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$649,000

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979 River Rd, New Milford, NJ 07646

About this home

Renovate, Remodel, Raise the Roof OR Maybe build your dream home. This house with so many possibilities is a diamond in the rough. 3 BR, 2 and 1/2 baths, Living Room w/ Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen with access to the Sun Porch. Finished Basement with Bar, 1/2 bath, Laundry, Access to Garage and Outside. 2nd Floor with 2 generous sized bedrooms, full bath and storage. Central Air, 1-car Garage. Built-in Pool being sold as is. Large 72' x 250' Lot in close proximity to so much the town and surrounding areas have to offer. Close to schools, transportation, world-class shopping and houses of worship. Only 7miles from NY City. The perfect start to a lovely house to call home. BEING SOLD STRICTLY AS IS.

Single-familyProperty Type

0.41 acresLot Size

1 car garageParking

Listed by Laura Jeffas • Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Ridgewood

•201-819-1703 (agent)

•ljeffasrealtor@gmail.com (agent)

•201-639-5555 (broker)

Listing updated: Sep 17, 2026 at 11:39pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:NJMLS #26034617

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$4,730 per month

Principal and interest$3,542

Property taxes

$1,080

HOA dues

Home insurance

$108

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Berkley Street Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

David E Owens Middle School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

6/10

New Milford High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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Market insights

979 River Rd · $649,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 70 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 4% above list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $946,894. (46% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

7% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Finished basement
Fireplace

Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom

Flooring
Hardwood floors

Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating with forced air
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 979 River Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,957 (+2.8%)

$371,000 + $223,900

$594,900

2024

$12,605 (+3.1%)

$371,000 + $223,900

$594,900

2023

$12,230 (+5.2%)

$158,100 + $154,300

$312,400

2022

$11,631 (+2.1%)

$158,100 + $154,300

$312,400

2021

$11,396 (+1.2%)

$158,100 + $154,300

$312,400

2020

$11,262 (+1.7%)

$158,100 + $154,300

$312,400

2019

$11,068 (+2.7%)

$158,100 + $154,300

$312,400

2018

$10,778 (+2.1%)

$158,100 + $154,300

$312,400

2017

$10,559 (+1.8%)

$158,100 + $154,300

$312,400

2016

$10,377 (+5.2%)

$158,100 + $154,300

$312,400

2014

$9,865 (+2.3%)

$158,100 + $154,300

$312,400

2013

$9,641 (−4.0%)

$158,100 + $154,300

$312,400

2012

$10,044 (+33.3%)

$158,100 + $154,300

$312,400

2011

$7,537 (−20.0%)

$230,400 + $179,900

$410,300

2010

$9,420 (+5.2%)

$230,400 + $179,900

$410,300

2009

$8,957

$230,400 + $179,900

$410,300

Public record

Beds

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Baths

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Stories

Lot width

72 ft.

Lot depth

250 ft.

Lot size

0.41 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,446

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,446

Year built

1946

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Bergen County

APN

3800318 00053

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.

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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 99° 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

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Redfin Estimate for 979 River Rd

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $650,000 and $852,000.

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