55 Rumson Rd

8,106 Sq. Ft.
$429 / Sq. Ft.
8,106
Sq. Ft.
$429
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Only a half mile from the beach, you can feel and smell the ocean breeze! Here is your chance at a rare offering of one of few remaining Grand Dames on prestigious Rumson Road. Sitting on 1.71 acres, this ~8,000 square foot totally updated home offers 5 bedrooms with 6 full and 2 half bathrooms, including an in-law suite. All floors, including exterior parking, and the wine cellar, are accessible by the newly installed elevator. Designed for comfortable everyday living or elegant entertaining. This...Only a half mile from the beach, you can feel and smell the ocean breeze! Here is your chance at a rare offering of one of few remaining Grand Dames on prestigious Rumson Road. Sitting on 1.71 acres, this ~8,000 square foot totally updated home offers 5 bedrooms with 6 full and 2 half bathrooms, including an in-law suite. All floors, including exterior parking, and the wine cellar, are accessible by the newly installed elevator. Designed for comfortable everyday living or elegant entertaining. This home flows nicely out to the covered porch and the large new patio with an outdoor kitchen. Enjoy close proximity to great schools, water activities, parks, shopping, fine dining, luxurious high speed ferry to/from NYC, and the beach- just get on your cruiser and go! (Furniture is negotiable)
  1. Listed by John Keating • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson

Property Details for 55 Rumson Road

Complex/Subdivision
None
Zoning
Residential, Single Family
Style
Shore Colonial
Waterview
Yes
Directions
Located a half mile from Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright, 55 Rumson Road is on the left side if heading west, or on the right if heading east.
LISTING UPDATED: 02/11/2025 09:19 PM

Property Details for 55 Rumson Road

StatusClosed
MLS #22231866
Days on Market146
Taxes$35,083 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1904
Lot Size1.71 AC / 74,487 SF
CountyMonmouth County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson

Sold By Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty

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Building Information for 55 Rumson Road

Stories2Year Built1904Building Size-Lot Size1.71 AC / 74,487 SF

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Property Information for 55 Rumson Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/Section: None
  • Postal City: Rumson
  • State: NJ
  • Municipality: Rumson (RUM)
  • Elementary School: Deane-Porter
  • Middle School: Forrestdale
  • High School: Rumson-Fair Haven
  • Minimum Age: 0
  • Block: 134
  • Apx Year Built: 1904.0
  • House Number: 55
  • Street Name: Rumson
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Zip Code: 07760
  • County: Monmouth
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Parking
  • Garage: Detached
  • Foyer Level: First
  • Parking: Circular Driveway, Paver Block, Gravel, Driveway
  • # Car Garage: 3.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA: No
  • Tax ID#: 41-00134-0000-00002
  • Taxes: $35,083.00
  • Tax Year: 2021
Property
Lot Information
  • Apx SqFt: 8106.0
  • Acreage: 1.71
  • Lot: 2
  • Lot Description: Fenced Area
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment - Total: 0.0
  • Assessment Status: Assessed
  • Possession: At Closing
  • 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: 3+ Zoned AC
  • Heating: 3+ Zoned Heat, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Roof: Shingled
  • Exterior: Basketball Court, Sprinkler Under, Security System, Shed, Porch - Covered, Patio, Lighting, Fence, BBQ
  • Out Buildings: Storage Shed
Interior Features
  • Interior: Attic, Fitness, Skylight, Security System, Recessed Lighting, In-Law Suite, French Doors, Elevator, Dec Molding, Center Hall, Ceilings - 9Ft+ 2nd Flr, Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr, Built-Ins, Bonus Room, Bay/Bow Window
  • # Levels: 2
  • Basement: Bilco Style Doors, Partially Finished
  • Bedroom Level: Second, Third
  • Dining Room: Dec Molding, Floor - Wood
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Foyer: Dec Molding, Floor - Wood, Fireplace - Gas
  • Great/Family Room: Fireplace - Gas
  • Kitchen: Center Island, Pantry, Fireplace - Gas, Eat-In, Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room: Dec Molding, Floor - Wood, Fireplace - Gas
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Office Level: Second
  • Rec Room Level: Third
  • Sitting Level: Second
  • Sunroom Level: First
  • Included: Blinds/Shades, Garbage Disposal, Washer, TV, Stove, Security System, Refrigerator, Outdoor Lighting, Microwave, Light Fixtures, Generator, Gas Grill, Gas Cooking, Dishwasher, Dryer
  • Floors: Wood
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Baths: 6.2
  • Full Baths: 6.0
  • Half Baths: 2.0
  • # Level 1 - Baths: 0.2
  • # Level 2 - Baths: 5.0
  • # Level 3 - Baths: 1.0
  • # Fireplaces: 6.0
  • Siding: Brick, Cedar Shake
  • Rooms: Bedroom, Sunroom, Sitting, Primary Bedroom, Rec Room, Living Room, Office, Kitchen, Foyer, Family Room, Dining Room
  • Primary Bath: Double Sinks, Tub, Walk-in Closet, Floor - Marble, Shower Stall, Marble
  • Primary Bedroom: Fireplace - Gas, Walk-in Closet, Marble, Full Bath, Floor - Wood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Multi Family
Room1
  • Room Description: Foyer
  • Level1: 1
  • Dimensions1: 28 x 18
  • Length1: 28.0
  • Width1: 18.0
  • Area1: 504.0
Room2
  • Room Description: Living Room
  • Level2: 1
  • Dimensions2: 28 x 18
  • Length2: 28.0
  • Width2: 18.0
  • Area2: 504.0
Room3
  • Room Description: Dining Room
  • Level3: 1
  • Dimensions3: 13 x 12
  • Length3: 13.0
  • Width3: 12.0
  • Area3: 156.0
Room4
  • Room Description: Kitchen
  • Level4: 1
  • Dimensions4: 23 x 20
  • Length4: 23.0
  • Width4: 20.0
  • Area4: 460.0
Room5
  • Room Description: Family Room
  • Level5: 1
  • Dimensions5: 21 x 16
  • Length5: 21.0
  • Width5: 16.0
  • Area5: 336.0
Room6
  • Room Description: Sunroom
  • Level6: 1
  • Dimensions6: 26 x 14
  • Length6: 26.0
  • Width6: 14.0
  • Area6: 364.0
Room7
  • Room Description: Primary Bedroom
  • Level7: 2
  • Dimensions7: 17 x 16
  • Length7: 17.0
  • Width7: 16.0
  • Area7: 272.0
Room8
  • Room Description: Sitting
  • Level8: 2
  • Dimensions8: 16 x 12
  • Length8: 16.0
  • Width8: 12.0
  • Area8: 192.0
Room9
  • Room Description: Office
  • Level9: 2
  • Dimensions9: 14 x 13
  • Length9: 14.0
  • Width9: 13.0
  • Area9: 182.0
Room10
  • Room Description: Bedroom
  • Level10: 2
  • Dimensions10: 16 x 14
  • Length10: 16.0
  • Width10: 14.0
  • Area10: 224.0
Room11
  • Room Description: Bedroom
  • Level11: 2
  • Dimensions11: 15 x 13
  • Length11: 15.0
  • Width11: 13.0
  • Area11: 195.0
Room12
  • Room Description: Bedroom
  • Level12: 2
  • Dimensions12: 13 x 10
  • Length12: 13.0
  • Width12: 10.0
  • Area12: 130.0
Room13
  • Room Description: Bedroom
  • Level13: 2
  • Dimensions13: 12.5 x 10
  • Length13: 12.5
  • Width13: 10.0
  • Area13: 125.0
Room14
  • Room Description: Rec Room
  • Level14: 3
  • Dimensions14: 40 x 23
  • Length14: 40.0
  • Width14: 23.0
  • Area14: 920.0
Room15
  • Room Description: Bedroom
  • Level15: 3
  • Dimensions15: 17 x 12
  • Length15: 17.0
  • Width15: 12.0
  • Area15: 204.0

