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Charming 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Victorian Home, 53 North Middaugh Street in Historic Somerville, NJ - $315,000 - Open House 02/14/2010 - 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Melissa Jenkins: Real Estate Agent in Hillsborough, NJ

I will be holding an open house this Sunday, 02/14/2010 from 1:00PM - 4:00PM at this charming 1920's Victorian home renovated in 2006 located at 53 North Middaugh Street in Historic Somerville, New Jersey. Minutes away from the train station and downtown Somerville, this home boasts 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms, recently updated kitchen, formal dining room, partially finished walk-out basement, and beautiful original hardwood floors, doors and molding. This home is priced at $315,000 and the 2008 Taxes were $7,900 at this residence. Come take a look this Sunday as this jewel will not last long!

Backyard with fence and shed

Foyer - Level 1

Formal Dining Room View from Foyer. Overlooks front porch in front of house. - Level 1

View of Foyer from formal dining room - Level 1

Sliding doors in formal dining room that open up to family room off of kitchen - Level 1

View of family room from foyer/hallway - Level 1

Different views of updated kitchen - Level 1

Door in kitchen leads to partially finished basement - Level 1

Half bath off of kitchen - Level 1

Bedroom with full bath (1 of 3) attached - Level 2

Full bath (2 of 3) on Level 2

Bedroom - Level 3

Bath with shower (3 of 3) - Level 3

About Somerville, New Jersey - http://www.somervillenj.org/

Somerville is located in Somerset County, NJ rated 11th in the 20 highest-income counties by average per capita income (2009) in the country. Somerville is an excellent place to live as it has a lot to offer. Convenient access to Route 22, 202, 78, 287 and the Somerville Train Station are a commuter's dream. Main Street Somerville offers a wide choice of restaurants, shopping and entertainment. The Bridgewater Mall and Raritan Mall are about 10 minutes away as well.

Information on Somerville's Redevelopment Projects can be found at: http://www.somervillenj.org/content/361/default.aspx

Somerville Public Schools: http://www.somervillenjk12.org/

Immaculata High School: http://www.immaculateconception.org/immaculata/home

Immaculate Conception School: http://www.immaculateconception.org/ics/home

DOGSLEDDING in Quebec - a once in a lifetime experience!!

james madalone: Real Estate Agent in Warren, NJ

Franklin Township Market Report - January 2010

Michael  Adams: Real Estate Agent in Franklin Township, NJ

What happened in our marketplace January

According to the Garden State MLS, the month of January, 2010 ended with 25 Franklin Township single family residences sold. Sale prices ranged between $120,000 and $649,000. The average** selling price for the month is $407,340. Average days on the market (DOM) for January was 74.

The month ended with 343 active listings on the market ranging in price from $110,000 to $999,500. The month ended with 82 residential properties under contract.

That's what is happening in the marketplace now, February 8, 2010.

If you have a question about a specific property in town, or stats for surrounding areas, please don't hesitate to contact me.

**A mean or average price is calculated by adding up all the values in a distribution and then dividing the sum by the total number of values contained in that distribution. To find a median value, one takes all of the values in the distribution, sorts in ascending order, lines them up and finds the middle value.

*Info. deemed RELIABLE but not GUARANTEED - ALL Room Sizes are Approx. The links will expire 60 days from 2/08/2010.

Carriage Homes at Quailbrook - January 2010 Sales

Michael  Adams: Real Estate Agent in Franklin Township, NJ

What's happening in the marketplace

Carriage Homes at Quailbrook townhomes are located near Demott Lane featuring models ranging from the 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch style homes to 2 bedroom, 2.5 baths two story homes with family room and a second floor den. Then there are 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ bath homes with family room. All homes have single car garages. Many have a fireplace which might be either gas or wood burning. Some units offer French doors leading into the large master bedroom and some have a greenhouse windows in the kitchen. Some units also have decks.

According to the Garden State MLS, currently there are 3 homes actively listed for sale in this Franklin Township Townhouse development, at the time of posting. One is a 3 bedroom-2.5 bath, 2 story townhouse. The other two are single story ranch style 2 bedroom, 2 bath townhomes. View these three active listings

There has been one Carriage Homes at Quailbrook sale since my last report to you; 331 Hazlitt Way, $250,000, a 2 bedroom 2.5 bath two story townhouse. This transaction was a short sale.

That's what's happening in the marketplace, now. February 8, 2010

If you have specific questions regarding a Carriage Home property, email me at mjadams@century21.com, follow me on twitter, facebook or call directly: 908.583.0409

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Source: Garden State MLS, L.L.C. **Info. deemed RELIABLE but not GUARANTEED - ALL Room Sizes are Approx.** The links will expire 60 days from 2/08/2010.

Society Hill Basking Ridge NJ

Charles Hendershot: Real Estate Agent in Bernardsville, NJ

Society Hill Community

Society Hill of Basking Ridge is a development consisting of 812 condos and townhouses. Society Hill of Basking Ridge is a K. Hovnanian built community featuring amenities such as in-ground pools, jogging/bike paths, clubhouse, tennis courts and playgrounds. Whether you are a single person or a family, Society Hill of Basking Ridge makes you feel at home.

