970 River Road

Closed 8/30/18
Closed 8/30/18
Charming Colonial
Be in for Summer!
Foyer
Large Living room with gas fireplace
Living room to foyer
Den with gas fireplace
Dining Room
Sun porch
another view of sun porch
Kitchen with breakfast bar
Sunny Kitchen
Foyer into Living room
Powder room
Another view of den
Den with built in cabinetry
Kitchen/Dining Room
Master bedroom
2nd Bedroom
3rd Bedroom
4th Bedroom
Master bath with shower stall
Guest Bath
Spring time
Rear view of house
Pool
Circular Driveway off Buena Vista
Extra parking
Charming Colonial
Sold
Last Sold Price
$795,000
4 beds2,106 sqft$377/sqft
970 River Rd, Fair Haven, NJ 07704
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.35 acresLot Size
$377/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful Pool and Yard, Be in for Summer! Charming Four Bedroom Colonial features Hardwood floors, six panel doors, Heated Sun Porch, two gas fireplaces, two car garage, basement, plus den with built in cabinetry! Large bedrooms, Vinyl siding, windows replaced, plus circular drive. Walk to charming town, Top notch schools, close to fast ferry to NYC, plus close to Ocean beaches!Beautiful Pool and Yard, Be in for Summer! Charming Four Bedroom Colonial features Hardwood floors, six panel doors, Heated Sun Porch, two gas fireplaces, two car garage, basement, plus den with built in cabinetry! Large bedrooms, Vinyl siding, windows replaced, plus circular drive. Walk to charming town, Top notch schools, close to fast ferry to NYC, plus close to Ocean beaches!
  • Listed by: Jane Heller • Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate
Listing closed: 08/30/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MOMLS, MLS#: 21813557

