250 Hardscrabble Rd, Bernardsville Boro, NJ 07924
What's special
If you're moving to New Jersey for top schools, more space, real privacy and room to breathe, this is the kind of property that is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Set on approximately five wooded acres in Bernardsville's sought-after Somerset Hills, 250 Hardscrabble Road offers a rare combination of historic character, natural beauty, flexibility and convenient access to New York City. This circa-1840 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features a brook, private wooded trails, mature landscaping, storage sheds and an expansive three-season room surrounded by windows. The main residence offers the opportunity to preserve its original charm while creating a sophisticated modern home tailored to today's lifestyle. A separate accessory building with its own kitchen and bathroom adds exceptional versatility for a private home office, guest space, artist studio, wellness room, creative workspace or additional flex space. A new roof, new furnace and new driveway apron add important value. For buyers searching for a Bernardsville home with acreage, a private Somerset County retreat, a charming renovation opportunity, strong schools, privacy and a quieter alternative to denser commuter towns, this property delivers land, character, flexibility and the freedom to create something truly special for years to come.
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Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Listing updated:
Marina Fridman Rybner 201-653-8000,
Corcoran Sawyer Smith
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Full Bath, Other Room, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 16 x 9
Primary bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower And Tub
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 1296
- Dimensions: 16 x 81
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 10 x 30
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 12 x 18
Basement
- Features: Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
Heating
- 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam, Gas-Propane Leased
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Sunroom, Bathroom, Office, In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Yes,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: See Remarks, Attached Carport
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed Porch(es)
- Waterfront features: Stream
Lot
- Size: 5.03 Acres
- Dimensions: 5.03AC
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Carriage House, Outbuilding, Storage Shed, Workshop
- Parcel number: 2703000200000000180000
- Zoning description: RES R110
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Custom Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1840
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Cable Available, Garbage Extra Charge
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bernardsville Mountain
Location
- Region: Bernardsville
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $627,300
- Annual tax amount: $11,283
- Date on market: 9/25/2026
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000+99% |
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| 10/7/2020 | Sold | $401,499+0.4% |
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| 8/13/2020 | Pending sale | $399,900 |
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| 7/20/2020 | Listed for sale | $399,900-15.8% |
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| 11/24/2019 | Listing removed | $475,000 |
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| 8/12/2019 | Price change | $475,000-5% |
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| 4/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $500,000-8.9% |
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| 7/1/2018 | Listing removed | $549,000 |
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| 8/30/2017 | Listed for sale | $549,000-5.2% |
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| 3/20/2016 | Listed for sale | $579,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,284 -2.9% | $627,300 +5.5% |
| 2025 | $11,622 +21.8% | $594,500 +21.8% |
| 2024 | $9,542 +1.2% | $488,100 +4% |
| 2023 | $9,426 -0.6% | $469,200 +3% |
| 2022 | $9,481 | $455,400 +0.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $451,900 -6.5% |
| 2020 | $10,683 +12.1% | $483,200 -7.8% |
| 2019 | $9,529 | $524,200 +0.1% |
| 2018 | $9,529 +2.7% | $523,700 -0.8% |
| 2017 | $9,276 -4.7% | $528,000 -4.7% |
| 2016 | $9,729 +1.5% | $553,800 +4.6% |
| 2015 | $9,589 +0.4% | $529,600 +1% |
| 2014 | $9,551 +2.4% | $524,300 -2.2% |
| 2012 | $9,325 +1.1% | $536,000 -3.1% |
| 2011 | $9,222 +1.8% | $553,100 -1.8% |
| 2010 | $9,059 +0.7% | $563,000 -7.6% |
| 2009 | $8,997 | $609,200 -6.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $651,000 -0.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $653,700 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $637,800 -0.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $639,800 +29.4% |
| 2004 | $6,971 | $494,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $494,400 +35.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $364,700 +6.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $341,300 |
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