946 Navesink River Road, Locust, NJ 07760 (MLS# 22610314)

946 Navesink River Road, Locust, NJ 07760

$2,200,000

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Total of 3 garages. There is storage above the detached 2 car garage (same size as the garage) and there is a breezeway to the first floor office.

Spectacular views of the Navesink River.

Original pine plank floors, beamed ceiling, built-in wall cabinets, wood-burning firplace.

Front hallway and dining room are to the left.

Original pine plank floors, beamed ceiling, built-in wall cabinets, built-in corner cupboard, wood-burning fireplace.

Far door leads to hallway with 2 closets, powder room, kitchen and family room.

Eat-in kitchen with a moveable center island.

Original door at side entrance was an 18th century toll collecting post.

Opening to the right leads to the left wing where there is a laundry room, garage, office, screened-in porch and second floor above consists of 2-3 bedrooms and 1 full bath.

Original pine plank floors, beamed ceiling, 5' x 3' wood-burning fireplace.

Built-in cabinets and bookcases. Opening leads to hallway, powder room, dining room and kitchen,

Wood paneling on walls. Retractable awning over back patio is seen on the picture window.

Bar area with a sink and wine refrigerator, built-in. Door opens to first floor primary bedroom suite.

Far opening is the 17' x 6' walk-in closet with a window and window seat.

Not seen is a vanity and closet to the left.

Pocket door leads to this bathroom with 2 sinks, soaking tub, tiled shower to the right and linen closet (not seen).

2nd floor right wing bedroom with original pine plank floors, wood-burning fireplace and a walk-in closet (not seen).

More amazing views! 2 sinks, tiled floors, dormered, window seat with storage below.

2nd floor right wing bedrooom with original pine plank floors, wood-burning fireplace and a walk-in closet (not seen).

Tiled tub/shower and window seat with storage below. Above the 2nd floor right wing there is a 3rd floor with two storage rooms.

First floor left wing office. Not seen are built-in bookcases to the left. 2 separate entrances; one leads to the front of the house and the other leads to the breezeway to the detached 2 car garage. The opening to the far right leads to the third garage, laundry room, kitchen, screened-in porch and stairs that lead to the bedrooms above.

Second floor left wing bedroom. Hardwood floors under the carpet.

Second floor left wing bedroom with a wall mirror currently used as an exercise room. There is another bedroom on this level 17' x 9' that is used for storage with built-ins.

Charming with brick floors and leads to the back patio.

Ceiling fan, outdoor electric outlets, roll down weather proof panels.

Bluestone patio with walkway to the screened-in porch.

Retractable awning over picture window. Door to the left leads to the primary bedroom suite.

This is the walk-way from the 2 car garage and the breezeway.

Septic field is in the backyard and installed in 2012.

1,000 sq. ft. with a living/dining room, skylights, bedroom, bath, kitchen, office and one car garage currently being rented for $_____ per month and the tenants have been there for 20 years.

This is the entrance from Navesink River Road to 946. 944 has it's own entrance.

Navesink River views, Sea Bright and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.

There are many beach clubs up and down the shore and Sandy Hook Beach which is part of the Gateway National Recreation Area.

10 minute drive to Atlantic Highlands or Highlands for the 40 minute ride on the high-speed ferry to NYC.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4.1 Square Footage: 4,526 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 93,218 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,200,000 List Date: 4/15/2026 Last Modified: 8/31/2026

Overview

Description

''The Nathaniel Smith House'', built in the early 1700's in Massachusetts, was reassembled from its original materials on site, expanded and updated over the years. With views of the Navesink River, this 4,526 sq. ft. house with 5-6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths sits on a 2.14 acre lot which includes an income producing 1,000 sq. ft. ranch house. If you're looking for charm and character in a country setting and want to awake the feeling of a County Inn in New England, this property will especially appeal to lovers of historic homes. A unique offering with original wide-plank floors, wood paneling, rafter ceilings, 5 wood-burning fireplaces, 3 car garage, generator, first floor master bedroom suite and so much more! Within a few minutes of the high-speed ferry to NYC and lovely ocean beaches!

