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
For sale
$1,250,000
1868 Route 542, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
5beds
3,155sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
4.61 Acres Lot
$1,193,300 Zestimate®
$396/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Inside dry boat storageBathroom with dual showerFresh water artesian pondMedia roomCustom kitchenBasement with wood stoveAnderson windows
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 10, 2025 at 11:59pm
Listed by:
Mr. Harry Disbrow 609-226-6270,
Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJBL2084836

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiant, Baseboard, Electric, Geothermal, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Multi Units, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater
Features
- Additional Stairway, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Marble, Tile/Brick, Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Partial,Exterior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,155
- Total interior livable area: 3,155 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,155
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Storage, Covered, Oversized, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Boat Storage, Lawn Sprinkler
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt, River, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: River
Lot
- Size: 4.61 Acres
- Features: Pond, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 010005900003
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1974
- Major remodel year: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: New Gretna
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Egg Harbor City
- Municipality: BASS RIVER TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $396/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $410,600
- Annual tax amount: $8,968
- Date on market: 4/10/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Seller Will Leave Or Sell Certain Items. Ask For A List
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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