1856 Route 542, Egg Harbor City, NJ, 08215
About This Home
Nestled on nearly 2 wooded acres along the beautiful Wading River, this spacious 6-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 2,600 sq. ft. of living space and endless potential. Whether you're looking for room to grow, a peaceful retreat, or your next renovation project, this property is ready for your vision. Surrounded by nature, you'll enjoy privacy and a tranquil setting while still being within reach of local conveniences. With a little TLC, this home can truly shine. A rare opportunity to create your dream home in an exceptional location! Property is being sold as-is. Contingent upon the seller's firm relocation **PHOTOS HAVE BEEN DIGITALLY ENHANCED**
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1964
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Flooring: Wood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Oil Below Ground,Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,600
- Total interior livable area: 2,600 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 010005900000000302
- Zoning description: Residential
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Lot size: 1.95 Acres
- Features: Back to Woods
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel,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
- Wildfire
- Winter Weather
- Coastal Flooding
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,022 | $24,264 |
| Home Insurance * | $234 | $2,808 |
| Property Taxes | $728 | $8,736 |
| Electricity | $286 | $3,439 |
| Total | $3,270 | $39,240 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | Listed for sale | $400,000 |
| 2019-12-27 | Sold | $150,000 |
For Sale by Agent
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