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Property Description
Set high above Simmons Lake with panoramic views that stretch for miles, this 4,600 sq ft custom brick ranch offers a rare combination of scale, privacy & true luxury lifestyle potential. Thoughtfully designed for one-level living, this sprawling home features 17 rooms, hardwood floors, architectural Details, exposed beams & 2 wood-burning fireplaces that anchor the living spaces with warmth & character. Walls of windows invite natural light & capture the surrounding landscape. The main level offers 4 bedrooms, including a spacious master bedroom & beautifully updated bathrooms. The generously sized kitchen provides abundant cabinetry & workspace whether you embrace its charm or envision a modern transformation, the canvas is yours. Downstairs, a fully equipped suite offering its own kitchen, dining area, living room, bedroom/den ( 4 bedroom septic), full bath, laundry, storage & private walk-out . Step outside to a gunite in-ground pool surrounded by expansive patio areas, creating a secluded oasis with OPEN Skies & breathtaking views as your backdrop .Additional highlights include central air, newer heating system & 700 sq ft. 2-car garage with workshop. There are several fruit trees on the property that bloom and give way to the true country lifestyle that is Wantage Township .Solid construction. Exceptional setting. Luxury living ready for your vision.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 25 Ruth Dr
General
- Price: $695,000
- Taxes: $12,731 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4014305
- Updated: 3/30/2026
- Added to Site: 21 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 14
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Bedroom 3, Main Bath, Other Bath, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Florida Room, Foyer, GarEnter, Kitchen, Living Room, MudRoom, Powder Room, Workshop
- Street Level: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Exercise Room, Kitchen, Rec Room, Walkout
- Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Central Vacuum, Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Wall Oven(s) - Electric, Washer, Water Softener (Owned)
- Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Bedroom: 1st Floor, Full Bath
- Bedroom 1: 14 x 16, First
- Bedroom 2: 12 x 14, First
- Bedroom 3: 13 x 16, First
- Bedroom 4: 10 x 13, Ground
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 16 x 21, First
- Family Room: 13 x 19, First
- Kitchen: Center Island, Country Kitchen, Eat-In Kitchen, 13 x 13, First
- Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, 14 x 15, First
- Foyer: 8 x 10, First
- Leisure Room: Ground
- Breakfast: 8 x 13, First
- MudRoom: 11 x 11, First
- In-Law/Au Pair Suite: Yes
- Suite: Bedroom 1, Dining Room, Full Bath, Kitchen, Living Room, SepEnter
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Gunite, Outdoor Pool
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Metal Fence, Patio, Storage Shed, Storm Door(s), Workshop
- Color: Brick
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Uncovered Spaces: 8
- Garage Description: Attached Garage
Location
- County: Sussex
- Subdivision: Simmons Lake
- Driving Directions: Route 284 to Elizabeth. Straight to Ruth Drive. House on Right. No Sign.
School Information
- Elementary School: C.LAWRENCE
- Middle School: SUSSEX
- High School: HIGH POINT
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: 1 Unit
- Heating Type: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater, Multi-Zone
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil Tank Above Ground - Inside, Oil Tank Above Ground - Outside
- Water Heater: From Furnace
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic 4 Bedroom Town Verified
- Water: Association
- Utility Description: Electric, Cable TV Available, Garbage Included
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, French Drain, Full, Walk-Out
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Square Feet: 3,650
- Additional Use: Home-Office
- Year Built: 1967
- Remodeled/Updated: 2022
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.55
- Lot Size: 2.55 AC
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive
- Zoning: REs
- Lot Description: Mountain View, Open Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $424,100
- Land Assmt: $85,500
- Tax Amount: $12,731
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 2824-00042-0011-00002-0000-
- Block: 42.11
- Lot Number: 2
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Schools
Schools serving 25 Ruth Dr
School Districts:Sussex-Wantage Regional School District, High Point Regional School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Clifton E. Lawrence Elementary School 31 Ryan Road, Wantage, NJ 07461 | PK-2 | 0.9 mi |
Wantage Elementary School 815 New Jersey 23, Wantage, NJ 07461 | 3-5 | 1.4 mi |
Sussex Middle School 10 Loomis Avenue, Sussex, NJ 07461 | 6-8 | 2.2 mi |
High Point Regional High School 299 Pidgeon Hill Road, Sussex, NJ 07461 | 9-12 | 3.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 25 Ruth Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/13/2026
Listed
$695,000
51.12%
MLS
10/14/2004
Sold
$459,900
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 25 Ruth Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$12,524
3%
$424,100
—
2022
$12,201
1%
$424,100
—
2021
$12,134
3%
$424,100
—
2020
$11,735
6%
$424,100
—
2018
$11,044
—
$424,100
—
2017
$11,090
-2%
$424,100
—
2016
$11,340
—
$424,100
—
2019
$11,396
4%
$424,100
—
2015
$10,976
4%
$424,100
—
2013
$10,526
—
$424,100
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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25 Ruth Dr, Wantage, NJ 07461 (MLS# 4014305) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 25 Ruth Dr is currently listed for $695,000 and was received on March 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 25 Ruth Dr? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Wantage? You can browse all Wantage real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

