279 River Rd

Belle Mead, NJ 08502

$775,000
Price
3
Beds
1,923 Sq. Ft.
$403 / Sq. Ft.
1,923
Sq. Ft.
$403
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

There is a serenity to this home that is difficult to define but impossible to miss. Natural light pours through three skylights in the vaulted ceilings, gathering spaces flow together in an open plan, and the backyard drifts gently toward the Millstone River, creating a setting that is both inspiring and deeply peaceful. This home is filled with thoughtful details you just won’t find in other homes. Rather than facing the front door, the staircase turns inward, drawing the eye naturally upward....There is a serenity to this home that is difficult to define but impossible to miss. Natural light pours through three skylights in the vaulted ceilings, gathering spaces flow together in an open plan, and the backyard drifts gently toward the Millstone River, creating a setting that is both inspiring and deeply peaceful. This home is filled with thoughtful details you just won’t find in other homes. Rather than facing the front door, the staircase turns inward, drawing the eye naturally upward. Along a second-floor gallery, built-in bookcases create a quiet sense of purpose, while a balcony offers an elevated perch for birdwatching and nature sightings. The primary suite is set apart from the other bedrooms here and features a walk-in cedar closet and private bathroom. Two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a powder room are all on the main level. Living and dining areas look upon a fireplace surrounded by shelving. The kitchen is spacious, modern, and designed for the everyday, with dual wall ovens, a gas cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, and laundry discreetly tucked within a closet. Just beyond, a heated porch extends the living space year-round, opening to the deck and the landscape beyond. Although set high and dry above the river, the property finds its natural conclusion at the river's edge, making it conducive to kayaks and canoes.
  1. Listed by Carolyn J Spohn • Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton
    P: (609)-468-2145 cspohn@callawayhenderson.com

Property Details for 279 River Road

Tax ID Number
13-23001-00008 13
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cape Cod
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 06/29/2026 10:43 AM

Property Details for 279 River Road

StatusActive
MLS #NJSO2005476
Days on Market9
Taxes$13,847 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1966
Lot Size1.15 AC / 50,094 SF
CountySomerset County
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Building Information for 279 River Road

Stories2Year Built1966Building Size-Lot Size1.15 AC / 50,094 SF

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Property Information for 279 River Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200397497
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: SOMERSET
  • MLS Area: Montgomery Twp (21813)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $396,900
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $159,500
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $237,400
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 00008 13
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, Great Room
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,923.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 3252426
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Floor Plan - Open, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Water Treat System, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: carolynspohn.callawayhenderson.com

Property History for 279 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 22, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJSO2005476

$775,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/22/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJSO2005476

$775,000

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

Public Records for 279 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$237,400Additions$159,500Total$396,900
Tax Record2020$12,577 ($1,048 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,923 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,923 SqFtStories2Lot Size50,094 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1966ZoningR1CountySOMERSETAPN1323001000000008 13

Schools near 279 River Road

This home is within Montgomery Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Public - PK to 2
Village Elementary School
Public - 3 to 4
Montgomery Lower Middle School
Public - 5 to 6
Montgomery Upper Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Orchard Hill Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Village Elementary School
Public3 to 4

Montgomery Lower Middle School
Public5 to 6

Montgomery Upper Middle School
Public7 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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More information about 279 River Road, Belle Mead, NJ 08502

279 River Road is a single family home for sale in Belle Mead, NJ 08502. This property was listed for sale on June 22, 2026 by Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton, it's currently listed at $775,000. This listing's school district is Montgomery Township School District. Nearby schools include Orchard Hill Elementary School, Village Elementary School and Montgomery Lower Middle School. 279 River Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 1,923 sqft single family home built in 1966.

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