242 Shepherd Ave

Bridgewater, NJ 08805

$517,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,802 Sq. Ft.
$287 / Sq. Ft.
1,802
Sq. Ft.
$287
per Sq. Ft.
Sold 9/9/22
Sold 9/9/22

Description

Welcome to this wonderfully maintained Bridgewater colonial! The interior features beautiful hardwood floors, a large updated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, SS appliances, and countertop seating; comfortable living room with wood-burning fireplace; and spacious primary bedroom. The backyard is perfect for entertaining with a screened porch and two patio spaces. Recent improvements include a Cedar privacy fence and premier HVAC system. Spacious basement offers ample storage space. The location...Welcome to this wonderfully maintained Bridgewater colonial! The interior features beautiful hardwood floors, a large updated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, SS appliances, and countertop seating; comfortable living room with wood-burning fireplace; and spacious primary bedroom. The backyard is perfect for entertaining with a screened porch and two patio spaces. Recent improvements include a Cedar privacy fence and premier HVAC system. Spacious basement offers ample storage space. The location offers a great school district as well as easy access to NJT train station, I-287/Rt 22/I-78/St. Peter/RWJ Hospitals. Square footage as per NJACTB.
  1. Listed by KRISTOPHER BREMER • RE/MAX INSTYLE

Property Details for 242 Shepherd Avenue

Style
Colonial
Directions
Rt 28 or Rt 22 to Mountain Ave to Shepherd to #242.
Days On Market
24
Pets Allowed
Yes
Primary Style
Colonial
Section/Subdiv/Development
Thomae Park
LISTING UPDATED: 09/10/2023 03:03 AM

Property Details for 242 Shepherd Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #3794992
Days on Market24
Taxes$8,311 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1938
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
CountySomerset County

Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX INSTYLE, KRISTOPHER BREMER

Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE REAL, CESAR LONDONO

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Building Information for 242 Shepherd Avenue

Stories-Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,212 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,520

Property Taxes

$693

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 242 Shepherd Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Middle/Jr High School: BRIDG-RAR
  • Grade School: HILLSIDE
  • High School: BRIDG-RAR
  • Active Days on Market: 24
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Bridgewater Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 375
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: White
  • Town #: 2706.0
  • Street # Display: 242.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: Shepherd Ave
  • Zip Code: 08805-1515
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: $8,311
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 405500.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2706-00375-0000-00015-0000-
  • 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, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage Description: None, See Remarks
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, CookIndu, Dishwshr, Dryer, Freezer, InstHotW, KitExhFn, Microwav, RgOvGas, Refrig, OvenSelf, StkW/D, SumpPump, Washer
  • Approx Sq Ft: 1802.0
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 15
  • Approximate Lot Size: 56X120
  • Total Acres: 0.15
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1938
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 212900.0
  • Assessment Land: 192600.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV Available
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Enclosed Porch(es), Patio, Privacy Fence, Sidewalk, Storage Shed, Thermal Windows/Doors, Wood Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, CODetect, Drapes, FireExtg, SecurSys, Shades, SmokeDet, StallTub, WlkInCls, WndwTret
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • # Baths: 2.1
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Easement: No
  • Fireplace Desc: Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Rec Room, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Den Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: ConvGar,DiningRm,Florida,Foyer,Kitchen,LivingRm,LivDinRm,Office,Porch,Screened,Toilet
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other
  • # Rooms: 10
  • Other Room 3: PowderRm
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 242 Shepherd Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 11, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1530821436

$517,000

+5.3% / yr

Sep 9, 2022

Sold

GSMLS #3794992

$517,000—
Jul 10, 2022

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3794992

$525,000—
Jul 15, 2018

Sold

CJMLS #1823044

$417,500—
Jul 13, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #627758116

$417,500—
Jul 13, 2018

Sold

GSMLS #3461673

$417,500—
Apr 16, 2018

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3461673

$449,900—
Apr 15, 2018

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #1823044

$449,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/11/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1530821436

$517,000

+5.3% / yr

09/09/2022

Sold

GSMLS #3794992

$517,000
07/10/2022

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3794992

$525,000
07/15/2018

Sold

CJMLS #1823044

$417,500
07/13/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #627758116

$417,500
07/13/2018

Sold

GSMLS #3461673

$417,500
04/16/2018

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3461673

$449,900
04/15/2018

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #1823044

$449,900

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

Public Records for 242 Shepherd Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$197,300Additions$293,000Total$490,300
Tax Record2024$9,530 ($794 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,802 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,802 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,720 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938ZoningR20CountySOMERSETAPN06 00375-0000-00015

Schools near 242 Shepherd Avenue

This home is within Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Adamsville 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
Adamsville 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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