About this home

Set in the distinctive Free Acres community, this spacious 5-bedroom Berkeley Heights home combines thoughtful craftsmanship, flexible living space and a wonderful connection to its natural surroundings. The open-concept first floor is designed for comfortable living and easy entertaining. A dramatic stone wood-burning fireplace anchors the living room, while the special quarter-sawn oak kitchen features cabinetry custom crafted from trees felled right on the property a unique detail that gives the home character all its own. A first-floor bedroom/den/home office and convenient laundry add everyday flexibility. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features a cathedral ceiling, abundant natural light, walk-in closet and private bath, plus 3 additional bedrooms and attic storage. Outside, a spacious rear deck surrounded by mature trees is perfect for entertaining or quiet respite. A detached, heated and air-conditioned office/studio provides exceptional work-from-home space and could be converted back to garage use. Enjoy Free Acres amenities including an outdoor pool, playground, basketball courts, clubhouse and walking paths, all with convenient access to shopping, dining, NYC transportation and Route 78. Taxes include amenities listed plus snow removal, garbage and sewer and more. Looking for space, character and something a little different? Come experience 300 Emerson Lane and all that this special Berkeley Heights home has to offer.

Facts and features

Schools

• Columbia Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 1.2 mi

  7

• Governor Livingston High School

  high · 9-12 · 3.6 mi

  8

• Mountain Park Elementary School

  elementary · 3-5 · 0.7 mi

  8

• FlexSchool

  elementary · 5-12 · 1.7 mi

• McMillin Early Child Center

  elementary · K-2 · 0.9 mi

• Thomas P. Hughes Elementary School

  elementary · 3-5 · 1.5 mi

  9

Price history

• Aug 18, 2026 · Listed$885,000
• Nov 30, 1992 · Sold$158,000
• Jun 1, 1984 · Sold$98,000

Tax history

• 2025$5,351 tax · $121,600 assessed
• 2024$5,212 tax · $121,600 assessed
• 2023$5,137 tax · $121,600 assessed
• 2022$5,105 tax · $121,600 assessed
• 2021$5,078 tax · $121,600 assessed
• 2020$5,104 tax · $121,600 assessed
• 2019$5,079 tax · $121,600 assessed
• 2018$4,973 tax · $121,600 assessed

Home value

$873,300

• Cotality$873,300
• Quantarium$522,816
• Collateral Analytics$876,000

Where it is