What a beautiful setting and spectacular location! This lovingly maintained home is nestled atop a tree covered hill, up a semi-private road in the heart of Cream Ridge. Unique, custom-designed 3 BR, 2 bath home offers the best of both worlds, offering peace and tranquility and the conveniences of shopping, transportation and great schools. Truly a rare find This home features a stunning wrap around porch that hugs you whether your coming or going! Large dining room, Living room, w/ Hickory wood flrs. Eat in kitchen with stainless steel appliances/ granite counter tops w/ a center island. Gorgeous screened in porch where you can sit back and relax. This home also features a finished basement w/ bilco doors. A true bonus is an oversized 2 car garage with a huge finished loft! A must see home
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
1.06 acresLot Size
$417Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Christopher Walsh• RE/MAX The Real Estate Leaders
•732-933-0200 (broker)
•cwalsh@remax.net (broker)
Bought with Non Member NON MEMBER• Non Subscribing Office
What a beautiful setting and spectacular location! This lovingly maintained home is nestled atop a tree covered hill, up a semi-private road in the heart of Cream Ridge. Unique, custom-designed 3 BR, 2 bath home offers the best of both worlds, offering peace and tranquility and the conveniences of shopping, transportation and great schools. Truly a rare find This home features a stunning wrap around porch that hugs you whether your coming or going! Large dining room, Living room, w/ Hickory wood flrs. Eat in kitchen with stainless steel appliances/ granite counter tops w/a center island. Gorgeous screened in porch where you can sit back and relax. This home also features a finished basement w/bilco doors. A true bonus is an oversized 2 car garage with a huge finished loft! A must see home
BRIGHT MLS #NJOC401022
Sep 15, 2020
Sold
$460,000
$257/sq ft
Aug 4, 2020
Pending
—
Aug 1, 2020
Listed
$424,999
$237/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 10, 1988
Sold
$35,000
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,454 (+12.7%)
$196,500 + $408,600
$605,100
2024
$10,161 (+7.2%)
$135,500 + $191,100
$326,600
2023
$9,481 (+4.8%)
$135,500 + $191,100
$326,600
2022
$9,047 (+3.6%)
$135,500 + $191,100
$326,600
2021
$8,730 (+2.4%)
$135,500 + $191,100
$326,600
2020
$8,528 (+2.1%)
$135,500 + $191,100
$326,600
2019
$8,351 (−1.7%)
$135,500 + $191,100
$326,600
2018
$8,498 (+1.8%)
$135,500 + $191,100
$326,600
2017
$8,351 (+4.3%)
$135,500 + $191,100
$326,600
2016
$8,006 (+14.9%)
$135,500 + $191,100
$326,600
2014
$6,967 (+3.7%)
$135,500 + $182,200
$317,700
2013
$6,719 (−0.6%)
$135,500 + $182,200
$317,700
2012
$6,763 (−1.9%)
$135,500 + $182,200
$317,700
2011
$6,891 (+1.5%)
$230,500 + $211,500
$442,000
2010
$6,789 (+3.4%)
$230,500 + $211,500
$442,000
2009
$6,564
$230,500 + $211,500
$442,000
Tax history for 79 Tower Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,454 (+12.7%)
$196,500 + $408,600
$605,100
2024
$10,161 (+7.2%)
$135,500 + $191,100
$326,600
2023
$9,481 (+4.8%)
$135,500 + $191,100
$326,600
2022
$9,047 (+3.6%)
$135,500 + $191,100
$326,600
2021
$8,730 (+2.4%)
$135,500 + $191,100
$326,600
2020
$8,528 (+2.1%)
$135,500 + $191,100
$326,600
2019
$8,351 (−1.7%)
$135,500 + $191,100
$326,600
2018
$8,498 (+1.8%)
$135,500 + $191,100
$326,600
2017
$8,351 (+4.3%)
$135,500 + $191,100
$326,600
2016
$8,006 (+14.9%)
$135,500 + $191,100
$326,600
2014
$6,967 (+3.7%)
$135,500 + $182,200
$317,700
2013
$6,719 (−0.6%)
$135,500 + $182,200
$317,700
2012
$6,763 (−1.9%)
$135,500 + $182,200
$317,700
2011
$6,891 (+1.5%)
$230,500 + $211,500
$442,000
2010
$6,789 (+3.4%)
$230,500 + $211,500
$442,000
2009
$6,564
$230,500 + $211,500
$442,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.06 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,790
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ocean County
APN
2400055 00195
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
# of Detached Carport Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area, Oversized, Other
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 10
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
Detached Carport, Detached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Interior Features: Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Efficiency, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Efficiency, Kitchen - Island, Kitchenette, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet(s)
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Irregular, Front Yard, Landscaping, No Thru Street
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $135,500
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,790
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Tax Assessed Value: $326,600
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $8,351
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Propane
Sewer Septic: Holding Tank
Water Source: Well
Location
Location Information
Cross Street: East Millstream Road
Directions: Route 539 south to Left on East Millstream Rd. to right on Tower Road in Plumsted. Welcome Home! Use google maps for driving directions. The other apps will take you to the wrong address.
Location Type: Other
Municipality: PLUMSTED TWP
Transportation: Commuter Lots less than 5 miles, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,790
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.06 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: —
County: Ocean County
APN: 2400055 00195
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
New Egypt Primary School
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 3.3mi
New Egypt Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
4/10
New Egypt High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
50% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cream Ridge, NJ • 08514
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.7 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$709,000 – $858,000
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