Property History for 55 Rumson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 19, 2023

Closed

MOMLS #22231866

$3,478,950
May 17, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1512194391

$3,478,950

+16.8% / yr

Apr 10, 2023

Pending

MOMLS #22231866

Mar 7, 2023

Active Under Contract

MOMLS #22231866

Mar 6, 2023

Pending

MOMLS #22231866

Oct 11, 2022

Listed (Active)

MOMLS #22231866

$3,695,000
Jul 27, 2022

Temp Off Market

MOMLS #22210755

Apr 14, 2022

Price Change

MOMLS #22210755

$4,650,000
Apr 14, 2022

Listed (Active)

MOMLS #22210755

$4,150,000
Nov 20, 2018

Closed

MOMLS #21802861

$1,725,000
Nov 12, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #635590005

$1,725,000
Jan 25, 2018

Listed (Active)

MOMLS #21802861

$1,999,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/19/2023

Closed

MOMLS #22231866

$3,478,950
05/17/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1512194391

$3,478,950

+16.8% / yr

04/10/2023

Pending

MOMLS #22231866

03/07/2023

Active Under Contract

MOMLS #22231866

03/06/2023

Pending

MOMLS #22231866

10/11/2022

Listed (Active)

MOMLS #22231866

$3,695,000
07/27/2022

Temp Off Market

MOMLS #22210755

04/14/2022

Price Change

MOMLS #22210755

$4,650,000
04/14/2022

Listed (Active)

MOMLS #22210755

$4,150,000
11/20/2018

Closed

MOMLS #21802861

$1,725,000
11/12/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #635590005

$1,725,000
01/25/2018

Listed (Active)

MOMLS #21802861

$1,999,000

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

Public Records for 55 Rumson Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,642,700Additions$2,010,600Total$3,653,300
Tax Record2024$37,385 ($3,115 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt8,898 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,106 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt792 SqFtStories3Lot Size74,488 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1904Zoning727CountyMONMOUTHAPN41 00134-0000-00002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 55 Rumson Road

This home is within Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - 4 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Deane-Porter Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Forrestdale Middle School
Public4 to 8

Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Holy Cross Academy
PrivatePK to 8

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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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson

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