FANTASTIC VALUE! Beautiful Seashore Colonial WITH A POOL set in the heart of DOWNTOWN FAIR HAVEN, short walk from shops/dining & schools! Freshly painted w/ beautiful natural light throughout & an open layout w/ great versatility. Newer kitchen w/ stylish selections, quartz countertops, pantry storage & breakfast bar seating opens to impressive great room w/ vaulted ceiling, oversized windows & access to pool & patio. Large bedrooms w/ great closet space including a lux master w/ walk-in closet & beautiful en-suite bath w/ oversized shower. Executive-style 1st fl. office or study w/ French doors, dining room/living rm w/ double sided FP, basement w/ high ceilings & more. Deep rear yard w/ pool for summer entertaining. Mins to NY Ferry/Beach. AS IS SALE.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
Listed by BuyAndSellWithMario.com Venancio• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson
Bought with BuyAndSellWithMario.com Venancio• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson
For the house you call home! Fair Haven charmer with all the right ingredients! Offers a beautiful updated kitchen (newer appliances) opening to a great room which overlooks a private oasis. Fully fenced backyard includes an in-ground pool, patio with room to BBQ and roam. Full finished basement features a gas pot-belly stove. Formal dining room and office on the main level. Nice size bedrooms and ample storage. Newer windows, landscaping and hardscaping! All within walking distance of schools, center of town and red hot Red Bank. Easy commute to trains, high speed ferry to NY and ocean beaches.
MOMLS #20945902
Apr 23, 2010
Sold
$570,000
Dec 23, 2009
Listed
$599,900
COME AND SEE OUR NEW LOOK! Brand new central air, new roof, new oak hardwood floor in kitchen, new hardwood floor in upstairs hall. Basement partially finished & heated. Total move-in condition. Just bring your suitcases and unpack. Enjoy the gourmet kitchen which opens to a large fam rm. Enjoy entertaining in the liv rm and den in front of double sided fireplace. Have a great summer in your landscaped backyard w/sparkling IG pool. AHS warranty inc. All this & walk-up attic w/many possibilities
MOMLS #20923174
Jun 13, 2009
Listed
$599,900
MOMLS #20902122
Jan 15, 2009
Listed
$635,000
MOMLS #20815639
Apr 16, 2008
Listed
$674,900
Public Records
Dec 18, 1985
Sold
$157,000
Public Records
Sep 1, 1984
Sold
$37,000
Public Records
Apr 1, 1983
Sold
$39,500
Public Records
Jan 1, 1983
Sold
$26,630
Public Records
Mar 1, 1982
Sold
$81,250
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,837 (+7.7%)
$653,200 + $453,800
$1,107,000
2024
$13,782 (+2.3%)
$590,000 + $449,700
$1,039,700
2023
$13,469 (+8.5%)
$521,600 + $416,600
$938,200
2022
$12,415 (−4.5%)
$411,000 + $444,700
$855,700
2021
$13,005 (+1.2%)
$349,800 + $377,100
$726,900
2020
$12,846 (+2.5%)
$338,200 + $362,900
$701,100
2019
$12,527 (+0.3%)
$338,200 + $358,800
$697,000
2018
$12,486 (+4.9%)
$338,200 + $348,200
$686,400
2017
$11,900 (−1.5%)
$304,400 + $321,900
$626,300
2016
$12,085 (+4.6%)
$304,400 + $321,900
$626,300
2015
$11,551 (−1.2%)
$304,400 + $313,800
$618,200
2014
$11,697 (+1.8%)
$311,600 + $282,800
$594,400
2013
$11,485 (+0.8%)
$311,600 + $282,800
$594,400
2012
$11,398 (+1.2%)
$194,000 + $291,000
$485,000
2011
$11,257 (+3.7%)
$194,000 + $291,000
$485,000
2010
$10,859 (+2.0%)
$194,000 + $291,000
$485,000
2009
$10,646
$194,000 + $280,400
$474,400
Tax history for 490 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,837 (+7.7%)
$653,200 + $453,800
$1,107,000
2024
$13,782 (+2.3%)
$590,000 + $449,700
$1,039,700
2023
$13,469 (+8.5%)
$521,600 + $416,600
$938,200
2022
$12,415 (−4.5%)
$411,000 + $444,700
$855,700
2021
$13,005 (+1.2%)
$349,800 + $377,100
$726,900
2020
$12,846 (+2.5%)
$338,200 + $362,900
$701,100
2019
$12,527 (+0.3%)
$338,200 + $358,800
$697,000
2018
$12,486 (+4.9%)
$338,200 + $348,200
$686,400
2017
$11,900 (−1.5%)
$304,400 + $321,900
$626,300
2016
$12,085 (+4.6%)
$304,400 + $321,900
$626,300
2015
$11,551 (−1.2%)
$304,400 + $313,800
$618,200
2014
$11,697 (+1.8%)
$311,600 + $282,800
$594,400
2013
$11,485 (+0.8%)
$311,600 + $282,800
$594,400
2012
$11,398 (+1.2%)
$194,000 + $291,000
$485,000
2011
$11,257 (+3.7%)
$194,000 + $291,000
$485,000
2010
$10,859 (+2.0%)
$194,000 + $291,000
$485,000
2009
$10,646
$194,000 + $280,400
$474,400
*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
2
Lot width
70 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
10,498 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,186
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monmouth County
APN
1400017 00015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 0.0
Interior
Interior Features
Inclusions: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Cooking
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Hot Water, Baseboard
Cooling: Yes
Central Air
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.5
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Ceilings - High
Room 1 Information
Dining Room
First
Room 1 Length: 23.00
Room 1 Width: 12.00
Room 2 Information
Office
First
Room 2 Length: 16.00
Room 2 Width: 12.00
Room 3 Information
Kitchen
First
Room 3 Length: 18.00
Room 3 Width: 12.00
Room 4 Information
Foyer
First
Room 4 Length: 14.00
Room 4 Width: 7.00
Room 5 Information
Family Room
First
Room 5 Length: 19.00
Room 5 Width: 18.00
Room 6 Information
Second
Room 6 Length: 17.00
Room 6 Width: 12.00
Room 7 Information
Bedroom
Second
Room 7 Length: 11.00
Room 7 Width: 11.00
Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Second
Room 8 Length: 12.00
Room 8 Width: 9.00
Room 9 Information
Bedroom
Second
Room 9 Length: 11.00
Room 9 Width: 10.00
Exterior
Exterior Features
Shingle
Land Information
Topography: Level
Building Information
Stories Total: 2
Subdivision Information
None
None
Fair Haven (FAI)
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 14-00017-0000-00015
Tax Annual Amount: 13005.0
Tax Assessed Value: 701100
Tax Block: 17
Tax Lot: 15
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Location Information
Monmouth
Latitude: 40.359275
Longitude: -74.04589
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,186
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,498 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Monmouth County
APN: 1400017 00015
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Count: 0
Listing Information
Photos Count: 16
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Around this home
Schools
Knollwood Elementary School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
10/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$1.47M – $1.78M
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