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Property Description
Welcome to 54 Academy Lane, a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 3-bath ranch tucked away on a quiet residential private road In the heart of Chester. This move-in ready home offers the perfect blend of modern updates and comfortable living, all in an unbeatable in-town location. Step inside to find hardwood floors throughout the main level and a stunning kitchen featuring quartz countertops, double ovens, and a center island with bar-top seating. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining area and a sun-filled living room surrounded by windows that bring in abundant natural light. A spacious family room with a wood-burning fireplace provides the perfect place to relax or entertain. The main level also includes three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The large finished basement expands your living space and includes a full bathroom and dedicated laundry room. Additional highlights include central air conditioning, forced hot air, public water, and natural gas. Located just moments from Chester's charming downtown, you'll enjoy easy access to top-rated schools, boutique shopping, and some of the area's best restaurants.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 54 Academy Ln
General
- Price: $650,000
- Taxes: $9,675 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4023999
- Updated: 5/2/2026
- Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Bedroom 3, Main Bath, Other Bath, Dining Room, InsdEntr, Kitchen, Living Room
- Lower Level: Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room, Rec Room
- Interior Features: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven(s) - Electric, Washer
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: 1st Floor, Full Bath
- Bedroom 1: 13 x 12, First
- Bedroom 2: 15 x 9, First
- Bedroom 3: 11 x 9, First
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 11 x 10, First
- Family Room: 22 x 13, First
- Kitchen: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, 13 x 12, First
- Dining Room: Living/Dining Combo, 11 x 10, First
- Rec Room: 37 x 15, Basement
- Laundry Room: 27 x 13, Basement
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Uncovered Spaces: 5
- Garage Description: Attached Garage, InEntrnc
Location
- County: Morris
- Driving Directions: Rt 24 to Hillside Rd. First left on Hedges Rd, continue straight onto Academy Lane.
School Information
- Elementary School: Dickerson
- Middle School: Blackriver
- High School: W.M.Mendham
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: 2 Units, Central Air Conditioning, Ductless Split AC
- Heating Type: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas, Cable TV Available, Fiber Optic Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1950
- Remodeled/Updated: 2026
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
- Lot Size: .279 ACRES
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Blacktop
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $441,900
- Land Assmt: $160,800
- Tax Amount: $9,675
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 2306-00103-0000-00046-0000-
- Block: 103
- Lot Number: 46
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Schools
Schools serving 54 Academy Ln
School Districts:West Morris Regional School District, Chester Township School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bragg Elementary School 250 Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930 | 3-5 | 1 mi |
Dickerson Elementary School 250 Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930 | PK-2 | 1 mi |
Black River Middle School 133 Rt. 513 - North Road, Chester, NJ 07930 | 6-8 | 1.6 mi |
West Morris Mendham High School 65 East Main Street, Mendham Township, NJ 07945 | 9-12 | 5.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 54 Academy Ln
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/02/2026
Listed
$650,000
88.41%
MLS
6/21/2019
Sold
$345,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 54 Academy Ln
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$8,412
-7%
$415,600
17%
2022
$9,072
-3%
$356,000
2%
2021
$9,329
—
$348,000
2%
2021
$9,329
—
$342,100
2%
2021
$9,329
5%
$335,400
—
2019
$8,856
9%
$333,800
8%
2018
$8,096
2%
$308,300
1%
2017
$7,901
-1%
$305,400
-1%
2016
$8,018
2%
$307,100
4%
2015
$7,884
9%
$296,500
2%
2013
$7,228
—
$292,100
3%
2013
$7,228
—
$284,800
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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54 Academy Ln, Chester, NJ 07930 (MLS# 4023999) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 54 Academy Ln is currently listed for $650,000 and was received on May 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 54 Academy Ln? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Chester? You can browse all Chester real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

