638 River Rd - Photo 1
For Sale

$799,000

Est. $5,106/mo

638 River Rd, Chatham Twp., NJ 07928-1261
4.0 beds
3.0 baths
0 sqft

Description

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO GET INTO CHATHAM ON LARGE PROPERTY W/ AMAZING VIEWS! Here's your chance to create the home of your dreams on almost an acre, perfectly positioned w/ Esternay Field hidden at its back & Passaic River Park across the street, providing gorgeous SE views w/ nothing but trees in either direction. Side split-level home has great flow w/ solid mid-century bones & timeless details like hardwood floors & crown molding throughout highlighted by tons of natural light flowing through abundant windows. Large Living Room w/ big bay window captures serene front vistas & has a wood-burning fireplace. Eat-in Kitchen could be easily combined w/ Dining Room with French doors opening onto expansive wood deck & unused inground pool beyond. Tremendous space & potential to make this Backyard a true resort-like oasis! Enclosed Porch on eastern side of the home could transform into year-round Sunroom/Den w/ windows on 3 sides, perfect for morning coffee in the sun. Upper 2 levels have 4 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths, including Primary Ensuite. Lower Levels offer Rec/Family Room space & another Full Bath/Laundry Room that would make an excellent Mudroom entrance from the oversized Attached 2-car Garage. Great closet & storage space throughout! Easy access to downtowns/NYC trains in Chatham, Summit & New Providence + the school bus for all highly ranked Chatham schools stop at the end of driveway! Selling strictly AS-IS. Come see the potential before it's gone!

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Property Details

Property Type

house

Year Built

1959

Lot Size

79.28 sqft

MLS #

4030312

Listed

May 27, 2026

School District

Chatham Township Public Schools

Public school district

8/10Above Average

97%

Graduation Rate

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Schools in District

Chatham High School

Features & Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Range/Oven-Electric
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Central Air
  • Multi-Zone Cooling
  • See Remarks
  • Baseboard - Electric
  • 2
  • 6
  • Yes
  • Living Room
  • Garage: 2
  • Heating: Baseboard - Electric
  • Cooling: Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling, See Remarks
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Location

638 River Rd

Chatham Twp., NJ 07928-1261

MLS#: 4030312Data Source: RETSLast Updated: Jun 9, 2026

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$5,106/month
Principal & Interest
$4,040
Property Tax
$832
Insurance
$233
Total Monthly$5,106

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