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,105,000

Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

105.2%

Fair Haven, NJ

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Property Information for 970 River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $15,665 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
  • County: Monmouth County
  • Complex/Subdivision: River Oaks
  • Zoning: Residential, Single Family
  • Style: Colonial
  • Waterview: No
  • Directions: River Rd corner of Buena Vista Ave.
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Lot Size: 0.35 AC / 15,120 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/Section: None
  • Postal City: Fair Haven
  • State: NJ
  • Municipality: Fair Haven (FAI)
  • Elementary School: Viola L. Sickles
  • Middle School: Knollwood
  • High School: Rumson-Fair Haven
  • Other Elementary: Rumson Country Day
  • Other High: Ranney School
  • Block: 63
  • House Number: 970
  • Street Name: River
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Zip Code: 07704
  • County: Monmouth
Parking
  • Garage: Attached
  • Foyer Level: First
  • Parking: Circular Driveway, Unpaved, Double Wide Drive
  • # Car Garage: 2.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA: No
  • Tax ID#: 0
  • Taxes: $15,665.00
  • Tax Year: 2017
Property
Lot Information
  • Apx SqFt: 2106.0
  • Lot: 10
  • Lot Dimensions: 108 x 140
  • Lot Description: Fenced Area, Level
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment - Total: 833000.0
  • Assessment - Improvements: 355400.0
  • Assessment Status: Assessed
  • Asmnt - Land: 477600.0
  • Possession: At Closing, Negotiable
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: A
  • List Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Utilities
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Public Sewer, Public Water
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Concrete, In Ground
  • Waterfront: No
  • Roof: Shingled
  • Exterior: Fence, Swimming, Thermal Window, Sprinkler Under, Patio
Interior Features
  • Interior: Attic - Pull Down Stairs, French Doors, Recessed Lighting, Dec Molding, Built-Ins
  • # Levels: 2
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedroom Level: Second
  • Den Level: First
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Foyer: Closet(s), Floor - Wood
  • Great/Family Room: Built-Ins, Fireplace - Gas, Floor - Wood
  • Kitchen: Ceramic Tile, Eat-In
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Living Room: Dec Molding, Floor - Wood, Fireplace - Gas
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Sunroom Level: First
  • Included: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Window Treatments, Washer, Timer Thermostat, Stove, Self/Con Clean, Screens, Refrigerator, Outdoor Lighting, Microwave, Light Fixtures, Gas Grill, Gas Cooking, Dishwasher, Dryer
  • Excluded: Small chandelier in MBR, DR Chandelier w/shades, foyer chandelier
  • Floors: Tile, Wood
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Baths: 2.1
  • Full Baths: 2.0
  • Half Baths: 1.0
  • # Level 1 - Baths: 0.5
  • # Level 2 - Baths: 2.0
  • # Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Siding: Vinyl
  • Rooms: Bedroom, Sunroom, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Laundry, Foyer, Den, Dining Room
  • Primary Bath: Floor - Ceramic, Shower Stall
  • Primary Bedroom: Floor - Wood, Full Bath
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Multi Family
Room1
  • Room Description: Foyer
  • Level1: 1
Room2
  • Room Description: Living Room
  • Level2: 1
  • Dimensions2: 20 x 14
  • Length2: 20.0
  • Width2: 14.0
  • Area2: 280.0
Room3
  • Room Description: Dining Room
  • Level3: 1
  • Dimensions3: 14 x 13
  • Length3: 14.0
  • Width3: 13.0
  • Area3: 182.0
Room4
  • Room Description: Kitchen
  • Level4: 1
  • Dimensions4: 13 x 12
  • Length4: 13.0
  • Width4: 12.0
  • Area4: 156.0
Room5
  • Room Description: Sunroom
  • Level5: 1
  • Dimensions5: 19 x 10
  • Length5: 19.0
  • Width5: 10.0
  • Area5: 190.0
Room6
  • Room Description: Den
  • Level6: 1
  • Dimensions6: 18 x 12
  • Length6: 18.0
  • Width6: 12.0
  • Area6: 216.0
Room7
  • Room Description: Primary Bedroom
  • Level7: 2
  • Dimensions7: 16 x 12
  • Length7: 16.0
  • Width7: 12.0
  • Area7: 192.0
Room8
  • Room Description: Bedroom
  • Level8: 2
  • Dimensions8: 18 x 14
  • Length8: 18.0
  • Width8: 14.0
  • Area8: 252.0
Room9
  • Room Description: Bedroom
  • Level9: 2
  • Dimensions9: 16 x 12
  • Length9: 16.0
  • Width9: 12.0
  • Area9: 192.0
Room10
  • Room Description: Bedroom
  • Level10: 2
  • Dimensions10: 11 x 10
  • Length10: 11.0
  • Width10: 10.0
  • Area10: 110.0
Room11
  • Room Description: Laundry
  • Level11: 0

Property History for 970 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 30, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #630989568

$795,000—
Aug 30, 2018

Closed

MOMLS #21813557

$795,000—
Apr 11, 2018

Listed (Active)

MOMLS #21813557

$825,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/30/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #630989568

$795,000
08/30/2018

Closed

MOMLS #21813557

$795,000
04/11/2018

Listed (Active)

MOMLS #21813557

$825,000

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

Public Records for 970 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$748,800Additions$403,500Total$1,152,300
Tax Record2025$14,437 ($1,203 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,106 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,106 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated1952ZoningSF10CountyMONMOUTHAPN14-00063-0000-00010

Schools near 970 River Road

This home is within Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Viola L. Sickles Elementary School
Public - PK to 3
Knollwood Elementary School
Public - 4 to 8
Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Viola L. Sickles Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Knollwood Elementary School
Public4 to 8

Rumson Fair Haven Regional 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 970 River Road, Fair Haven, NJ 07704
$795,000
4
2,106
15,120
960 River Road, Fair Haven, NJ 07704
$759,000
3
–
–
16 Buena Vista Avenue, Fair Haven, NJ 07704
–
4
3
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107 West River Road, Rumson, NJ 07760
$824,000
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3
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33,977
24 Buena Vista Avenue, Fair Haven, NJ 07704
–
4
1.5
3,357
14,501
107 River Road, Rumson, NJ 07760
$824,000
5
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