GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO GET INTO CHATHAM ON LARGE PROPERTY W/ AMAZING VIEWS! Here's your chance to create the home of your dreams on almost an acre, perfectly positioned w/ Esternay Field hidden at its back & Passaic River Park across the street, providing gorgeous SE views w/ nothing but trees in either direction. Side split-level home has great flow w/ solid mid-century bones & timeless details like hardwood floors & crown molding throughout highlighted by tons of natural light flowing through abundant windows. Large Living Room w/ big bay window captures serene front vistas & has a wood-burning fireplace. Eat-in Kitchen could be easily combined w/ Dining Room with French doors opening onto expansive wood deck & unused inground pool beyond. Tremendous space & potential to make this Backyard a true resort-like oasis! Enclosed Porch on eastern side of the home could transform into year-round Sunroom/Den w/ windows on 3 sides, perfect for morning coffee in the sun. Upper 2 levels have 4 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths, including Primary Ensuite. Lower Levels offer Rec/Family Room space & another Full Bath/Laundry Room that would make an excellent Mudroom entrance from the oversized Attached 2-car Garage. Great closet & storage space throughout! Easy access to downtowns/NYC trains in Chatham, Summit & New Providence + the school bus for all highly ranked Chatham schools stop at the end of driveway! Selling strictly AS-IS. Come see the potential before it's gone!
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$799,000
638 River Rd, Chatham Twp., NJ 07928
4beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.89 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceEat-in kitchenSide split-level homeSolid mid-century bonesUnused inground pool beyondAmazing viewsExpansive wood deck
- 18 days |
- 2,929 |
- 163 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Scott Shuman 973-936-9129,
Keller Williams Realty
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4030312
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
- Area: 286
- Dimensions: 26 x 11
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Kitchen
- Features: Separate Dining Area
- Level: First
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 20 x 15
Basement
- Features: GarEnter, Laundry, RecRoom
Heating
- Baseboard - Electric, Oil Tank Above Ground - Inside
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned, See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Rec Room
- Basement: Yes,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: 2 Car Width, Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split,Split Level
Lot
- Size: 0.89 Acres
- Dimensions: 79.28 SF IRR
Details
- Parcel number: 2305000620008000130000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Shingle
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Chatham
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $477,400
- Annual tax amount: $10,044
- Date on market: 5/27/2026
- Exclusions: See Addendum attached to Sellers Disclosure (last page of SD file).
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$6,177/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000+94.9% |
Source:  GSMLS #4030312 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2011 | Sold | $410,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,495 | $477,400 |
| 2024 | $9,495 +1.7% | $477,400 |
| 2023 | $9,338 +0.5% | $477,400 |
| 2022 | $9,290 +0.8% | $477,400 |
| 2021 | $9,219 +4.2% | $477,400 |
| 2020 | $8,851 +1.1% | $477,400 |
| 2019 | $8,751 +2.6% | $477,400 |
| 2018 | $8,531 +1.6% | $477,400 |
| 2017 | $8,397 +0.4% | $477,400 |
| 2016 | $8,364 +0.8% | $477,400 |
| 2015 | $8,297 +2% | $477,400 |
| 2014 | $8,135 +1.2% | $477,400 |
| 2013 | $8,035 +1.8% | $477,400 |
| 2012 | $7,891 +3.2% | $477,400 |
| 2011 | $7,643 +2% | $477,400 |
| 2010 | $7,490 +1.1% | $477,400 |
| 2009 | $7,409 | $477,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $477,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $477,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $477,400 +56.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $304,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $304,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $304,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $304,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $304,400 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Long Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Southern Boulvard SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 1.9 mi
- 7/10Chatham Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 7/10Chatham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
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- New Jersey
- Morris County
- Chatham
- 07928
- Long Hill
- 638 River Rd
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