Style and Charm! Come tour this classic Rumson colonial. This home has been meticulously updated with style and functionality in mind. Hardwood floors and crown molding throughout. Large eat in kitchen with custom cabinetry, beamed ceiling, and stainless steel appliances that opens up to a beautifully appointed custom built mud room with natural slate floors and built ins. Dining room big enough for the whole family complete with custom raised paneling. Brand new deck and large back yard are perfect for entertaining. Full finished basement with custom wainscoting. En suite Master with large walk in closet and large master bath. All of this located in one of Monmouth County's premier school districts, close to many major commuter routes, public transportation, and of course the beach.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
0.76 acresLot Size
$758Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Matthew Taetsch• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc
Bought with Serving Monmouth County as a trusted advisor since 1999 Zaccaro• Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty
This elegant updated Center hall Colonial family home overlooks Rumson's waterfront estate area. Circular driveway, beautiful landscaped property, with a private park like backyard. Four bedrooms, three baths, formal living & dining room. Newer bathrooms and eat in kitchen with top of the line stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors throughout, French doors, decorative moldings, den has custom bookcases, with built-ins. Expansive deck great for entertaining! Finished basement, 2 car garage.
Public Records
Jul 6, 1989
Sold
$411,000
$121/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,737 (+2.0%)
$1,143,500 + $849,300
$1,992,800
2024
$18,377 (−0.4%)
$1,063,400 + $722,800
$1,786,200
2023
$18,455 (−5.6%)
$1,012,800 + $657,800
$1,670,600
2022
$19,546 (−4.0%)
$982,400 + $596,300
$1,578,700
2021
$20,353 (+9.9%)
$958,500 + $560,200
$1,518,700
2020
$18,520 (−1.5%)
$946,200 + $484,100
$1,430,300
2019
$18,799 (−4.8%)
$940,500 + $351,900
$1,292,400
2018
$19,755 (+2.1%)
$714,400 + $565,300
$1,279,700
2017
$19,345 (+3.5%)
$714,400 + $602,500
$1,316,900
2016
$18,687 (+6.0%)
$714,400 + $602,500
$1,316,900
2015
$17,633 (+8.9%)
$714,400 + $589,700
$1,304,100
2014
$16,196 (+7.0%)
$714,400 + $397,200
$1,111,600
2013
$15,135 (+5.8%)
$714,400 + $397,200
$1,111,600
2012
$14,301 (+2.6%)
$532,000 + $409,200
$941,200
2011
$13,943 (−0.6%)
$532,000 + $409,200
$941,200
2010
$14,024 (+6.1%)
$532,000 + $409,200
$941,200
2009
$13,219
$532,000 + $409,200
$941,200
Tax history for 97 W River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,737 (+2.0%)
$1,143,500 + $849,300
$1,992,800
2024
$18,377 (−0.4%)
$1,063,400 + $722,800
$1,786,200
2023
$18,455 (−5.6%)
$1,012,800 + $657,800
$1,670,600
2022
$19,546 (−4.0%)
$982,400 + $596,300
$1,578,700
2021
$20,353 (+9.9%)
$958,500 + $560,200
$1,518,700
2020
$18,520 (−1.5%)
$946,200 + $484,100
$1,430,300
2019
$18,799 (−4.8%)
$940,500 + $351,900
$1,292,400
2018
$19,755 (+2.1%)
$714,400 + $565,300
$1,279,700
2017
$19,345 (+3.5%)
$714,400 + $602,500
$1,316,900
2016
$18,687 (+6.0%)
$714,400 + $602,500
$1,316,900
2015
$17,633 (+8.9%)
$714,400 + $589,700
$1,304,100
2014
$16,196 (+7.0%)
$714,400 + $397,200
$1,111,600
2013
$15,135 (+5.8%)
$714,400 + $397,200
$1,111,600
2012
$14,301 (+2.6%)
$532,000 + $409,200
$941,200
2011
$13,943 (−0.6%)
$532,000 + $409,200
$941,200
2010
$14,024 (+6.1%)
$532,000 + $409,200
$941,200
2009
$13,219
$532,000 + $409,200
$941,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.76 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,418
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monmouth County
APN
4100013 00009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.0
Interior
Interior Features
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: W/W Carpet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
HWBB
Cooling: Yes
Central Air
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 0
Basement Information
Basement: Finished, Full, Full Finished, Heated
Exterior
Exterior Features
Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 3386.0
Ownership: Fee Simple
Building Information
Stories Total: 2
Subdivision Information
None
None
Rumson (RUM)
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 41-00013-0000-00009
Tax Annual Amount: 19345.0
Tax Assessed Value: 1316900
Tax Block: 13
Tax Lot: 9
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Location Information
Monmouth
Latitude: 40.369734
Longitude: -74.024218
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,418
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Monmouth County
APN: 4100013 00009
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Count: 0
Listing Information
Photos Count: 67
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Schools
Deane-Porter Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
Forrestdale Middle School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.44M – $2.95M
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