688 Fort Plains Road, Howell, NJ 07731 (MLS# 22626340)

688 Fort Plains Road, Howell, NJ 07731

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$789,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2.1 Square Footage: 2,630 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 91,476 Status: Active

Current Price: $789,000 List Date: 8/23/2026 Last Modified: 8/23/2026

Overview

Description

Pride of ownership is unmistakable throughout this lovingly maintained 4-bedroom home, a property that feels special the moment you arrive. Set peacefully back from the road on 2.1 acres, this sprawling 2,630 sq ft residence offers the space, privacy, and flexibility to truly settle in and make it your own for years to come. With a spacious parcel offering a unique setting and plenty of possibilities for how you choose to enjoy the property, there is room here to put down roots and create the lifestyle you've been dreaming of.

Supplements: The updated kitchen and bathrooms blend comfort with thoughtful improvements, while the spacious living areas provide plenty of room for everyday life, family gatherings, holidays, and entertaining. A full walkout basement offers even more room for hobbies, recreation, storage, or future possibilities. Well-kept big-ticket items add valuable peace ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 22626340

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt: 300
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Sub-Type: Detached

Location

House Number: 688
Street Name: Fort Plains
Street Suffix: Road
County: Monmouth
Municipality: Howell (HOW)
Postal City: Howell
State: NJ
Zip Code: 07731
Area/Section: Fort Plains
Complex/Subdivision: None
Elementary School: Land O Pines
Middle School: Howell North
High School: Freehold Twp
Directions: Route 9 to West Farms to Fort Plains Road

General Property Info

Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 2.1
Fireplace: Yes
# Fireplaces: 2
Apx SqFt: 2630
# Levels: 2
Apx Year Built: 1994
Garage: Yes
# Car Garage: 2
Acreage: 2.1
HOA: No
Pool: No
Waterfront: No
Waterview: No
Rooms: 13
Basement: Yes

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total: 737700
Taxes: 10206
Tax Year: 2025

Remarks & Misc

Excluded: Personal items - Most items in basement and garage.

Ownership Type

Fee Simple: Yes

More Information

Style

Colonial: Yes

Interior

Attic - Pull Down Stairs: Yes
Laundry Tub: Yes
Sliding Doors: Yes

Zoning

Agricultural: Yes
Residential: Yes
Single Family: Yes

Showing

Showing Time: Yes

Foyer

Closet(s): Yes
Floor - Ceramic: Yes

Lot Description

Back to Woods: Yes
Oversized: Yes

Included

Blinds/Shades: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Stove: Yes
Washer: Yes
Water Softener: Yes

Living Room

Bay/Bow Window: Yes
Floor - Wood: Yes

Dining Room

Floor - Wood: Yes

Water/Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes
Well: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Ceramic Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Eat-In: Yes
Granite/Stone Counter: Yes
Newer: Yes
Sliding Door: Yes

Basement

Fireplace - Woodburning: Yes
Full: Yes
Partially Finished: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

Great/Family Room

Fireplace - Woodburning: Yes
Floor - Wood: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Floor - W/W Carpet: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Primary Bath

Floor - Ceramic: Yes
Tub: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Oil Above Ground: Yes

Exterior

Deck: Yes
Solar Panels: Yes

Parking

Driveway: Yes
Oversized: Yes

Garage

Attached: Yes
Direct Access: Yes

Assessment Status

Assessed: Yes

Siding

Brick: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Roof

Timberline: Yes

Energy Features

Solar Panels Owned: Yes

Rooms

Basement: Yes
Bathroom: Yes
Bedroom: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Garage: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Other: Yes
Primary Bathroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Basement Level

Basement: Yes

Bathroom Level

First: Yes
Second: Yes

Primary Bathroom Level

Second: Yes

Bedroom Level

Second: Yes

Dining Room Level

First: Yes

Foyer Level

First: Yes

Great Room Level

First: Yes

Kitchen Level

First: Yes

Laundry Level

First: Yes

Living Room Level

First: Yes

Primary Bedroom Level

Second: Yes

Other Level

Second: Yes

Property Features

Ownership Type: Fee Simple Style: Colonial Interior: Attic - Pull Down Stairs; Laundry Tub; Sliding Doors Foyer: Closet(s); Floor - Ceramic Living Room: Bay/Bow Window; Floor - Wood Dining Room: Floor - Wood Kitchen: Ceramic Tile; Eat-In; Granite/Stone Counter; Newer; Sliding Door Primary Bedroom: Floor - W/W Carpet; Walk-in Closet Primary Bath: Floor - Ceramic; Tub Basement: Fireplace - Woodburning; Full; Partially Finished; Walk-Out Access Floors: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air; Oil Above Ground Water Heater: Electric Exterior: Deck; Solar Panels Garage: Attached; Direct Access Siding: Brick; Vinyl Roof: Timberline Parking: Driveway; Oversized Included: Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Stove; Washer; Water Softener Zoning: Agricultural; Residential; Single Family Lot Description: Back to Woods; Oversized Assessment Status: Assessed Showing: Showing Time Rooms: Basement; Bathroom; Bedroom; Dining Room; Foyer; Garage; Great Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Other; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom Basement Level: Basement Bathroom Level: First; Second Primary Bathroom Level: Second Bedroom Level: Second Dining Room Level: First Foyer Level: First Great Room Level: First Kitchen Level: First Laundry Level: First Living Room Level: First Primary Bedroom Level: Second Other Level: Second Energy Features: Solar Panels Owned

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Level	Width	Remarks	Dimensions
Foyer	14.20	First	7.00	Entry	14.2 x 7
Living Room	23.10	First	12.50		23.1 x 12.5
Kitchen	17.11	First	11.20		17.11 x 11.2
Dining Room	11.90	First	11.70		11.9 x 11.7
Great Room	28.80	First	12.11	With Fireplace	28.8 x 12.11
Bathroom	7.10	First	3.20	Half Bath	7.1 x 3.2
Laundry	14.60	First	7.40	Laundry/Mud Room	14.6 x 7.4
Basement	24.90	Basement	21.10	First section - Walk Out Basement	24.9 x 21.1
Basement	35.80	Basement	27.30	Second Section	35.8 x 27.3
Garage	23.50		20.40		23.5 x 20.4
Primary Bedroom	21.50	Second	12.80		21.5 x 12.8
Other	13.40	Second	10.20	Primary Walk In Closet	13.4 x 10.2
Primary Bathroom	9.10	Second	6.11	Full Bathroom	9.1 x 6.11
Bedroom	11.80	Second	9.00		11.8 x 9
Bedroom	12.60	Second	12.10		12.6 x 12.1
Bedroom	11.50	Second	15.70	With Walk In Closet	11.5 x 15.7
Bathroom	9.10	Second	6.11	Full Bath	9.1 x 6.11

Listing Office: RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay

Listing Agent: Dorlisa Merkovsky

Last Updated: August - 23 - 2026

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