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$649,000

979 River Road, New Milford, NJ, 07646

MLS# 26034617

Under Contract39d on market

3

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

1

Half Baths

0.413 acres (18,000 sqft)

Lot Size

1940

Year Built

Residential — Cape Cod

Property Type

Description

Renovate, Remodel, Raise the Roof OR Maybe build your dream home. This house with so many possibilities is a diamond in the rough. 3 BR, 2 and 1/2 baths, Living Room w/Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen with access to the Sun Porch. Finished Basement with Bar, 1/2 bath, Laundry, Access to Garage and Outside. 2nd Floor with 2 generous sized bedrooms, full bath and storage. Central Air, 1-car Garage. Built-in Pool being sold as is. Large 72' x 250' Lot in close proximity to so much the town and surrounding areas have to offer. Close to schools, transportation, world-class shopping and houses of worship. Only 7miles from NY City. The perfect start to a lovely house to call home. BEING SOLD STRICTLY AS IS.

Tax & Financial Information

Annual Property Taxes$12,605 (NJ Public Records)
Tax Assessment$594,900
Land Assessment$371,000
ListedSeptember 17, 2026

Property Features

Interior

  • ✓Heating: Gas,Hot Air
  • ✓Cooling: Central Air
  • ✓Basement: Finished

Exterior & Lot

  • ✓Parking: Attached
  • ✓Pool: In-ground,Outdoor

Listing Information

Listing Office: Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Ridgewood — 201-639-5555

Listing Agent: Laura Jeffas — (201) 819-1703 — ljeffasrealtor@gmail.com

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided for consumer's personal, non-commercial use only. Last updated: 10/13/2026.

Total Monthly Cost

$5,229/mo

NJ has the highest property taxes in the US. This is your real cost.

Mortgage (30yr, 6.75%)$3,368
Property Taxes$1,050
Homeowner Insurance$270
Est. Maintenance$541
Total$5,229
$Tax Appeal Potential: Save up to $76/mo

Down: $129,800 | Loan: $519,200

Estimates for informational purposes only. Insurance, maintenance, and flood costs are approximations. Consult a lender and insurance agent for accurate quotes.

Commute From This Home

New Milford

🚂
Transit to NYC Penn

Pascack Valley Line

48 min
🚗
Drive to NYC (Midtown)
35 min
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Transit to Hoboken
38 min
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Drive to Hoboken/JC
20 min
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Drive to Newark
22 min
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New Milford Station

~0.3 mi from town center

Monthly Pass(Zone 5)$200/mo

Commute times are peak-hour estimates based on NJ Transit schedules and typical traffic. Actual times may vary. Drive times assume weekday morning rush hour.

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