$700,000

81 Turtleback Rd Califon, NJ 07830

Washington Township Morris Neighborhood

Estimated payment $4,325/month

Total Views 1,346
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,104 Sq Ft
$634 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Above Ground Pool
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Old Farmers Road Elementary School Rated A-
  • Guest Suite with Kitchen
  • Skyline View

About This Home

Prepare to fall in love with this property! Spectacular views and privacy on this farm assessed 15.92 acres. This Shangri-la has both a charming cottage and an additional cabin. A country retreat an hour from NYC. In the cottage there are 6 rooms; A Great Room, Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms, A Sitting Room and a Laundry Room. The Kitchen and Bath were renovated in 2025 and new thermal windows were added then.. The cottage has 4 Dutch doors and a lovely stone fireplace and fabulous views from every window! In addition there is a log faced cabin on this property! This rustic retreat could be a guest cottage, home office, art studio, etc. The surroundings would certainly be an inspiration for writers or artists. The cabin has a Kitchenette, Bath, Bedroom and large Living Room with a stone fireplace and original knotty pine paneling. This paradise is secluded but located minutes from shopping and major commuter routes. Highly ranked West Morris Central HS and Washington Township Elementary (Long Valley) schools. Sold in "as is" condition.

Listing Agent

Carol Borman

RE/MAX HERITAGE PROPERTIES Brokerage Phone: 908-879-4700 Listed on: 04/30/2026

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,367

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 15.92 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Open Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Historic Home
  • Property is zoned Farm & Resid

Property Views

  • Skyline
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 1,104 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Utility Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Guest Suite with Kitchen
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 10 Parking Spaces
  • Stone Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Patio
  • Storage Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Additional Homes

  • Separate Entry Quarters

Schools

  • Oldfarmers Elementary School
  • Long Valley Middle School
  • W.M. Central High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Standard Electricity
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2338-00056-0000-00020-0000-QFARM

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,367

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

15.92 Acres

Listing Details

  • Style: Cottage
  • Primary Style: Cottage
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Year Built Description: Historical
  • County Name: Morris
  • Directions: Beacon Hill Road to 81 Turtleback Road Presently the driveway is on Sand Hill Road #9 before the second sign.
  • I D: 5427260
  • Section Subdiv Development: Turtleback Road
  • Attribution Contact: 908-879-4700
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Great Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cathedral Ceiling, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, StallShw, TubShowr
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor, Sitting Room
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Tub Shower
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Walkout
  • Basement Level Rooms: Utility Room
  • Dining Area: Living/Dining Combo
  • In Law Suite: Yes
  • In Law Suite Description: Bedroom 1, Full Bath, Kitchen, Living Room, SepEnter
  • Kitchen Area: Galley Type
  • Kitchen Dim: 10x9
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 16x22
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: LivingRm
  • Other Room1 Dim: 16x10
  • Other Room1 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 2: Kitchen
  • Other Room2 Dim: 14x14
  • Other Room2 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room3 Dim: 15x6
  • Other Room3 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 4: Laundry Room
  • Other Room4 Dim: 6x5
  • Other Room4 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: Attic
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1104
  • Ground Level Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath Main, Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Cinder Block, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Outbuilding(s), Patio, Storage Shed, Thermal Windows/Doors, Wood Fence
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Above Ground, Outdoor Pool
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Number Parking Spaces: 10
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Crushed Stone

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Window A/C(s)
  • Fuel Type: Oil Tank Above Ground - Outside
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Utilities: Electric
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Oil

Schools

  • High School: W.M. Central
  • Middle Jr High School: Long Valley

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: QFarm 14.18, 1.5, .24
  • Farm Assessment: Yes
  • Lot Description: Irregular Lot, Mountain View, Open Lot, Skyline View, Wooded Lot
  • Total Acres: 15.92
  • Zoning: Farm & Resid

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 7367
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2338-00056-0000-00020-0000-QFARM
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.003
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Oldfarmers

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Source: Public Records

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/01/2026 05/01/26 For Sale $700,000 -- $634 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $235,000 --
Source: Public Records

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 4024290

Garden State MLS

APN: 38-00056-0000-00020

New Jersey Morris County Califon 07830 Washington Township Morris

81 Turtleback Rd, Califon, NJ

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