Perhaps the fairest of them all, this 1912 shore colonial reflects best of old town Fair Haven. Lovingly maintained and updated with gourmet kitchen, custom baths,gleaming wood floors, 9 ft. ceilings, pocket doors, original mouldings, marvelous wraparound porch. 4 bedrooms/2.5 baths include private 3rd floor master retreat. Convenient in-town location, walk to top-rated schools, river, parks, library. Minutes to train, NYC ferry and the beautiful beaches of Monmouth County. Simply charming !
Single-familyProperty Type
1912Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
Listed by Ellen Kelly• Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate
Bought with Mara Browndorf• Coldwell Banker Realty
A SPECIAL HOUSE BEYOND CHARM. LOVINGLY CARED FOR AND UPDATED. BREAKFAST ROOM HAS NEW BAY WINDOW, WRAPAROUND PORCH. 9 FT. CEILINGS, YESTERYEAR'S MOLDING. THIRD FLOOR READY FOR FINISHING, WIRING AND PLUMBING IN. OIL TANK REMOVED. KNOCK FIRST-THEN USE LOCKBOX
Public Records
Jul 6, 1988
Sold
$229,900
Public Records
Aug 1, 1985
Sold
$145,000
Public Records
Nov 1, 1982
Sold
$67,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,254 (+4.4%)
$642,600 + $564,700
$1,207,300
2024
$15,576 (+5.6%)
$579,500 + $559,500
$1,139,000
2023
$14,747 (+3.6%)
$511,000 + $549,300
$1,060,300
2022
$14,238
$400,500 + $536,400
$936,900
2021
$14,233 (+1.3%)
$339,300 + $494,300
$833,600
2020
$14,051 (+2.0%)
$327,700 + $439,600
$767,300
2019
$13,777 (+0.6%)
$327,700 + $434,700
$762,400
2018
$13,693 (+4.6%)
$327,700 + $427,200
$754,900
2017
$13,087 (−1.4%)
$293,900 + $394,900
$688,800
2016
$13,272 (+13.2%)
$293,900 + $394,900
$688,800
2015
$11,722 (−1.1%)
$293,900 + $385,000
$678,900
2014
$11,849 (−1.2%)
$301,400 + $300,700
$602,100
2013
$11,994 (+0.8%)
$301,400 + $300,700
$602,100
2012
$11,903 (+1.2%)
$185,500 + $321,000
$506,500
2011
$11,756 (+1.4%)
$185,500 + $321,000
$506,500
2010
$11,594 (+2.0%)
$185,500 + $321,000
$506,500
2009
$11,366
$185,500 + $321,000
$506,500
Tax history for 492 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,254 (+4.4%)
$642,600 + $564,700
$1,207,300
2024
$15,576 (+5.6%)
$579,500 + $559,500
$1,139,000
2023
$14,747 (+3.6%)
$511,000 + $549,300
$1,060,300
2022
$14,238
$400,500 + $536,400
$936,900
2021
$14,233 (+1.3%)
$339,300 + $494,300
$833,600
2020
$14,051 (+2.0%)
$327,700 + $439,600
$767,300
2019
$13,777 (+0.6%)
$327,700 + $434,700
$762,400
2018
$13,693 (+4.6%)
$327,700 + $427,200
$754,900
2017
$13,087 (−1.4%)
$293,900 + $394,900
$688,800
2016
$13,272 (+13.2%)
$293,900 + $394,900
$688,800
2015
$11,722 (−1.1%)
$293,900 + $385,000
$678,900
2014
$11,849 (−1.2%)
$301,400 + $300,700
$602,100
2013
$11,994 (+0.8%)
$301,400 + $300,700
$602,100
2012
$11,903 (+1.2%)
$185,500 + $321,000
$506,500
2011
$11,756 (+1.4%)
$185,500 + $321,000
$506,500
2010
$11,594 (+2.0%)
$185,500 + $321,000
$506,500
2009
$11,366
$185,500 + $321,000
$506,500
*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
2.5
Lot width
56 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
8,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,423
Year built
1912
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monmouth County
APN
1400017 00016
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: AC Units
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
2 Zoned Heat
Cooling: Yes
Multi Units
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: Partially Finished
Room 1 Information
Living Room
First
Room 1 Length: 21.00
Room 1 Width: 13.00
Room 2 Information
Dining Room
First
Room 2 Length: 19.00
Room 2 Width: 14.00
Room 3 Information
Kitchen
First
Room 3 Length: 22.00
Room 3 Width: 12.00
Room 4 Information
Enclosed
First
Room 4 Length: 34.00
Room 4 Width: 7.00
Room 5 Information
Bedroom
Second
Room 5 Length: 14.00
Room 5 Width: 11.00
Room 6 Information
Bedroom
Second
Room 6 Length: 15.00
Room 6 Width: 15.00
Room 7 Information
Bedroom
Second
Room 7 Length: 14.00
Room 7 Width: 11.00
Room 8 Information
Den
Second
Room 8 Length: 12.00
Room 8 Width: 7.00
Room 9 Information
Third
Room 9 Length: 20.00
Room 9 Width: 18.00
Room 10 Information
Sunroom
First
Room 10 Length: 15.00
Room 10 Width: 6.00
Exterior
Exterior Features
Timberline
Building Information
Stories Total: 3
Subdivision Information
None
None
Fair Haven (FAI)
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 00017000000016
Tax Annual Amount: 11994.0
Tax Block: 17
Tax Lot: 16
Tax Year: 2013
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Location Information
Monmouth
Latitude: 40.359368
Longitude: -74.045677
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,423
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1912
Year Renovated: —
County: Monmouth County
APN: 1400017 00016
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Count: 0
Listing Information
Photos Count: 15
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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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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
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3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.47M – $1.78M
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