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$1,250,000

1868 ROUTE 542
NEW GRETNA, NJ 08224

Residential|Sold 01/15/2026
5
Beds
3
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
3,155
SqFt
$396
/SqFt
1974
Built
Subdivision:
NEW GRETNA
County:
BURLINGTON
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty, Inc.
Bought with Paul D Quinn of United Real Estate Associates (609) 693-1000
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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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Listing Snapshot
Bedrooms 
5
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
N/A
Inside Area (SqFt) 
3,155 sqft
Lot Size 
4.61 Acres
Year Built 
1974
MLS® Number 
NJBL2084836
Status 
Sold
Property Tax 
$8,968
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 months agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres 
4.61
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Levels 
Two
Parking 
OversizedGarageCoveredDetached
Parking Spaces 
2
Security 
Security System
Sewer 
Septic Tank
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Above 
3155
SqFt Total 
3155
Style 
Contemporary
Water Source 
Well
Zoning 
RESIDENTIAL
Interior Features
Appliances 
Gas Water HeaterCooktopDishwasherTankless Water Heater
Basement 
Exterior EntryPartialInterior Entry
Cooling 
Central AirMulti UnitsElectric
Flooring 
CarpetMarbleWood
Furnished 
Unfurnished
Heating 
ElectricGeothermalPropaneRadiantBaseboard
Interior 
Kitchen IslandWalk-In Closet(s)Open Floorplan
Main Level Bedrooms 
5
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Frame
Lot Features 
Wooded
Other Structures 
Barn(s)Guest HouseRV/Boat Storage
Patio And Porch 
Deck
Pool Features 
None
Roof 
Metal
View 
WaterPark/GreenbeltRiverTrees/Woods
Waterfront Features 
PondRiver Front
Waterview 
WaterPark/GreenbeltRiverTrees/Woods
Community Features
Horse Allowed 
Yes
MLS Area 
Bass River Twp (20301)
School District 
BASS RIVER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Schools
School District
BASS RIVER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Neighborhood & Commute
Source: Walkscore
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