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48 Tower Rd, Cream Ridge, NJ, 08514

3beds
1baths
1,400sqft
$589,000
$421price/sqft
$4,043/moest. monthly cost
$161,720/yrincome needed

About This Home

Set on just over 14 picturesque acres, this charming ranch-style home offers the perfect blend of privacy and peaceful living. Surrounded by nature, the property provides a serene setting ideal for those seeking space and tranquility. This home features comfortable single-level living, along with an unfinished basement of approximately 1,400 square feet—offering endless potential to expand, customize, or create additional living space. Step outside to enjoy your own backyard retreat with an in-ground pool, perfect for relaxing or entertaining during the warmer months. With all-electric utilities and no oil heat, this home offers a clean and efficient energy setup. Whether you're looking for a private escape, room to grow, or a property with long-term potential, this unique offering delivers quiet, country living at its best. *Please note there is a small easement to get onto the property*

Getting Around

7
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
3
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

3/10
Newell Elementary SchoolGrades PK-46.2 mi
7/10
4/10
Allentown High SchoolGrades 9-126.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1972

Materials

  • Foundation: Permanent
  • Construction materials: Combination

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 3

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,400

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard,Electric
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,400
  • Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp

Details

  • Parcel number: 240005500069
  • Zoning: RA2
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Private pool: Yes
  • Pool features: Private

Lot

  • Lot size: 14.41 Acres
  • Features: Rural
  • Lot size dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Parking

  • Parking features: Driveway
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindVery High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Lightning
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Drought
Hurricane
Wildfire

FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties

Fire

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,978$35,736
Home Insurance *$176$2,112
Property Taxes $696$8,352
Electricity $193$2,318
Total$4,043$48,516
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$138,617/yr
40% on housing$121,290/yr
45% on housing$107,813/yr

New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 7,029Commercial: 173
Total Premiums$5.54M
Total Exposure$1.19B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.2%
7.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.1%
-2.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$421This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 08514$251
Ocean County$354

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 08514$279
Ocean County$302

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-23Listed for sale$599,000
1994-07-07Sold$150,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJessica Berger
BrokerageCentury 21 Action Plus Realty - Bordentown

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