In 1984, Lou Dobbs acquired a New Jersey farm and expanded it over four decades
At the centre of the estate is a 5,419-square-foot colonial-style main house built in 1977. Large windows across the main living areas provide views of the central 11-acre pond and the surrounding rolling pastures. The $6 million asking price works out to about $1,107 per square foot for the main living structures, while also reflecting the value of the entire 283-acre property. That property was listed for $2.9 million shortly before his death in 2024.
The home has five bedrooms and four bathrooms, along with a large kitchen, private office, sunroom and family room with a double-sided fireplace. Two bedrooms are located on the ground floor, while the second floor has the main bedroom suite, two more bedrooms and additional flexible living space. The main house is surrounded by several leisure facilities, including a four-car garage, a heated in-ground Gunite swimming pool, a full tennis court and a half-court basketball area. The property also has separate accommodation, including a two-bedroom, two-bathroom guest house and a two-bedroom, one-bathroom caretaker’s cottage. Dobbs bought his first piece of land in Wantage Township in the mid-1980s while building his career as a founding anchor and managing editor of CNN’s financial reporting division. Over the years, the farm became both a working horse property and a private retreat where Dobbs hosted major seasonal gatherings, including annual Fourth of July events. The estate’s zoning and layout give potential buyers several options. The land could continue to be used for horse-related and agricultural activities, become a private family compound or potentially be divided for residential development, subject to approval from local authorities.
The listing comes after the earlier sale of Dobbs’ second home in West Palm Beach, Florida.