688 Fort Plains Road, Howell, NJ 07731
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Venture Real Estate
Listed by: dorlisa merkovsky
Office: re/max at barnegat bay
MLS#:22626340
Source:NJ_MOMLS
Price summary
- Price:$749,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$284.79
About this home
Pride of ownership is unmistakable throughout this lovingly maintained 4-bedroom home, a property that feels special the moment you arrive. Set peacefully back from the road on 2.1 acres, this sprawling 2,630 sq ft residence offers the space, privacy, and flexibility to truly settle in and make it your own for years to come. With a spacious parcel offering a unique setting and plenty of possibilities for how you choose to enjoy the property, there is room here to put down roots and create the lifestyle you've been dreaming of. The updated kitchen and bathrooms blend comfort with thoughtful improvements, while the spacious living areas provide plenty of room for everyday life, family gatherings, holidays, and entertaining. A full walkout basement offers even more room for hobbies, recreation, storage, or future possibilities. Well-kept big-ticket items add valuable peace of mind. For those considering future improvements to the home's heating, natural gas service is available in the surrounding areas, offering potential to explore bringing gas service to the property. Step outside and imagine summer BBQs, quiet mornings, evenings spent relaxing, gardening, playing, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. With a 2-car garage and additional parking, there is room for family, friends, and all the things that come with life on a property like this. This is more than a house--it's a place to put down roots, create traditions, grow into the space, and make memories for years to come. With endless possibilities at this unique location, while being conveniently close to I-95 and the Jersey Shore, this is the kind of home you'll be proud to make your own....
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Home facts
- Year built:1994
- Subdivision & Development:None
- Listing ID #:22626340
- Added:54 day(s) ago
- Updated:October 16, 2026 at 04:06 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:17
- Flooring:Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
- Living area:2,630 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Oil Above Ground
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Timberline
- Year built:1994
- Building area:2,630 sq. ft.
- Lot area:2.1 Acres
- Lot Features:Back to Woods, Oversized, Stream, Wetlands
- Architectural Style:Colonial
- Construction Materials:Brick
Schools
- High school:Freehold Twp
- Middle school:Howell North
- Elementary school:Land O Pines
Utilities
- Water:Well
- Sewer:Septic Tank
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$749,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$284.79
- Tax amount:$10,206 (2025)
Parking
- Parking description:Driveway
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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