876 Fort Plains Rd, Howell - Farmhouse on Nearly 4 Acres with Barns, Greenhouse & Business Potential. This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath farmhouse in Howell, NJ sits on just under 4 acres backing up to the peaceful Metedeconk. Offering the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern convenience, this property is ideal whether you're looking for country living, a hobby farm, or a home business location. Step inside to find a bright, airy layout with wood floors, a vintage cast iron wood-burning fireplace, and a updated, dry basement complete with built-in storage closets. The furnace, septic, and well have all been beautifully maintained, giving you peace of mind for years to come. Outside, the opportunities are endless: Traditional red barn/garage/stable - perfect for storage, animals, carpentry, art or hobby use.. Non-occupancy two-story building once used for a registered farm business. Large greenhouse for year-round gardening. Expansive land with room to expand, have a registered farm, or run a landscaping business. Additional features include an above-ground oil tank (with the home prepped for easy conversion to gas) and a circular driveway with ample parking. All this in a prime location - just 1 hour from NYC and only minutes to the Jersey Shore's best beaches. For just under $800K, this Howell farmhouse checks every box. This is THE ONE you've been waiting for - a rare mix of privacy, charm, and opportunity.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
3.9 acresLot Size
$627Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Melina Bradley• Keller Williams Realty West Monmouth
Bought with Melissa Cuozzo• Keller Williams Realty West Monmouth
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Zoning
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Stories
2
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Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,200
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monmouth County
APN
2100109 00013
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Basement
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.
ARE-6
Agricultural Rural Estate 6 Zone
The purpose of the ARE-6 Zones is to minimize the impacts of development in areas located outside of the centers identified in the Townships Master Plan. The goals include preservation of rural and agricultural uses and preservation of rural character. Many areas include significant environmental constraints, including wetlands, floodplains, rare and endangered species habitats, aquifer recharge areas and high-quality watersheds.