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    • Price cut: $75K (7/28)
    $700,000

    279 River Rd, Belle Mead, NJ 08502

    3beds
    1,923sqft
    : 
    $4,923/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1966
    1.15 Acres Lot
    $692,000 Zestimate®
    $364/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Vaulted ceilingsBosch dishwasherWalk-in cedar closetDual wall ovensGas cooktop
    There is a serenity to this home that is difficult to define but impossible to miss. Natural light pours through three skylights in the vaulted ceilings, gathering spaces flow together in an open plan, and the backyard drifts gently toward the Millstone River, creating a setting that is both inspiring and deeply peaceful. This home is filled with thoughtful details you just won’t find in other homes. Rather than facing the front door, the staircase turns inward, drawing the eye naturally upward. Along a second-floor gallery, built-in bookcases create a quiet sense of purpose, while a balcony offers an elevated perch for birdwatching and nature sightings. The primary suite is set apart from the other bedrooms here and features a walk-in cedar closet and private bathroom. Two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a powder room are all on the main level. Living and dining areas look upon a fireplace surrounded by shelving. The kitchen is spacious, modern, and designed for the everyday, with dual wall ovens, a gas cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, and laundry discreetly tucked within a closet. Just beyond, a heated porch extends the living space year-round, opening to the deck and the landscape beyond. Although set high and dry above the river, the property finds its natural conclusion at the river's edge, making it conducive to kayaks and canoes.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Carolyn Spohn 609-468-2145,

    Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJSO2005476MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, Great Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 272 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16 X 17
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 240 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15 X 16
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 165 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11 X 15
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 168 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 X 14
      Great room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 500 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 20 X 25
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 240 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15 X 16
      Other
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 204 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 X 17
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Treat System, Gas Water Heater
      Features
      • Open Floorplan, Upgraded Countertops
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Windows: Skylight(s)
      • Basement: Full
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,923
      • Total interior livable area: 1,923 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,923
      • Finished area below ground: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Asphalt, Attached, Driveway
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 1.15 Acres
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 132300100008 13
      • Zoning: RES
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cape Cod
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Foundation: Block
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1966

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: On Site Septic
      • Water: Well

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: None Available
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Belle Mead
      • Municipality: MONTGOMERY TWP

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $364/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $396,900
      • Annual tax amount: $13,847
      • Date on market: 6/22/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        $692,000

        $657,000 - $727,000

        $3,793/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/3/2026Contingent$700,000$364/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #NJSO2005476 Report a problem
        7/28/2026Price change$700,000-9.7%$364/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #NJSO2005476 Report a problem
        6/22/2026Listed for sale$775,000+24.8%$403/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #NJSO2005476 Report a problem
        8/19/2005Sold$621,000+6209900%$323/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
        10/6/2004Sold$10-100%
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
        7/18/1991Sold$215,000$112/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$13,399 $396,900
        2024$13,399 -1.4%$396,900
        2023$13,586 +7.1%$396,900
        2022$12,681 $396,900
        2021-- $396,900
        2020$12,494 +2.4%$396,900
        2019$12,205 $396,900
        2018$12,205 +36.5%$396,900
        2017$8,943 -22.3%$396,900
        2016$11,514 +1.2%$396,900
        2015$11,375 +1.5%$396,900
        2014$11,212 $396,900
        2005-- $396,900 +27.5%
        2004$7,299 $311,400
        2003-- $311,400 +13.6%
        2002-- $274,200 +3.9%
        2001-- $263,900
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 08502

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        30 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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        • District: Montgomery Township Public Schools

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