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3 beds
979 River Rd, New Milford, NJ 07646
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Single FamilyProperty Type
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Renovate, Remodel, Raise the Roof OR Maybe build your dream home. This house with so many possibilities is a diamond in the rough. 3 BR, 2 and 1/2 baths, Living Room w/Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen with access to the Sun Porch. Finished Basement with Bar, 1/2 bath, Laundry, Access to Garage and Outside. 2nd Floor with 2 generous sized bedrooms, full bath and storage. Central Air, 1-car Garage. Built-in Pool being sold as is. Large 72' x 250' Lot in close proximity to so much the town...Renovate, Remodel, Raise the Roof OR Maybe build your dream home. This house with so many possibilities is a diamond in the rough. 3 BR, 2 and 1/2 baths, Living Room w/Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen with access to the Sun Porch. Finished Basement with Bar, 1/2 bath, Laundry, Access to Garage and Outside. 2nd Floor with 2 generous sized bedrooms, full bath and storage. Central Air, 1-car Garage. Built-in Pool being sold as is. Large 72' x 250' Lot in close proximity to so much the town and surrounding areas have to offer. Close to schools, transportation, world-class shopping and houses of worship. Only 7miles from NY City. The perfect start to a lovely house to call home. Being sold strictly as is.
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  • Listed by: Laura Jeffas 201.819.1703 ljeffasrealtor@gmail.com • Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Ridgewood
Last updated: 09/21/2026 08:21 PM • Source: NJMLS, MLS#: 26034617

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Listing Courtesy of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Ridgewood, Laura Jeffas
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Property Information for 979 River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $12,957 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Style: Single Family Residence
  • Sub style: Colonial
  • Waterfront: None
  • Garage: Attached
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area name: New Milford
  • Flood plain: None
  • Street Name: River
  • County Name: BERGEN
  • Status: Active
  • Street Number Numeric: 979
  • Street Direction: West
  • Zip Code: 07646
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Other Charges: True
  • Association: None
  • Additional subst: None
  • Tax: $12,957
School Information
  • Elementary School: Call BOE
Owner
  • Ownership: Private
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot description: Regular
  • Year Built: 1940's, Build Prior to 1978
  • Views exposure: West
  • Miscellaneous: Hdwd As In
Property and Assessments
  • Photo Number: 25
  • CourtAppYN: No
Utilities
  • Heatcool: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Baths full: 2
  • Baths partial: 1
  • Basement: Finished
  • Number of rooms: 6
  • Lifestyle: 1st Flr Mbdrm, Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans, Close/Wrshp
  • Full Baths Total: 3
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Fireplace: 1 Fireplace
  • Exterior: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Miscellaneous: Hdwd As In
  • Pool Type: In Ground, Outdoor Pool
Agent
Sale and Listing Information
  • Management Phone: (201) 819-1703
  • Search Class: RES, Residential
  • List Price: $649,000.00
  • Listing Date: 09-17-2026
  • Status Date: 09-16-2026
Showing Information
  • Internet Remarks: Renovate, Remodel, Raise the Roof OR Maybe build your dream home. This house with so many possibilities is a diamond in the rough. 3 BR, 2 and 1/2 baths, Living Room w/Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen with access to the Sun Porch. Finished Basement with Bar, 1/2 bath, Laundry, Access to Garage and Outside. 2nd Floor with 2 generous sized bedrooms, full bath and storage. Central Air, 1-car Garage. Built-in Pool being sold as is. Large 72' x 250' Lot in close proximity to so much the town and surrounding areas have to offer. Close to schools, transportation, world-class shopping and houses of worship. Only 7miles from NY City. The perfect start to a lovely house to call home. BEING SOLD STRICTLY AS IS.

Property History for 979 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 17, 2026

Price Change

NJMLS #26034617

$649,000
Sep 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #26034617

$64,900,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/17/2026

Price Change

NJMLS #26034617

$649,000
09/16/2026

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #26034617

$64,900,000

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

Public Records for 979 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$371,000Additions$223,900Total$594,900
Tax Record2025$12,957 ($1,080 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,446 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,446 SqFtStories1Lot Size17,999 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946Year Renovated1946ZoningACountyBERGENAPN38-00318-0000-00053

Schools near 979 River Road

This home is within New Milford School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Bertram F. Gibbs Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

David E Owens Middle School
Public6 to 8

New Milford High School
Public9 to 12

Berkley Street Elementary School
PublicPK 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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979 River Road is a single family home for sale in New Milford, NJ 07646. This property was listed for sale on September 17, 2026 by Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Ridgewood, it's currently listed at $649,000. This listing's school district is New Milford School District. Nearby schools include Bertram F. Gibbs Elementary School, David E Owens Middle School and New Milford High School. 979 River Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath single family home.

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Listing Courtesy of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Ridgewood, Laura Jeffas

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