A Rare Opportunity to Own a Piece of History! Step back in time with this charming 1832 Colonial set on just under half an acre, offering a unique opportunity to restore, renovate, or reimagine a property rich in character and historic appeal. The home features 3BR's, one full bath, HW floors, some pumpkin pine flooring, and impressive nine-foot ceilings in some of the first floor. An enclosed front sunroom provides a welcoming space to relax and enjoy the surroundings, while three non-functioning fireplaces reflect the home's historic character. Pocket doors separate the Living room from the family room. The property offers exceptional versatility with a large, two-story detached barn, an additional outbuilding, a separate shed, and an in-ground swimming pool. With its generous grounds and collection of outbuildings, this property presents exciting possibilities. Additional Property Information: The septic system is approx 27 y/o, and the well pump is approx 6-7 y/o. Some electrical wiring was updated in 2022. An underground oil tank is underground. Important: The property is being sold in "AS-IS" condition. The seller will make no repairs. Buyers are encouraged to conduct all inspections and due diligence to determine the property's condition and suitability for their intended use.Bring your imagination and discover the possibilities of this historic Colonial with its distinctive character, spacious grounds, and an array of outbuildings!
South Branch Historic District, located between the South Branch of the Raritan River and Old York Road, is a historic and rural Neshanic Station neighborhood with 19th-century farmsteads and river-meadow views. The district’s character concentrates along Old York Road near the bridge over the South Branch, where clapboard houses, barns, and open fields set a quiet, working-landscape rhythm. Architecture leans to Federal and Victorian-era forms, with deep porches, stone foundations, and long driveways. Daily life follows the river corridor and back roads, with cycling and scenic drives as a common thread. The setting reads as preserved Somerset County countryside, with small-town errands tied to nearby hamlets and rail stops.
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Market insights
860 River Rd · $550,000
SALE-TO-LIST
101.2%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$550,000
Median sale price in this area is $637,134. (16% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
14% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
High ceilings
Walk-in closet
Three fireplaces, including in the primary bedroom, dining room, and family room; fireplaces are non-functional
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms: 1 on the first floor and 2 on the second floor
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Laundry room on the first floor
Flooring
Vinyl and linoleum flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Steam radiator heating
Electric and below-ground oil tank heating fuel
Window air conditioning
Exterior features
Level lot
Deck
Metal fence
Outbuilding
Storage shed
Storm doors
In-ground pool
Home design
Colonial style
Fixer-upper
Parking
One-car-width, non-surfaced driveway
Construction
Approximate year built
Aluminum siding
Composition shingle roof
Utilities
Electricity
Septic system
Well water
HOA & community
Pets allowed
Electricity and solar
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,791 (+10.2%)
$191,000 + $203,200
$394,200
2024
$7,974 (+14.0%)
$178,300 + $218,400
$396,700
2023
$6,993 (+17.2%)
$169,800 + $202,300
$372,100
2022
$5,969 (−16.1%)
$135,800 + $189,000
$324,800
2021
$7,114 (−1.5%)
$123,000 + $144,300
$267,300
2020
$7,224 (+3.0%)
$120,000 + $183,000
$303,000
2019
$7,010 (−2.6%)
$120,000 + $183,000
$303,000
2018
$7,199 (−2.3%)
$102,000 + $189,600
$291,600
2017
$7,366 (−4.6%)
$106,000 + $191,600
$297,600
2016
$7,724 (+16.7%)
$106,000 + $199,000
$305,000
2014
$6,621 (−1.6%)
$121,000 + $177,700
$298,700
2013
$6,727 (+3.3%)
$106,000 + $177,700
$283,700
2011
$6,515 (−12.9%)
$121,000 + $177,700
$298,700
2010
$7,479
$121,000 + $177,700
$298,700
2009
$92,600 + $147,800
$240,400
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
61 ft.
Lot depth
312 ft.
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,956
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,956
Year built
1832
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Somerset County
APN
1000145 0200011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
CR
Central Residential District
The purpose of the CR Residential Districts is to establish a distribution of population density throughout the Township in relation to existing and prospective facilities, a convenient street system, employment areas and reasonable predictability of population growth. The standards are intended to offer maximum flexibility in site design and the selection of dwelling unit types in order to offer a balanced housing pattern attractive to all income and age segments of the community as part of the Township's fair share of meeting the region's low- and moderate-income housing need. In each of these districts, development design may follow either standard subdivision of lots or cluster zoning or, in the RS, R, R1, R2, CR, AH, RCA and PD Districts, utilize the planned development provisions of this chapter.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Community / recreation center
Housing
Library
Golf related
Cemetery
Park & open space
Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 22-32% 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
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hillsborough, NJ • 08844-4047
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Hillsborough. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Rental earnings
Est. $2,332 per month, based on comparable rentals
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