Society Hill Models

Society Hill of Basking Ridge has various models from which to choose. The ‘5300' model features one-floor living space with two bedrooms and two baths, large master with walk-in closet and master bath, living room, dining room and eat-in-kitchen. Society Hill's ‘5300' model has three levels to choose from starting with the ground-level model, first-floor model or a second-floor model which features cathedral ceilings, skylights and fireplace.

Society Hill Condos / One Floor Units / Past 6 Months Sold

No:

Status

Town

Address

List Price

RM

BR

TBT

Gar

BSMT

Sold Price

DOM

1

S

Bernards Twp.*

106 IRVING PL*

$237,650

5

2

2

0

No

$233,000

40

2

S

Bernards Twp.*

25 BALDWIN CT*

$239,500

5

2

2

0

No

$230,000

11

3

S

Bernards Twp.

156 Irving Pl

$241,000

5

2

2

0

No

$235,000

15

4

S

Bernards Twp.*

204 IRVING PL*

$249,000

5

2

2

0

No

$220,000

35

5

S

Bernards Twp.

125 Irving Place

$249,000

5

2

2

0

No

$245,000

31

6

S

Bernards Twp.

169 Irving Place

$249,000

5

2

2

0

No

$185,000

123

7

S

Bernards Twp.*

242 English Place

$249,500

5

2

2

0

No

$240,000

125

8

S

Bernards Twp.*

185 ENGLISH PL*

$249,900

5

2

2

0

No

$245,000

253

9

S

Bernards Twp.

218 English Place

$254,900

5

2

2

0

No

$247,500

80

10

S

Bernards Twp.*

186 ENGLISH PL*

$259,000

5

2

2

0

No

$233,500

107

11

S

Bernards Twp.

202 Irving Place

$259,900

5

2

2

0

No

$259,900

68

12

S

Bernards Twp.*

124 IRVING PL*

$259,900

5

2

2

0

No

$245,000

110

13

S

Bernards Twp.*

243 ENGLISH PL*

$265,000

5

2

2

0

No

$257,000

105

14

S

Bernards Twp.*

148 WOODWARD LN*

$269,000

5

2

2

0

No

$250,000

168

Society Hill of Basking Ridge has two-floor townhouses as well. The ‘250' model features two bedrooms, two and a half baths, living room, dining room and eat-in kitchen. Then there is the ‘300' model, which is a bit larger with the same number of rooms, bedrooms and baths. Some of these Society Hill ‘300' models have a large patio with two storage closets or the patio and storage closets are enclosed adding additional square footage to the living space of the home.

Society Hill 2 Bedroom Townhouses / Two Floor Units / Past 6 Months Sold

No:

Status

Town

Address

List Price

RM

BR

TBT

Gar

BSMT

Sold Price

DOM

1

S

Bernards Twp.*

355 PENNS WAY*

$259,000

5

2

2.1

0

No

$242,000

31

2

S

Bernards Twp.*

309 ENGLISH PL

$289,000

5

2

2.1

0

No

$285,000

46

3

S

Bernards Twp.

430 PENNS WAY

$290,000

5

2

2.1

0

No

$272,500

76

4

S

Bernards Twp.

269 Penns Way

$295,000

5

2

2.1

0

No

$282,000

36

5

S

Bernards Twp.*

287 PENNS WAY*

$298,900

5

2

2.1

0

No

$285,000

355

6

S

Bernards Twp.*

286 PENNS WAY*

$299,900

5

2

2.1

0

No

$300,000

81

7

S

Bernards Twp.*

191 IRVING PL*

$305,000

5

2

2.1

0

No

$294,000

93

8

S

Bernards Twp.*

453 PENNS WAY*

$325,000

5

2

2.1

0

No

$317,500

14

There are three-bedroom units in Society Hill known as the ‘350' and ‘600' models. The ‘350' model features three bedrooms, two and a half baths, kitchen, living room, dining room and an exterior storage closet. The three bedroom ‘600' model is the largest model in Society Hill. Similar to the ‘300' two-bedroom model, the three bedroom ‘600' model has large rooms with either a large patio with two storage closets or that section of patio and closets is enclosed adding more square footage to the home.

Society Hill 3 Bedroom Townhouses / Two Floors / Pat 6 Months Sold

No:

Status

Town

Address

List Price

RM

BR

TBT

Gar

BSMT

Sold Price

DOM

1

S

Bernards Twp.*

193 IRVING PL*

$315,000

7

3

2.1

0

No

$299,999

106

2

S

Bernards Twp.

261 PENNS WAY

$325,000

6

3

2.1

0

No

$307,000

19

3

S

Bernards Twp.

444 Penns Way

$365,000

6

3

2.1

0

No

$340,000

87

4

S

Bernards Twp.

406 Penns Way

$365,900

7

3

2.1

0

No

$345,000

177

Transportation and Commuting

Located near I-287, Route 78, Highways 206 and 202, Society Hill of Basking Ridge is commuter friendly and also easily accessible by bus and train to major and local cities. You can pick up a schedule at the nearby train station or convenience store or you can visit the NJ transit website.

As your local area experts, EXIT Realty Group of New Jersey can assist you throughout all your real estate needs. If you are searching for a home, call us or visit our website. If you need real estate advice you may visit our blog, Family Real Estate Advice or my partner's at Family Real Estate Advisor.

Charles Hendershot 908-256-4285