638 River Rd

Chatham, NJ 07928

$799,000
Price
4
Beds
—Sq. Ft.
— / Sq. Ft.
—
Sq. Ft.
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per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Great opportunity to get into chatham on large property w/ amazing views! Here's your chance to create the home of your dreams on almost an acre, perfectly positioned w/ Esternay Field hidden at its back & Passaic River Park across the street, providing gorgeous SE views w/ nothing but trees in either direction. Side split-level home has great flow w/ solid mid-century bones & timeless details like hardwood floors & crown molding throughout highlighted by tons of natural light flowing through abundant...Great opportunity to get into chatham on large property w/ amazing views! Here's your chance to create the home of your dreams on almost an acre, perfectly positioned w/ Esternay Field hidden at its back & Passaic River Park across the street, providing gorgeous SE views w/ nothing but trees in either direction. Side split-level home has great flow w/ solid mid-century bones & timeless details like hardwood floors & crown molding throughout highlighted by tons of natural light flowing through abundant windows. Large Living Room w/ big bay window captures serene front vistas & has a wood-burning fireplace. Eat-in Kitchen could be easily combined w/ Dining Room with French doors opening onto expansive wood deck & unused inground pool beyond. Tremendous space & potential to make this Backyard a true resort-like oasis! Enclosed Porch on eastern side of the home could transform into year-round Sunroom/Den w/ windows on 3 sides, perfect for morning coffee in the sun. Upper 2 levels have 4 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths, including Primary Ensuite. Lower Levels offer Rec/Family Room space & another Full Bath/Laundry Room that would make an excellent Mudroom entrance from the oversized Attached 2-car Garage. Great closet & storage space throughout! Easy access to downtowns/NYC trains in Chatham, Summit & New Providence + the school bus for all highly ranked Chatham schools stop at the end of driveway! Selling strictly AS-IS. Come see the potential before it's gone!
  1. Listed by SCOTT SHUMAN • KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

Property Details for 638 River Road

Style
Split Level
Directions
Fairmount Ave to River Rd
Days On Market
2
Primary Style
Split Level
LISTING UPDATED: 05/29/2026 09:13 AM

Property Details for 638 River Road

StatusActive
MLS #4030312
Days on Market10
Taxes$10,044 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1959
Lot Size0.89 AC / 38,768 SF
CountyMorris County
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Location

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Building Information for 638 River Road

Stories-Year Built1959Building Size-Lot Size0.89 AC / 38,768 SF

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Property Information for 638 River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Address Included: Y
  • Active Days on Market: 2
  • County #: Morris
  • Town Name: Chatham Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 62.08
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2305.0
  • Street # Display: 638.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 6
  • County Or Parish: Morris
  • Street Name: River Rd
  • Zip Code: 07928-1261
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $10,044
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 477400.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2305-00062-0008-00013-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2025
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Lot Identifier: 13
  • Approximate Lot Size: 79.28 SF IRR
  • Total Acres: 0.89
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1959
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 185100.0
  • Assessment Land: 292300.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling, See Remarks
  • Utilities: Electric
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: Baseboard - Electric
  • Fuel Type: OilAbIn
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
Interior Features
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially
  • # Baths: 3.0
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 15x13
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 11x13
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 12x9
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 26x11
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 12x13
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 14x13
  • Kitchen Area: Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: GarEnter,Laundry,RecRoom
  • Living Room Dim: 20x15
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 18x16
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Porch
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom
  • # Rooms: 8
  • Other Room 3: Rec Room
  • Other Room 1 Level: Basement

Property History for 638 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 27, 2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4030312

$799,000—
Sep 15, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #307544249

$410,000—
Sep 15, 2010

Sold

GSMLS #2728707

$410,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/27/2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4030312

$799,000
09/15/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #307544249

$410,000
09/15/2010

Sold

GSMLS #2728707

$410,000

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

Public Records for 638 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$292,300Additions$185,100Total$477,400
Tax Record2024$9,495 ($791 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,438 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,438 SqFtStories1Lot Size78 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959ZoningR-5CountyMORRISAPN05 00062- 08-00013

Schools near 638 River Road

This home is within The School District Of The Chathams.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Southern Boulvard School
Public - K to 3
Chatham Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Chatham High School
Public - 9 to 12
Lafayette Elementary School
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Southern Boulvard School
PublicK to 3

Chatham Middle School
Public6 to 8

Chatham High School
Public9 to 12

Lafayette Elementary School
Public3 to 5

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 638 River Road, Chatham, NJ 07928

638 River Road is a single family home for sale in Chatham, NJ 07928. This property was listed for sale on May 27, 2026 by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, it's currently listed at $799,000. It has been on the market for a total of 10 days and was last sold on September 15, 2010. This listing's school district is The School District Of The Chathams. Nearby schools include Southern Boulvard School, Chatham Middle School and Chatham High School. 638 River Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, single family home built in 1959.

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