917 Broad Street, Shrewsbury Boro, NJ 07702

New Listing

$1,250,000

Welcome to The Francis Borden Homestead!

Virtual Tour

https://youtu.be/JEvPgIoNIPU

Welcoming, intriguing, inviting as you enter this long gravel private driveway!

Absolutely stunning and beautiful home with expansive manicured grounds!

Capturing this beautiful home with expansive manicured grounds!

A truly special historic estate, rich in charm and character, set on beautiful grounds in the heart of Shrewsbury’s Historic District.

Barn house setting at this historic homestead!

Expansive Historic Property with Clearly Defined Grounds in teh Historic Distric

A grand and welcoming entryway offering timeless elegance, beautiful natural light, and a stunning first impression.

Warmth and character abound in this beautiful living room with a cozy fireplace, 8.5-ft ceilings, detailed molding, and charming built-ins!

Rich in character with built-in corner cabinetry, wood-beamed ceiling, wide plank flooring, and direct access to the screened porch.

A welcoming screened-in sun porch located just off the dining room featuring blue stone pavers a relaxing retreat!

Conveniently located off the kitchen, this side porch and patio area provide ideal indoor-outdoor flow, perfect for gatherings or quiet enjoyment.

Charming kitchen entry providing a warm and functional transition into the heart of the home.

Designed tastefully with the history of the home to maintain it's character, vaulted ceiling with exposed wood beam, built-ins, space, warmth and light.

Stunning built-in shelving, showcasing clean lines and timeless taste.

Powder room conveniently located off of the kitchen

Laundry room with built-in storage, conveniently located just off the kitchen.

Just off the kitchen, a cozy spot perfect for relaxing and curling up with tea and a good book!

This beautifully preserved staircase with classic lines and rich wood tones adds to the home's historic charm.

Warm upstairs hallway with tasteful wood railing, connecting bedrooms and baths with ease.

Spacious Primary Suite with fireplace and Private Bath, your own retreat!

Cozy up by the wood burning fireplace in your very own peaceful suite!

A private and inviting space offering comfort and a quiet retreat feel.

A whimsical, light-filled bedroom featuring a vaulted ceiling, wood exposed beams, spacious, warm and delightful!

A cozy and charming bedroom filled with natural light offering a comfortable setting

Conveniently located upstairs, this full bath comfortably serves the additional bedrooms.

A beautiful garden established by Francis Borden, lovingly cherished and thoughtfully maintained.

A quaint versatile garden shed nestled in backyard, offering additional storage.

Just another view from the back of this magical, long driveway!

Charming barn/garage with finished loft and full bath, offering flexible living space perfect for guests, studio, or private retreat.

versatile studio space offering endless possibilities for creative pursuits, workspace, or conversion to an oversized two-car garage.

Conveniently located full bathroom within the barn, enhancing the versatility of the finished loft and studio space.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3.1 Square Footage: 2,912 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 52,272 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,250,000 List Date: 4/02/2026 Last Modified: 4/02/2026

Overview

Description

The Francis Borden Homestead-a charming circa 1839 Greek Revival farmhouse set on 1.21 acres in Shrewsbury's Historic District, near iconic Historic Four Corners is a loved, cherished home with sunlit interior, serene park-like grounds, timeless character, wide plank wood flooring throughout, original built-ins, beamed ceilings, 2 wood-burning fireplaces, inviting living room w/8.5 ft ceiling, dramatic dining room w/built-in corner cabinets, cathedral ceiling kitchen w/built-ins, 3 BR, 3.5 BA, laundry rm, open + screened porch, barn/garage w/finished loft + full bath adds options. Dramatic circular gravel driveway with ample parking, leads to lush grounds, mature trees, slate/bluestone patios, fire pits, fenced vegetable garden. Near Red Bank, beaches, parks, NYC train, bus, ferry + Hwys!

