Rumson, NJ

Many towns in eastern Monmouth County are showing significant single-family unit sales gains year-to-date relative to last year during the same period. While the county overall is down 5.3% here are some of those towns that are "in the black" as of today:

• Fair Haven: up 38.6%
• Monmouth Beach: up 33.3%
• Rumson: up 14.2%
• Highlands: up 11.7%

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Home for Sale By Owner in Rumson, NJ 07760, NJ 07458 - Flat Fee MLS Listing $395

56 Washington St Rumson, NJ 07760, NJ 07458 - Realtors welcome, buyer agent commission paid at closing !Please check listing details here at MLS# 21127937 .

4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

Take the time to consider this classic, turn of the century Victorian expertly rebuilt/renovated down to studs and remodeled by Architect Owner. The depth and quality of the construction would surely classify this house as new construction by any measure! The renovation has maintained all the features that bring the classic old world charm and blend all modern layout and amenities of today. Very recent bank appraisal to support price in market. The house is located on a park-like, landscaped double lot in a family friendly neighborhood with parks, beach, restaurants and marinas just blocks away with a very short drive to all NYC ferries. The exterior of the house features wood clapboard siding with a 70 wraparound porch, original antique scroll work, new cedar handrail and brand new mahogany flooring. There are two newly constructed covered mahogany side porches to allow greater ease in connection from inside to outside. All new wood windows throughout. The original detached, 2 car garage, has been reconstructed including remotely operated garage door openers with new electrical service. The interior layout has been modified for a modern family life in its layout and function including modern chefs kitchen (36" Thermador stove and all stainless appliances), antique heart pine flooring, first floor study, finished basement, wired room to room audio and visual, recessed lighting throughout house, large private marble master bath, walk in closets and much more. The houses systems have all been replaced providing extremely low energy consumption and cost including all new electrical from pole throughout house, all new plumbing piping and systems, modulating high efficiency furnace in basement and attic, and 16 SEER air conditioning units and new insulation.

If you are interested in this Home for Sale By Owner in Rumson, NJ 07760, NJ 07458- Flat Fee MLS Listing $395, please call 1-888-362-6543, enter the MLS# 21127937 . . You can make an appointment or ask any questions about the property. Realtors welcome, buyer commission is paid to any realtor. Please see additional listing details at Realtor.com featured by Realmart Realty.

If you have a Home for Sale in Rumson, NJ 07760, NJ 07458 and would like save up to 6% commission, we can list your home on the local MLS and Realtor.com for a low flat fee of $395. For more information please read the FAQ on Home for Sale By Owner in Rumson, NJ 07760, NJ 07458- Flat Fee MLS Listing. You will get the maximum exposure of the local MLS, in which thousands of local realtors will help you sell your home. You also reserve the right to sell your home by owner and pay no commission at all.

Please contact Realmart Realty for our texting special. All new orders will receive a free sign with Texting Service where buyers can get full listing details on their mobile phones instantly. Offers ends 05/30/2011, call now for more information about Homes for Sale By Owner in Rumson, NJ 07760, NJ 07458- Flat Fee MLS Listing $395.

Are you buying a home in Rumson, NJ 07760, NJ 07458 We will give you up to 2% of the purchase price of the property at closing if you choose to work with us. This is for all homes that are listed on the MLS. For more information, please read the Buying tips and FAQS.

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Say you buy a $43.5 million, 6,000-square-foot oceanfront estate on 6.5 sandy acres in Sagaponack, (in my homeland of Eastern Long Island).

What's the first thing you do? Well, if you're hedge fund billionaire David Tepper, you tear the thing down -- along with the guesthouse, swimming pool and tennis court -- to build an even bigger house.

Tepper bought the home from ex-wife of former New Jersey governor Jon Corzine. In April, he got a permit for the demolition, and yesterday, the site was cleared.

The new house will be about twice the size, with ocean views from every room, "a sunken tennis court, three-car garage, a widow's walk, second-floor decks including one with a Jacuzzi, and a covered porch," reports Hamptons Curbed.

Back here at my adopted home at the Jersey Shore, the Rumson and Fair Haven markets have seen some pretty amazing tear-downs, too. Your nominations for the most fabulous home that was torn down are welcomed. Mine would be the 80 West River Road home of Jeanne Wrightson that was torn down and replaced by the 18,000 square foot super-house built by Judy and Peter Dawkins.

Here, left, the Wrightson Estate, a French Normandy inspired home on over 10 waterfront acres with 700 feet of Navesink River frontage. The home was set on a promontory with 220 degree views of the river.

The house was reached by a long, meandering drive, past the pool and caretaker quarters. For many years I had the pleasure of weekly visits with Mrs. Wrightson and remember the U-shaped home built around a flower-filled courtyard. The all brick, slate-roofed home featured a foyer with a sweeping staircase, an 18th century French lavender marble mantle and luxurious amenities that included a temperature-controlled closet just for furs. Why not? People do it for their wine :-)

Sold in 2000 for $4,500,000, the Wrightson estate was felled to make way for the spectacular 18,000 square foot Dawkins home. The estate is now under contract, listed for $19,500,000

Above, the Wrightson Estate at 80 West River Road, Rumson

Below, the Dawkins estate at 80 West River Road, Rumson

Not all of the 100 plus tear-downs in the two small towns of Rumson and Fair Haven have been this dramatic, but they continue to dominate home sales in our market.

The trend started on the waterfront and estate lots and has spread to practically every street in Rumson and Fair Haven. The buyers are builders as well as families who want to build a custom home. Builders who had grown wary of building spec houses in the three million plus range scaled back after the market downturn. Instead, they began acquiring "lower" priced homes to level and build anew. There's a big demand for new homes in the $850,000 to $1,500,000 range and the houses sell well.

