$1,050,000
SOLD AUG 18, 2025

281 Hance Rd Fair Haven, NJ 07704

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,847 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$568 Per Sq Ft

17% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Home
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Viola L Sickles School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Sportsman's Field

About This Home

As of August 2025

Bright and Inviting Home with Open Floor Plan and Expansive Backyard - Close to Parks, Schools & Town

The inviting sunporch sets the scene as you enter the first floor of this home that features a large family room and the primary suite. Sliding doors lead to the deep, private backyard—perfect for hosting summer gatherings, creating a lush garden, or simply enjoying peaceful outdoor moments. With ample space to customize, it's a blank canvas for your outdoor dreams. Whole-house generator is installed ensuring you stay comfortable and connected.

Don't miss this opportunity to make this home your own and immerse yourself in the heart of Fair Haven!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Almasy

Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty License #9909076 Listed on: 07/11/2025

Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Kimberly Quigley

Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty License #1004320

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathleen Gay

Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty License #0789485

Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,156

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70 x 200

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,847 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Bay Window
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Viola L. Sickles Elementary School
  • Knollwood Middle School
  • Rumson-Fair Haven High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Power Generator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Personal Belongings
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-00077-01-00040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,156

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Tub
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 1508
  • Co List Office Phone: 732-842-8100
  • Inclusions: Washer, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Stove, Refrigerator, Generator
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Reso Interior Features: Recessed Lighting
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Bay/Bow Window
  • Year Built: 1954
  • General Property Info Waterview: No
  • General Property Info Fireplace: No
  • General Property Info Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info HOA: No
  • General Property Info Pool: No
  • WaterSewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Sliding Door4: Yes
  • Garage Direct Entry: Yes
  • General Property Info Acreage: 0.32
  • General Property Info Lot Dimensions: 70 x 200
  • Location Middle School: Knollwood
  • Living Room Floor - Wood2: Yes
  • Dining Room Floor - Wood3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Roof Shingled: Yes
  • Rooms Laundry: Yes
  • Included Stove: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Floors Wood: Yes
  • Water Heater Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Interior Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Included Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior BayBow Window: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Floor - Wood5: Yes
  • ExteriorDeck: Yes
  • Utilities Included Generator: Yes
  • Kitchen Floor - Wood4: Yes
  • Interior Laundry Tub: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet2: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 9
  • Stories: 3
  • Other Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Sunroom: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Floor - Wood6: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level:First43: Yes
  • Interior First Floor Bedroom: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 0.32
  • Topography: Level
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exclusions: Personal Belongings
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch - Enclosed
  • Construction:Siding - Vinyl: Yes
  • Features Exterior:Porch Enclosed: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Direct Access, Driveway
  • General Property Info:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Driveway: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Knollwood

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 70 x 200
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13939.2
  • Parcel #: 14-00077-01-00040
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9156.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Viola L. Sickles
  • High School: Rumson-Fair Haven

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/18/2025 08/18/25 Sold $1,050,000 +16.8% $568 / Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2025 07/11/25 For Sale $899,000 -- $487 / Sq Ft
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,156 $674,800 $455,000 $219,800
2024 $9,208 $623,300 $407,500 $215,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 22520620

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 14-00077-01-00040