Listing Details MLS# 22610314

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt: 463.99
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Sub-Type: Detached

Location

House Number: 946
Street Name: Navesink River
Street Suffix: Road
County: Monmouth
Municipality: Middletown (MID)
Postal City: Locust
State: NJ
Zip Code: 07760
Area/Section: Locust
Complex/Subdivision: None
Elementary School: Navesink Elementary
Other Elementary: Rumson Country Day
Middle School: Bayshore
High School: Middle South
Other High: Ranney School
Directions: First driveway to the left from the Oceanic Bridge coming from Rumson or right driveway on Navesink River Road just before Locust Point Road.

General Property Info

Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 4.1
# Level 1 - Baths: 1.5
# Level 2 - Baths: 3
Fireplace: Yes
# Fireplaces: 5
Apx SqFt: 4526
# Levels: 2
Garage: Yes
# Car Garage: 3
Acreage: 2.14
HOA: No
Pool: No
Waterfront: No
Waterview: Yes

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total: 2428900
Taxes: 32811
Tax Year: 2025

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2026-04-30
Sold Date: 2026-08-31

More Information

Property Features

Style: Colonial; Historic; Saltbox Interior: Attic; Attic - Walk Up; Bay/Bow Window; Beamed Ceilings; Bonus Room; Built-in Features; Exercise Room; First Floor Bedroom; Laundry Tub; Recessed Lighting; Wall Mirror; Wet Bar Foyer: Floor - Wood Living Room: Built-Ins; Ceilings - Beamed; Fireplace - Woodburning; Floor - Wood Dining Room: Built-Ins; Fireplace - Woodburning; Floor - Wood Kitchen: Bay/Bow Window; Breakfast Cntr; Center Island; Eat-In; Floor - Laminate; Floor - Wood; Granite/Stone Counter Primary Bedroom: Floor - Wood; Full Bath; Walk-in Closet Primary Bath: Ceramic Tile; Double Sinks; Floor - Ceramic; Shower Stall; Tub Basement: Crawl Space; Partial Floors: Ceramic Tile; Laminate; Wood Cooling: 3+ Zoned AC; Central Air Heating: 3+ Zoned Heat; Electric; Forced Air; Natural Gas Water Heater: Electric Exterior: Lighting; Patio; Porch - Screened; Security System; Shed; Underground Sprinkler System Garage: Attached; Detached; Direct Access; Oversized; Storage Above Siding: Cedar Shake; Clapboard; Wood Roof: Flat; Shingle; Wood Parking: Driveway; Gravel Out Buildings: Guest House; Shed(s) Included: Awnings; Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Counter Top Range; Dishwasher; Dryer; Garage Door Opener; Garbage Disposal; Gas Cooking; Generator; Microwave; Outdoor Lighting; Refrigerator; Security System; Track Lighting; Washer Zoning: Residential; Single Family Lot Description: Level; Riverview; Treed Lots; Wooded Water Type: Riverview Assessment Status: Assessed Rooms: Bathroom; Bedroom; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Office; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom Bathroom Level: Second Primary Bathroom Level: First Bedroom Level: Second Dining Room Level: First Family Room Level: First Kitchen Level: First Laundry Level: First Living Room Level: First Primary Bedroom Level: First Office Level: First

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Level	Width	Remarks	Dimensions
Living Room	19.00	First	15.00		19 x 15
Dining Room	19.00	First	16.00		19 x 16
Family Room	28.00	First	11.00		28 x 11
Kitchen	15.00	First	15.00		15 x 15
Primary Bedroom	17.00	First	16.00	Right wing.	17 x 16
Primary Bathroom	11.00	First	10.00	Right wing.	11 x 10
Office	17.00	First	15.00	Left wing.	17 x 15
Laundry	17.00	First	9.00	Left wing.	17 x 9
Bedroom	19.00	Second	16.00	Right wing.	19 x 16
Bedroom	19.00	Second	16.00	Right wing.	19 x 16
Bedroom	17.00	Second	16.00	Left wing.	17 x 16
Bedroom	17.00	Second	9.00	Left wing. Bedroom/store room with built-ins.	17 x 9
Bedroom	17.00	Second	8.00	Left wing.	17 x 8
Bathroom	14.00	Second	9.00	Ensuite right wing.	14 x 9
Bathroom	15.00	Second	9.00	Ensuite right wing.	15 x 9
Bathroom	9.00	Second	5.00	Hallway left wing.	9 x 5

Listing Office: Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty

Listing Agent: Mara H Browndorf

Last Updated: August - 31 - 2026

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