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Pride of ownership is unmistakable throughout this lovingly maintained 4-bedroom home, a property that feels special the moment you arrive. Set peacefully back from the road on 2.1 acres, this sprawling 2,630 sq ft residence offers the space, privacy, and flexibility to truly settle in and make it your own for years to come. With a spacious parcel offering a unique setting and plenty of possibilities for how you choose to enjoy the property, there is room here to put down roots and create the lifestyle you've been dreaming of. The updated kitchen and bathrooms blend comfort with thoughtful improvements, while the spacious living areas provide plenty of room for everyday life, family gatherings, holidays, and entertaining. A full walkout basement offers even more room for hobbies, recreation, storage, or future possibilities. Well-kept big-ticket items add valuable peace of mind. Step outside and imagine summer BBQs, quiet mornings, evenings spent relaxing, gardening, playing, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. With a 2-car garage and additional parking, there is room for family, friends, and all the things that come with life on a property like this. This is more than a house--it's a place to put down roots, create traditions, grow into the space, and make memories for years to come. With endless possibilities at this unique location, while being conveniently close to I-95 and the Jersey Shore, this is the kind of home you'll be proud to make your own.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
2.1 acresLot Size
$300Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Dorlisa Merkovsky• RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay
BRAND NEW CUSTOM 4BR, 2 1/2 BATH COLONIAL IN RURAL SETTING ONLY MINUTES FROM FREEHOLD. TILE IN BATHROOM FLOORS - $10.00 ALLOWANCE FOR CARPET AND VINYL FLOOR
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,206 (+5.5%)
$374,400 + $363,300
$737,700
2024
$9,670 (+0.9%)
$234,400 + $360,000
$594,400
2023
$9,580 (−5.8%)
$191,400 + $353,400
$544,800
2022
$10,170 (+0.4%)
$169,400 + $345,100
$514,500
2021
$10,132 (−5.6%)
$156,400 + $328,600
$485,000
2020
$10,739
$149,200 + $292,300
$441,500
2019
$10,731 (+2.8%)
$149,200 + $312,700
$461,900
2018
$10,441 (+0.9%)
$145,400 + $307,400
$452,800
2017
$10,347 (+0.4%)
$145,400 + $284,100
$429,500
2016
$10,310 (+0.7%)
$145,400 + $284,100
$429,500
2015
$10,234 (−2.0%)
$145,400 + $277,000
$422,400
2014
$10,442 (−1.0%)
$170,400 + $222,600
$393,000
2013
$10,548
$170,400 + $222,600
$393,000
2012
$10,544 (+1.6%)
$170,400 + $222,600
$393,000
2011
$10,381 (+1.7%)
$170,400 + $222,600
$393,000
2010
$10,207 (+3.6%)
$245,500 + $238,700
$484,200
2009
$9,853
$245,500 + $238,700
$484,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.1 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
2,630
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,630
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monmouth County
APN
2100109 00028 08
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.
ARE-2
Agricultural Rural Estate 2 Zone
The purpose of the ARE-2 Zone is to minimize the impacts of development in areas located outside of the centers identified in the Townships Master Plan. The goals include not only the preservation of rural and agricultural uses and preservation of rural character, but in addition to act as a buffer between zones of greater development and the ARE-3, ARE-4 and ARE-6 Zones.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Historical weather
Howell, NJ • 07731
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Sun exposure
73/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 688 Fort Plains Rd
$811,421
$22K over list price of $789K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $800K to $900K.