For sale

$799,900

Est. $5,287/mo

•

2,308

sq ft

86 Washington St, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553

About this home

Beautifully renovated historic Colonial located in the charming Borough of Rocky Hill and served by the highly regarded Montgomery School District. Rich in character and thoughtfully updated, this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home blends timeless architectural details with modern comforts. Built as the borough's first school in 1848, it is one of Rocky Hill's most recognizable landmarks and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The inviting interior features hardwood floors throughout, a spacious living room, formal dining room, and an updated kitchen with classic shaker cabinetry. The entire home has been professionally painted, creating a bright, move in ready interior. The spacious primary suite offers a walk in closet and private bath with a jacuzzi tub. The newly renovated main bath features a stunning walk in shower with a frameless barn style glass door, designer tile, new vanity, and updated fixtures. Recent improvements include a new roof, gutters, soffits, gas furnace, exterior siding, fresh exterior paint, and extensive landscaping. A full unfinished basement provides abundant storage. Set on a beautifully landscaped corner lot, the property also includes a private patio and detached one car garage. It backs directly to a large tract of preserved open space, perfect for nature walks or dog walking. Enjoy being just a short stroll to Rocky Hill's restaurants, shops, parks, and the Delaware and Raritan Canal towpath, and the award winning Montgomery School District.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

6,460 sq ftLot Size

$347Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Cindy Fowlkes • RE/MAX Instyle Realty Corp

•609-303-3456 (broker)

•office@instylerealty.com (broker)

Listing updated: Aug 6, 2026 at 01:09pm

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #NJSO2005832

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$5,287 per month

Principal and interest$4,151

Property taxes

$1,030

HOA dues

Home insurance

$107

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Around this home

Schools
Places
Transit

Orchard Hill Elementary School

Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 2.4mi

Montgomery Upper Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi

10/10

Montgomery High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi

8/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

86 Washington St · $799,900

Strong offer

$809K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $809K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Interior features
Jetted tub in bathroom
Attic
Eat-in kitchen
Country-style kitchen details
Master bathroom
Walk-in closets
Stall shower
Built-in cabinetry
Ceiling fans
Wood floors
Drywall walls and ceilings

Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the upper level
One bedroom on the main level

Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (both on upper level)
One half bathroom on the main level

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Gas oven/range
Refrigerator
Eat-in and country-style kitchen layout

Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry located in basement
Utility room

Flooring
Wood floors
Ceramic tile

Heating & cooling
Hot water baseboard heating
Window air conditioning units

Sale and tax history for 86 Washington St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #NJSO2005832

Aug 6, 2026

Price Changed

$799,900

$347/sq ft

Jul 18, 2026

Listed

$824,600

$357/sq ft

GSMLS #4039511

Aug 6, 2026

Price Changed

$799,900

$347/sq ft

Jul 12, 2026

Listed

$824,600

$357/sq ft

Jul 9, 2026

Coming Soon

$824,600

$357/sq ft

+30

Beautifully renovated historic Colonial located in the charming Borough of Rocky Hill and served by the highly regarded Montgomery School District. Rich in character and thoughtfully updated, this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home blends timeless architectural details with modern comforts. Built as the borough's first school in 1848, it is one of Rocky Hill's most recognizable landmarks and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.The interior features hardwood floors throughout, a spacious living room, formal dining room, an office and an updated kitchen with classic shaker cabinetry. The entire home has been professionally painted, creating a bright, move in ready interior.The spacious primary suite offers a walk in closet and private bath with a jacuzzi tub. The newly renovated main bath features a stunning walk in shower with a frameless barn style glass door, designer tile, new vanity, and updated fixtures.Recent improvements include a new roof, gutters, soffits, furnace, exterior siding, fresh exterior paint, and extensive landscaping. A full unfinished basement provides abundant storage.Set on a beautifully landscaped corner lot, the property also includes a private patio and detached one car garage. It backs directly to a large tract of preserved open space, perfect for nature walks or dog walking.Enjoy being just a short stroll to Rocky Hill's restaurants, shops, parks, and the Delaware and Raritan Canal towpath, and the award winning Montgomery School District.

BRIGHT MLS #NJSO103998

Oct 10, 2002

Sold

$426,500

$185/sq ft

Oct 2, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Apr 28, 2002

Listed

$426,500

$185/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJSO105118

Oct 9, 2001

Sold

$315,000

$136/sq ft

May 14, 2001

Listed

$315,000

$136/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 25, 1998

Sold

$0/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 8, 1988

Sold

$262,500

$114/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 18, 1986

Sold

$217,500

$94/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 1, 1982

Sold

$133,000

$58/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,363 (+4.8%)

$196,900 + $446,300

$643,200

2024

$11,801 (+6.6%)

$151,900 + $442,200

$594,100

2023

$11,074 (+7.3%)

$133,900 + $434,000

$567,900

2022

$10,324 (+0.6%)

$141,300 + $370,200

$511,500

2021

$10,260 (+2.0%)

$141,300 + $326,900

$468,200

2020

$10,054 (+0.3%)

$141,300 + $307,700

$449,000

2019

$10,024 (+7.2%)

$141,300 + $280,800

$422,100

2018

$9,351 (+2.0%)

$141,300 + $284,700

$426,000

2017

$9,164 (+1.9%)

$141,300 + $284,700

$426,000

2016

$8,997 (+6.7%)

$141,300 + $280,800

$422,100

2014

$8,435 (+3.2%)

$136,600 + $282,700

$419,300

2013

$8,174 (+8.1%)

$136,600 + $259,600

$396,200

2011

$7,563 (+3.2%)

$136,600 + $259,600

$396,200

2010

$7,329 (−1.1%)

$136,600 + $259,600

$396,200

2009

$7,413

$66,800 + $138,600

$205,400

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,460 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,308

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,308

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Somerset County

APN

1700004 00013

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 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 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

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

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Rocky Hill, NJ • 08553

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

88/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.7 hrs

5.4 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 86 Washington St

$800,822

$922 over list price of $800K

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $650K to $970K.

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Rental earnings

Est. $3,107 per month, based on comparable rentals

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