Calling all Handy Homeowners looking for the perfect location to make your dream home! Structurely sound the house admittely needs cosmetic work but the location & views make up for it!Located on the Raritan Bay with gorgeous views of NYC.A little 'Sweat Equity would go a long way to making this a water's edge dreamhome!
Calling all Handy Homeowners looking for the perfect location to make your dream home! Structurely sound the house admittely needs cosmetic work but the location & views make up for it! Located on the Raritan Bay with gorgeous views of NYC & beyond it is across from a walking park with access to the beach area & boardwalk.Your imagination & a little ''Sweat Equity'' would go a long way to making this a comfortable home and eventually a second level would make this a true water's-edge masterpiece!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,423 (+9.9%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2024
$4,933 (+4.3%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2023
$4,730 (+2.8%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2022
$4,603 (+1.9%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2021
$4,518 (+1.2%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2020
$4,463 (+1.6%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2019
$4,392 (+1.1%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2018
$4,343 (+3.2%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2017
$4,208 (+2.0%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2016
$4,124 (+3.0%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2014
$4,002 (+2.3%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2013
$3,913 (+2.3%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2011
$3,825 (−14.8%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2010
$4,491 (+2.3%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2009
$4,392
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
Tax history for 485 Raritan
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,423 (+9.9%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2024
$4,933 (+4.3%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2023
$4,730 (+2.8%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2022
$4,603 (+1.9%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2021
$4,518 (+1.2%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2020
$4,463 (+1.6%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2019
$4,392 (+1.1%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2018
$4,343 (+3.2%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2017
$4,208 (+2.0%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2016
$4,124 (+3.0%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2014
$4,002 (+2.3%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2013
$3,913 (+2.3%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2011
$3,825 (−14.8%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2010
$4,491 (+2.3%)
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
2009
$4,392
$42,000 + $44,100
$86,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
5,001 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
854
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1501063 00485
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
R-5
Medium High Density Residential Zone
The purpose of this zone is to protect existing areas of intensive suburban development at a medium high density 7.5 du per gross acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Ground transport
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: 1 Car Width, Gravel
Interior
Bedroom 3 Information
Bedroom Width: 12
Bedroom Length: 12
Bedroom Area: 144
Bedroom 4 Information
Bedroom Width: 12
Bedroom Length: 13
Bedroom Area: 156
Master Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Width: 11
Master Bedroom Length: 10
Master Bedroom Area: 110
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
Dining Room Information
Dining Room: No
Living Room Information
Living Room Width: 13
Living Room Length: 13
Living Room Area: 169
Kitchen Information
Kitchen Width: 13
Kitchen Length: 12
Kitchen Area: 156
Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Interior Features
Flooring: See Remarks
Stories Total: 1
Interior Features: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Kitchen, Living Room, Attic
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X100
Land Information
Water Source: Public
Property Information
Has Property Attached: No
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Oven, Gas Water Heater
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2009
Tax Annual Amount: $4,392
Utilities
Utility Information
Gas: Natural Gas
Sewer: Sewer Charge, Public Sewer
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Heating: Central
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 854
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,001 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1501063 00485
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Age: 0
Service: Garbage-Extra Charge
Transaction Type: Sale
Around this home
Schools
Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.3mi
6/10
Old Bridge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Keyport, NJ • 07735
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$367,000 – $444,000
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