Welcome to this move-in-ready expanded Colonial located in the highly sought-after Heritage Point neighborhood of Howell Township. Offering approximately 2,703 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this home delivers the ideal combination of size, functionality, and value. The main level is anchored by a dramatic great room featuring soaring ceilings and oversized windows, creating a bright, open-concept environment that stands out immediately upon entry. This space flows seamlessly for both everyday living and entertaining. A private office just off the main living area provides flexibility for remote work, guest space, or a potential fourth bedroom. Upstairs, the home offers three generously sized bedrooms, including a primary suite with an oversized walk-in closet. The layout is efficient and well-balanced, providing separation between living and sleeping areas without sacrificing flow. Major capital improvements have already been completed, significantly reducing future ownership costs. These include a brand-new roof (2024), updated HVAC with a newly replaced upstairs AC zone (2023), and newer washer, dryer, and dishwasher. Additional features include 9+ foot ceilings on the first floor, 2-zone air conditioning, natural gas heating, a 2-car garage, and public water and sewer. The exterior delivers a private, scenic setting with a fenced-in yard and patio--ideal for outdoor use, entertaining, or pets. Strategically located near major roadways, shopping, and everyday conveniences, this property offers both accessibility and neighborhood appeal. This is a turnkey opportunity in one of Howell's most desirable communities. Please be sure to see the video tour and 3d tour and schedule a showing today!
Southard, located between Route 9 and the Garden State Parkway, is a residential and semi-rural Lakewood neighborhood with wooded lanes and small-lot farms. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Route 9 corridor near the Lakewood Industrial Park entrances, where contractor yards, garden suppliers, and low-slung service storefronts set a workaday rhythm. Housing leans toward ranches, split-levels, and newer subdivisions tucked behind tree lines. The landscape shifts quickly from busy arterial traffic to quiet back roads with drainage ponds and patches of pine and oak. Weekends often orbit nearby open-space trails and local farm stands rather than a single main street. Daily errands and dining tend to cluster along Route 9 and toward downtown Lakewood’s older commercial blocks.
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Market insights
52 Sweet Gum Rd · $699,000
DAYS ON MARKET
7 days
The average home goes pending in 18 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.6%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$699,000
Median sale price in this area is $810,347. (16% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
16% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.0
Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Interior Features
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
2 Zoned Heat
Cooling: Yes
2 Zoned AC
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.5
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Basement Information
Basement: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 2703.0
Ownership: Fee Simple
Subdivision Information
Heritage Point
Howell Twnsp
Howell (HOW)
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 21-00078-01-00011
Tax Annual Amount: 12505.0
Tax Assessed Value: 726600
Tax Block: 78.01
Tax Lot: 11
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-03-19T12:57:49Z
Documents Count: 0
Listing Information
Photos Count: 37
Pending
Sale and tax history for 52 Sweet Gum Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MOMLS #22607118
Mar 26, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 19, 2026
Listed
$699,000
$259/sq ft
MOMLS #22417210
Jul 14, 2024
Price Changed
$775,000
$287/sq ft
Jun 23, 2024
Listed
$799,000
$296/sq ft
Jun 18, 2024
Coming Soon
*
MOMLS #21713773
Jun 26, 2017
Sold
$420,000
$155/sq ft
Apr 27, 2017
Pending
—
Apr 24, 2017
Price Changed
$424,900
$157/sq ft
Apr 10, 2017
Listed
$429,900
$159/sq ft
+26
Move in condition: enormous (2700 sq ft) 3 BR/2.5 bath colonial w/huge 15x32 2 story Great Room w/bamboo floor/Gas FP/windowed wall. Newer Kitchen w/granite counter/breakfast bar/stainless appliances/ custom cabinets. Formal dining room w/wood burning FP. Wide ceramic tile hall featuring windowed conversation area overlooking yard featuring pergola. Second floor features Master BR w/full bath and colossal 15x14 walk in closet. 2 Additional BR's and main bath. Newer siding/patio/fenced yard w/gas line for BBQ. 2 car garage. Two zone heating and central A/C. Several upgrades including recessed lighting with dimmer switches throughout the house. Underground sprinklers for professionally landscaped property. Convenient to shopping, transportation and major highways. Phenomenal school district.
BRIGHT MLS #NJMM106364
Jun 26, 2017
Sold
$420,000
$155/sq ft
May 23, 2017
Pending
—
May 21, 2017
Pending
—
Apr 27, 2017
Pending
—
Apr 24, 2017
Price Changed
$424,900
$157/sq ft
Apr 10, 2017
Listed
$429,900
$159/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 2014
Sold
$275,000
$102/sq ft
MOMLS #21303714
Feb 2, 2013
Listed
$312,900
$116/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 23, 2004
Sold
$318,000
$118/sq ft
MOMLS #2410637
May 10, 2004
Delisted
—
Apr 19, 2004
Listed
$328,900
$122/sq ft
MOMLS #7029326
May 15, 1997
Sold
$150,000
$55/sq ft
Mar 6, 1997
Delisted
—
Feb 18, 1997
Listed
$152,988
$57/sq ft
MOMLS #2250404
May 15, 1997
Sold
$150,000
$55/sq ft
Mar 6, 1997
Delisted
—
Feb 14, 1997
Listed
$152,988
$57/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 24, 1986
Sold
$109,800
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,505 (+4.2%)
$419,900 + $361,000
$780,900
2024
$12,002 (+1.9%)
$368,900 + $357,700
$726,600
2023
$11,776 (+13.2%)
$323,900 + $351,100
$675,000
2022
$10,400 (+0.6%)
$289,900 + $342,900
$632,800
2021
$10,339 (−1.5%)
$169,900 + $326,500
$496,400
2020
$10,495 (+2.7%)
$159,900 + $290,400
$450,300
2019
$10,223 (+2.5%)
$164,900 + $287,100
$452,000
2018
$9,976 (+12.9%)
$149,900 + $282,200
$432,100
2017
$8,837 (+1.1%)
$134,700 + $232,300
$367,000
2016
$8,745 (+0.2%)
$134,700 + $232,300
$367,000
2015
$8,729 (+4.9%)
$133,200 + $226,400
$359,600
2014
$8,325 (−0.8%)
$124,700 + $189,700
$314,400
2013
$8,388 (+0.2%)
$124,700 + $189,700
$314,400
2012
$8,376 (+19.0%)
$124,700 + $189,700
$314,400
2011
$7,039 (+1.5%)
$124,700 + $189,700
$314,400
2010
$6,933 (+3.9%)
$194,700 + $135,600
$330,300
2009
$6,675
$194,700 + $135,600
$330,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
74 ft.
Lot depth
116 ft.
Lot size
8,586 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,703
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,703
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monmouth County
APN
2100078 0100011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.
R-3
Residential 3 District
The purpose of the R-3 Zoning Districts is to permit infill development at moderate densities within the established centers identified in the Howell Township Master Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
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 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Howell, NJ • 07731
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 52 Sweet Gum Rd
$723,941
$25K over list price of $699K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $665K to $780K.