment Land: 406200.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Ceiling Fan, Central Air
  • Services: Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Cedar Siding, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Deck, Open Porch(es), Privacy Fence, Sidewalk, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CODetect, Skylight, StallShw, TubShowr, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 3.2
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 15x12
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 13x9
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 13x9
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 14x14
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 16x12
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Dining Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 14x12
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, See Remarks
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Office, Powder Room, Rec Room, Storage Room
  • Living Room Dim: 14x13
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 12x8
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 23x13
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 11x10
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 7x5
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: DiningRm,Foyer,LivingRm,OutEntrn,PowderRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath Main, Office
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 9
  • Other Room 3: Office
  • Other Room 1 Level: Third
  • Other Room 4: Rec Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 5: Office
  • Other Room 3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 6: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 4 Level: Basement

Property History for 205 Benson Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 29, 2022

Sold

GSMLS #3789333

$985,000—
Jul 26, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1495664871

$985,000

+0.9% / yr

Jun 15, 2022

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3789333

$975,000—
Jun 1, 2021

Sold

GSMLS #3697418

$975,000—
May 30, 2021

Off Market

GSMLS #3697418

—
May 30, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3697418

—
May 28, 2021

Off Market

GSMLS #3697418

—
May 20, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1466540586

$975,000—
Mar 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3697418

$949,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/29/2022

Sold

GSMLS #3789333

$985,000
07/26/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1495664871

$985,000

+0.9% / yr

06/15/2022

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3789333

$975,000
06/01/2021

Sold

GSMLS #3697418

$975,000
05/30/2021

Off Market

GSMLS #3697418

—
05/30/2021

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3697418

—
05/28/2021

Off Market

GSMLS #3697418

—
05/20/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1466540586

$975,000
03/12/2021

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3697418

$949,000

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

Public Records for 205 Benson Place

Taxable ValueLand$406,200Additions$351,000Total$757,200
Tax Record2024$17,052 ($1,421 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,272 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,272 SqFtStories3Lot Size7,449 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1912CountyUNIONAPN20 03506-0000-00051

Schools near 205 Benson Place

This home is within Westfield Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Washington Elementary School
Public - 1 to 5
Roosevelt Intermediate School
Public - 6 to 8
Westfield Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
NJ Classical Academy
Private - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Washington Elementary School
Public1 to 5

Roosevelt Intermediate School
Public6 to 8

Westfield Senior High School
Public9 to 12

NJ Classical Academy
PrivateK to 6

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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