Enjoy living in Belford ,the best kept secret in Middletown Township. Close to the NYC ferry ,bus and train this home offers great commuting and access to all recreation once you are home. This Seashore Colonial has many upgrades and features three bedrooms ,one and half bath ,full basement and one car detached garage .Kitchen and baths recently renovated and newer split A/C units .Open floor plan with enclosed front porch and nice deck in back yard for BBQ's and entertaining. Nice deep lot with privacy and room for a garden and a pool.. Oversized garage can be used for gym, or office. Lots of of off street parking as well. Close to Beach, Henry Hudson trails, and Leonardo Marina for all boating enthusiasts. Don't miss this opportunity to live by the Seashore with an easy commute to NYC
Sold for $540,000
$540,000
197 Church Street, Belford, NJ 07718
3beds
1,168sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$579,600 Zestimate®
$462/sqft
$3,813 Estimated rent
Home value
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$527,000 - $638,000
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Enclosed front porchOpen floor planRoom for a garden
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Listed by:
Helen Mary Maresca 732-241-8132,
Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Joely Carasia, 2294471
Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MoreMLS,MLS#: 22510249
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Area: 124.01
- Dimensions: 13.32 x 9.31
Bedroom
- Area: 91.8
- Dimensions: 9.86 x 9.31
Bathroom
- Area: 24.41
- Dimensions: 5.33 x 4.58
Other
- Area: 32.22
- Dimensions: 4.67 x 6.9
Other
- Area: 171.43
- Dimensions: 13.32 x 12.87
Garage
- Area: 340
- Dimensions: 19.54 x 17.4
Kitchen
- Area: 135.1
- Dimensions: 13.35 x 10.12
Living room
- Area: 253.62
- Dimensions: 13.23 x 19.17
Other
- Area: 105.4
- Dimensions: 6.27 x 16.81
Heating
- Oil Above Ground, Baseboard
Cooling
- Multi Units, Central Air
Features
- Recessed Lighting
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,168
- Total interior livable area: 1,168 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Gravel, Unpaved, Driveway, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Lighting
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Dimensions: 34 x 150
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 3200292000000009
- Zoning description: Residential, Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Shore Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Belford
- Subdivision: None
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2025 | Sold | $540,000+2.9%$462/sqft |
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| 4/29/2025 | Pending sale | $525,000$449/sqft |
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| 4/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000+25%$449/sqft |
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| 6/30/2022 | Sold | $420,000+5%$360/sqft |
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| 6/1/2022 | Pending sale | $399,900$342/sqft |
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| 5/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $399,900$342/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,426 +8.3% | $512,200 +8.3% |
| 2024 | $7,778 +10% | $472,800 +16.2% |
| 2023 | $7,074 +30.2% | $407,000 +34.9% |
| 2022 | $5,431 +10.4% | $301,700 +21.4% |
| 2021 | $4,919 +9.6% | $248,500 +10.4% |
| 2020 | $4,489 +0.8% | $225,000 +0.3% |
| 2019 | $4,452 | $224,400 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $4,452 -1.2% | $217,000 +5.1% |
| 2017 | $4,509 -0.1% | $206,500 -4.5% |
| 2016 | $4,515 +2% | $216,200 +0.1% |
| 2015 | $4,428 +2.3% | $215,900 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $4,326 +1.6% | $206,700 |
| 2013 | $4,260 +1% | $206,700 |
| 2012 | $4,217 0% | $206,700 |
| 2011 | $4,218 +4.1% | $206,700 -13.9% |
| 2010 | $4,052 -3.1% | $240,200 |
| 2009 | $4,183 | $240,200 +112.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $112,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $112,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $112,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $112,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $112,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $112,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $112,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 07718
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Bayview Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Bayshore Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 5/10Middletown - North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bayview
- Middle: Bayshore
- High: Middle North
Source: MoreMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- New Jersey
- Monmouth County
- Belford
- 07718
- 197 Church Street
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