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52 Buena Vista Avenue, Rumson, NJ 07760

New Listing

$9,125,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 5.2 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 348,480 Status: Active

Current Price: $9,125,000 List Date: 5/11/2026 Last Modified: 5/11/2026

Overview

Description

Beyond private gates, a tree-lined drive reveals Turtle Pond Farm, an extraordinary eight-acre estate defined by rare privacy, enduring legacy, and refined country living just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and the Manhattan ferry. This is a property with true provenance, where history is not only preserved, but quietly felt throughout its grounds. Sweeping lawns, mature trees, and tranquil water views create a setting of remarkable beauty and seclusion, offering a lifestyle seldom found in Rumson. At the heart of the estate, the main residence is both stately and inviting, thoughtfully designed for elevated living and effortless entertaining.

Supplements: Timeless architectural details; slate roof, copper gutters, cedar siding, and five fireplaces complement light-filled interiors where every room is oriented toward the surrounding landscape. A grand foyer introduces a series of beautifully scaled spaces, from the formal dining room and refined living areas to an expansive family room with a built-i ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 22613700

Contract Info

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Sub-Type: Detached
New Construction: No

Location

House Number: 52
Street Name: Buena Vista
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Monmouth
Municipality: Rumson (RUM)
Postal City: Rumson
State: NJ
Zip Code: 07760
Area/Section: None
Complex/Subdivision: None
Elementary School: Deane-Porter
Other Elementary: Rumson Country Day
Middle School: Forrestdale
High School: Rumson-Fair Haven
Other High: Red Bank Cath
Directions: Buena Vista between Rumson and Ridge Road.

General Property Info

Full Baths: 5
Half Baths: 2
Total Baths: 5.2
# Level 1 - Baths: 2
# Level 2 - Baths: 4
# Level 3 - Baths: Yes
Handicap Access: No
Fireplace: Yes
# Fireplaces: 5
# Levels: 2
Apx Year Built: 1912
Garage: Yes
# Car Garage: 2
Acreage: 8
HOA: No
Pool: Yes
Waterfront: No
Waterview: Yes
Rooms: 20
Basement: Yes

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total: 4766400
Taxes: 49999.54
Tax Year: 2025

Remarks & Misc

Excluded: TBD - Personal Property

Style

Colonial: Yes

More Information

Interior

Built-in Features: Yes
Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr: Yes
Center Hall: Yes
Dec Molding: Yes
French Doors: Yes

Zoning

Residential: Yes
Single Family: Yes

Showing

Showing Time: Yes

Foyer

Closet(s): Yes
Dec Molding: Yes
Double Door Entry: Yes
Floor - Marble: Yes
Two Story: Yes

Lot Description

Fenced Area: Yes
Irregular Lot: Yes
Oversized: Yes
Pond on Lot: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Included

Awnings: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Counter Top Range: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Freezer: Yes
Garbage Disposal: Yes
Gas Cooking: Yes
Generator: Yes
Outdoor Lighting: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Security System: Yes
Stove: Yes
Washer: Yes

Living Room

Dec Molding: Yes
Fireplace - Gas: Yes
French Doors: Yes

Water Type

Pond: Yes

Dining Room

Dec Molding: Yes
Fireplace - Gas: Yes
Floor - Wood: Yes
French Doors: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Marble: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen

Bnook/Dining Area: Yes
Butler Pantry: Yes
Center Island: Yes
Eat-In: Yes
Floor - Wood: Yes

Basement

Heated: Yes
Partial: Yes
Partially Finished: Yes

Great/Family Room

Floor - Other - See Remarks: Yes
French Doors: Yes
Sunken: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

Primary Bedroom

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

Cooling

3+ Zoned AC: Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas: Yes

Primary Bath

Marble: Yes
Shower Stall: Yes
Tub: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes

Out Buildings

Barn(s): Yes
Guest House: Yes
Horse Barn: Yes
Paddocks: Yes
Shed(s): Yes
Training Track: Yes

Heating

3+ Zoned Heat: Yes
Baseboard: Yes
Electric: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes
Radiant: Yes
Steam: Yes

Exterior

Balcony: Yes
Fence: Yes
Hot Tub: Yes
Lighting: Yes
Patio: Yes
Security System: Yes
Shed: Yes
Storm Window: Yes
Swimming: Yes
Terrace: Yes
Underground Sprinkler System: Yes
Other: Yes
Porch - Covered: Yes
Solar Panels: Yes

Parking

Circular Driveway: Yes
Double Wide Drive: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Gravel: Yes
Off Street: Yes
Paved: Yes

Garage

Detached: Yes

Assessment Status

To Be Assessed: Yes

Siding

Cedar Shake: Yes
Stone: Yes

Roof

Slate: Yes

Pool

Cabana: Yes
Fenced: Yes
Heated: Yes
Pool Equipment: Yes
Pool House: Yes
Salt Water: Yes
With Spa: Yes

