Rarest of Rare opportunities to own a true piece of history. This home has been documented back to circa 1770 sitting on 13+ acres. A place where revolutionary soldiers have found their final resting place along with others in the private cemetery overlooking several hundred feet of water frontage. There is boat access from three docks and plenty areas for fishing and bird watching. This is a true once in a lifetime gem. A book has been written about it, and a historian has searched its history and provided incredible documentation for the new owners. The first floor features two grand living areas, a formal dining room with extraordinary Baccarat crystal chandelier. A kitchen that is fitting for the times featuring a chef stove and restaurant quality hood. A Butler serving area along with a Butler staircase to each level. Relaxing heated Florida room at the rear house overlooking the park like backyard and cozy rear patio featuring a brick half wall and a roof to keep you shaded. Acres of land and mature trees make you feel like you’re in Central Park. The huge, detached outbuilding provides many opportunities for woodworking, antique storage or restoration. There are several other buildings available for sitting, relaxing or cool storage for the vegetables that you grow on the property. Relax in the rear yard and view the vast, waterfront or stroll along the private road to three docks and fishing areas. On the second and third floors there are seven spacious bedrooms, three full baths along with ample storage. The attic is on the fourth floor which leads to the grand finale, the widows peak, giving the most spectacular views in the town. There is a full basement that features two fireplaces and additional storage or restore the summer kitchen. You must see as words cannot explain the true gem this home truly is!
Pending
$899,900
40 N Shore Rd, Absecon, NJ 08201
7beds
4,624sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1770
13.4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$195/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Huge detached outbuildingAmple storageSeven spacious bedroomsButler serving areaSummer kitchen
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Listed by:
DANIEL BODDY 609-703-6666,
CENTURY 21 FRICK REALTORS
Source: SJSRMLS,MLS#: 608777
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den/TV Room, Dining Area, Dining Room, Florida Room, Laundry, Library/Study, Recreation/Family, Workshop
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Natural Gas, Hot Water, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air, Multi-Zoned
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: 6 Ft. or More Head Room,Full,Inside Entrance,Outside Entrance,Unfinished
- Attic: Storage
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Built-In, Living Room, More Than 1, Wood Burning, See Remarks
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,624
- Total interior livable area: 4,624 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Boat Slip, Kennels/Stables, Patio, Porch, Sprinkler System
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Creek Front, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Bay Front, Bulkheaded, Creek Front
- Frontage type: Bay/Harbor,Creek Front
Lot
- Size: 13.4 Acres
- Dimensions: 13.4 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Kennels/Stables
- Parcel number: 13
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Kennels/Stables
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry/Block, Stucco
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1770
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Absecon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $195/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $378,700
- Annual tax amount: $13,318
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Date available: 06/11/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Pending sale | $899,900$195/sqft |
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| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,900$195/sqft |
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| 3/11/2026 | Listing removed | $899,900$195/sqft |
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| 9/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,900+414.2%$195/sqft |
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| 7/19/2013 | Sold | $175,000-10.3%$38/sqft |
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| 1/3/2002 | Sold | $195,000$42/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,671 | $378,700 |
| 2024 | $12,671 +0.7% | $378,700 |
| 2023 | $12,584 +0.8% | $378,700 |
| 2022 | $12,482 -0.2% | $378,700 |
| 2021 | $12,505 +0.7% | $378,700 |
| 2020 | $12,414 -0.4% | $378,700 |
| 2019 | $12,467 | $378,700 |
| 2018 | $12,467 +3.7% | $378,700 |
| 2017 | $12,028 +1.3% | $378,700 |
| 2016 | $11,872 +1.4% | $378,700 |
| 2015 | $11,709 +1.6% | $378,700 |
| 2014 | $11,524 -4.5% | $378,700 |
| 2013 | $12,062 +1.3% | $378,700 -35% |
| 2012 | $11,910 +4.3% | $582,700 |
| 2011 | $11,421 +3.2% | $582,700 |
| 2010 | $11,071 +3.3% | $582,700 |
| 2009 | $10,716 +35.4% | $582,700 |
| 2008 | $7,916 +1% | $582,700 +181% |
| 2007 | $7,836 | $207,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $207,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $207,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $207,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $207,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $207,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $207,400 |
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Neighborhood: 08201
Nearby schools
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- 6/10Emma C. Attales Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10H. Ashton Marsh Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.9 mi
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- New Jersey
- Atlantic County
- Absecon
- 08201
- 40 N Shore Rd






