48 Rio Vista Dr.
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Property Highlights
Chateau de la Roche, a rare sanctuary of grand scale, less than 30 mins from Manhattan. In the most desirable Alpine location. This grand residence of luxury and convenience was built for the most prominent buyer. Architectural details are quite literally works of art. Advanced technology and security through out the home. Lush landscaping creating a relaxed setting while providing privacy. This grand residence is perfect for indoor or outdoor entertaining. Amenities include, 15 seat theater, billiards, 2 bars, wine cellar, 2 indoor plunge pools, sauna, steam room, conservatory and so much more. Beautiful garden path surrounds back yard.
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Notable Alpine Sale & Market Significance
48 Rio Vista Drive: $17.7 Million Alpine Sale Ranked No. 1 in a Three-Year NJMLS Residential Sales Review
48 Rio Vista Drive in Alpine, New Jersey, closed for $17,700,000 on . The transaction was the highest-priced qualifying residential sale reported by NJMLS in 2025 and ranked first among all qualifying residential transactions identified during the three-year period from August 23, 2023 through August 23, 2026.
- Closed Sale Price
- $17.7M
- Sold Date
- 2025 NJMLS Ranking
- No. 1 Qualifying residential sales reported by NJMLS
- Three-Year NJMLS Ranking
- No. 1 August 23, 2023 through August 23, 2026
Chateau de la Roche: An Estate-Scale Alpine Residence
Known as Chateau de la Roche, 48 Rio Vista Drive is situated within Rio Vista, one of Alpine’s established estate enclaves. The residence combines a private two-acre setting with formal living spaces, detailed architecture, advanced technology, security features, landscaped grounds, and extensive areas for indoor and outdoor use.
The property includes seven bedrooms, nine full bathrooms, and three half bathrooms on an approximately 87,120-square-foot lot. Its scale, privacy, architectural character, and amenity package contributed to its position within the uppermost tier of the Alpine and Bergen County luxury residential markets.
- Seven bedrooms, nine full bathrooms, and three half bathrooms
- Approximately 87,120 square feet of land, equal to two acres
- Fifteen-seat theater and billiards room
- Multiple bars and a temperature-controlled wine cellar
- Two indoor plunge pools, sauna, and steam room
- Conservatory, landscaped grounds, and garden paths
- Integrated technology and residential security features
Why This Closing Matters to the Alpine Luxury Real Estate Market
Verified residential closings at this price level are limited. The $17.7 million sale provides an important reference point for Alpine homeowners, luxury buyers, appraisers, attorneys, builders, and developers evaluating significant estate properties in Alpine and the surrounding Northern New Jersey market.
The result also illustrates the market relevance of complete estate composition. At the highest price levels, buyers typically evaluate more than square footage. Land, usable acreage, privacy, street location, architecture, construction quality, condition, ceiling height, interior execution, amenities, landscaping, competing inventory, and buyer demand can all affect market position.
The closing should not be treated as a universal valuation formula for other Alpine properties. Each significant residence requires an individual analysis based on its physical characteristics, presentation, condition, competition, and the market conditions existing at the time of sale.
Broader New Jersey Proper Sales Record
48 Rio Vista Drive holds the No. 1 position in New Jersey Proper’s three-year review of qualifying residential transactions reported by NJMLS. New Jersey Proper represented a party in all five of the highest-priced sales identified during the period, including the three highest-ranked transactions, all located in Alpine. Additional transactions can be reviewed on the New Jersey Proper Sales of Note page.
Frequently Asked Questions About 48 Rio Vista Drive
The following answers summarize the sale, its NJMLS ranking, the property’s defining features, and New Jersey Proper’s role.
How much did 48 Rio Vista Drive sell for?
48 Rio Vista Drive in Alpine sold for $17,700,000 on September 9, 2025.
Where does the sale rank among NJMLS residential sales?
The transaction was the highest-priced qualifying residential sale reported by NJMLS in 2025 and ranked first in the three-year review covering August 23, 2023 through August 23, 2026.
What features helped define the property?
The estate includes seven bedrooms, nine full bathrooms, three half bathrooms, approximately two acres, a theater, billiards room, multiple bars, a wine cellar, two indoor plunge pools, a sauna, a steam room, a conservatory, and landscaped grounds.
Who represented the buyer at 48 Rio Vista Drive?
New Jersey Proper participated in the buyer-side representation through Jason Pierce and Richard Orlando of Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty.
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