Beautiful Custom Built Demarzo Center Hall Colonial with Classic Brick Front Curb Appeal is Perfectly Poised on almost 1 acre of Serene Park Like Grounds. Step into the Two Story Entry Foyer that Sets the Tone for Gracious Formal Rooms that Flank the Center Hallway. The Living Room With Custom Built-Ins opens to the Family Room. The Formal Dining Room is Enhanced With Crown Molding and French Doors that Flow Seamlessly to the Gourmet Custom Kitchen with Granite Countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances and Center Island. A Wall of Glass Doors Span the Kitchen and Stunning Family Room with a Gas Fireplace. A First Floor Office/Bedroom is located nearby with a Full Bath that serves it. A Mudroom with access to the three car garage is off the hallway. The 2nd Floor is Host to a Spacious Master Suite with a Tray Ceiling, Complete With 2 Walk in Closets, a Luxurious Master Bath With Double Sinks, a Large Jetted Tub, and Oversized Shower. The Master Sitting Room with Custom Built- ins is the Perfect Respite complete with an Abundance of Sunshine. 4 Additional Generous Bedrooms, a Second Floor Laundry Room and 2 Additional Full Baths Complete this Floor. The Lower Level Offers an Exercise Room, Full Bath, Wine Room, Large Game Room and Plenty of Storage The Private Professionally Manicured Rear Yard with Patio and Deck Offers Hours of Outdoor Enjoyment. Convenient to Chathams Top Rated Schools, Midtown Direct Train,and Strolling Downtown.
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Sold for $2,806,000
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$2,806,000
242 Lafayette Ave, Chatham, NJ 07928
6beds
4,868sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 2003
0.92 Acres Lot
$3,049,300 Zestimate®
$576/sqft
$8,955 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,049,300
$2.81M - $3.32M
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Blinds, CeilHigh, SmokeDet, SecurSys, CODetect, AlrmFire, WlkInCls, JacuzTyp
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,868 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 0.92 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0500083000000017
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Electric, Gas-Natural
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chatham
Other
Other facts
- Appliances: Refrig, CarbMDet, Dishwshr, Microwav, SumpPump, CentVac, GenBltIn, OvnWGas, CookGas
- Basement: Yes
- Easement: Unknown
- Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Thermal Windows/Doors, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Wood Fence
- Master Bath Features: Jetted Tub, Stall Shower
- Exterior Description: Brick, Wood
- Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
- Lot Description: Level Lot
- Ownership Type: Fee Simple
- Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
- Dining Room Level: First
- Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
- Family Room Level: First
- Kitchen Level: First
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Living Room Level: First
- Level 1 Rooms: Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Family Room, Powder Room, 1 Bedroom
- Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
- Basement Description: Full, Finished
- Water: Public Water
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
- Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Sitting Room
- Cooling: Central Air, 2 Units, Multi-Zone Cooling
- Other Room 1: Bedroom
- Bedroom 1 Level: Second
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Parking/Driveway Description: Blacktop, Circular
- Style: Colonial
- Primary Style: Colonial
- Fireplace Desc: Family Room, Gas Fireplace
- Heating: Multi-Zone, 2 Units
- Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
- Bedroom 3 Level: Second
- Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
- Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
- Bedroom 4 Level: Second
- Other Room 2 Level: Second
- Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage
- Level 3 Rooms: Attic
- Other Room 3 Level: First
- Other Room 1 Level: Second
- Interior Features: Blinds, CeilHigh, SmokeDet, SecurSys, CODetect, AlrmFire, WlkInCls, JacuzTyp
- Other Room 4 Level: Basement
- Other Room 4: Rec Room
- Other Room 3: Bedroom/Office
- Basement Level Rooms: BathOthr, Utility, GameRoom, Exercise, RecRoom
- Level 2 Rooms: BathOthr, 4+Bedrms, BathMain, SittngRm, Laundry
- Other Room 2: SittngRm
- Town #: Chatham Twp.
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2025 | Sold | $2,806,000+81%$576/sqft |
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| 9/11/2020 | Sold | $1,550,000-8.2%$318/sqft |
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| 7/30/2020 | Pending sale | $1,689,000$347/sqft |
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| 6/12/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,689,000$347/sqft |
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| 3/24/2020 | Listing removed | $1,689,000$347/sqft |
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| 3/4/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,689,000-3.5%$347/sqft |
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| 6/14/2018 | Listing removed | $1,750,000$359/sqft |
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| 5/24/2018 | Price change | $1,750,000-2.8%$359/sqft |
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| 2/20/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000-2.7%$370/sqft |
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| 9/8/2017 | Listing removed | $1,850,000$380/sqft |
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| 7/12/2017 | Price change | $1,850,000-2.6%$380/sqft |
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| 5/3/2017 | Price change | $1,900,000-5%$390/sqft |
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| 2/10/2017 | Listed for sale | $2,000,000+21.2%$411/sqft |
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| 3/5/2003 | Sold | $1,650,000+140.9%$339/sqft |
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| 7/23/2002 | Sold | $685,000$141/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,321 | $1,423,900 |
| 2024 | $28,321 +1.7% | $1,423,900 |
| 2023 | $27,851 +0.5% | $1,423,900 |
| 2022 | $27,709 +0.8% | $1,423,900 |
| 2021 | $27,496 -10.1% | $1,423,900 -13.7% |
| 2020 | $30,591 +1.1% | $1,650,000 |
| 2019 | $30,245 +2.6% | $1,650,000 |
| 2018 | $29,486 +1.6% | $1,650,000 |
| 2017 | $29,024 +0.4% | $1,650,000 |
| 2016 | $28,908 +0.8% | $1,650,000 |
| 2015 | $28,677 +2% | $1,650,000 |
| 2014 | $28,116 -11.8% | $1,650,000 |
| 2013 | $31,878 +1.8% | $1,650,000 -12.9% |
| 2012 | $31,310 +3.2% | $1,894,100 |
| 2011 | $30,325 +2% | $1,894,100 |
| 2010 | $29,718 +1.1% | $1,894,100 |
| 2009 | $29,396 | $1,894,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $1,894,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $1,894,100 |
| 2006 | -- | $1,894,100 +80.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,051,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $1,051,900 +259.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $292,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $292,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $292,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Floral Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lafayette Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Chatham Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10Chatham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Southern
- Middle: Chatham
- High: Chatham
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- New Jersey
- Morris County
- Chatham
- 07928
- Floral Hill
- 242 Lafayette Ave
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