The Top 13 Most Valuable Homes in Moorestown
See your house on the list? Lucky.
Earlier this week, we gave you a list of the top 100 properties in Moorestown (based on 2011 values). The list was a mix of commercial and residential, including a number of properties owned by the township and the school district.
Here we've broken out the top 13 residential property assessments in town, based on records provided by township tax assessor Dennis DeKlerk, along with images of a handful of the properties (including one we had to get from a satellite).
It's no secret that, with a median home value currently hovering around $500,000 (which is about twice what it was at the beginning of the '00s) and a population comprised of a number of athletes and successful businesspeople, Moorestown features some of the nicer homes in the area.
The number-one property on the list, owned by founder and former president of Commerce Bank Vernon Hill, is considered the largest private residence in the state at 46,000 square feet.
The total combined value of all the homes on the list exceeds $50 million.
Check back Friday for a list and image gallery of the top 12 tax-exempt properties in Moorestown.
Below is the list of the top 13 residential assessments (value includes the land and the home itself):
- 262 East Main Street, $19.6 million
- 770 Allison Court, $3.8 million
- 511 New Albany Road, $3.5 million
- 5 Cobblestone Court, $3.1 million
- 628 Windsock Way, $2.8 million
- 591 Sentinel Road, $2.78 million
- 408 Pond View Drive, $2.7 million
- 451 Creek Road, $2.7 million
- 740 Golf View Road, $2.6 million
- 405 Pond View Drive, $2.49 million
- 4 Cobblestone Court, $2.48 million
- 6 Cobblestone Court, $2.41 million
- 7 Cobblestone Court, $2.3 million
Mrs. Chris Fisher (nee:Rauffenbart)
7:55 am on Wednesday, April 11, 2012
I don't know if I'd agree on value- They may be the most expensive, but as for value... ask a child who is growing up in a home- is there true love in that house? is there true shelter and comfort? Did he/she learn respect, earn from accomplishments inside the home (taking out the trash, loading the dishwasher, folding laundry)? Or is the house so big that the family is isolated from each other? To me there is no VALUE in a house like that. But what makes a valuable HOME is how people GIVE it value....with caring for it, no matter what the size!
Keith Omlor
10:55 am on Thursday, April 12, 2012
Your comment is just as ignorant as saying that a person who doesn't live in a big house must be poor. Why would you make these assumptions? Do you know any of the owners or the kids? Apparently not.
Is it me or
8:22 am on Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Is it me or are some people in this town just wayyyyyy to uptight? come on chris lighten up it is a simple article about the value of homes based upon tax info
Old Dog
10:00 am on Thursday, April 12, 2012
I am very, very surprised how Rob Scott has invaded people privacy.... posting photos of their homes, their values..... why is PATCH providing this information? What is the public good? Don't you know it is what criminals look for? Really, no common sense.
MT Noggin
10:38 am on Thursday, April 12, 2012
Rob, Can you tell us when and what kind of tax relief will be realized by these as well as, the average taxpayer once liquor licenses are sold? Is there an update on any lawsuit that may be filed by those, other than the mall, that would like to purchase a license or two? Do you know what the starting bid will be and how many will be sold? Will we see Vetri at the mall after all??
Tim Zatzariny Jr.
10:44 am on Thursday, April 12, 2012
"Old Dog," the information we posted about property values is public record, available to anyone with a computer. Also, the photos were taken from the street, and not on the actual property. Anyone can see these homes from the street. Our purpose was not to invade anyone's privacy, but to enlighten residents about the most valuable properties in the township. I hope this addresses your concerns.
Old Dog
1:25 pm on Thursday, April 12, 2012
I respectfully disagree with you Mr. Tim Zatzariny, Jr. What real value can snooping into honest Moorestown residents lives have by posting their home values, posting the photos of their homes. Seems like a queer form of voyorism to me. Very petty journalism, I say. Stop this sillyiness. Get a life.
Old Dog
10:26 pm on Thursday, April 12, 2012
Dear Mr. Tim Zatzariny, Jr.
I wonder if and when these Moorestown residents find their privacy invaded by the bulgars that our fine police force have been unable to apprehend for almost a year now, you can calmly explained why you have written your invasive voyeuristic piece. I don't find your article having any journalistic merit at all. Am I rather displeased by your voyeuristic intrusion, YES.
Ok, Here is your chance for redemption: Explain the benefits to the residents of these homes which they can receive from your voyeuristic article?
Tim Zatzariny Jr.
10:46 am on Thursday, April 12, 2012
"MT Noggin," until the liquor licenses are sold, it's impossible to say how much revenue the township could realize from them, and how that might translate into tax relief for residents.
MT Noggin
11:02 am on Thursday, April 12, 2012
Tim, Any status on potential lawsuit? Several pieces have mentioned that sale of licenses is quickly approaching. Would think there would be more info prior to sale and not just when it is a done deal.
Flo Rida
10:53 am on Thursday, April 12, 2012
They are some bangin out cribs. Flo might need to bring his possy to town and ramp up the local scene with some fly girls
Our Town
11:27 am on Thursday, April 12, 2012
Interestingly the last house on the list recently sold and had its assessment dropped by nearly 50% from $3.14M to $1.63M. If that's indicative of the results of the 2007 assessment, the town may have to be careful what it wishes for with the new reassessment. There may be many more people paying too much but not caring enough to bother to appeal then there are winning appeals. Wouldn't that be a kicker.
MT Noggin
11:31 am on Thursday, April 12, 2012
Has the mall received a lower assessment too? Or is that appeal still pending?
Old Dog
1:25 pm on Thursday, April 12, 2012
I respectfully disagree with you Mr. Tim Zatzariny, Jr. What real value can snooping into honest Moorestown residents lives have by posting their home values, posting the photos of their homes. Seems like a queer form of voyorism to me. Very petty journalism, I say. Stop this sillyiness. Get a life.
Is it me or
2:12 pm on Thursday, April 12, 2012
is it me or is old dog barking up the wrong tree? whats wrong old dog is your doghouse not on the list? what is "respectful" about disagreeing with patch and saying get a life?
Our Town
3:42 pm on Thursday, April 12, 2012
Whether or not it should be published is debatable but between google maps/streetview and the public information that is home values and tax information, it's hardly snooping.
AnnoyedReader
6:41 pm on Thursday, April 12, 2012
In my opinion, it is not a good idea to post the most valuable homes in Moorestown. I am not saying if you don't live in a big house makes you poor, but the fact that robbers are going to look at this as a target for them to rob. Old Dog, I agree with you. My question for Tim is how does this enlighten residents?
Old Dog
10:26 pm on Thursday, April 12, 2012
Dear Mr. Tim Zatzariny, Jr.
I wonder if and when these Moorestown residents find their privacy invaded by the bulgars that our fine police force have been unable to apprehend for almost a year now, you can calmly explained why you have written your invasive voyeuristic piece. I don't find your article having any journalistic merit at all. Am I rather displeased by your voyeuristic intrusion, YES.
Ok, Here is your chance for redemption: Explain the benefits to the residents of these homes which they can receive from your voyeuristic article?
RANDYGTS
8:43 pm on Saturday, April 21, 2012
I'm sure the burglers need to read the Patch to figure out which houses are the most valuable to rob. All of this info is on the web -- all the Patch did was compile it for those who might be interested. If you aren't, why do you keep coming back to comment?
MT Noggin
9:44 am on Friday, April 13, 2012
Rob or Tim,
It would be interesting to see what companys or individuals own the most property in town and where they own it.