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$599,000

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491 River Rd, New Milford, NJ 07646

About this home

Deceptively large, move in ready home in desirable New Milford, NJ ! With attractive curb appeal, this 4 BR brick cape with paver driveway, inviting entry porch, detached garage, and private backyard, has lots to offer a savvy buyer looking to own a home in a prime town in Bergen County! Features include, immaculate open living rm with bay window and brick fireplace, formal dining rm, eat-in kitchen, powder rm, and 2 first flr BRs, with one being a HUGE room that is currently used as a large family rm, but could be a play rm, home office or large 4th BR! The 2nd flr has the additional 2 BRs and updated full bathroom. Also the extra large basement has 2 great bonus rooms for Rec Rm, Gym, Play rms and more, plus storage areas and laundry room. Also a new roof ! And the backyard is private and has a Trex-style deck and is ready for your future BBQs and outdoor gatherings ! All this in the popular town of New Milford, close to schools, parks, shopping, NYC Buses, Houses of Worship & more. Great price for a great home in a great town !!

Single-familyProperty Type

5,897 sq ftLot Size

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Sheldon Neal • RE/MAX Real Estate Limited

•201-481-2891 (agent)

•SheldonNeal@remax.net (agent)

•201-599-1100 (broker)

Listing updated: Nov 9, 2026 at 09:33pm

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•Source:NJMLS #26041686

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$4,204 per month

Principal and interest$3,185

Property taxes

$935

HOA dues

Home insurance

$85

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Bertram F. Gibbs Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

David E Owens Middle School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

6/10

New Milford High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

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Market insights

491 River Rd · $599,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 71 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 3% above list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $850,741. (42% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

9% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Partially finished basement
Fireplace

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom

Flooring
Hardwood

Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Natural gas heating
Window-unit cooling

Sale and tax history for 491 River Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,217 (+13.8%)

$335,600 + $179,400

$515,000

2024

$9,858 (+3.1%)

$335,600 + $179,400

$515,000

2023

$9,564 (+5.2%)

$130,700 + $113,600

$244,300

2022

$9,095 (+2.1%)

$130,700 + $113,600

$244,300

2021

$8,912 (+1.2%)

$130,700 + $113,600

$244,300

2020

$8,807 (+1.7%)

$130,700 + $113,600

$244,300

2019

$8,656 (+2.7%)

$130,700 + $113,600

$244,300

2018

$8,428 (+2.1%)

$130,700 + $113,600

$244,300

2017

$8,257 (+1.8%)

$130,700 + $113,600

$244,300

2016

$8,115 (+5.2%)

$130,700 + $113,600

$244,300

2014

$7,714 (+2.3%)

$130,700 + $113,600

$244,300

2013

$7,539 (−5.7%)

$130,700 + $113,600

$244,300

2012

$7,995 (+33.3%)

$130,700 + $113,600

$244,300

2011

$6,000 (−20.0%)

$189,700 + $136,900

$326,600

2010

$7,499 (+5.2%)

$189,700 + $136,900

$326,600

2009

$7,130

$189,700 + $136,900

$326,600

Public record

Beds

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Lot size

5,897 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

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Finished Sq. Ft.

1,464

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

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Total Sq. Ft.

1,464

Year built

1927

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Bergen County

APN

3801112 00003

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

—

Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years

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New Milford, NJ • 07646

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Sun exposure

85/ 100

Very good sunlight

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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Redfin Estimate for 491 River Rd

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $605,000 and $695,000.

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $605K to $695K.

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SOLD JUN 10, 2026
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SOLD OCT 16, 2026
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SOLD JUL 6, 2026
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