285 Opossum Rd

Skillman, NJ 08558

$700,000
Price
4
Beds
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per Sq. Ft.
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Description

This inviting 4 bedroom, expanded ranch with an open kitchen in the heart of the home is set on 3 park-like acres close to highly regarded Montgomery Schools, library, playground, shopping & restaurants! The kitchen takes center stage! Chef's will delight in the 48 6 burner range with a griddle, double oven & exhaust hood, all SS appliances, granite counters, island, pantry, expanded open eating area with skylights, bar sink & add'l cabinets plus a sunroom adding light & outdoor views. The living...This inviting 4 bedroom, expanded ranch with an open kitchen in the heart of the home is set on 3 park-like acres close to highly regarded Montgomery Schools, library, playground, shopping & restaurants! The kitchen takes center stage! Chef's will delight in the 48 6 burner range with a griddle, double oven & exhaust hood, all SS appliances, granite counters, island, pantry, expanded open eating area with skylights, bar sink & add'l cabinets plus a sunroom adding light & outdoor views. The living room features a beamed ceiling, fireplace with built-ins plus a large window & the dining room also boasts built-in storage with a nod to mid century design. The 4th bedroom is privately in the front of the house while the primary bedroom with its own bath, 2 more bedrooms & the updated main bath are in the back of the home. All with views of the backyard. The large paver patio & outdoor kitchen are ready for dining. The finished basement provides a comfortable space for entertaining, play or work. As a bonus for car enthusiasts, wood workers or hobbyists is an oversized 2 car detached garage (plus a 1 car attached garage) with a workshop & 2nd floor loft for storage. Don't miss out on one floor living with the bonuses of a gourmet expanded kitchen, finished basement & detached garage/workshop. Peace of mind comes from a boiler (2025), water heater (2026) & septic (2026). Your property is private, but so conveniently located. A new Whole Foods, Ulta & more are opening this year.
  1. Listed by TRACY SONNER • KELLER WILLIAMS GREATER BRUNSWICK

Property Details for 285 Opossum Road

Tax ID Number
13-28001-00016
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Ranch
Levels/Stories
1
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 06/26/2026 03:02 AM

Property Details for 285 Opossum Road

StatusActive
MLS #4036601
Days on Market6
Taxes$17,461 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1955
Lot Size3.00 AC / 130,680 SF
CountySomerset County
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Building Information for 285 Opossum Road

Stories-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size3.00 AC / 130,680 SF

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Property Information for 285 Opossum Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200397497
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: ORCHARD HILL (SOMERSET NJ)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP UPPER (SOMERSET NJ)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: MONTGOMERY H.S. (SOMERSET NJ)
  • HighSchoolSource: 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: $500,200
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: *
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $212,200
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $288,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: R-2
  • Tax Lot: 00016
  • School Tax: $0
  • Tax Page Number: 2314
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,156.00
  • 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
  • Lot Features: Level, Partly Wooded
  • Parcel ID: 3252827
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 8
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Crushed Stone, Gravel Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: BarWet, CeilBeam, CODetect, Skylight, SmokeDet, StallShw, TubShowr
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Generator-Built-In, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer, Water Softener-Own
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Casement, Skylights
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Outdoor Kitchen, Patio, Storage Shed
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: All Underground, Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic, Septic = # of BR
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS

Property History for 285 Opossum Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJSO2005770

$700,000—
Jun 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4036601

$700,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/26/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJSO2005770

$700,000
06/23/2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4036601

$700,000

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

Public Records for 285 Opossum Road

Taxable ValueLand$288,000Additions$212,200Total$500,200
Tax Record2024$17,147 ($1,429 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,156 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,156 SqFtStories1Lot Size130,680 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955ZoningR1CountySOMERSETAPN13 28001-0000-00016

Schools near 285 Opossum 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 285 Opossum Road, Skillman, NJ 08558

285 Opossum Road is a single family home for sale in Skillman, NJ 08558. This property was listed for sale on June 23, 2026 by KELLER WILLIAMS GREATER BRUNSWICK, it's currently listed at $700,000. 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. 285 Opossum Road is a 4-bed, 2-bath, single family home built in 1955.

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Listing Courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS GREATER BRUNSWICK, TRACY SONNER

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