936 Dove Island Rd

Newton, NJ 07860

$4,500,000
Price
5
Beds
10,000 Sq. Ft.
$450 / Sq. Ft.
10,000
Sq. Ft.
$450
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Set on over 40 private, wooded acres, 936 Dove Island Road is an awe-inspiring retreat with magazine-worthy organic gardens, private pond, and property features seen in numerous publications over the years. The Main Residence began as an old farmhouse and now hovers around 10,000 sf, featuring an expansive primary suite with dual dressing rooms, sitting room with fireplace, walk-in shower overlooking the grounds, and a spiral staircase to private solarium. The airy two-story great room holds a massive...Set on over 40 private, wooded acres, 936 Dove Island Road is an awe-inspiring retreat with magazine-worthy organic gardens, private pond, and property features seen in numerous publications over the years. The Main Residence began as an old farmhouse and now hovers around 10,000 sf, featuring an expansive primary suite with dual dressing rooms, sitting room with fireplace, walk-in shower overlooking the grounds, and a spiral staircase to private solarium. The airy two-story great room holds a massive stone fireplace, antique stained glass, and custom second story library that extends the room's length, surrounding the open kitchen with its beautiful Aga range. In addition, the home features a gallery + office wing with a transplanted 19th century Wall Street walnut-paneled boardroom, a long hall of museum-quality display cases, and attached greenhouse with koi pond. Additional buildings include the Iron Barn with climate controlled gallery + offices, drive-in storage, and 6 garage bays; the Staff Building with full kitchen, office, upstairs loft, diesel tank for utility equipment, and heated garage; the Utility Barn with over 1,100 sf for pallet storage, vehicles, and property maintenance; the Pool House with a heated gunite pool, full kitchen, and facilities; and finally the Lower Greenhouse for year-round cultivation + summer plant storage w/ drip irrigation system. All elements of the property are supported by a robust backup generator system.
  1. Listed by EVELYN TILNEY • KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY

Property Details for 936 Dove Island Road

Style
Custom Home
Directions
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Days On Market
8
Primary Style
Custom Home
LISTING UPDATED: 07/03/2025 04:50 PM

Property Details for 936 Dove Island Road

StatusActive
MLS #3971503
Days on Market188
Taxes$45,357 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1890
Lot Size42.00 AC / 1,829,520 SF
CountySussex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY, EVELYN TILNEY
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Building Information for 936 Dove Island Road

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size42.00 AC / 1,829,520 SF

Payment Calculator

$26,016 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$22,236

Property Taxes

$3,780

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 936 Dove Island Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Address Included: Y
  • Middle/Jr High School: KITTATINNY
  • Grade School: STILLWATER
  • High School: KITTATINNY
  • Active Days on Market: 8
  • Renovated Year: 2007
  • County #: Sussex
  • Town Name: Stillwater Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 3807
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2822.0
  • Street # Display: 936.0
  • County Or Parish: Sussex
  • Street Name: Dove Island Rd
  • Zip Code: 07860-4512
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: $45,357
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
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  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 1250200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2820-03807-0000-00001-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $4
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: Crushed Stone
  • # Garage Spaces: 12
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Finished Garage, Garage Under, Oversize Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Approx Sq Ft: 10000.0
  • Lot Description: Backs to Park Land, Pond On Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 1
  • Total Acres: 42.0
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1890
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 960000.0
  • Assessment Land: 290200.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: See Remarks
  • Utilities: See Remarks
  • Water: Well
  • Heating: See Remarks
  • Fuel Type: See Remarks
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Gunite, In-Ground Pool
  • Exterior Description: See Remarks
  • Exterior Features: Barn/Stable, Carriage House, Deck, Gazebo, Outbuilding(s), Patio, Storage Shed, Tennis Courts, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Workshop
Interior Features
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
  • Roof Description: See Remarks
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially, Walkout
  • # Baths: 6.1
  • # Full Baths: 6
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Bedroom 1, Dining Room, Great Room, Insert, Library
  • # Fireplaces: 5
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Pantry
  • # Rooms: 24

Property History for 936 Dove Island Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3971503

$4,500,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/25/2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3971503

$4,500,000

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

Public Records for 936 Dove Island Road

Taxable ValueLand$290,200Additions$960,000Total$1,250,200
Tax Record2024$45,357 ($3,780 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt8,204 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,204 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,121,234 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890ZoningR2ACountySUSSEXAPN20 03807-0000-00001

Schools near 936 Dove Island Road

This home is within Kittatinny Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Stillwater Township Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Kittatinny Reg High School
Public - 7 to 12
Willowglen Academy
Private - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Stillwater Township Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Kittatinny Reg High School
Public7 to 12

Willowglen Academy
Private9 to 12

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More information about 936 Dove Island Road, Newton, NJ 07860

936 Dove Island Road is a single family home for sale in Newton, NJ 07860. This property was listed for sale on June 25, 2025 by KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY, it's currently listed at $4,500,000. This listing's school districts are Stillwater Township School District, Kittatinny Regional School District. Nearby schools include Stillwater Township Elementary School, Kittatinny Reg High School and Willowglen Academy. 936 Dove Island Road is a 5-bed, 7-bath, 10,000 sqft single family home built in 1890.

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