Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds3,900 sqft
656 River Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Single FamilyProperty Type
39.86 acresLot Size
1988Year Built
$397/sq ftPrice per sq ft
31 carsParking Spaces

Description

INCOMPARABLE EQUESTRIAN OFFERING Presenting HIDDEN HILLS FARM a working and income producing Professional Equestrian Center on 39 + acres for showing, training and boarding in horse-centric Somerset County . Located on a picturesque plain high above the south branch of the Raritan River, this turn-key facility encompasses almost forty acres of preserved farmland with an accompanying five bedroom home that includes a caretaker's apartment. Home & apartment are NOT currently rented. Ready for you to...INCOMPARABLE EQUESTRIAN OFFERING Presenting HIDDEN HILLS FARM a working and income producing Professional Equestrian Center on 39 + acres for showing, training and boarding in horse-centric Somerset County . Located on a picturesque plain high above the south branch of the Raritan River, this turn-key facility encompasses almost forty acres of preserved farmland with an accompanying five bedroom home that includes a caretaker's apartment. Home & apartment are NOT currently rented. Ready for you to move in. Seventeen, lush and meticulously maintained paddocks, each with water hydrants, electric and high grade vinyl fencing surround the approximately 29,000 sf Amish-built barn featuring 60 (Sixty) full- size matted stalls and a large 73 x 200 foot lighted indoor arena with viewing room and new footing. Numerous tack rooms & offices Awarded a gold medal from New Jersey for pasture conservation and water reclamation, the property sports one of the largest outdoor arenas in the area at 200 x 250 feet with a spectators grove for horse shows & training clinics. This exquisite single or multi-discipline offering is conveniently located within easy transportation routes to Princeton, HITS, Devon and a multitude of showing locations in the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic regions.
  • Listed by: RICHARD BURGSTRESSER • TURPIN REAL ESTATE, INC.
Listing closed: 12/26/2024 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3896184

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,250,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

107.5%

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Location

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Sold By HALO REALTY PROPERTIES LLC, PUNEETPAL SINGH

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Property Information for 656 River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $14,763 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Directions: From Rt 202 1st Street to River Road or Chubb Way to Left on Studdiford Drive and left on River Road.
  • Days On Market: 177
  • Primary Style: Ranch
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Lot Size: 39.86 AC / 1,736,301 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Preserved
  • Active Days on Market: 177
  • Renovated Year: 2023
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Hillsborough Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 145.03
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2710.0
  • Street # Display: 656.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 30
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: River Rd
  • Zip Code: 08844-4049
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: $14,763
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 681500.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2710-00145-0003-00029-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2023
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: Crushed Stone
  • # Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, CookGas, Dishwshr, Dryer, JennType, KitExhFn, Microwav, SumpPump, OvnWElec, Washer
  • Approx Sq Ft: 3900.0
  • Lot Description: Open Lot, Skyline View
  • Lot Identifier: 29
  • Approximate Lot Size: 39.86
  • Total Acres: 39.86
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1988
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 453100.0
  • Assessment Land: 228400.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 1 Unit
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: 2 Units
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Barn/Stable, Horse Facilities, Open Porch(es), Patio, Thermal Windows/Doors, Vinyl Fence
Interior Features
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • # Baths: 3.1
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Eat-In Kitchen
  • # Rooms: 11

Property History for 656 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 26, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3896184

$1,550,000—
Dec 23, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1547813939

$1,550,000—
Dec 5, 2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3896184

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/26/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3896184

$1,550,000
12/23/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1547813939

$1,550,000
12/05/2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3896184

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Public Records for 656 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$4,400Additions-Total$4,400
Tax Record2025$95 ($8 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size1,656,151 SqFtStyleFarmsZoningRSCountySOMERSETAPN10-00145-03-00029-0000-Q0004

Schools near 656 River Road

This home is within Hillsborough Township Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Auten Road Intermediate School
Public5 to 6

Hillsborough Middle School
Public7 to 8

Hillsborough High School
Public9 to 12

Triangle Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 656 River Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
$1,550,000
5
3,900
1,736,301
$405,000
3
–
–
$485,000
3
–
41,817
$1
–
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3,534
180,081
$512,500
5
2,800
104,544
$658,000
5
–
174,231

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