BACK ON THE MARKET — ONE MORE TIME! All interested buyers, now is your opportunity to bring your BEST OFFER! Sellers have relocated and are looking for a serious, qualified buyer who is prepared for a quick and smooth closing. The home is being sold AS-IS, and the current price reflects the property's age and current condition. Situated on approximately 1.81 acres in Howell, this property offers privacy, space, and plenty of potential. Bring your best offer and be ready to move forward. Sellers are looking for the right buyer who understands the property, its age and condition, and is ready to get to the closing table. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and major commuter routes.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
1.81 acresLot Size
$282Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jess Dawdy• Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living
Freewood Acres, located between U.S. Route 9 and the Manalapan Brook corridor, is a suburban and wooded West Freehold neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a low-key, park-adjacent feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Route 9 and Schanck Road junction, where local plazas and service storefronts set a practical, everyday rhythm. Nearby community pillars include iPlay America for indoor rides and events, the Monmouth County Historical Association’s headquarters at Marlpit Hall, and the Freehold Raceway Mall as a regional gathering spot. Homes sit on leafy lots with a mix of classic ranches and updated colonials. Side streets stay quiet while the main corridors carry the area’s commerce. Green space and recreation thread through the landscape via county parks and sports fields.
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Offer insights
51 Smith St · $480,000
$480K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $480K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
152 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.8%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
One fireplace
Unfinished basement with Bilco-style doors
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher, stove, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Dryer
Flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Oil heating
Multi-unit cooling
Exterior features
Stream with riparian rights
Parking
No garage spaces
Construction
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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A true hidden gem and private retreat located on almost 2 acres , with its own stream and lots of potential! This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Cape-style home features an open-concept floor plan, hardwood flooring throughout, a full basement and two fireplaces to complete this must-see home. One bedroom is upstairs with its own private bath and two bedrooms are downstairs. The home has kept the 1950's charm with architectural details and wood floors. Tons of parking space on the huge fully fenced lot! Close to major highways, shopping, NYC transportation, and the Jersey shore!
BRIGHT MLS #NJMM2000550
Mar 11, 2022
Listing Removed
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Feb 9, 2022
Price Changed
$449,000
$263/sq ft
Jan 18, 2022
Listed
$459,000
$269/sq ft
Public Records
May 7, 2020
Sold
$285,000
$167/sq ft
MOMLS #21935157
Dec 12, 2019
Sold
$295,000
$173/sq ft
Nov 6, 2019
Pending
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Oct 16, 2019
Relisted
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Oct 10, 2019
Pending
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Sep 27, 2019
Price Changed
$279,000
$164/sq ft
Aug 26, 2019
Listed
$299,000
$175/sq ft
MOMLS #21910850
Jul 19, 2019
Contingent
—
May 29, 2019
Price Changed
$299,000
$175/sq ft
May 3, 2019
Price Changed
$320,000
$188/sq ft
Mar 18, 2019
Listed
$339,000
$199/sq ft
MOMLS #21846240
Feb 25, 2019
Price Changed
$380,000
$223/sq ft
Jan 7, 2019
Price Changed
$395,000
$232/sq ft
Dec 6, 2018
Listed
$415,000
$243/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 2018
Sold
$225,000
$132/sq ft
MOMLS #21503818
Jun 2, 2015
Price Changed
$264,900
$155/sq ft
Feb 2, 2015
Listed
$269,900
$158/sq ft
MOMLS #21424789
Dec 11, 2014
Listed
$279,900
$164/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 27, 2003
Sold
$285,000
$167/sq ft
MOMLS #2259911
Oct 30, 1997
Sold
$104,000
$61/sq ft
Sep 29, 1997
Delisted
—
Jul 9, 1997
Listed
$107,000
$63/sq ft
MOMLS #7037639
Oct 30, 1997
Sold
$104,000
$61/sq ft
Sep 6, 1997
Delisted
—
Jul 9, 1997
Listed
$107,000
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,922 (+3.6%)
$320,500 + $246,400
$566,900
2024
$8,611 (+0.2%)
$275,500 + $244,100
$519,600
2023
$8,593 (+26.4%)
$245,500 + $239,600
$485,100
2022
$6,798 (+4.0%)
$210,500 + $251,000
$461,500
2021
$6,534 (+8.8%)
$150,200 + $174,000
$324,200
2020
$6,003 (+0.3%)
$130,000 + $154,700
$284,700
2019
$5,987 (+2.0%)
$125,200 + $133,000
$258,200
2018
$5,872 (+1.6%)
$121,900 + $130,700
$252,600
2017
$5,777 (+3.5%)
$118,900 + $120,900
$239,800
2016
$5,580 (+4.4%)
$118,900 + $120,900
$239,800
2015
$5,346 (+2.3%)
$110,800 + $117,800
$228,600
2014
$5,228 (−1.0%)
$105,600 + $91,200
$196,800
2013
$5,282
$105,600 + $91,200
$196,800
2012
$5,280 (−0.6%)
$105,600 + $91,200
$196,800
2011
$5,313 (+1.7%)
$105,600 + $91,200
$196,800
2010
$5,224 (+3.6%)
$147,600 + $100,200
$247,800
2009
$5,043
$147,600 + $100,200
$247,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.81 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,705
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,705
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monmouth County
APN
2100110 00106 06
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-50
Residential 50 District
The purpose of the R-50 Zone is to acknowledge the established character and pattern of development in the Freewood Acres area of the Township.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
56% 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
Howell, NJ • 07731
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Sun exposure
67/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.2 hrs
2.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 51 Smith St
$470,369
$9,631 under list price of $480K
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