1868 Route 542, New Gretna, NJ 08224 - Photo 1

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$1,250,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
3 Full Baths
3,155 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage
Updated 2 days ago

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Property Description

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

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1868 Route 542

General

Sold For: $1,250,000
Taxes: $8,968 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: NJBL2084836
Added to Site: 283 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 17
Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Island, Floor Plan - Open, Walk-in Closet(s)
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Water Heater - Tankless
Flooring: Marble, Tile/Brick, Fully Carpeted, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 3
Main Floor Baths: 3
Main - Full Baths: 3

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Main & Up: 5

Additional Information

Security/Safety: Security System

Exterior

Exterior Features: Boat Storage, Lawn Sprinkler
Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s)

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage Description: Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Oversized

Location

Area: Bass River Twp (20301)
Municipality: BASS RIVER TWP
County: BURLINGTON
Subdivision: NEW GRETNA
Driving Directions: Route 542 to property. No sign. As of April 10, 2025 the bridge from New Gretna on 542 is under construction. Check status of work before heading that way. If it is still under construction you'll have to get to the wading river bridge and then head back towards the property.

School Information

School District: Bass River Township Public Schools

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Multi Units
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Radiant, Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric, Geo-thermal, Propane - Leased
Water Heater: Propane, Tankless

Utilities

Sewer: Private Septic Tank
Water: Well

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Contemporary
Structure Type: Other
Construction: Frame
Basement: Yes
Basement Entrance: Yes
Basement Desc.: Interior Access, Partial, Outside Entrance
Roof: Metal
Stories Description: Main
Square Feet: 3,155
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 3,155 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 3,155 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1974
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property Condition: Very Good

Additional Structures

Other Structures: Barn, Guest House

Lot Features

Property View: Park/Greenbelt, River, Trees/Woods
Lot Size (Acres): 4.61
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 200,812
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Lot Description: Pond, Trees/Wooded

Horse Property

Horse Property: Yes

Water Features

Water View: Yes
Water Front Type: River

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $475.44
Assessment Year: 2023
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $410,600
Tax Amount: $8,968
Tax Year: 2024
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3155

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Inclusions: Seller will leave or sell certain items. Ask for a list
Lot Number: 3

Listed by Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty, Inc., Harry Disbrow III
Sold by United Real Estate Associates, Paul D Quinn

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Schools

Schools serving 1868 Route 542

School Districts:Bass River Township School District, Pinelands Regional School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Bass River Twp Elementary School 11 North Maple Avenue, Bass River, NJ 08224	PK-6	2 mi
Pinelands Reg Jr High School 590 Nugentown Road, Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08087	7-9	6.7 mi
Pinelands Reg High School 565 Nugentown Road, Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08087	10-12	6.7 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1868 Route 542

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

1/15/2026

Sold

$1,250,000

-16.67%

MLS

9/06/2025

Price Increased

$1,500,000

20%

MLS

4/10/2025

Listed

$1,250,000

—

MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

1868 Route 542, New Gretna, NJ 08224 (MLS# NJBL2084836) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,250,000 on January 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 1868 Route 542? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in New Gretna? You can browse all New Gretna real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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