Rare C2-Zoned property on NJ Route 79 / South Main Street — sold as-is with professional-office adaptive reuse potential.
This 20,670-square-foot (0.47-acre) C2-zoned lot at 17 South Main Street, Marlboro, NJ offers a unique opportunity for a buyer seeking commercial frontage on one of Marlboro's busiest corridors. The property currently consists of an existing one-story single-family residence with a full basement, situated on a lot with 129.73 ft of frontage on NJ Route 79.
Property is being sold AS-IS as an existing residential structure. The concept renderings shown in the photos are illustrative only — they depict one possible adaptive-reuse vision for the site and are not approved plans. Any conversion to commercial or professional-office use would require the buyer to obtain all necessary approvals, permits, and variances from Marlboro Township, Monmouth County, and the State of New Jersey.
What makes this property special:
• C2 Commercial zoning — one of the few residential-looking properties on Route 79 with commercial zoning, allowing professional office, medical office, and other permitted C2 uses (subject to Township approval)
• 129.73 ft of Route 79 frontage — high-visibility state highway location in Marlboro's southeastern corridor
• Existing structure — one-story framed house) with full basement, already on site — potential foundation for adaptive reuse
• KF2T April 2022 topographic survey available — professional land survey on file, saving the buyer time and cost
• Concept site plans and 3D renderings available — showing east-side parking, ADA-accessible covered patio entry, and a modern farmhouse-style exterior renovation (buyer must engage their own architect/engineer and obtain Township approval)
Total: 20,670 sq ft / 0.47 acres
Important disclosures:
• Property is sold AS-IS as an existing residential structure
• All concept renderings are for illustration only and are not approved plans
• Buyer must obtain all necessary approvals from Marlboro Township (Zoning Officer, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment), Monmouth County, NJDOT, NJDEP, and other applicable agencies before any commercial conversion
• A pre-application inquiry has been submitted to the Marlboro Township Zoning Officer for written confirmation of permitted uses is pending
• Existing KF2T April 2022 survey and concept site plans are available to qualified buyers upon request
For sale by owner
$599,000
17 S Main St, Marlboro, NJ 07746
3beds
1,448sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1960
0.47 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$414/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full basementOne-story single-family residenceHigh-visibility state highway location
What the owner loves about this home
Rare C2-zoned lot on Route 79
Huge 20,670 sq ft / 0.47-acre parcel
129 ft of prime highway frontage
Easy adaptive-reuse potential
Walkable to banks, USPS, UPS, FedEx, medical offices, restaurants, and shops
Located in Marlboro’s downtown-style commercial corridor
A move-in-ready residential home on a rare 20,670 sq ft C2-zoned parcel with 129 ft of Route 79 frontage. Live in it now, hold it, or adapt it later — all while benefiting from one of the most competitively priced commercial-zoned lots in Marlboro’s high-demand corridor.
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Listed by:
Property Owner (732) 801-7701
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,448 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 3000355000000012
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Marlboro
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $414/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $238,500
- Annual tax amount: $5,827
- Date on market: 8/3/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$4,379/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000$414/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2026 | Pending sale | $599,000$414/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2026 | Pending sale | $599,000$414/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000$414/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2026 | Listing removed | $599,000$414/sqft |
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| 7/29/2026 | Price change | $599,000-7.7%$414/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Price change | $649,000-7.2%$448/sqft |
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| 3/25/2026 | Price change | $699,000-4.1%$483/sqft |
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| 1/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $729,000+67.6%$503/sqft |
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| 7/7/2022 | Sold | $435,000-13%$300/sqft |
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| 7/4/2022 | Pending sale | $499,900$345/sqft |
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| 7/2/2022 | Contingent | $499,900$345/sqft |
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| 5/26/2022 | Pending sale | $499,900$345/sqft |
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| 5/10/2022 | Contingent | $499,900$345/sqft |
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| 3/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $499,900+56.3%$345/sqft |
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| 5/2/2019 | Listing removed | $319,900$221/sqft |
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| 9/14/2018 | Price change | $319,900-5.6%$221/sqft |
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| 7/2/2018 | Listed for sale | $338,995-30.8%$234/sqft |
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| 8/7/2011 | Listing removed | $489,900$338/sqft |
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| 2/5/2011 | Price change | $489,900-7.6%$338/sqft |
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| 8/7/2010 | Listed for sale | $530,000$366/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,827 | $238,500 |
| 2024 | $5,827 +2.5% | $238,500 |
| 2023 | $5,686 +6.2% | $238,500 |
| 2022 | $5,355 +1.2% | $238,500 |
| 2021 | $5,290 +1% | $238,500 |
| 2020 | $5,236 +1.8% | $238,500 |
| 2019 | $5,142 +2.1% | $238,500 |
| 2018 | $5,038 +0.4% | $238,500 |
| 2017 | $5,016 +1.3% | $238,500 |
| 2016 | $4,950 -4.3% | $238,500 -0.3% |
| 2015 | $5,172 +2.9% | $239,100 -3.1% |
| 2014 | $5,024 +4.5% | $246,700 |
| 2013 | $4,810 +0.8% | $246,700 |
| 2012 | $4,773 +1.4% | $246,700 |
| 2011 | $4,709 -16.6% | $246,700 |
| 2010 | $5,644 +0.4% | $246,700 +76.2% |
| 2009 | $5,622 | $140,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $140,000 -0.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $141,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $141,300 |
| 2001 | -- | $141,300 |
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