Nestled in the prestigious Locust area, this charming historic farmhouse invites you to embrace the tranquility of country living on 1.47 acres. Picture-perfect with hardwood floors, intricate woodwork, and newer windows, this home seamlessly marries old-world allure with modern comfort. The open kitchen, adorned with stainless steel appliances and granite counters, flows into a sun-drenched dining and family room, creating a warm space for gatherings. The solarium, with heated blue stone floors, beckons you into a spacious first-floor master suite, a haven of serenity with a fireplace, built-in cabinets, and a luxurious bath. Two firelit living rooms, a den, and an upstairs housing three bedrooms, a bath, and a cozy home office offer ample room for every room for every need. Step outside to a bluestone patio and a heated in-ground pool, embraced by mature trees and blooming perennials, creating a bucolic oasis. For the avid gardener, a vintage potting shed and corn crib await. A detached garage with an upstairs studio adds to the charm, offering a picturesque setting minutes away from city commutes, parks, rivers, and beaches. Embrace the historical essence with the seller's reassuring experience of joyful additions.
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
1.51 acresLot Size
$639Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Sherry Gross• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson
Listed by Jennifer Jamin• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson
Bought with Alexandra Lubin• Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty
Charming updated and expanded historic farmhouse sitting on 1.47 acres in the prestigious Locust area. Old meets new in this beautiful home with wide board hardwood floors throughout, beautiful woodwork, all new energy efficient windows and central air. A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, custom cabinets and a large center island opens to sun-filled dining and family room with vaulted ceiling and large windows, perfect for entertaining! Walk through the solarium with heated blue stone floors into the large first floor master suite. This retreat boasts a fireplace surrounded by built in cabinets, two large walk-in closets and master bath with separate tub and shower. Two more warm and inviting living rooms with fireplaces and a den complete the first floor. Upstairs you will find three more bedrooms, a full bath, and a cozy small home office. Step outside to a beautiful blue stone patio and heated in-ground pool all surrounded by mature trees and blooming perennials. The avid gardener will appreciate the vintage potting shed and corn crib. A one car detached garage and upstairs space is perfect for artists studio or gym! A peaceful country setting yet minutes away from an easy commute to city by Sea Streak ferry, Hartshorne Park, rivers, ocean, beaches, schools and restaurants. Changes can be made to this home! Do not let the "historical" scare you! They were lovely to work with per seller for her additions!!!
Public Records
Jul 1, 1981
Sold
$110,000
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,394 (+20.6%)
$947,400 + $527,000
$1,474,400
2024
$17,735 (+1.1%)
$803,200 + $522,300
$1,325,500
2023
$17,536 (+3.0%)
$565,400 + $512,700
$1,078,100
2022
$17,026 (−2.4%)
$579,400 + $429,600
$1,009,000
2021
$17,447 (−1.7%)
$491,000 + $413,200
$904,200
2020
$17,754 (+1.5%)
$471,200 + $367,600
$838,800
2019
$17,494 (+10.5%)
$471,200 + $359,200
$830,400
2018
$15,834 (+1.9%)
$471,200 + $357,100
$828,300
2017
$15,542
$471,200 + $238,800
$710,000
2016
$15,556 (−0.1%)
$471,200 + $238,800
$710,000
2015
$15,577 (+0.7%)
$471,200 + $258,800
$730,000
2014
$15,476 (+2.3%)
$471,200 + $235,800
$707,000
2013
$15,130 (−1.9%)
$471,200 + $235,800
$707,000
2012
$15,427 (+1.0%)
$471,200 + $235,800
$707,000
2011
$15,278 (+9.2%)
$471,200 + $235,800
$707,000
2010
$13,997 (+3.9%)
$471,200 + $235,800
$707,000
2009
$13,477
$496,200 + $256,300
$752,500
Tax history for 542 Locust Point Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,394 (+20.6%)
$947,400 + $527,000
$1,474,400
2024
$17,735 (+1.1%)
$803,200 + $522,300
$1,325,500
2023
$17,536 (+3.0%)
$565,400 + $512,700
$1,078,100
2022
$17,026 (−2.4%)
$579,400 + $429,600
$1,009,000
2021
$17,447 (−1.7%)
$491,000 + $413,200
$904,200
2020
$17,754 (+1.5%)
$471,200 + $367,600
$838,800
2019
$17,494 (+10.5%)
$471,200 + $359,200
$830,400
2018
$15,834 (+1.9%)
$471,200 + $357,100
$828,300
2017
$15,542
$471,200 + $238,800
$710,000
2016
$15,556 (−0.1%)
$471,200 + $238,800
$710,000
2015
$15,577 (+0.7%)
$471,200 + $258,800
$730,000
2014
$15,476 (+2.3%)
$471,200 + $235,800
$707,000
2013
$15,130 (−1.9%)
$471,200 + $235,800
$707,000
2012
$15,427 (+1.0%)
$471,200 + $235,800
$707,000
2011
$15,278 (+9.2%)
$471,200 + $235,800
$707,000
2010
$13,997 (+3.9%)
$471,200 + $235,800
$707,000
2009
$13,477
$496,200 + $256,300
$752,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.