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53 Douglass Ave

Bernardsville Boro, NJ 07924-1901

4 beds
3.5 baths
– sqft
~8 acre lot
1970 build
– on site

Magnificent custom ranch with open, airy floor plan featuring current modern renovations. Eight acres of peaceful existence is experienced through the two-acre pond, lighted gazebo, heated inground pool and spa (with new heaters), cabana with private changing rooms, partial kitchen, expansive views and Zen-Garden with authentic Japanese lanterns and copper downspouts. The new custom kitchen with wood floors, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, built-in coffee maker, wine refrigerator, separate baker's kitchen and breakfast area, opens to a formal dining room with a pass-through wood-burning fireplace, custom built-ins and vaulted wood ceiling with skylight. The formal step-down living room with the pass-through fireplace overlooks the pond. The extraordinary great room is drenched in natural sunlight, with architectural wood ceilings and exposed beams, skylights, floor-to-ceiling windows with Shoji screens, wood flooring with inlay, custom built-in display cabinets overlooking stunning views from every angle. The primary suite offers a sitting room, bedroom, private sunroom, his/her baths, and walk-in closets. A spiral staircase leads to the second level with custom loft area, library, and gym all with tons of sunlight and views of the grounds in the front and the rear. Radiant and forced hot air heat, multi-zone central air, underground sprinkler system, full house generator, five car garages, fenced-in dog run. This home needs to be seen and experienced.

Listing courtesy of GSMLS / LOU ANN FELLERS, 973-543-3500 / KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 23, 2024 •

MLS# 3891277 —

The Building

Construction Date/Year Built:

1970
Style:

Ranch, Expanded Ranch
Primary Style:

Ranch
Roof Description:

Asphalt Shingle, Flat
Exterior Description:

Vertical Siding, Wood
Basement:

No
Handicap Modified:

No

Interior

# of Rooms:

13
Interior Features:

Beam Ceilings, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cathedral Ceiling, High Ceilings, Skylight, Smoke Detector, Track Lighting, Walk-In Closet
Flooring:

Carpeting, Stone, Tile, Wood
Level 1 Rooms:

3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Pantry, Powder Room, Sunroom
Level 2 Rooms:

Exercise Room, Loft, Office
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Area:

Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Second Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
Living Room Level:

First
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Area:

Formal Dining Room
Family Room Level:

First
Basement Description:

Crawl Space
Other Room 1 Level:

First
Other Room 1:

Sunroom
Other Room 2 Level:

Second
Other Room 3 Level:

Second
Other Room 3:

Exercise Room
Other Room 4 Level:

Second
Other Room 4:

Office
# of Fireplaces:

2
Fireplace Description:

Dining Room, Living Room, Wood Burning

Room Dimensions

Living Room Dimensions:

20x13
Kitchen Dimensions:

26x10
Dining Room Dimensions:

25x14
Family Room Dimensions:

25 Sqft
Bedroom 1 Dimensions:

13x12
Bedroom 2 Dimensions:

15 Sqft
Bedroom 3 Dimensions:

13x12
Other Room 1 Dimensions:

20x12
Other Room 2 Dimensions:

17x14
Other Room 3 Dimensions:

22x14
Other Room 4 Dimensions:

22x12

Location

Directions:

Route 202 to Douglass Avenue, (sign on right hand side)
Latitude:

40.70152
Longitude:

-74.60827

The Property

Lot Identifier:

53
Approx Lot Size:

8 Sqft
Lot Description:

Lake/Water View, Level Lot, Pond On Lot, Waterfront, Wooded Lot
Total Acres:

8 Sqft
Property Subtype:

Single Family
Zoning:

residential
Exterior Features:

Curbs, Dog Run, Greenhouse Type Room, Hot Tub, Metal Fence, Outbuilding(s), Patio, Storage Shed, Thermal Windows/Doors, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Easements:

Unknown
Farm Assessment:

No
Assessment Land:

808800
Assess Amt Land Tax:

*

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID:

*
Tax ID For Property:

2703-00028-0000-00053-0000-
Tax Year:

2023
Tax Year:

*
Tax Rate:

*
Tax Rate Year:

2023
Tax Rate Amount:

2.009
Tax Amount:

$28,433
Tax Amount:

$*
Lot ID Tax:

*
Lot Size Tax:

*
Acres Tax:

$*
Block ID Tax:

*
City Tax:

$*
City Code Tax:

*
County Tax:

$*
County Code Tax:

*
Zip Code Tax:

*

Beds

# of Bedrooms:

4
Master Bedroom Description:

1st Floor, Full Bath, Other Room, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet
Bedroom 1 Level:

First
Bedroom 2 Level:

First
Bedroom 3 Level:

First

Baths

# of Baths:

3.10
# of Full Baths:

3
# of Half Baths:

1
Master Bath Features:

Jetted Tub, Stall Shower, Stall Shower And Tub

The Listing

Home Warranty:

No

Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

4+ Units, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
Heating:

4+ Units, Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone, Radiant - Hot Water
Water Heater:

Gas

Utilities

Utilities:

All Underground
Water:

Well
Fuel Type:

Gas-Natural
Sewer:

Septic

Appliances

Appliances:

Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Generator-Built-In, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven-Electric, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Stackable Washer/Dryer, Water Softener-Own, Wine Refrigerator

Schools

Grade School:

Bedwell
Middle Or Jr High School:

BernardsvilleMS
High School:

Bernards HS

The Community

Community Living:

No
Services:

Cable TV Available, Fiber Optic Available, Garbage Extra Charge
Pool:

Yes
Pool Description:

Heated, In-Ground Pool
Pets Allowed:

Yes
Assessment Total:

1415300
Assessment Total Tax:

*
Assessment Bldg:

606500
Assess Amt Bldg Tax:

*

Parking

# of Garage Spaces:

5
Garage Description:

Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Parking, Oversize Garage
Parking/Driveway Description:

1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Circular, Lighting, Paver Block

Extra Units

In-Law Suite:

No

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,899,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$10,168
Taxes	N/A
Insurance	$522
Utilities	N/A
Total	$10,690/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/23/24 Apr 23, 2024	Price Changed	GSMLS	$1,899,000	-5.1%
4/15/24 Apr 15, 2024	Listed / Active	GSMLS	$2,000,000
4/10/24 Apr 10, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	GSMLS	$2,000,000

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This house located in Bernardsville, NJ 07924-1901 is currently for sale for $1,899,000. 53 Douglass Ave is a – square foot house with 4 beds and 3.5 baths that has been on Estately for 41 days. This house is in the attendance area of Bernards High School, Bedwell Elementary School, and Bernardsville Middle School.

Listing courtesy of GSMLS / LOU ANN FELLERS, 973-543-3500 / KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY

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