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$1,749,000

896 Olentangy Rd Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417

5 beds
4 full, 1 partial
House

Property details

About 896 Olentangy Rd

Nestled in the highly sought-after South Gate section of Franklin Lakes, this center hall colonial features 5-bedrooms, 4 1/2-baths, almost 3,500 square feet, family room w/wood-burning fireplace & custom built-ins, 3-season porch, main floor offers spacious kitchen, formal living & dining room, 1/2 bath/laundry, full bath next to 5th bedroom/home office. Fully finished basement w/full bathroom, bonus room, potential wine cellar & plenty of space for media room/play area. Upstairs primary suite w/luxurious en-suite bathroom w/jacuzzi tub, 2 walk-in closets, 3 bedrooms are generously sized, each w/ample closet space & shared hall bathroom, back stairs lead to kitchen. Private oasis on 1.9 acres, featuring a recently resurfaced Gunite pool/ jacuzzi, fire-pit, granite & blue-stone steps lead to second upper yard area—perfect for future putting green, garden or additional play space! New roof 2024, New water heaters Feb. 2025, make this tranquil sanctuary your own!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
ParkingAttached
MLS #25012934
Attached garage2 spaces
Fireplace1 Fireplace
ViewMountain(s)

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Fireplace: 1 Fireplace
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached
  • Waterfront: None
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Exterior: Security Fence, Sprinklers
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $1,749,000
  • Annual Tax Amount: $18,460
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Irregular Lot
  • MLS Number: 25012934
  • Office Name: Realty One Group Showcase
  • Office Phone: (732) 610-2838
  • Listing Agent: Monica Rome

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Feb 10, 2000
Home Sold
$770,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$1,067,100$18,460
2022$1,067,100$17,735
2021$1,067,100$17,735
2020$1,067,100$17,585
2019$1,067,100$17,340

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

High Mountain Road School

Public District PK-5

0.6 mi

765 High Mountain Rd

8

Colonial Road School

Public District PK-5

2.1 mi

749 Colonial Rd

7

Sicomac Elementary School

Public District PK-5

2.2 mi

356 Sicomac Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $204,708. The most common annual income of people living in Franklin Lakes, NJ is $200k+. Most families are married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

8%
<35k
14%
35k-100k
28%
100k-200k
50%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

15%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
43%
Married, No Kids
38%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
14%
12-17 yrs old
11%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BJs Wholesale ClubBJs Wholesale Club
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Chico'sChico's

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • PaneraPanera
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Bob EvansBob Evans

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • LexusLexus
  • LincolnLincoln

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • OldiesOldies
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 896 Olentangy Rd

The listing price of 896 Olentangy Rd property is $1,749,000.

The property 896 Olentangy Rd is a house located in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, 07417.

Active Listing: 896 Olentangy Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 896 Olentangy Rd are: High Mountain Road School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Colonial Road School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Sicomac Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Schuyler-Colfax Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Franklin Avenue Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Wayne Hills High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Ramapo High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Indian Hills High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $18,460 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on February 10, 2000 for $770,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 896 Olentangy Rd has 5 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.

This home is located at 896 Olentangy Rd in Franklin Lakes, NJ and zip code 07417. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,749,000.

In June 2025 in Franklin Lakes, NJ there were 1.9% more homes for sale than in May. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 77 days, the median list price was $1,980,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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