Welcome home to this charming 2 to 3 bedroom ranch, perfectly situated on a beautiful, oversized lot with plenty of room to relax, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors. Bursting with character and thoughtfully updated throughout, this move in ready home offers brand new tile flooring in the main living areas, laminate flooring in the bedrooms, an updated kitchen, bathroom, and a bright, comfortable layout. Major improvements provide peace of mind, including public water and public sewer, a brand new roof, updated siding, a replacement boiler and hot water heater (2017), and a new electrical panel. A private well remains available for watering the gardens, helping keep outdoor maintenance costs down.
Enjoy the spacious yard featuring an above ground pool, mature landscaping, fruit bearing trees and endless possibilities for gardening, swimming, play, or entertaining. Whether you're looking for your first home, downsizing, or simply searching for an affordable single family property with exceptional updates, this is one you won't want to miss!
Pending
$399,000
42 E 2nd Street, Howell, NJ 07731
2beds
704sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$403,100 Zestimate®
$567/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated kitchenBright comfortable layoutAbove ground poolBrand new roofFruit bearing treesMature landscapingBeautiful oversized lot
- 48 days |
- 73 |
- 1 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kristine Angelone 732-763-8460,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Manalapan
Source: MoreMLS,MLS#: 22619490
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Baseboard
Cooling
- Multi Units
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Attic
Interior area
- Total structure area: 704
- Total interior livable area: 704 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, None
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Above Ground
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 200
- Features: Oversized
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 2100126000000015
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Freewood Acres
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Howell
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $567/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $287,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,933
- Date on market: 6/27/2026
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Gas Cooking
- Exclusions: Personal belongings
Estimated market value
$403,100
$383,000 - $423,000
$2,444/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Pending sale | $399,000$567/sqft |
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| 6/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,000+280%$567/sqft |
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| 5/5/2014 | Sold | $105,000$149/sqft |
Source: MoreMLS #21402868 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,916 +12.2% | $287,300 +12.2% |
| 2024 | $4,380 +7.2% | $256,000 +16.7% |
| 2023 | $4,085 +1.9% | $219,400 +14.7% |
| 2022 | $4,009 +7.6% | $191,200 +17.7% |
| 2021 | $3,727 +4.4% | $162,400 +4.2% |
| 2020 | $3,572 +1.4% | $155,800 +3.4% |
| 2019 | $3,521 | $150,700 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $3,521 +7.3% | $147,900 +3.7% |
| 2017 | $3,281 +9.5% | $142,600 +6.1% |
| 2016 | $2,995 +6.5% | $134,400 +10.6% |
| 2015 | $2,811 -1.1% | $121,500 +5.5% |
| 2014 | $2,842 +0% | $115,200 |
| 2013 | $2,841 -20.7% | $115,200 |
| 2012 | $3,581 +1.8% | $115,200 -35.5% |
| 2011 | $3,517 +3.9% | $178,700 |
| 2010 | $3,387 +2% | $178,700 |
| 2009 | $3,319 | $178,700 -0.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $179,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $179,000 +155.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $70,000 |
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Neighborhood: 07731
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NALand O'Pines Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Howell Twp Middle School NorthGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 5/10Freehold Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Land O Pines
- Middle: Howell South
- High: Freehold Regional
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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