$6,886 Closing Credit¹
#22507812, Ronald Raimondo, Listing Office: Key Agency Inc
$525,000 List price
197 Church St Belford, NJ 07718
$6,234
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,168 sqft
0.1 acres
$449 / sqft
House
Property details
About 197 Church St
Enjoy living in Belford ,the best kept secret in Middletown Township. Close to the NYC ferry ,bus and train this home offers great commuting and access to all recreation once you are home. This Seashore Colonial has many upgrades and features three bedrooms ,one and half bath ,full basement and one car detached garage .Kitchen and baths recently renovated and newer split A/C units .Open floor plan with enclosed front porch and nice deck in back yard for BBQ's and entertaining. Nice deep lot with privacy and room for a garden and a pool.. Oversized garage can be used for gym, or office. Lots of of off street parking as well. Close to Beach, Henry Hudson trails, and Leonardo Marina for all boating enthusiasts. Don't miss this opportunity to live by the Seashore with an easy commute to NYC
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
(Pending)
CoolingMulti Unit(s), Central Air
Size1,168 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.12 Acres
Year built1928
ParkingGravel, Unpaved, Driveway, Off Street
MLS #22510249
Garage1 space
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Washer, Oven, Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Double Oven, Microwave, Stove, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet
- Interior: Recessed Lighting
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Gravel, Unpaved, Driveway, Off Street
- Exterior: Deck, Lighting
- Architectural Style: Detached, Shore Colonial
- Heating: Baseboard
- Cooling: Multi Unit(s), Central Air
- List Price: $525,000
- Price/SqFt: $449
- Annual Tax Amount: $7,073
- Tax Year: 2024
- Year Built: 1928
- Living Area: 1,168 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.12 Acres
- MLS Number: 22510249
- MLS Name: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)
- Office Name: Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty
- Office Phone: (732) 241-8132
- Listing Agent: Helen Mary Maresca
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2022 | Home Sold | $420,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $472,800 | $7,073 |
| 2022 | $301,700 | $4,918 |
| 2021 | $248,500 | $4,918 |
| 2020 | $225,000 | $4,739 |
| 2019 | $224,400 | $4,702 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Bayview Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•300 Leonardville Rd
5
New Monmouth Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.2 mi
•121 New Monmouth Rd
7
Ocean Avenue Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.5 mi
•235 Ocean Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $90,458. The most common annual income of people living in Belford, NJ is between $35k-100k. The majority of families are married, with kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
16%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
32%
100k-200k
8%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
26%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
30%
Married, No Kids
34%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Symphony or Opera
Tennis
NBA/WNBA
Where do the neighbors shop?
Chico's
IKEA
New York & Company
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Chipotle
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
Jeep
Infiniti
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Alternative
Active Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 197 Church St
The listing price of 197 Church St property is $525,000.
The property 197 Church St is a house located in Belford, New Jersey, 07718.
Sale Pending: 197 Church St is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.
The nearby schools for 197 Church St are: Bayview Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), New Monmouth Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Ocean Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Thorne Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Bayshore Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Joseph R. Bolger Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Middletown High School North (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Keansburg High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Raritan High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $7,073 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on July 11, 2022 for $420,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 197 Church St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 197 Church St is 1,168 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 197 Church St is 1928.
This home is located at 197 Church St in Belford, NJ and zip code 07718 in the Belford neighborhood. This 1,168 square foot home, which was built in 1928, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $525,000.
In April 2025 more than 38 listings in Belford, NJ were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 5 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 17 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Belford, NJ increased by 9.1% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $675,000 and the average listing age was 28 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.