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4 beds2,630 sqft$300/sqft
688 Fort Plains Rd, Howell, NJ 07731
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Single FamilyProperty Type
2.1 acresLot Size
1994Year Built
$300/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Pride of ownership is unmistakable throughout this lovingly maintained 4-bedroom home, a property that feels special the moment you arrive. Set peacefully back from the road on 2.1 acres, this sprawling 2,630 sq ft residence offers the space, privacy, and flexibility to truly settle in and make it your own for years to come. With a spacious parcel offering a unique setting and plenty of possibilities for how you choose to enjoy the property, there is room here to put down roots and create the lifestyle...Pride of ownership is unmistakable throughout this lovingly maintained 4-bedroom home, a property that feels special the moment you arrive. Set peacefully back from the road on 2.1 acres, this sprawling 2,630 sq ft residence offers the space, privacy, and flexibility to truly settle in and make it your own for years to come. With a spacious parcel offering a unique setting and plenty of possibilities for how you choose to enjoy the property, there is room here to put down roots and create the lifestyle you've been dreaming of.
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  • Listed by: Dorlisa Merkovsky • RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay
Last updated: 08/23/2026 03:01 AM • Source: MOMLS, MLS#: 22626340

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Property Information for 688 Fort Plains Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,206 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Complex/Subdivision: None
  • Zoning: Agricultural, Single Family, Residential
  • Style: Colonial
  • Waterview: No
  • Directions: Route 9 to West Farms to Fort Plains Road
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Lot Size: 2.10 AC / 91,476 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/Section: Fort Plains
  • Postal City: Howell
  • State: NJ
  • Municipality: Howell (HOW)
  • Elementary School: Land O Pines
  • Middle School: Howell North
  • High School: Freehold Twp
  • Block: 109
  • Apx Year Built: 1994.0
  • House Number: 688
  • Street Name: Fort Plains
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Zip Code: 07731
  • County: Monmouth
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Parking
  • Garage: Attached, Direct Access
  • Foyer Level: First
  • Parking: Driveway, Oversized
  • # Car Garage: 2.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA: No
  • Tax ID#: 21-00109-0000-00028-08
  • Taxes: $10,206.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
Property
Lot Information
  • Apx SqFt: 2630.0
  • Acreage: 2.1
  • Lot: 28.08
  • Lot Description: Back to Woods, Oversized
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment - Total: 737700.0
  • Assessment - Improvements: 363300.0
  • Assessment Status: Assessed
  • Asmnt - Land: 374400.0
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: A
  • List Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Utilities
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Water/Sewer: Septic Tank, Well
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil Above Ground
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Roof: Timberline
  • Exterior: Deck, Solar Panels
Interior Features
  • Interior: Attic - Pull Down Stairs, Sliding Doors, Laundry Tub
  • # Levels: 2
  • Basement: Fireplace - Woodburning, Walk-Out Access, Partially Finished, Full
  • Basement Level: Basement
  • Bathroom Level: First, Second
  • Bedroom Level: Second
  • Dining Room: Floor - Wood
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Energy Features: Solar Panels Owned
  • Foyer: Closet(s), Floor - Ceramic
  • Great Room Level: First
  • Great/Family Room: Floor - Wood, Fireplace - Woodburning
  • Kitchen: Eat-In, Granite/Stone Counter, Ceramic Tile, Sliding Door, Newer
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Laundry Level: First
  • Living Room: Bay/Bow Window, Floor - Wood
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Level: Second
  • Included: Ceiling Fan(s), Blinds/Shades, Water Softener, Washer, Stove, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Excluded: Personal items - Most items in basement and garage.
  • Floors: Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Wood
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Baths: 2.1
  • Full Baths: 2.0
  • Half Baths: 1.0
  • # Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Siding: Brick, Vinyl
