Active
4 beds
250 Hardscrabble Rd, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Est: $5,206/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.03 acresLot Size
1840Year Built
9 carsParking Spaces

Description

If you're moving to New Jersey for top schools, more space, real privacy and room to breathe, this is the kind of property that is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Set on approximately five wooded acres in Bernardsville's sought-after Somerset Hills, 250 Hardscrabble Road offers a rare combination of historic character, natural beauty, flexibility and convenient access to New York City. This circa-1840 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features a brook, private wooded trails, mature landscaping, storage...If you're moving to New Jersey for top schools, more space, real privacy and room to breathe, this is the kind of property that is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Set on approximately five wooded acres in Bernardsville's sought-after Somerset Hills, 250 Hardscrabble Road offers a rare combination of historic character, natural beauty, flexibility and convenient access to New York City. This circa-1840 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features a brook, private wooded trails, mature landscaping, storage sheds and an expansive three-season room surrounded by windows. The main residence offers the opportunity to preserve its original charm while creating a sophisticated modern home tailored to today's lifestyle. A separate accessory building with its own kitchen and bathroom adds exceptional versatility for a private home office, guest space, artist studio, wellness room, creative workspace or additional flex space. A new roof, new furnace and new driveway apron add important value. For buyers searching for a Bernardsville home with acreage, a private Somerset County retreat, a charming renovation opportunity, strong schools, privacy and a quieter alternative to denser commuter towns, this property delivers land, character, flexibility and the freedom to create something truly special for years to come.
2 days on Market
  • Listed by: MARINA FRIDMAN RYBNER • CORCORAN SAWYER SMITH
Last updated: 09/25/2026 03:02 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 4054595

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Property Information for 250 Hardscrabble Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,283 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
  • Style: Colonial, Custom Home
  • Directions: From Morristown Rd Rte 202 tp Childs Rd to Hardscrabble Rd
  • Days On Market: 2
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Section/Subdiv/Development: Bernardsville Mountain
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1840
  • Lot Size: 5.03 AC / 219,106 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: RES R110
  • Address Included: Y
  • Middle/Jr High School: BernardsvilleMS
  • Grade School: Bedwell
  • High School: Bernards HS
  • Active Days on Market: 2
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Bernardsville Boro
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 20
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: white
  • Town #: 2703.0
  • Street # Display: 250.0
  • In-Law Suite: Yes
  • In-Law Suite Description: SepEnter
  • # Parking Spaces: 8
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: Hardscrabble Rd
  • Zip Code: 07924-1321
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $11,283
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 627300.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2703-00020-0000-00018-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2026
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: See Remarks
  • # Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Carport-Attached, See Remarks
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator
  • Lot Description: Stream On Lot, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 18
  • Approximate Lot Size: 5.03AC
  • Total Acres: 5.03
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1840
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 172800.0
  • Assessment Land: 454500.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Fuel Type: GasPropL
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Carriage House, Deck, Enclosed Porch(es), Outbuilding(s), Storage Shed, Workshop
Interior Features
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Walkout
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower And Tub
  • # Baths: 2.1
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 16x11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 12x12
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 16x9
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 16x81
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 10x30
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Living Room Dim: 12x18
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 16x36
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 6x6
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 5x11
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 5x11
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: BathOthr,DiningRm,Kitchen,LivingRm,OutEntrn,Pantry,PowderRm,Sunroom
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Office
  • Level 3 Rooms: Loft, Storage Room
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Other Room, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 9
  • Other Room 3: Sunroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Bathroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Bathroom
  • Other Room 3 Level: Second
  • Other Room 6: Office
  • Other Room 4 Level: Second

Property History for 250 Hardscrabble Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4054595

$799,000—
Feb 14, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3649848

—
Jun 13, 2021

Off Market

GSMLS #3649848

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/23/2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4054595

$799,000
02/14/2022

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3649848

—
06/13/2021

Off Market

GSMLS #3649848

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 250 Hardscrabble Road

Taxable ValueLand$454,500Additions$172,800Total$627,300
Tax Record2025$11,284 ($940 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,757 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,757 SqFtStories2Lot Size219,107 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1840Year Renovated1840ZoningR110CountySOMERSETAPN03-00020-0000-00018

Schools near 250 Hardscrabble Road

This home is within Somerset Hills Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Bedwell Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Bernardsville Middle School
Public5 to 8

Bernards High School
Public9 to 12

School of St. Elizabeth
PrivatePK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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250 Hardscrabble Road is a single family home for sale in Bernardsville, NJ 07924. This property was listed for sale on September 23, 2026 by CORCORAN SAWYER SMITH, it's currently listed at $799,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on October 7, 2020. This listing's school district is Somerset Hills Regional School District. Nearby schools include Bedwell Elementary School, Bernardsville Middle School and Bernards High School. 250 Hardscrabble Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath single family home built in 1840.

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