53 Kennedy Dr

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Seeking the ultimate in secluded privacy only minutes from Manhattan? Discover this elegant contemporary home located at the end of a cul-de-sac in one of Cresskill, NJ's most desirable neighborhoods. Set on over two meticulously landscaped and forested acres in the most private of settings, this recently renovated home features soaring ceilings and expansive windows that seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living spaces. Enjoy the immense bluestone entertainment area with outdoor kitchen, or unwind...Seeking the ultimate in secluded privacy only minutes from Manhattan? Discover this elegant contemporary home located at the end of a cul-de-sac in one of Cresskill, NJ's most desirable neighborhoods. Set on over two meticulously landscaped and forested acres in the most private of settings, this recently renovated home features soaring ceilings and expansive windows that seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living spaces. Enjoy the immense bluestone entertainment area with outdoor kitchen, or unwind in the heated in-ground pool nestled in a secluded blue stone courtyard. Relax with a glass of wine from your temperature-controlled wine cellar, watch a movie in your high-end home theater or relax and enjoy your favorite music through the built-in Nain/B&O audio system. Then retire to the primary suite with its lofty cedar ceilings and white oak floors, and enjoy the peace of your spa-like primary bath. VIRTUAL TOUR gives access to property website for additional information.
  1. Listed by Susan Van Poznak • Keller Williams Town Life • (201) 417-2851

Property Details for 53 Kennedy Drive

Style
Single Family Residence
Sub style
Other
Waterfront
None
Garage
Attached, Gar Opener, Park Space
LISTING UPDATED: 07/01/2025 09:44 AM

Property Details for 53 Kennedy Drive

StatusSold - Sold
MLS #24037845
Days on Market148
Taxes$50,080 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built-
Lot Size-
CountyBergen County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Town Life, Susan Van Poznak

Sold By Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Englewood Cliffs, Elaine J. Lim

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 53 Kennedy Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area name: Cresskill
  • Flood plain: None
  • Street Name: Kennedy
  • County Name: BERGEN
  • Status: Closed
  • Street Number Numeric: 53
  • Street Direction: North, West
  • Zip Code: 07626
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Other Charges: True
  • Association: None
  • Additional subst: None
  • Tax: $50,080
School Information
  • Senior High School: Cresskill H.S.
Owner
  • Ownership: Private
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot description: Cul-De-Sac
  • Year Built: 1980's, 2020's, Renovated
  • Views exposure: North, West
  • Miscellaneous: Central Vac, Deck / Patio, Hdwd As In, Intercom, Security, Skylight(s), Sprinklers, Strms/Scrns, WW/Carpet As In
  • Average Acres: 2.23
Property and Assessments
  • Photo Number: 35
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heatcool: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hot Water, Zoned, Radiant
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Baths full: 5
  • Baths partial: 1
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Basement Description: Office,storage,utility,wine cellar,game room,train room
  • Number of rooms: 25
  • Lifestyle: 1st Flr Mbdrm, Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans, One Floor Living
  • Full Baths Total: 6
  • Num of Baths: 5.1
Exterior Features
  • Fireplace: 1 Fireplace
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Miscellaneous: Central Vac, Deck / Patio, Hdwd As In, Intercom, Security, Skylight(s), Sprinklers, Strms/Scrns, WW/Carpet As In
  • Pool: True
  • Pool Type: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Outdoor Pool
Agent
Sale and Listing Information
  • Management Phone: (201) 417-2851
  • Search Class: RES, Residential
  • List Price: $3,295,000.00
  • Listing Date: 12-01-2024
  • Expired Date: 07-10-2025
  • Pending Date: 04-28-2025
  • Close Date: 06-30-2025
  • Status Date: 06-29-2025
  • Sale Price: $2,875,000
Showing Information
  • Internet Remarks: Seeking the ultimate in secluded privacy only minutes from Manhattan? Discover this elegant contemporary home located at the end of a cul-de-sac in one of Cresskill, NJ's most desirable neighborhoods. Set on over two meticulously landscaped and forested acres in the most private of settings, this recently renovated home features soaring ceilings and expansive windows that seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living spaces. Enjoy the immense bluestone entertainment area with outdoor kitchen, or unwind in the heated in-ground pool nestled in a secluded blue stone courtyard. Relax with a glass of wine from your temperature-controlled wine cellar, watch a movie in your high-end home theater or relax and enjoy your favorite music through the built-in Nain/B&O audio system. Then retire to the primary suite with its lofty cedar ceilings and white oak floors, and enjoy the peace of your spa-like primary bath. VIRTUAL TOUR gives access to property website for additional information.

Property History for 53 Kennedy Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2025

Sold

GSMLS #3936488

$2,875,000
Jun 29, 2025

Sold

NJMLS #24037845

$2,875,000
Jun 27, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1905908635

$2,875,000

+3.6% / yr

Jun 25, 2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3936488

Apr 28, 2025

Under Contract

NJMLS #24037845

Dec 2, 2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3936488

$3,295,000
Nov 30, 2024

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #24037845

$3,295,000
Sep 17, 2024

Price Change

NJMLS #24021018

$3,295,000
Jul 1, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

NJMLS #24021018

Jul 1, 2024

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #24021018

$3,495,000
Jun 17, 2024

Price Change

NJMLS #24014322

$3,495,000
May 9, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

NJMLS #24014322

May 9, 2024

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #24014322

$3,850,000
Jun 20, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

NJMLS #23018980

Jun 20, 2023

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #23018980

$4,250,000
Jun 25, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #418409029

$1,950,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2025

Sold

GSMLS #3936488

$2,875,000
06/29/2025

Sold

NJMLS #24037845

$2,875,000
06/27/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1905908635

$2,875,000

+3.6% / yr

06/25/2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3936488

04/28/2025

Under Contract

NJMLS #24037845

12/02/2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3936488

$3,295,000
11/30/2024

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #24037845

$3,295,000
09/17/2024

Price Change

NJMLS #24021018

$3,295,000
07/01/2024

Temporarily Off Market

NJMLS #24021018

07/01/2024

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #24021018

$3,495,000
06/17/2024

Price Change

NJMLS #24014322

$3,495,000
05/09/2024

Temporarily Off Market

NJMLS #24014322

05/09/2024

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #24014322

$3,850,000
06/20/2023

Temporarily Off Market

NJMLS #23018980

06/20/2023

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #23018980

$4,250,000
06/25/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #418409029

$1,950,000

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

Public Records for 53 Kennedy Drive

Taxable ValueLand$832,300Additions$1,478,900Total$2,311,200
Tax Record2024$50,821 ($4,235 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt5,828 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,828 SqFtLot Size95,832 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987CountyBERGENAPN08 00090- 01-00014

Schools near 53 Kennedy Drive

This home is within Cresskill Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Merritt Memorial Elementary School
Public1 to 5

Cresskill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Cresskill Jr Sr High School
Public9 to 12

Edward H. Bryan Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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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