  • Rooms: Basement, Other, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Great Room, Garage, Foyer, Dining Room, Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bathroom
  • Primary Bath: Floor - Ceramic, Tub
  • Primary Bathroom Level: Second
  • Primary Bedroom: Floor - W/W Carpet, Walk-in Closet
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Multi Family
Room1
  • Room Description: Foyer
  • Level1: 1
  • Dimensions1: 14.2 x 7
  • Remarks1: Entry
  • Length1: 14.2
  • Width1: 7.0
  • Area1: 99.4
Room2
  • Room Description: Living Room
  • Level2: 1
  • Dimensions2: 23.1 x 12.5
  • Length2: 23.1
  • Width2: 12.5
  • Area2: 288.75
Room3
  • Room Description: Kitchen
  • Level3: 1
  • Dimensions3: 17.11 x 11.2
  • Length3: 17.11
  • Width3: 11.2
  • Area3: 191.63
Room4
  • Room Description: Dining Room
  • Level4: 1
  • Dimensions4: 11.9 x 11.7
  • Length4: 11.9
  • Width4: 11.7
  • Area4: 139.23
Room5
  • Room Description: Great Room
  • Level5: 1
  • Dimensions5: 28.8 x 12.11
  • Remarks5: With Fireplace
  • Length5: 28.8
  • Width5: 12.11
  • Area5: 348.77
Room6
  • Room Description: Bathroom
  • Level6: 1
  • Dimensions6: 7.1 x 3.2
  • Remarks6: Half Bath
  • Length6: 7.1
  • Width6: 3.2
  • Area6: 22.72
Room7
  • Room Description: Laundry
  • Level7: 1
  • Dimensions7: 14.6 x 7.4
  • Remarks7: Laundry/Mud Room
  • Length7: 14.6
  • Width7: 7.4
  • Area7: 108.04
Room8
  • Room Description: Basement
  • Level8: 0
  • Dimensions8: 24.9 x 21.1
  • Remarks8: First section - Walk Out Basement
  • Length8: 24.9
  • Width8: 21.1
  • Area8: 525.39
Room9
  • Room Description: Basement
  • Level9: 0
  • Dimensions9: 35.8 x 27.3
  • Remarks9: Second Section
  • Length9: 35.8
  • Width9: 27.3
  • Area9: 977.34
Room10
  • Room Description: Garage
  • Dimensions10: 23.5 x 20.4
  • Length10: 23.5
  • Width10: 20.4
  • Area10: 479.4
Room11
  • Room Description: Primary Bedroom
  • Level11: 2
  • Dimensions11: 21.5 x 12.8
  • Length11: 21.5
  • Width11: 12.8
  • Area11: 275.2
Room12
  • Room Description: Other
  • Level12: 2
  • Dimensions12: 13.4 x 10.2
  • Remarks12: Primary Walk In Closet
  • Length12: 13.4
  • Width12: 10.2
  • Area12: 136.68
Room13
  • Room Description: Primary Bathroom
  • Level13: 2
  • Dimensions13: 9.1 x 6.11
  • Remarks13: Full Bathroom
  • Length13: 9.1
  • Width13: 6.11
  • Area13: 55.6
Room14
  • Room Description: Bedroom
  • Level14: 2
  • Dimensions14: 11.8 x 9
  • Length14: 11.8
  • Width14: 9.0
  • Area14: 106.2
Room15
  • Room Description: Bedroom
  • Level15: 2
  • Dimensions15: 12.6 x 12.1
  • Length15: 12.6
  • Width15: 12.1
  • Area15: 152.46
Room16
  • Room Description: Bedroom
  • Level16: 2
  • Dimensions16: 11.5 x 15.7
  • Remarks16: With Walk In Closet
  • Length16: 11.5
  • Width16: 15.7
  • Area16: 180.55
Room17
  • Room Description: Bathroom
  • Level17: 2
  • Dimensions17: 9.1 x 6.11
  • Remarks17: Full Bath
  • Length17: 9.1
  • Width17: 6.11
  • Area17: 55.6

Property History for 688 Fort Plains Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 22, 2026

Listed (Active)

MOMLS #22626340

$789,000
Nov 4, 1997

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #523292527

$190,000
Nov 4, 1997

Closed

MOMLS #180973

$190,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/22/2026

Listed (Active)

MOMLS #22626340

$789,000
11/04/1997

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #523292527

$190,000
11/04/1997

Closed

MOMLS #180973

$190,000

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

Public Records for 688 Fort Plains Road

Taxable ValueLand$374,400Additions$363,300Total$737,700
Tax Record2025$10,206 ($850 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,630 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,630 SqFtStories2Lot Size91,476 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1994Year Renovated1994ZoningARE2CountyMONMOUTHAPN21-00109-0000-00028-08

Schools near 688 Fort Plains Road

This home is within Howell Township Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Land O'Pines Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Howell Twp Middle School North
Public6 to 8

Howell High School
Public9 to 12

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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688 Fort Plains Road is a single family home for sale in Howell, NJ 07731. This listing's school districts are Freehold Regional High School District, Howell Township Public School District. Nearby schools include Land O'Pines Elementary School, Howell Twp Middle School North and Howell High School. 688 Fort Plains Road is a 4-bed, 2.1-bath, 2,630 sqft single family home built in 1994.

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