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$649,000

Est. $4,686/mo —

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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: Oct 13, 2026 at 08:37pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:NJMLS #26034617

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$4,686 per month

Principal and interest$3,498

Property taxes

$1,080

HOA dues

Home insurance

$108

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$699,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,683 sq ft
2922 Lurting Ave, Bronx, NY 10469
1,775 sq ft lot • Built 1950
Listing by Century 21 Future Homes Realty
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 3PM
$1,250,000
5 beds4 baths— sq ft
272 Ridge Rd, Rutherford, NJ 07070
7,501 sq ft lot • Garage
The Agency One Rock-Paramus, (201) 975-4141
OPEN SAT, 12:30PM TO 1:30PM
$874,999
Studio— baths— sq ft
738 E 217th St, Bronx, NY 10467
Built 1920
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OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 3PM
$399,900
1 bed1 bath— sq ft
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OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 3PM
$289,900
1 bed1 bath680 sq ft
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$432 HOA • Garage
(201) 445-4300
OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 3PM
$1,250,000
4 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
56 Edsall Blvd #2, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
2 garage spots
Keller Williams Village Square Realty, (201) 445-4300
OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 3PM
$3,189,000
5 beds5 baths— sq ft
30 Corrigan Way, Old Tappan, NJ 07675-7062
0.98 acre lot • 3 garage spots • Pool
OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2PM
$729,900
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
258 Griggs Ave, Teaneck, NJ 07666
5,502 sq ft lot • Garage
Wein Agency Real Estate, (201) 347-3044
OPEN SUN, 12:30PM TO 1:45PM
$350,000
3 beds1 bath920 sq ft
92 Saint Nicholas Ave Unit 3G, New York (Manhattan), NY 10026
Built 1926
Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 4PM3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,299,000
4 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
274 Slocum Way, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
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The Agency One Rock-Fort Lee, (201) 346-0200

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 71 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 3% above list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $850,741. (31% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

9% 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
Hardwood floors
Finished basement
Fireplace

Bedrooms
Total rooms: 6

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom

Flooring
Hardwood

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

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

—

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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Historical weather

New Milford, NJ • 07646

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Sun exposure

89/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in New Milford. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Redfin Estimate for 979 River Rd

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $660,000 and $750,000.

Nearby comparable homes

The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $660K to $750K.

SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$660,000 Last sold price
3 beds1 bath— sq ft
1050 Evergreen Ct, New Milford, NJ 07646
The Agency One Rock-Fort Lee
smaller lot
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUN 24, 2026
$680,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
188 Rambler Ave, New Milford, NJ 07646
Weichert Realtors, Jersey City
smaller lot
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$678,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
55 Rutgers Pl, River Edge, NJ 07661
Coldwell Banker, Fort Lee
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$750,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
346 E Woodland Rd, New Milford, NJ 07646
Keller Williams Valley Realty
smaller lot
unfinished basement
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$700,000 Last sold price
4 beds2 baths— sq ft
470 Capitol Rd, New Milford, NJ 07646-1506
smaller lot
no basement
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$670,000 Last sold price
5 beds2 baths— sq ft
262 Linden Pl, New Milford, NJ 07646
Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Englewood Cliffs
smaller lot
unfinished basement

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