If you are in the market for a new home or are thinking of selling, I can introduce you to the builders - the best of the best - who can work with your budget. If you are thinking of selling and like the idea of an uncomplicated sale to a builder, call me for a confidential chat. You can reach me directly at 732-768-1068.

Luxury Homes are selling again in a big way in Monmouth County, all in the select area of the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers. In the last month, we've seen several estate homes go under contract, two in very short order. Three of the four are just about new, with one historic home on the list.

Commuting is a breeze via luxury ferry for a traffic-free ride to Wall Street in just 40 minutes. What they all have in common is a waterfront location, 3 on the Navesink River, one on the Shrewsbury River

In increasing order...

Rumson, Navesink River

$5,450,000 Under Contract

First is this stunning East River Road home that had a contract in the first few days! Built in 2006, designed by Anderson Campanella Architects, it is 5,434 square feet.

Oh, what a wonderful house. Fans of the Jack Nicholson - Diane Keaton movie "Something's Gotta Give" would abandon that Southampton dream place for this one. Honest.

Courtesy Weichert, Realtors

Rumson, Shrewsbury River

$6,199,000 Under Contract

RIGHT: Set on Oyster Bay aka Polly's Pond, this glamouros 12,000 square foot home was built in 2002 on 2.5 acres.

Polly's Pond is a protected cove on the Shrewsbury River with quick access to open water and features the deepest private docking in the area.

Courtesy Gloria Nilson Realtors

Middletown, Navesink River

$6,250,000 Under Contract

LEFT: The 6.7 acre estate of the late Judith Stanley Coleman has the incomparable views found on Navesink River Road.

This traditional Georgian home has 17 rooms, most with panoramic views and a farm assessment.

Courtesy Woodward Agency

Rumson, Navesink River

$19,500,000 Under Contract

Built in 2004 by Peter & Judi Dawkins, this 18,000 square foot stunner was designed by Shope Reno Wharton on the old 10.4 acre Wrightson estate.

Courtesy Turpin Agency

For a peek at more photos, check out the MLS listings here. Be sure to click on the main photo to see the maximum number of pictures. http://mls.momls.com/MonmouthReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7455871538

Is this burst of sales a coincidence? No way. These buyers have been sitting back, waiting until the market prices settled down and have decided to make their move. If you are thinking of making that move to the water, contact me for the "pick of the litter" homes, including Little Silver's finest waterfront estate with 7.7 subdividable acres and $55,200 from carriage house income property.

$4,459,000 Available

Shrewsbury River, Little Silver "Boxwood Manor" set on 7.7 waterfront acres offers cutting-edge technology, irreplaceable architectural elements, subdivision options plus 2 carriage house income units.

Beautifully scaled and detailed interiors maximize the water views that stretch for miles. Geothermal heating & cooling system also extends to 2 carriage house rental units. Painstakingly restored for modern living, the home offers a perfect blend of old and new. Family & entertaining spaces open to bluestone patios, pool, dock & lift. This represents exceptional value for waterfront! Call me to see it.

http://mls.momls.com/MonmouthReports/ListitLib/show_report.aspx?ID=7455911873

Home for Sale By Owner in Rumson, NJ 07760 - Flat Fee MLS Listing $395

2 DOGWOOD LN Rumson, NJ 07760 - Realtors welcome, buyer agent commission paid at closing!

4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms

Fantastic location in Old Farm Village w/unique charm. Walk to schls. Features: lrg screened porch, nicely renovated kitchen, 2 tiled full baths,3 lrg BRs upstairs, 1 sml on 1st lvl used as a study. Drop down stairs to the attic for stand up storage. Att 2 car garage., 2zn C/A installed in 07. BR3 has an addl storage closet used as a playhouse. An appealing, secluded location in a delightful neighborhood w/flowering Dogwoods. Short walk to the Park, Playground & shops. Great curb appeal!

 

If you are interested in this Home for Sale By Owner in Rumson, NJ 07760 - Flat Fee MLS Listing $395, please call 1-888-362-6543, enter the MLS# 109380. You can make an appointment or ask any questions about the property. Realtors welcome, buyer commission is paid to any realtor.  Please see additional listing details at Realtor.com featured by Realmart Realty.

If you have a Home for Sale in Rumson, NJ 07760 and would like save up to 6% commission, we can list your home on the local MLS and Realtor.com for a low flat fee of $395. For more information please read the FAQ on Home for Sale By Owner in Rumson, NJ 07760  - Flat Fee MLS Listing. You will get the maximum exposure of the local MLS, in which thousands of local realtors will help you sell your home. You also reserve the right to sell your home by owner and pay no commission at all.

Please contact Realmart Realty for our texting special. All new orders will receive a free sign with Texting Service where buyers can get full listing details on their mobile phones instantly. Offers ends 01/30/2011, call now for more information about Homes for Sale By Owner in Rumson, NJ 07760 - Flat Fee MLS Listing $395.

Are you buying a home in Sayreville, NJ? We will give you up to 2% of the purchase price of the property at closing if you choose to work with us. This is for all homes that are listed on the MLS. For more information, please read the Buying tips and FAQS.

Jack Yao - Realmart Realty info@realmartrealty.com, 732-727-2285

YES IT'S TRUE! The state of New Jersey allows REBATES for homebuyers. This is CASH in your pocket at the closing table.  For more information on the rebate program, please read the New Jersey Law. This is not a government rebate. Please consult a tax professional about the rebate. In New Jersey commissions are negotiable.