Unique 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath custom home located in Montgomery Twp. Spacious living room. Unique layout. 3 bedrooms on 1st floor and 2 on 2nd level. Crawl space. Home situated on 1.5 acres of land.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Merrilyn Ayala
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 538 River Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jan 19, 2018
Sold
$461,500
GSMLS #3388764
Jan 12, 2018
Sold
$477,500
Dec 13, 2017
Delisted
—
Nov 8, 2017
Contingent
—
Oct 23, 2017
Price Changed
$475,000
Oct 3, 2017
Price Changed
$549,000
Sep 6, 2017
Price Changed
$589,000
Jul 10, 2017
Price Changed
$599,000
Jul 7, 2017
Price Changed
$625,000
Jun 5, 2017
Price Changed
$645,000
May 17, 2017
Listed
$675,000
Public Records
Jul 18, 2005
Sold
$800,000
Public Records
Feb 24, 2003
Sold
$517,500
Public Records
Sep 14, 1998
Sold
$363,000
Public Records
Jan 1, 1982
Sold
$205,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,102 (+1.8%)
$222,500 + $239,000
$461,500
2024
$15,811
$222,500 + $239,000
$461,500
2023
$15,797 (+6.2%)
$222,500 + $239,000
$461,500
2022
$14,870 (+0.8%)
$222,500 + $239,000
$461,500
2021
$14,745 (+0.8%)
$222,500 + $239,000
$461,500
2020
$14,625 (+0.7%)
$222,500 + $239,000
$461,500
2019
$14,528 (−14.0%)
$222,500 + $239,000
$461,500
2018
$16,894 (+1.8%)
$222,500 + $239,000
$461,500
2017
$16,603 (+1.8%)
$222,500 + $326,900
$549,400
2016
$16,311 (+3.7%)
$222,500 + $326,900
$549,400
2014
$15,734 (+1.4%)
$222,500 + $326,900
$549,400
2013
$15,521 (+4.7%)
$222,500 + $326,900
$549,400
2011
$14,817 (+2.4%)
$222,500 + $326,900
$549,400
2010
$14,471 (+1.2%)
$222,500 + $326,900
$549,400
2009
$14,306
$222,500 + $326,900
$549,400
Tax history for 538 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,102 (+1.8%)
$222,500 + $239,000
$461,500
2024
$15,811
$222,500 + $239,000
$461,500
2023
$15,797 (+6.2%)
$222,500 + $239,000
$461,500
2022
$14,870 (+0.8%)
$222,500 + $239,000
$461,500
2021
$14,745 (+0.8%)
$222,500 + $239,000
$461,500
2020
$14,625 (+0.7%)
$222,500 + $239,000
$461,500
2019
$14,528 (−14.0%)
$222,500 + $239,000
$461,500
2018
$16,894 (+1.8%)
$222,500 + $239,000
$461,500
2017
$16,603 (+1.8%)
$222,500 + $326,900
$549,400
2016
$16,311 (+3.7%)
$222,500 + $326,900
$549,400
2014
$15,734 (+1.4%)
$222,500 + $326,900
$549,400
2013
$15,521 (+4.7%)
$222,500 + $326,900
$549,400
2011
$14,817 (+2.4%)
$222,500 + $326,900
$549,400
2010
$14,471 (+1.2%)
$222,500 + $326,900
$549,400
2009
$14,306
$222,500 + $326,900
$549,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,520
Year built
1740
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Somerset County
APN
1308001 00026
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Lot Information
Approximate Lot Size: 1.5
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 4,520
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1740
Year Renovated: —
County: Somerset County
APN: 1308001 00026
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 609-924-1600
Around this home
Schools
Montgomery Lower Middle School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 2.8mi
10/10
Montgomery Upper Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
10/10
Montgomery High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 69-77% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Belle Mead, NJ • 08502-4702
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.7 hrs
4.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$890,000 – $1.08M
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