Hi Jackie,

We spoke when you first posted the question.. have you decided to ove forward with your search?

The market is picking up and there are some great buys in the Boro!

let me know!

PS. . . . Freehold is notorious for high radon levels . . . . therefore, when u consider that this property has a basment you may also want to consider that radon may be an issue (an expense typically borne by sellers, but in this market, ya never know!)

Jaceueline,

U r quite an educated consumer! Kudos to you. Honestly, with all due repsect to the listing agent, the current seller and the previous posters, it is best that you hire your own inspection company to aide in determing the history about this property . . .. I say this because I have had sellers in the past represent "no issues" onlly to learn of ground contamination (a costlly proposition). A listing agent's word is only as good as what they hear from the seller.

If you are truly interested in this property, the extra expense, in my view, is well worth the investment in time . . . or worse future expense.

Love and Peace,
Francesca, Realtor, ePro, SRES
Francesca@PatrizioRE.com

It is very important to have the grounds outside the house checked for underground tanks. The way we accomplish this is by sweeping the grounds around the house with instruments that detect metal. If an underground tank is found you should ask the technician to try and open it to determine if any petroleum has been left in the tank. We have found many tanks that were abandoned that still contained heating oil for over 20 years since last used. Also when you order a sweep of the grounds also permit the technician to take soil samples if a tank is found. These samples at a minimum should consist of at least 4 samples taken from a depth of the bottom of the tank and from each side of the tank. If contamination is found during the laboratory evaluation the current owner is responsible for the clean-up. When contamination is found it is reported to the State and they assign a spill number to the case. The case remains open until the site is clean-up.
New Jersey does have a program that will pay the cost of removal of the tank if found and if contamination is discovered also pays the clean-up cost. Please go to our WEB site or call our office 1-800-440-tank for more information.

Hi Jackie,

I contacted the listing agent and was told that there was an above ground tank in the basement, but it has been removed. Is there a possibility that there was an abandoned or removed tank previously on the grounds.. and then moved inside? Maybe. Again, there may be signs on the property or they maybe history on the books someplace that brings this out.

We would have to walk the property with a person experienced in this area to determine further.

John Sacktig
Broker / Manager
Orange Key Realty
Offie: 732-863-6969
Cell: 732-213-1409

JSacktig@orangekeyrealty.com

Hi Jacqueline,

We just called the listing agent and she said that there was an oil tank in the basement and it has been removed. If you are interested in seeing this property or any others in Freehold, we are always available for showings. Our direct contact information is below.

Thanks and have a great day!
Karen & Starr

Karen M. Buonomo/Starr Koplow THE WINNING PAIR!
Coldwell Banker 732-946-9600 x144 Karen cell 732-207-8154
Starr cell 732-809-4028

VISIT US ON THE WEB http://WWW.THEWINNINGPAIR.COM

Many thanks for the quick responses!

I realize this question would normally be raised and answered on a walk through, but I wasn't inclined to even take that first step if I knew there was one buried. A neighbor of ours went through a nightmare ordeal with an old, leaking oil tank-related that resulted in soil contamination. The out-of-pocket remediation costs were staggering.

Jacqueline,
The best way to know for sure is to have the property professionally inspected. Of course, there may be tell-tale signs that would indicate the property once was heated by oil, but again, with this or any other property, it is best to know for sure. My suggestion would be to first determine that this is the property you want. I would be glad to help you in your home search. Feel free to contact me directly. My cell is (732) 567-5995. My e-mail is pdefusco@weichert.com

Sincerely,
Philip DeFusco
Weichert Realors - Freehold

Hi Jaqueline,

You know what happens when you assume! The boro is full of both Gas and Oil homes, and this would is a something that would come out during the home buying process. -or- you can possibly get this information from the township.

The Boro is a great location with many nice homes! I know, my office is in one of them!

If you have not yet seen this home, call me... my office is a stones throw away form this home!

http://mls.momls.com/MonmouthReports/ListitLib/show_report.a…

John Sacktig
Broker /Manager
Orange Key Realty