Energy Features

Solar Panels Owned: Yes

Rooms

Bathroom: Yes
Butler Pantry: Yes
Den: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Library: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Mud: Yes
Office: Yes
Other: Yes
Primary Bathroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Sitting: Yes
Utility Room: Yes

Bathroom Level

First: Yes

Primary Bathroom Level

Second: Yes

Butler Pantry Level

First: Yes

Den Level

First: Yes

Dining Room Level

First: Yes

Family Room Level

First: Yes

Foyer Level

First: Yes

Kitchen Level

First: Yes

Library Level

First: Yes

Living Room Level

First: Yes

Primary Bedroom Level

Second: Yes

Mud Level

First: Yes

Office Level

Second: Yes

Other Level

Basement: Yes
First: Yes

Sitting Level

Second: Yes

Utility Room Level

Basement: Yes

Property Features

Style: Colonial Interior: Built-in Features; Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr; Center Hall; Dec Molding; French Doors Foyer: Closet(s); Dec Molding; Double Door Entry; Floor - Marble; Two Story Living Room: Dec Molding; Fireplace - Gas; French Doors Dining Room: Dec Molding; Fireplace - Gas; Floor - Wood; French Doors Kitchen: Bnook/Dining Area; Butler Pantry; Center Island; Eat-In; Floor - Wood Primary Bedroom: Fireplace - Woodburning; Floor - Wood; Full Bath; Walk-in Closet Primary Bath: Marble; Shower Stall; Tub; Walk-in Closet Basement: Heated; Partial; Partially Finished Floors: Carpet; Marble; Wood Cooling: 3+ Zoned AC Heating: 3+ Zoned Heat; Baseboard; Electric; Natural Gas; Radiant; Steam Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior: Balcony; Fence; Hot Tub; Lighting; Patio; Security System; Shed; Storm Window; Swimming; Terrace; Underground Sprinkler System; Other; Porch - Covered; Solar Panels Garage: Detached Siding: Cedar Shake; Stone Roof: Slate Parking: Circular Driveway; Double Wide Drive; Driveway; Gravel; Off Street; Paved Pool: Cabana; Fenced; Heated; Pool Equipment; Pool House; Salt Water; With Spa Out Buildings: Barn(s); Guest House; Horse Barn; Paddocks; Shed(s); Training Track Included: Awnings; Ceiling Fan(s); Counter Top Range; Dishwasher; Dryer; Freezer; Garbage Disposal; Gas Cooking; Generator; Outdoor Lighting; Refrigerator; Security System; Stove; Washer Zoning: Residential; Single Family Lot Description: Fenced Area; Irregular Lot; Oversized; Pond on Lot; Wooded Water Type: Pond Assessment Status: To Be Assessed Showing: Showing Time Rooms: Bathroom; Butler Pantry; Den; Dining Room; Family Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Library; Living Room; Mud; Office; Other; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom; Sitting; Utility Room Bathroom Level: First Primary Bathroom Level: Second Butler Pantry Level: First Den Level: First Dining Room Level: First Family Room Level: First Foyer Level: First Kitchen Level: First Library Level: First Living Room Level: First Primary Bedroom Level: Second Mud Level: First Office Level: Second Other Level: Basement; First Sitting Level: Second Utility Room Level: Basement Energy Features: Solar Panels Owned

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Level	Width	Remarks	Dimensions
Foyer	24.00	First	12.00		24 x 12
Library	18.00	First	12.00		18 x 12
Living Room	32.00	First	17.00		32 x 17
Family Room	27.00	First	16.00		27 x 16
Bathroom	10.00	First	8.00		10 x 8
Bathroom	6.00	First	5.00		6 x 5
Dining Room	23.00	First	17.00		23 x 17
Butler Pantry	16.00	First	11.00		16 x 11
Kitchen	16.00	First	16.00		16 x 16
Den	16.00	First	13.00		16 x 13
Mud	13.00	First	8.00		13 x 8
Other	20.00	First	16.00		20 x 16
Other	18.00	Basement	14.00	Wine Cellar	18 x 14
Utility Room	22.00	Basement	16.00		22 x 16
Other	13.00	Basement	13.00	Storage	13 x 13
Primary Bedroom	19.00	Second	15.00		19 x 15
Sitting	19.00	Second	17.00		19 x 17
Primary Bathroom	12.00	Second	6.00		12 x 6
Primary Bathroom	9.00	Second	9.00		9 x 9
Office	12.00	Second	9.00		12 x 9

Listing Office: Douglas Elliman of NJ LLC

Listing Agent: Suzanne Veninata

Last Updated: May - 11 - 2026

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