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Listed with Christina L. Gibbons | 917-837-8853, Christie's International Real Estate Group-Ridgewood
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RARE OPPORTUNITY to own a definitive piece of American history with the Van Buskirk Home, the very first residence built in Saddle River. Circa 1707, this Red Sandstone Dutch Colonial has a storied past while sitting on over 2 lush acres offering modern amenities such as a freeform pool, oversized patios, and a tennis court - all perfect for entertaining. The residence underwent an extensive updates/renovations im the mid 1990s, including a full kitchen addition, bathroom updates, new plumbing and electric, structural reinforcement with new beams, refinished flooring, new roof, and more. Enter to find masterfully preserved heritage with grand hand-hewn beams, wide-plank floors, and 4 original fireplaces, including an architecturally distinct open loft/great room with 13-foot beamed cathedral ceilings. Modern aesthetics integrate through thoughtful updates, featuring a chef’s kitchen with radiant heated floors and living space where walls of glass offer serene views of the pond and waterfall. Completing the primary levels is a stately home office, first-floor primary suite with a steam shower, plus four upstairs bedrooms and two baths. A hidden door off the entry foyer leads to a basement with significant improvements, posing exceptional potential for finished space. Enjoy the versatile heated barn provides two car bays, horse stalls, and a massive second floor perfect for a gym, studio, or party space. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to steward a landmark propert
| DAYS ON MARKET | 7 | LAST UPDATED | 2/17/2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR BUILT | 0 | COMMUNITY | 600 |
| GARAGE SPACES | 2.0 | COUNTY | BERGEN |
| STATUS | Active | PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
| Elementary School | WANDELL |
|---|---|
| Jr. High School | ERIC SMITH |
| High School | NORTHERN HIGHLANDS |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
| AIR | Central Air |
|---|---|
| AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
| AREA | 600 |
| BASEMENT | Full, Unfinished, Yes |
| CONSTRUCTION | Stone |
| GARAGE | Yes |
| HEAT | Baseboard, Natural Gas, Radiant, Zoned |
| LOT DESCRIPTION | Corner Lot |
| PARKING | Garage Door Opener, Detached |
| POOL | Yes |
| POOL DESCRIPTION | Heated, In Ground, Outdoor Pool |
| TAXES | 15226 |
| VIEW | Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION | River |
| WATER | Well, Private |
| WATERFRONT | Yes |
| WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION | Lake Front |
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