Listing Details MLS# 22608776

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt: 429.26
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Sub-Type: Detached
New Construction: No
Minimum Age: 1839

Location

House Number: 917
Street Name: Broad
Street Suffix: Street
County: Monmouth
Municipality: Shrewsbury Boro (SHB)
Postal City: Shrewsbury Boro
State: NJ
Zip Code: 07702
Area/Section: None
Complex/Subdivision: None
Elementary School: Shrewsbury Bor
Other Elementary: Shrewsbury Bor
Middle School: Shrewsbury BOR
High School: Red Bank Reg
Other High: Ranney School
Directions: GSP Exit 109 to Newman Springs Rd (Route 520 East). Continue to Broad St. Home is on the left. Long gravel driveway parking in rear.

General Property Info

Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 3.1
# Level 1 - Baths: 12
# Level 2 - Baths: 2
Handicap Access: No
Fireplace: Yes
# Fireplaces: 2
Apx SqFt: 2912
# Levels: 2
Apx Year Built: 1839
Garage: Yes
# Car Garage: 2
Acreage: 1.2
HOA: No
Pool: No
Waterfront: No
Waterview: No
Farm: No
Rooms: 11
Basement: Yes

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total: 655300
Farm Assessed: No
Taxes: 10885
Tax Year: 2025

Remarks & Misc

Excluded: Personal items

Ownership Type

Fee Simple: Yes

More Information

Style

Colonial: Yes
Farmhouse: Yes
Historic: Yes

Interior

Attic: Yes
Attic - Pull Down Stairs: Yes
Beamed Ceilings: Yes
Built-in Features: Yes
Dec Molding: Yes
Recessed Lighting: Yes

Zoning

Residential: Yes

Showing

Showing Time: Yes

Foyer

Floor - Wood: Yes

Lot Description

Fenced Area: Yes
Level: Yes

Included

Blinds/Shades: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Cooking: Yes
Light Fixtures: Yes
Outdoor Lighting: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Stove: Yes
Washer: Yes
Window Treatments: Yes

Living Room

Built-Ins: Yes
Dec Molding: Yes
Floor - Wood: Yes
Wood Burning Stove: Yes

Dining Room

Built-Ins: Yes
Floor - Wood: Yes
Wood Burning Stove: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes

Kitchen

Breakfast Cntr: Yes
Eat-In: Yes
Floor - Wood: Yes
Pantry: Yes
TRY/VLT/CATH: Yes
Dec Molding: Yes

Basement

Partial: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Fireplace - Woodburning: Yes
Floor - Wood: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes

Cooling

Multi Units: Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas: Yes

Primary Bath

Floor - Ceramic: Yes
Tub: Yes

Out Buildings

Barn(s): Yes
Shed(s): Yes

Heating

Baseboard: Yes
Steam: Yes

Exterior

Fence: Yes
Lighting: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch - Open: Yes
Rec Area: Yes
Shed: Yes
Storage: Yes

Parking

Circular Driveway: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Gravel: Yes
Oversized: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Garage

Converted Garage: Yes
Detached: Yes
Heated Garage: Yes
Oversized: Yes
Storage Above: Yes
Workshop/ Workbench: Yes
Other - See Remarks: Yes

Assessment Status

Assessed: Yes

Siding

Clapboard: Yes
Shingle Siding: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Pool

Other: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Energy Features

Thermostat: Yes

Rooms

Bathroom: Yes
Bedroom: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Loft: Yes
Other: Yes
Primary Bathroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Sitting: Yes
Sunroom: Yes

