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.
For sale
$789,000
688 Fort Plains Road, Howell, NJ 07731
4beds
2,630sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
2.1 Acres Lot
$802,200 Zestimate®
$300/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated kitchenFull walkout basementPeaceful surroundings
- 15 days
- 1,921
- 76
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dorlisa Merkovsky 732-618-9248,
RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay
Source: MoreMLS,MLS#: 22626340
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Area: 106.2
- Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.0
Bedroom
- Area: 152.46
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 12.1
Bedroom
- Description: With Walk In Closet
- Area: 180.55
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 15.7
Bathroom
- Description: Half Bath
- Area: 22.72
- Dimensions: 7.1 x 3.2
Bathroom
- Description: Full Bath
- Area: 55.6
- Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.11
Other
- Area: 275.2
- Dimensions: 21.5 x 12.8
Other
- Description: Full Bathroom
- Area: 55.6
- Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.11
Basement
- Description: First section - Walk Out Basement
- Area: 525.39
- Dimensions: 24.9 x 21.1
Basement
- Description: Second Section
- Area: 977.34
- Dimensions: 35.8 x 27.3
Dining room
- Area: 139.23
- Dimensions: 11.9 x 11.7
Foyer
- Description: Entry
- Area: 99.4
- Dimensions: 14.2 x 7.0
Garage
- Area: 479.4
- Dimensions: 23.5 x 20.4
Great room
- Description: With Fireplace
- Area: 348.77
- Dimensions: 28.8 x 12.11
Kitchen
- Area: 191.63
- Dimensions: 17.11 x 11.2
Laundry
- Description: Laundry/Mud Room
- Area: 108.04
- Dimensions: 14.6 x 7.4
Living room
- Area: 288.75
- Dimensions: 23.1 x 12.5
Other
- Description: Primary Walk In Closet
- Area: 136.68
- Dimensions: 13.4 x 10.2
Heating
- Oil Above Ground, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,630
- Total interior livable area: 2,630 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 2.1 Acres
- Features: Oversized, Back to Woods
Details
- Parcel number: 210010900000002808
- Zoning description: Residential, Single Family, Agricultural
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Timberline
Condition
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Howell
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $300/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $737,700
- Annual tax amount: $10,206
- Date on market: 8/23/2026
- Inclusions: Washer, Water Softener, Blinds/Shades, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Stove, Refrigerator
- Exclusions: Personal items - Most items in basement and garage.
Estimated market value
$802,200
$762,000 - $842,000
$4,282/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $789,000+315.3%$300/sqft |
Source:  MoreMLS #22626340 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/1997 | Sold | $190,000$72/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,170 +9.1% | $594,400 +9.1% |
| 2024 | $9,322 -2.7% | $544,800 +5.9% |
| 2023 | $9,580 -5.8% | $514,500 +6.1% |
| 2022 | $10,170 +0.4% | $485,000 +9.9% |
| 2021 | $10,132 -5.6% | $441,500 -4.4% |
| 2020 | $10,731 +2.8% | $461,900 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,441 | $452,800 +3.3% |
| 2018 | $10,441 +1.3% | $438,500 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $10,311 +0.7% | $429,500 +1.7% |
| 2016 | $10,235 -2% | $422,400 +1.7% |
| 2015 | $10,442 -1% | $415,200 +5.6% |
| 2014 | $10,548 +0% | $393,000 |
| 2013 | $10,544 +1.6% | $393,000 |
| 2012 | $10,381 +1.7% | $393,000 -18.8% |
| 2011 | $10,207 +3.6% | $484,200 |
| 2010 | $9,853 +2% | $484,200 |
| 2009 | $9,659 | $484,200 0% |
| 2008 | -- | $484,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $484,400 +172.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $178,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $178,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $178,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $178,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $178,000 |
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Neighborhood: 07731
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Land O Pines
- Middle: Howell North
- High: Freehold Twp
Source: MoreMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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