$280,000
SOLD APR 24, 2026

56 Main St Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,342 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 24, 2026

$209 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

151 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Patio
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of April 2026

Charming 3-Bedroom Home with Modern Updates and Amazingly Low Taxes! Step inside this beautifully updated 1888 home and feel the perfect blend of historic charm and modern comfort. From the moment you walk through the door, you’ll notice the natural light streaming through every room, giving the whole house a bright, welcoming feel. The renovated kitchen is truly the heart of the home—featuring sleek countertops, modern cabinetry, and stainless-steel appliances that make cooking and entertaining a joy. The updated bathroom feels like a spa retreat with its fresh, modern finishes. The stunning laundry room designed with much more than laundry in mind. You’ll love the formal dining room for family dinners, a cozy living room for relaxing nights in, and a sunny bonus room that’s perfect for your morning coffee or a quiet afternoon read. Upstairs, three cozy bedrooms feature new carpeting and plenty of natural light. The walk-up attic offers easy storage or the potential for a future bonus room. Outside, the fully fenced backyard gives you a private space to play, garden, or unwind—ideal for pets and outdoor living. With property taxes under $1,400 and everything move-in ready, this home is an incredible value for first-time buyers or anyone looking to downsize. Conveniently located near I-95, 295, and the NJ Turnpike, you’ll have easy access to everything while still enjoying a peaceful, neighborhood setting. Come see why this charming home is so easy to fall in love with—it’s ready for its next chapter, and that could be yours.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

SHANNON OBERMAN

(856) 316-0777 rob@betternjagents.com Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Maturo Brokerage Phone: 8563160777 License #1644674 Listed on: 11/06/2025

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Maturo

Last Buyer's Agent

Harrison Coblentz

(856) 939-0668 familyfivehomes@comcast.net Family Five Homes License #2187255

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,381

Year Built

  • Built in 1888 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 37.00 x 175.00
  • Rural Setting
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,342 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Partial Basement
  • Built-In Range

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Flood Risk

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00012
  • Assessor Parcel Number 05-00016-00012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,381

Year Built

Built in 1888 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Personal Items
  • Inclusions: 4 window air-conditioning units, Range, Refrigerator. Washer/Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 1888
  • Year Renovated: 2024
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1342
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1342
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 208.57
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1342
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Partially, Wood
  • Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard, Rural
  • Lot Dimensions: 37.00 x 175.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6534.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1381.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 05-00016-00012
  • Tax Lot: 00012
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK TOWN SCHOOLS

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2022
Closed on
Aug 12, 2022
Sold by
Dylan Rush
Bought by
Vaughan Jessica
Seller's Agent
Joan Dineen
Mahoney Realty Pennsville, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Joan Dineen
Mahoney Realty Pennsville, LLC
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
3.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.38%
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Outstanding Balance
$137,696
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Estimated Equity
$142,770

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2017
Sold by
Rush David and Rush Terry
Bought by
Rush Dylan P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$64,646
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 1993
Bought by
Rush David + Terry
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $160,000 Salem Oak Title
Deed $64,000 Heritage Title
Deed $85,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $144,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $64,646 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/24/2026 04/24/26 Sold $280,000 0.0% $209 / Sq Ft
04/06/2026 04/06/26 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2026 01/29/26 Price Changed $279,900 -1.8% $209 / Sq Ft
12/29/2025 12/29/25 Price Changed $284,900 -3.4% $212 / Sq Ft
11/21/2025 11/21/25 Price Changed $295,000 -1.7% $220 / Sq Ft
11/06/2025 11/06/25 For Sale $300,000 +87.5% $224 / Sq Ft
08/12/2022 08/12/22 Sold $160,000 +3.2% $119 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/05/2022 07/05/22 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2022 07/01/22 For Sale $155,000 -- $115 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $1,382 $77,700 $15,400 $62,300
2024 $1,321 $77,700 $15,400 $62,300
2023 $1,321 $77,700 $15,400 $62,300
2022 $1,260 $77,700 $15,400 $62,300
2021 $1,176 $77,700 $15,400 $62,300
2020 $1,173 $77,700 $15,400 $62,300
2019 $1,218 $77,700 $15,400 $62,300
2018 $1,283 $77,700 $15,400 $62,300
2017 $1,246 $77,700 $15,400 $62,300
2016 $1,204 $77,700 $15,400 $62,300
2015 $1,120 $77,700 $15,400 $62,300
2014 $1,069 $77,700 $15,400 $62,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJSA2017140

Bright MLS

APN: 05-00016-0000-00012

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