Bathroom Level

First: Yes
Second: Yes

Primary Bathroom Level

Second: Yes

Bedroom Level

Second: Yes

Dining Room Level

First: Yes

Foyer Level

First: Yes

Kitchen Level

First: Yes

Laundry Level

First: Yes

Loft Level

Second: Yes

Primary Bedroom Level

Second: Yes

Sitting Level

First: Yes

Sunroom Level

First: Yes

Property Features

Ownership Type: Fee Simple Style: Colonial; Farmhouse; Historic Interior: Attic; Attic - Pull Down Stairs; Beamed Ceilings; Built-in Features; Dec Molding; Recessed Lighting Foyer: Floor - Wood Living Room: Built-Ins; Dec Molding; Floor - Wood; Wood Burning Stove Dining Room: Built-Ins; Floor - Wood; Wood Burning Stove Kitchen: Breakfast Cntr; Eat-In; Floor - Wood; Pantry; TRY/VLT/CATH; Dec Molding Primary Bedroom: Fireplace - Woodburning; Floor - Wood; Full Bath; Walk-in Closet Primary Bath: Floor - Ceramic; Tub Basement: Partial; Unfinished Cooling: Multi Units Heating: Baseboard; Steam Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior: Fence; Lighting; Patio; Porch - Open; Rec Area; Shed; Storage Garage: Converted Garage; Detached; Heated Garage; Oversized; Storage Above; Workshop/ Workbench; Other - See Remarks Siding: Clapboard; Shingle Siding Roof: Shingle Parking: Circular Driveway; Driveway; Gravel; Oversized; See Remarks Pool: Other; See Remarks Out Buildings: Barn(s); Shed(s) Included: Blinds/Shades; Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Cooking; Light Fixtures; Outdoor Lighting; Refrigerator; Stove; Washer; Window Treatments Zoning: Residential Lot Description: Fenced Area; Level Assessment Status: Assessed Showing: Showing Time Rooms: Bathroom; Bedroom; Dining Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Laundry; Loft; Other; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom; Sitting; Sunroom Bathroom Level: First; Second Primary Bathroom Level: Second Bedroom Level: Second Dining Room Level: First Foyer Level: First Kitchen Level: First Laundry Level: First Loft Level: Second Primary Bedroom Level: Second Sitting Level: First Sunroom Level: First Energy Features: Thermostat

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Level	Width	Remarks	Dimensions
Foyer	28.00	First	6.00	An impressive, grand foyer offering a warm welcome and a stunning first impression.	28 x 6
Bathroom	5.00	First	4.80	Convenient powder room located just off the kitchen.	5 x 4.8
Laundry	6.80	First	5.00	Laundry room with added convenience, located just off the kitchen.	6.8 x 5
Sitting	11.00	First	5.40	Charming sitting/reading room just off the kitchen—perfect for quiet moments and relaxation.	11 x 5.4
Dining Room	19.70	First	12.80	Beautiful dining room with built-in corner cabinetry, wood-beamed ceiling, wide plank flooring, and direct access to the screened-in porch—perfect for entertaining.	19.7 x 12.8
Sunroom	14.00	First	5.40	Inviting screened porch off the dining room—ideal for relaxing and entertaining.	14 x 5.4
Kitchen	24.00	First	14.00	A stunning cathedral-ceiling kitchen filled with natural light, featuring custom built-ins and an open, airy feel—opening to the porch, patio areas, and gardens, and just steps from the barn/garage.	24 x 14
Primary Bedroom	19.50	Second	13.00	Serene primary bedroom offering a private bath, wood-burning fireplace, and built-ins—creating a warm and tranquil retreat.	19.5 x 13
Primary Bathroom	8.00	Second	5.00	Peaceful and private primary bathroom, offering comfort and a relaxing retreat feel.	8 x 5
Bedroom	11.00	Second	8.00	A quaint and inviting third bedroom, warm, bright, and full of charm.	11 x 8
Bedroom	13.00	Second	12.00	Whimsical spacious bedroom with dramatic wood beams, creating a cozy, fairytale-inspired retreat.	13 x 12
Bathroom	8.50	Second	7.00	Upstairs second full bathroom, thoughtfully located to serve the additional bedrooms.	8.5 x 7
Other	30.00		18.00		30 x 18
Loft	20.00	Second	17.00	Loft space top floor of barn	20 x 17
Bathroom	9.00		5.00	Barn/garage featuring a finished loft with full bath, offering exceptional flexibility for guest accommodations, workspace, or studio, with potential for oversized two-car parking.	9 x 5

Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson

Listing Agent: Joyce Fernandes

Last Updated: April - 02 - 2026

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