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    • Price cut: $24K (6/27)
    $565,000

    42 Academy Street, Farmingdale, NJ 07727

    3beds
    2,172sqft
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    $3,676/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1940
    7,405 Square Feet Lot
    $569,600 Zestimate®
    $260/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Experience the charm of small-town living in historic Farmingdale. This delightful Saltbox Cape offers 3 bedrooms with the potential for a 4th bedroom, 2 full bathrooms, and a versatile floor plan ideal for multigenerational living. Perfectly positioned just across the street from the award-winning Farmingdale Elementary School and its newly renovated playground, convenience is truly at your doorstep. Start your mornings with a cup of coffee on the second-story sun deck and end your evenings on the inviting front porch, where rocking chairs meet breathtaking sunsets. Take a stroll to Farmingdale's picturesque Main Street and enjoy local shops, restaurants, community parades, and seasonal events that bring neighbors together year-round. With an unparalleled location near major commuter rout es, Allaire State Park, Manasquan Reservoir, and the Jersey Shore, this home offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and everyday convenience.
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Meghan Anderson 732-580-1470,

    RE/MAX Realty 9

    Source: MoreMLS,MLS#: 22617953MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bonus Room
      Bedroom
      • Area: 204.37
      • Dimensions: 10.7 x 19.1
      Bedroom
      • Area: 101.01
      • Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.1
      Bedroom
      • Area: 200.9
      • Dimensions: 9.8 x 20.5
      Bathroom
      • Area: 63.19
      • Dimensions: 7.1 x 8.9
      Bathroom
      • Area: 60.44
      • Dimensions: 8.5 x 7.11
      Bonus room
      • Area: 239.73
      • Dimensions: 18.3 x 13.1
      Kitchen
      • Area: 334.25
      • Dimensions: 17.5 x 19.1
      Living room
      • Area: 243.42
      • Dimensions: 16.11 x 15.11
      Heating
      • Natural Gas, Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Features
      • Basement: Crawl Space
      • Attic: Walk-up
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,172
      • Total interior livable area: 2,172 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Driveway
      • Attached garage spaces: 1
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Stories: 2
      Lot
      • Size: 7,405 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 63 x 120
      • Topography: Level
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1500019000000009
      • Zoning description: Residential

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Saltbox,Cape Cod
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Aluminum Siding
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1940

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: None
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Farmingdale

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $260/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $512,500
      • Annual tax amount: $8,841
      • Date on market: 8/25/2026
      • Inclusions: Washer, Dishwasher, Dryer, Stove, Refrigerator
      • Exclusions: Personal Belongings

        Estimated market value

        $569,600

        $541,000 - $598,000

        $3,318/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/25/2026Listed for sale$565,000$260/sqft
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        7/8/2026Pending sale$565,000$260/sqft
        Source: MoreMLS #22617953 Report a problem
        6/27/2026Price change$565,000-4.1%$260/sqft
        Source: MoreMLS #22617953 Report a problem
        6/18/2026Listed for sale$589,000+97.7%$271/sqft
        Source: MoreMLS #22617953 Report a problem
        3/9/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        6/24/2014Listing removed$298,000$137/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        6/5/2014Listed for sale$298,000-4.5%$137/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        2/16/2005Sold$312,000+680%$144/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/1/1995Sold$40,000$18/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$9,051 +9.8%$512,500 +9.8%
        2024$8,245 +10.6%$466,900 +18.4%
        2023$7,456 -2.3%$394,300 +11.2%
        2022$7,629 +4%$354,500 +10.9%
        2021$7,334 +4.7%$319,700 +3%
        2020$7,004 +9%$310,400 +0.9%
        2019$6,423 +5.9%$307,600 +1.3%
        2018$6,065 +3.6%$303,700 +4.4%
        2017$5,856 +7.7%$290,900 +1.7%
        2016$5,435 +0.9%$286,100 -0.8%
        2015$5,388 -6%$288,500 -2.2%
        2014$5,730 +7.3%$294,900
        2013$5,341 +2.4%$294,900
        2012$5,217 +5.4%$294,900
        2011$4,948 +0.2%$294,900
        2010$4,937 -1.1%$294,900
        2009$4,990 $294,900
        2008-- $294,900
        2007-- $294,900 +0.6%
        2006-- $293,200
        2005-- $293,200 +191.5%
        2003-- $100,600
        2002-- $100,600
        2001-- $100,600
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 07727

        Getting around

        52 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        41 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Farmingdale Elementary
        • Middle: Farmingdale
        • High: Howell HS

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