This stunning colonial style landmark residence has a stately yet gracious presence offering soul and history. Long cherished by a former Heisman Trophy winner and once served as the clubhouse for the Rumson Country Club. This iconic Rumson Estate is set on lush park-like private grounds. The property includes a pool, spa, pool house, pond, fountain, generator, garages for 4 cars, beautiful carriage house and a tennis court. All received an exquisite renovation by its current owners. This home offers all of the updates and space design for today's living. Fine architectural details include graceful arches, fine moldings and paneling and original wide-board oak floors complete this home. French doors open to inviting terraces of blue stone, limestone patio and pool area. Stunning mahogany paneled library/office with FP. Third floor offers game/TV room, cedar closet, guest bedroom and a full bath. If that is not enough, a 2,972 sq. ft. carriage house, currently a spacious office for the work from home situation or could be an in-law suite, etc. If unique and one of a kind are on your wish list, look no further. This home is truly a must see! Stones throw from Rumson Country Club. Short distance to Sandy Hook, happening Sea Bright, Red Bank and Pier Village. A commuter's dream as ferry, train and major highways are minutes away. Only an hour from NYC via car.
Single-familyProperty Type
1909Year Built
3.88 acresLot Size
4 car garageParking
Listed by Elizabeth Lubin• Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty
''LONG SHADOWS''A RUMSON LANDMARK EXQUISITELY PRESENTED ON MANICURED GROUNDS WITH TWO BEDROOM CARRIAGE HOUSE, TENNIS COURT, POOL, SPA, AND POOL HOUSE. A MASTERFUL COMBINATION OF ELEGANT APPOINTMENTS FOR SOCIAL GATHERINGS AND COMFORTABLE FAMILY LIVING. A TRUE ESTATE BUILT IN 1909 AND EXTENSIVELY REMODELED OFFERS GALLERY, RECEPTION HALL, MAGNIFICENTLY PROPORTIONED LR & DR EACH WITH FIREPLACE AND CLASSIC MOLDINGS, ARCHED DOORWAYS AND WIDE-PLANK HARDWOOD FLOORS. RICHLY PANELED LIBRARY, SOLARIUM, KITCHEN AND BUTLER'S PANTRY ARE SPACIOUS AND WELL DESIGNED. MBR SUITE AND ADJOINING FAMILY AND GUEST BEDROOMS OFFER GRACIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS. BREAKFAST AREA 19 X 14 SOLARIUM 16 X 9, OFFICE 14 X 8, BUTLER'S PANTRY 20 X 12,
Public Records
Apr 15, 1987
Sold
$1,225,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$51,991 (+2.9%)
$2,166,000 + $3,509,300
$5,675,300
2024
$50,530 (+4.8%)
$1,969,600 + $2,986,600
$4,956,200
2023
$48,206 (+0.5%)
$1,875,700 + $2,717,900
$4,593,600
2022
$47,946 (+4.4%)
$1,659,700 + $2,464,000
$4,123,700
2021
$45,940 (+2.2%)
$1,410,800 + $2,314,600
$3,725,400
2020
$44,952 (−5.8%)
$1,247,400 + $1,981,000
$3,228,400
2019
$47,743 (−14.9%)
$1,306,700 + $1,830,200
$3,136,900
2018
$56,083 (+3.6%)
$1,197,500 + $2,052,500
$3,250,000
2017
$54,144 (−0.6%)
$1,197,500 + $2,488,300
$3,685,800
2016
$54,454 (−12.9%)
$1,197,500 + $2,488,300
$3,685,800
2015
$62,538 (+1.6%)
$1,369,500 + $2,430,500
$3,800,000
2014
$61,555 (+15.4%)
$1,369,500 + $2,855,300
$4,224,800
2013
$53,344 (+4.0%)
$1,369,500 + $2,855,300
$4,224,800
2012
$51,287 (−22.7%)
$1,432,000 + $1,885,400
$3,317,400
2011
$66,352 (+1.2%)
$1,432,000 + $1,885,400
$3,317,400
2010
$65,560 (+4.1%)
$1,432,000 + $2,968,000
$4,400,000
2009
$62,964
$1,432,000 + $2,968,000
$4,400,000
Tax history for 178 Rumson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$51,991 (+2.9%)
$2,166,000 + $3,509,300
$5,675,300
2024
$50,530 (+4.8%)
$1,969,600 + $2,986,600
$4,956,200
2023
$48,206 (+0.5%)
$1,875,700 + $2,717,900
$4,593,600
2022
$47,946 (+4.4%)
$1,659,700 + $2,464,000
$4,123,700
2021
$45,940 (+2.2%)
$1,410,800 + $2,314,600
$3,725,400
2020
$44,952 (−5.8%)
$1,247,400 + $1,981,000
$3,228,400
2019
$47,743 (−14.9%)
$1,306,700 + $1,830,200
$3,136,900
2018
$56,083 (+3.6%)
$1,197,500 + $2,052,500
$3,250,000
2017
$54,144 (−0.6%)
$1,197,500 + $2,488,300
$3,685,800
2016
$54,454 (−12.9%)
$1,197,500 + $2,488,300
$3,685,800
2015
$62,538 (+1.6%)
$1,369,500 + $2,430,500
$3,800,000
2014
$61,555 (+15.4%)
$1,369,500 + $2,855,300
$4,224,800
2013
$53,344 (+4.0%)
$1,369,500 + $2,855,300
$4,224,800
2012
$51,287 (−22.7%)
$1,432,000 + $1,885,400
$3,317,400
2011
$66,352 (+1.2%)
$1,432,000 + $1,885,400
$3,317,400
2010
$65,560 (+4.1%)
$1,432,000 + $2,968,000
$4,400,000
2009
$62,964
$1,432,000 + $2,968,000
$4,400,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.