< Back West Park Neighborhood COMPLETE: Two unit 100 percent affordable residential development. Borough of Rumson Awarded $3,000,000.00 Grant by DCA for West River Road Affordable Housing, November 2025 The site will be developed by The Borough and Bergen County United Way (BCUW) to be a two-family home project. The home will be divided into two, three-bedroom units. The project will be marketed as 100 percent affordable. The existing building will be demolished and replaced with new construction. The project will be affirmatively marketed and will consist of one low income unit and one moderate income unit. Construction is expected to begin in Q2 2024. The Borough and BCUW have received a grant from the State of New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund to cover the cost of development and construction of the project. Resident Notice_61 S Ward_Demolition .pdf Download PDF • 166KB Project Details Previous Next

< Back 68 W. RIVER ROAD Year Built: 1889 Property Description Block: 1 Lot: 18 Year Built: 1889 Historic Name: Borden Carriage House Style: Shingle Style Architect: Carrere and Hastings. Structure: Wood Frame/ Ashlar Stone U Shaped Plan Fenestration: Varied This structure is considered: Significant Comment: The Borden Carriage House is a shingle style building with a base that is influenced by the Richardsonian Romanesque style, with its Ashlar Stone and round barrel arch. It is clearly visible on River Rd. and known for it's clock in the Dutch Gable. See Rumson pp 84-97; Shaping a Superlative Suburb p 40 for additional information.

Affordable Housing Opportunities Through the Rumson Affordable Housing Program , opportunities for Affordable Housing in The Borough are becoming available. The above link will also provide the history of the program in The Borough of Rumson. Current building projects include: Multifamily Homes Senior Housing Handicap Accessible Homes Existing Home Improvement Opportunities Those interested in the Affordable Housing opportunities in The Borough of Rumson are encouraged to visit www.affordablehomesnewjersey.com for more information. To begin the application process, visit: www.affordablehomesnewjersey.com 2026 Home Improvement Information Download Flyer Here Regional Income Limits by Household 2026, Download Flyer 2026 Contractor Opportunities Download Flyer Here Affordable Housing Program Affordable Housing Projects

< Back 11 CONOVER LANE Year Built: 1912 Property Description Block: 114 Lot: 5 Year Built: 1912 Style: Modified Colonial Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung

< Back 40 RIDGE ROAD Year Built: 1904 Property Description Block: 61 Lot: 17 Year Built: 1904 Style: Early American Colonial Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: Rehabilitated using modern materials.

< Back 1 RUMSON ROAD Year Built: 1904 Property Description Block: 147 Lot: 3 Year Built: 1904 Style: Modified Bungalow style with Monitor dormer. Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung This structure is considered: Significant Comment: One time home of James Allgor. See Rumson pp 22-25; Rumson Vol. II p 16 and pp 28-29; Shaping a Superlative Suburb p 4 and pp 132-133 for additional information.

< Back 79 E. RIVER ROAD Year Built: 1904 Property Description Block: 45 Lot: 1 Year Built: 1904 Style: Early American Colonial Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung This structure is considered: Significant Comment: Home has been rehabilitated over time with respect for the original style.

< Back 36 LAFAYETTE STREET Year Built: 1904 Property Description Block: 28 Lot: 9 Year Built: 1904 Style: Early American Colonial Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung This structure is considered: Significant Comment: Remodeled extensively with respect for the original character of the house.

< Back 78 BINGHAM AVENUE Year Built: 1904 Property Description Block: 35 Lot: 9 Year Built: 1904 Style: Early American with Victorian accents Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: House has been rehabilitated over time.

< Back 5 CHURCH ST Year Built: 1904 Property Description Block: 33 Lot: 3 Year Built: 1904 Style: Early American Colonial Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: Rehabilitated using modern materials.

< Back 25 HOLLY STREET Year Built: 1922 Property Description Block: 67 Lot: 12 Year Built: 1922 Style: Colonial Foundation: Masonry Structure: Unknown/stucco Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: Well maintained