4 beds1,836 sqft$190/sqft
424 Rte 540, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
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Description

Country living with modern updates! Welcome to 424 Route 540 in desirable Hopewell Township, where the charm of an 1830's farmhouse meets today's comforts. This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers 1,836 square feet of inviting living space, featuring a​ newly renovated farmhouse-style galley kitchen, with butcher block countertops, open shelving, pantry closet and classic porcelain sink with built-in drain board, recessed lighting, newer refrigerator and dishwasher, plus a spacious...Country living with modern updates! Welcome to 424 Route 540 in desirable Hopewell Township, where the charm of an 1830's farmhouse meets today's comforts. This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers 1,836 square feet of inviting living space, featuring a​ newly renovated farmhouse-style galley kitchen, with butcher block countertops, open shelving, pantry closet and classic porcelain sink with built-in drain board, recessed lighting, newer refrigerator and dishwasher, plus a spacious dining room filled with natural sunlight.​ The flexible floor plan includes a first-floor bedroom (current owner is using the space for a music room), laundry alcove and large living room, complete with pellet stove for all those cold winter nights. Beautiful custom built-ins in both dining and living rooms. The second floor boasts an expansive primary suite with a cozy window seat and dual closets, two additional bedrooms and a totally renovated full hallway bathroom. A combination of original hardwood and luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout​. Recent upgrades include a new septic system, new siding, partial new roof, updated bathrooms, luxury vinyl plank flooring, mini-split system, water softener, ​water filtration system, hot water heater and more.​ Situated on 2 fully fenced private acres, the property is perfect for gardening, hobby farming, livestock, or simply enjoying peaceful country living. Surrounded by a variety of Japanese maple trees, evergreens, fruit and nut trees, and picturesque farmland views, this property offers a sense of privacy with endless possibilities, while remaining nearby to shopping, family-friendly recreation [zoo, parks, lakes, hiking, fishing, kayaking and scenic drives], neighboring historic towns, and major roadways. Property is being sold strictly AS-IS. Any and all lender and/or Township required repairs and Certifications will be the responsibility of the buyer. See showing instructions in Agent's comments section.

LISTING UPDATED: 08/12/2026 09:20 AM

  1. Listed by DawnMarie Genco • Keller Williams Hometown
    P: (609) 501-0192 dawngenco@gmail.com

Property Details for 424 Rte 540

Status
MLS #
NJCB2031912
Days on Market
6
Taxes
$5,502 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1837
Lot Size
2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
Tax ID Number
07-00008-00003
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Farmhouse/National Folk
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Expected On Market Date
08-02-2026
Subdivision
NONE
Subdivision
NONE (CUMBERLAND NJ)
Municipality
HOPEWELL TWP
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,836.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT
.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No

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Building Information for 424 Rte 540

Stories3Year Built1837Building Size-Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF

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Property Information for 424 Rte 540

Location
Location
  • School District Name: HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200396117
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: CUMBERLAND
  • MLS Area: Hopewell Twp (20607)
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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $149,000
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $109,200
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $39,800
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 00003
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Laundry
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,836.00
  • 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: 3117038
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split, Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric, Pellet Stove
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office

Property History for 424 Rte 540

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 6, 2026

Pending

BRIGHT #NJCB2031912

Aug 6, 2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #NJCB2031912

Aug 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJCB2031912

$349,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/06/2026

Pending

BRIGHT #NJCB2031912

08/06/2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #NJCB2031912

08/02/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #NJCB2031912

$349,000

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

Public Records for 424 Rte 540

Taxable ValueLand$39,800Additions$109,200Total$149,000
Tax Record2025$5,503 ($459 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,836 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,836 SqFtStories2Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1837Year Renovated1837CountyCUMBERLANDAPN07-00008-0000-00003

Schools near 424 Rte 540

This home is within Hopewell Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Hopewell Crest Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Cumberland Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Cohansey Christian School
Private6 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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