RARE OPPORTUNITY to own a definitive piece of American history with the Van Buskirk Home, the very first residence built in Saddle River. Circa 1707, this Red Sandstone Dutch Colonial has a storied past while sitting on over 2 lush acres offering modern amenities such as a freeform pool, oversized patios, and a tennis court - all perfect for entertaining. The residence underwent an extensive updates/renovations im the mid 1990s, including a full kitchen addition, bathroom updates, new plumbing and electric, structural reinforcement with new beams, refinished flooring, new roof, and more. Enter to find masterfully preserved heritage with grand hand-hewn beams, wide-plank floors, and 4 original fireplaces, including an architecturally distinct open loft/great room with 13-foot beamed cathedral ceilings. Modern aesthetics integrate through thoughtful updates, featuring a chef's kitchen with radiant heated floors and living space where walls of glass offer serene views of the pond and waterfall. Completing the primary levels is a stately home office, first-floor primary suite with a steam shower, plus four upstairs bedrooms and two baths. A hidden door off the entry foyer leads to a basement with significant improvements, posing exceptional potential for finished space. Enjoy the versatile heated barn provides two car bays, horse stalls, and a massive second floor perfect for a gym, studio, or party space. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to steward a landmark propert
For sale
$2,799,500
164 E Saddle River Rd, Saddle River, NJ 07458
5beds
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Est.:
Single Family Residence
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$-- Zestimate®
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$-- HOA
What's special
Freeform poolGrand hand-hewn beamsWide-plank floorsMasterfully preserved heritageStately home officeRed sandstone dutch colonialOversized patios
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 17, 2026 at 12:00pm
Listed by:
Christina Gibbons 917-837-8853,
Christie's International Real Estate Group-Ridgewood
Source: NJMLS,MLS#: 26005259
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas, Zoned, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Detached, Gar Opener
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck / Patio
- Exterior features: Tennis Court(s)
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground, Outdoor Pool
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
Lot
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 5801701000000001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans, Close/Wrshp
Location
- Region: Saddle River
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,427,000
- Annual tax amount: $15,226
- Date on market: 2/17/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Private
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,799,500+40.3% |
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| 9/4/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/14/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000 |
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| 2/26/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/17/2020 | Price change | $1,995,000-5% |
Source: Christie's International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, Inc.-Mahwah #20028056 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2020 | Listed for sale | $2,100,000+189.7% |
Source: Christie's International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, Inc.-Mahwah #20028056 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/1993 | Sold | $725,000 |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,784 | $1,427,000 |
| 2024 | $14,784 +1.5% | $1,427,000 |
| 2023 | $14,570 | $1,427,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $1,427,000 |
| 2021 | $14,056 +6.9% | $1,427,000 |
| 2020 | $13,143 +1.7% | $1,427,000 |
| 2019 | $12,929 +0.9% | $1,427,000 |
| 2018 | $12,820 -0.6% | $1,427,000 +12.8% |
| 2017 | $12,895 +3.2% | $1,265,500 |
| 2016 | $12,490 +1% | $1,265,500 |
| 2015 | $12,364 -0.2% | $1,265,500 |
| 2014 | $12,389 +2.7% | $1,265,500 |
| 2013 | $12,060 | $1,265,500 |
| 2012 | $12,060 +1.4% | $1,265,500 |
| 2011 | $11,896 +2.8% | $1,265,500 |
| 2010 | $11,567 +3.5% | $1,265,500 |
| 2009 | $11,174 | $1,265,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $1,265,500 +4.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,210,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,210,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $1,210,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $1,210,800 +15.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,050,000 +43.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $731,900 |
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Est. payment
$17,842/mo
Principal & interest
$13899
Property taxes
$3943
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 07458
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Wandell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Woodcliff Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 6/10Waldwick High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WANDELL
- Middle: ERIC SMITH
- High: NORTHERN HIGHLANDS
Source: NJMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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