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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,630 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 2 days ago

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688 Fort Plains Road,Howell Township, NJ 07731

688 Fort Plains RoadHowell TownshipNJ07731

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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. 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.

Full Property Details for 688 Fort Plains Rd

General

  • Price: $789,000
  • Taxes: $10,206 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Monmouth
  • MLS ID: 22626340
  • Updated: 8/24/2026
  • Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 13
  • Interior Features: Attic with Pull-Down Stairs
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

  • Foyer/Entry: Closet(s), Ceramic Flooring
  • Living Room: Bay/Bow Window, Wood Floor
  • Family Room: Wood-Burning Fireplace, Wood Floor
  • Kitchen: Ceramic Tile, Eat-In, Granite/Stone Counter, Newer, Sliding Door
  • Dining Room: Wood Floor

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Direct Access, Driveway
  • Garage Description: Attached, Direct Entry

Location

  • Area: Howell (HOW)
  • Municipality: Howell (HOW)
  • County: Monmouth
  • Subdivision: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Oil Above Ground, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well
  • Water/Sewer: Septic System, Well
  • Well: Yes

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Roof: Timberline
  • Square Feet: 2,630
  • Living Area: 2,630 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1994

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 2.1
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 91,476
  • Lot Features: Oversized, Back to Woods
  • Zoning: Agricultural, Residential, Single Family

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $300
  • Assessment Amount: $737,700
  • Tax Amount: $10,206
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Exclusions: Personal items - Most items in basement and garage.
  • Inclusions: Washer, Water Softener, Blinds/Shades, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Stove, Refrigerator
  • Property ID: 21-00109-0000-00028-08
  • Section: Fort Plains

Listed by RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay, Dorlisa Merkovsky

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    RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay

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Schools serving 688 Fort Plains Rd

School Districts:Howell Township School District, Freehold Regional School District
NameGradesDistance
Land O'Pines Elementary School
81 Windeler Road, Howell Township, NJ 07731
K-51.8 mi
Newbury Elementary School
179 Newbury Road, Howell Township, NJ 07731
K-52.7 mi
Freehold Twp High School
281 Elton Adelphia Road, Freehold Township, NJ 07728
9-123.4 mi
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Price & Sales History for 688 Fort Plains Rd Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/23/2026
Listed
$789,000
315.26%
MLS
11/04/1997
Sold
$190,000
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Tax History for 688 Fort Plains Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$10,206
—
$737,700
24%
2025
$10,206
—
$594,400
16%
2022
$10,170
—
$514,500
6%
2021
$10,132
—
$485,000
10%
2021
$10,132
—
$441,500
-4%
2021
$10,132
-3%
$461,900
5%
2018
$10,441
-3%
$438,500
-3%
2019
$10,731
4%
$452,800
5%
2017
$10,347
—
$429,500
2%
2016
$10,311
1%
$422,400
2%
2015
$10,235
-2%
$415,200
6%
2014
$10,442
-1%
$393,000
—
2013
$10,548
—
$393,000
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Listed by RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay, Dorlisa Merkovsky

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688 Fort Plains Road, Howell Township, NJ 07731 (MLS# 22626340) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 688 Fort Plains Road is currently listed for $789,000 and was received on August 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 688 Fort Plains Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Howell Township? You can browse all Howell Township real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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