Some homes simply offer space987 Bennetts Mills Road offers a place to truly put down roots. Set on approximately 1.25 acres in Jackson, this spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bath home has been cherished by the same family for more than 30 years and carries the warmth of a home that has been genuinely lived in and loved. With over 3,000 square feet of living space, room to gather and grow, and an extraordinary detached garage that sets this property apart, this is a home ready to welcome its next chapter. Inside, generous living spaces provide plenty of room for everyday living, entertaining, and gathering with the people who matter most. Five bedrooms offer exceptional flexibility for family, guests, a home office, or whatever your next chapter may bring, while the partially finished basement rovides even more usable space. But car enthusiasts, hobbyists, and mechanicsthis is where things get exciting. The massive detached garage is far from your traditional garage and offers the kind of space that is increasingly hard to find. Currently outfitted with two automotive lifts, it has all the makings of a mechanic's dream garage, serious workshop, or incredible space for the automotive enthusiast or collector. The two lifts are not included in the sale but may be separately negotiated for an additional cost.
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
1.25 acresLot Size
4 car garageParking
Listed by ALEVTINA NIAYZOV• EXCLUSIVE PROPERTIES REALTY NJ
Hyson-Bennett Mills, located between Downtown Vista Center and the Mill Creek industrial corridor, is a historic and mixed-use Vista Center neighborhood with brick mill architecture and a canal-side greenway. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Mill Street & Foundry Avenue junction, where converted warehouse bays frame coffee counters, maker studios, and small galleries. Community pillars include Bennett Mills Market Hall, Hyson Works Studio Collective, and the Mill Creek Playhouse. Narrow lanes and loading-dock facades give many blocks a loft-district rhythm, while pocket parks soften the edges near the water. Sidewalks trace old rail spurs toward trailheads and small courtyards. Evenings read as low-key and walkable, with patios tucked into former service alleys.
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Market insights
987 Bennetts Mills Rd · $850,000
DAYS ON MARKET
54 days
The average home goes pending in 32 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.1%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$850,000
Median sale price in this area is $498,968. (41% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Entrance foyer
Great room
Living room
Family room
Formal dining room
Fireplace with wood-burning feature and screen
Partial basement with recreation room, storage space, and workshop
Bedrooms
5 or more bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first floor
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Primary bedroom features a full bath with two sinks and a walk-in closet
Kitchen
Granite or Corian countertops
Kitchen island
Dishwasher
Gas range/oven
Refrigerator
Exhaust fan
Kitchen exhaust fan
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Gas water heater
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Wood
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Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Wooded lot
Outdoor pool
Bath spa
Home design
One-story home
Parking
Detached garage with 4 spaces
Open parking
Concrete parking
Driveway
Parking pad
2-car-width parking
Off-site parking
See remarks
Construction
Asphalt roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas
HOA & community
Outdoor pool
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Electricity and solar
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Some homes simply offer space—987 Bennetts Mills Road offers a place to truly put down roots. Set on approximately 1.25 acres in Jackson, this spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bath home has been cherished by the same family for more than 30 years and carries the warmth of a home that has been genuinely lived in and loved. With over 3,000 square feet of living space, room to gather and grow, and an extraordinary detached garage that sets this property apart, this is a home ready to welcome its next chapter. Inside, generous living spaces provide plenty of room for everyday living, entertaining, and gathering with the people who matter most. Five bedrooms offer exceptional flexibility for family, guests, a home office, or whatever your next chapter may bring, while the partially finished basement rovides even more usable space. But car enthusiasts, hobbyists, and mechanics—this is where things get exciting. The massive detached garage is far from your traditional garage and offers the kind of space that is increasingly hard to find. Currently outfitted with two automotive lifts, it has all the makings of a mechanic's dream garage, serious workshop, or incredible space for the automotive enthusiast or collector. The two lifts are not included in the sale but may be separately negotiated for an additional cost.
Public Records
May 28, 1992
Sold
$147,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,075 (−5.8%)
$300,600 + $374,200
$674,800
2024
$10,693 (+3.9%)
$300,600 + $374,200
$674,800
2023
$10,287 (+2.0%)
$119,100 + $271,300
$390,400
2022
$10,084 (+2.0%)
$119,100 + $271,300
$390,400
2021
$9,889 (+1.4%)
$119,100 + $271,300
$390,400
2020
$9,752 (+1.4%)
$119,100 + $271,300
$390,400
2019
$9,619 (+3.5%)
$119,100 + $271,300
$390,400
2018
$9,298 (+2.5%)
$119,100 + $271,300
$390,400
2017
$9,074 (+4.7%)
$119,100 + $267,500
$386,600
2016
$8,668 (+39.0%)
$119,100 + $267,500
$386,600
2014
$6,236 (−1.2%)
$119,100 + $190,200
$309,300
2013
$6,310 (+3.7%)
$119,100 + $190,200
$309,300
2012
$6,087 (−3.2%)
$119,100 + $190,200
$309,300
2011
$6,291 (+6.1%)
$119,100 + $190,200
$309,300
2010
$5,929 (+7.7%)
$119,100 + $190,200
$309,300
2009
$5,503
$119,100 + $190,200
$309,300
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,054
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,054
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ocean County
APN
1206401 00084
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being 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
52% 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
Jackson, NJ • 08527
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Jackson. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 987 Bennetts Mills Rd
$836,129
$14K under list price of $850K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $650K to $915K.