New Gretna, NJ 08224 1868 Route 542

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Presented By: Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty, Inc.
  • MLS# NJBL2084836
  • 04/10/2025
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  • Beds • 5
  • Baths • 3
  • SQFT • 3,155
  • Garage • 2

Home Details

This once-in-a-lifetime 5 acre Estate has been constructed and owned by the same family for 40 years. It is surrounded by thousands of serene N.J. Preservation Trust acres. Sit on one of the many decks and observe Bald Eagles, Red Tail Hawks, deer and hundreds of bird species. Take a short walk along The Wading River and watch otters play, hawks fish, and muskrats and mink build homes. The recently remodeled 4,000 sq.ft. 5 bedroom, 3 bath main residence features a modern chef's kitchen, large dining room, media room, sun-room, spacious family room/den with Massive Jersey Stone fireplace, basement with wood stove, metal roof, hardy plank siding, Geo-thermal heat and air with radiant floor heat, 400 amp electrical service (with 30kw Kohler generator backup), Anderson windows, outside shower, large deck with electric awning. 1.5 acres are landscaped and irrigated. High ground, Sandy storm did not affect this home. The 3,600 sq.ft. Boat house includes a fully finished office with internet and TV, main cave with wood burning stove, garage, inside dry boat storage, tractor shed, bathroom with dual shower, Anderson windows and a large 2nd story deck facing the Wading River. Inside and outside staircases and a woodshed finish off the amenity list. A separate septic system services this building. All utilities are underground. There is a fresh water artesian pond on the property. The custom kitchen includes a DACOR 6 burner gas stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator, (2) Fisher&Paykel drawer dishwashers, custom cabinetry and much more. The rear trex deck is 20x50 +/- and has a large automatic awning. The square footage inputted in MLS represents both the home and boat house.,Apartment Above Garage
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Interior Features for 1868 Route 542

Bedrooms

Main Level Bedrooms5
Total Bedrooms5

Bathrooms

Total Baths3

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSourceAssessor
Below Grade Unfin Area UnitsSquare Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT0
Below Grade Unfin SQFT SourceAssessor
Above Grade Finished Area3155
Above Grade Finished Area SourceAssessor
Above Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
BasementInterior Access, Partial, Outside Entrance
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Below Grade Finished Area
Below Grade Finished Area SourceAssessor
Below Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
Central Air Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringMarble, Tile/Brick, Fully Carpeted, Wood
Heating FuelElectric, Geo-thermal, Propane - Leased
Heating Y/NYes
Hot WaterPropane, Tankless
Interior AmenitiesAdditional Stairway, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Island, Floor Plan - Open, Walk-in Closet(s)

General for 1868 Route 542

AccessibilityNone
AppliancesCooktop, Dishwasher, Water Heater - Tankless
Architectural StyleContemporary
Bathrooms Count Main Level3.00
Bathrooms Full Main Level3
CityNEW GRETNA
Condo/Coop Association Y/NNo
Construction MaterialsFrame
Cool FuelElectric
CoolingCentral A/C, Multi Units
CountyBURLINGTON
DirectionsRoute 542 to property. No sign. As of April 10, 2025 the bridge from New Gretna on 542 is under construction. Check status of work before heading that way. If it is still under construction you'll
Full Baths3
Garage Spaces2.00
Garage Y/NYes
HOANo
HeatingRadiant, Baseboard - Electric
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Levels2
Lot Size Square Feet200812.00
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS AreaBass River Twp (20301)
ModificationTimestamp2025-04-11T06:59:50
MunicipalityBASS RIVER TWP
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresAbove Grade, Below Grade
OwnershipFee Simple
Patio/Porch FeaturesDeck(s)
PossessionSettlement
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG396.2
Property ConditionVery Good
Property TypeResidential
RoofMetal
School DistrictBASS RIVER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Security FeaturesSecurity System
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPrivate Septic Tank
Standard StatusActive
StatusACTIVE
Structure TypeOther
Subdivision NameNEW GRETNA
Tax Annual Amount8968.0
Tax Assessed Value410600.0
Tax Lot00003
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms17
Total SQFT3155
Vacation Rental Y/NNo
ViewPark/Greenbelt, River, Trees/Woods
Virtual TourClick here
Water Access Y/NNo
Waterfront Y/NNo
Year Built1974
Year Built SourceAssessor
ZoningRESIDENTIAL

Exterior for 1868 Route 542

# of Detached Garage Spaces2
Exterior AmenitiesBoat Storage, Lawn Sprinkler
Garage FeaturesAdditional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Oversized
Horse Y/NYes
InclusionsSeller will leave or sell certain items. Ask for a list
Land Assessed Value96500.00
Land Use Code
Lot Dimensions0.00 x 0.00
Lot FeaturesPond, Trees/Wooded
Lot Size Acres4.61
Lot Size SourceAssessor
LotDimensionsSourceAssessor
Navigable Water Y/NNo
PoolNo Pool
Total Parking Spaces2
Type of ParkingDetached Garage
Water Body TypeRiver
Water Oriented Y/NYes
Water SourceWell
Water View Y/NYes

Additional Details

Price History

Rachel Shepherd

Price $1,250,000
MLS#NJBL2084836
List Date 04/10/2025
Property Type Single Family
Phone 703.929.4729
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