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Residential Land with Home for Sale in Bass River, New Jersey

1868 Route 542, Bass River, NJ 08224

$1,500,000
4.6 acres
pending
Under contract

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

3,155
Sq feet
5
Beds
3
Full baths
1974
Built

Location

Street address
1868 Route 542
Community
Wading River
Elevation
10 feet
Coordinates
39.607, -74.485

Directions

Route 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 have to get to the wading river bridge and then head back towards the property.

Property details

Acreage
4.61 acres
MLS #
MOMLS 22510313
Posted

Property taxes

2024
$8,968

Parcels

  • 01-00059-0000-00003-01

Details and features

Listing

Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence

Lot

View
Water
Features
Riverview, Wetlands, Wooded

Exterior

Parking
Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Oversize
Pool
Patio
Structures
Outbuilding
Features
Balcony, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Thermal Window, Underground Sprinkler System

Structure

Style
Contemporary
Stories
2
Basement
Crawl Space, Partial, Unfinished
Water
Well
Sewer
Septic Tank
Heating
Geothermal, Propane, Radiant
Cooling
Multi Units

Interior

Room Count
10
Rooms
Basement, Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 5
Flooring
Cement
Security
Security System
Features
Atrium, In-Law Floorplan

Property utilities

CategoryTypeStatusDescription
GasPropaneConnected

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
Oct 24, 2025Under contract$1,500,000MOMLS
Sept 6, 2025Price increase$1,500,000$250,000 20%MOMLS
Apr 10, 2025New listing$1,250,000MOMLS
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This 4.61-acre property is located at 1868 Route 542 in Bass River, NJ 08224. The property is pending sale. It has a 3,155 sq ft 5 bedroom, 3 bath house built in 1974.

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