250 Hardscrabble Rd

Bernardsville Boro, NJ
$ 799,000 Beds 4 Baths 2.5
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If you're moving to New Jersey for top schools, more space, real privacy and room to breathe, this is the kind of property that is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Set on approximately five wooded acres in Bernardsville's sought-after Somerset Hills, 250 Hardscrabble Road offers a rare combination of historic character, natural beauty, flexibility and convenient access to New York City. This circa-1840 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features a brook, private wooded trails, mature landscaping, storage sheds and an expansive three-season room surrounded by windows. The main residence offers the opportunity to preserve its original charm while creating a sophisticated modern home tailored to today's lifestyle. A separate accessory building with its own kitchen and bathroom adds exceptional versatility for a private home office, guest space, artist studio, wellness room, creative workspace or additional flex space. A new roof, new furnace and new driveway apron add important value. For buyers searching for a Bernardsville home with acreage, a private Somerset County retreat, a charming renovation opportunity, strong schools, privacy and a quieter alternative to denser commuter towns, this property delivers land, character, flexibility and the freedom to create something truly special for years to come.

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  • Price
  • $ 799,000
  • City
  • Bernardsville Boro
  • Bedrooms
  • 4
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 2
  • County
  • SOMERSET
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 1
  • Area
  • Bernardsville Boro
  • Lot Size
  • 5.03 Acres
  • Zip
  • 07924
  • Year Built
  • 1840
  • Taxes
  • $ 11283
  • Style
  • Colonial, Custom Home
  • MLS#
  • 4054595
Listed By: CORCORAN SAWYER SMITH
Data Source: Garden State MLS (GSMLS)

Features

General

Sewer Septic
Heating 1 Unit,Radiators - Steam
Cooling Window A/C(s)
Utilities Electric
Possession At Closing
Roof Asphalt Shingle
Appliances Dishwasher,Range/Oven-Electric,Refrigerator
Water Heater Gas
Zoning RES R110
Garage Spaces 1
Architectural Style Colonial,Custom Home
Year Built 1840
Garage Carport-Attached,See Remarks
Township Bernardsville Boro
Easement Unknown
Tax Year 2025
Services Cable TV Available,Garbage Extra Charge
Ownership Fee Simple
County Somerset
Subdivision Name Bernardsville Mountain
Total Rooms 9
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions From Morristown Rd Rte 202 tp Childs Rd to Hardscrabble Rd
High School Bernards HS
Open Parking Spaces 8
Elementary School Bedwell
Tax Annual Amount 11283
Middle/Junior High School BernardsvilleMS
Drive See Remarks
Standard Status Active
Tax Assessed Value 627300
Town # 2703
Tax Lot 18
Primary Style Colonial
Sub Property Type Single Family
Community Living No

Interior Features

Basement Unfinished,Walkout
Flooring Wood
Total Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Living Room,Wood Burning
Master Bath Features Stall Shower And Tub
Other Room 1 Level First
Kitchen Level First
Living Room Level First
Other Room 4 Level Second
Dining Room Level First
Other Room 2 Level First
Other Room 3 Level Second
In-Law Suite Yes
Fuel Type Gas-Propane Leased
Half Baths 1
Total Bedrooms 4
Kitchen Dimensions 10x30
RoomOther4Dimensions 5x11
RoomOther4Description Office
RoomOther3Dimensions 5x11
RoomOther3Description Bathroom
RoomOther2Dimensions 6x6
RoomOther2Description Bathroom
RoomOther1Dimensions 16x36
RoomOther1Description Sunroom
RoomLivingDimensions 12x18
Kitchen Features Eat-In Kitchen
RoomDiningFeatures Formal Dining Room
RoomDiningDimensions 16x81
RoomBed3Level Second
RoomBed3Dimensions 16x9
RoomBed2Level Second
RoomBed2Dimensions 12x12
RoomBed1Level Second
RoomBed1Features Full Bath,Other Room,Sitting Room,Walk-In Closet
RoomBed1Dimensions 16x11
Level 3 Rooms Loft,Storage Room
Level 2 Rooms 3 Bedrooms,Bath Main,Bath(s) Other,Office
Level 1 Rooms BathOthr,DiningRm,Kitchen,LivingRm,OutEntrn,Pantry,PowderRm,Sunroom
In-Law Suite Description SepEnter

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Carriage House,Deck,Enclosed Porch(es),Outbuilding(s),Storage Shed,Workshop
Pool No
Lot Features Stream On Lot,Wooded Lot
Water Source Well
Exterior Description Wood
Lot Dimensions 5.03AC
Lot Size Acres 5.03

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Morris Plains, NJ office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Bedwell Elementary School
Middle School BernardsvilleMS Middle School
High School Bernards HS

Price History

9/23/2026 Listed $799,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 07924

Price
AVG $2.97M
$800K
Taxes
AVG $32,550
$11,283
Year Built
AVG 1960
1840
Visits
AVG 217
4
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250 Hardscrabble Rd Bernardsville Boro, NJ is a Single Family Home for sale at $799000 and a lot size of 5.03 Acres Acre(s). 250 Hardscrabble Rd Bernardsville Boro has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 1840. The property's zip code is 07924 which is in Bernardsville Boro, NJ

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