Sold284d on market
253 Prospect Ave
Dunellen, NJ, 08812 • 08812 • Middlesex County
$530,000
3Beds
2Baths
1953Built
Property DNA
Cape Cod Style
Built 1953 · 73 years of history
Outdoor Living
Deck
Ceramic Tile & Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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284 days on market
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1953
Charming & Spacious 3-Bedroom Home with 2 Bonus Rooms & Pool! Discover this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home featuring custom closets and a thoughtfully designed layout. The large eat-in kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, perfect for cooking and entertaining. A formal dining room/sitting area with a sliding glass door leads to a spacious fenced backyard, complete with an above-ground pool ideal for summer gatherings!The inviting living room showcases a gorgeous bay window overlooking the front yard, while recessed lighting, ceiling fans, central air, and forced heat provide year-round comfort. Upstairs, 2 large bedrooms and 2 bonus spaces, perfect for a home office, den, or guest space. 1st floor bedroom and full bath. (Seller uses as a craft room). Basement is clean with high ceiling and a sump pump. Conveniently located near major highways (I-78, I-287, Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike, Route 22) and mass transit for an easy NYC commute, Train for easy commute to NYC is minutes away.. This home is a must-see! Larger inside than it appears outside.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,312/month
Principal & Interest$2,606
Property Tax$530
Insurance$177
Down payment20% ($106,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.23% rate · 30yr fixed · $424,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1953
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
ParkingOpen Parking
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
Year built1953
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
RoofAsphalt
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
Parking1 Car Width
BasementFull, Daylight, Laundry Facilities
Location & Tax
Neighborhood08812
Annual tax$11,286
Parcel0300063000000023
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
1 Bedroom
Kitchen
Living Room
Bath Main
Dining Room
2 Bedrooms
Bath Full
Other Room(s)
None
Appliances
Dishwasher
Dryer
Gas Range/Oven
Refrigerator
Range
Washer
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Vinyl-Linoleum
Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Ceiling Fan(s)
Exterior Features
Exterior
Deck
Parking
1 Car Width
Patio & Porch
Deck
Lot Features
Level
Utilities
Cable TV
Underground Utilities
Gas
Natural Gas
Room details
4 rooms detailed
Bathroom
Tub Shower
Dining Room
Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market284
Est. value$543,300
Est. rent$3,378/mo
Tax rate1.82%
On marketMay 14, 2025
PostedNov 7, 2025
Last sold$530,000
MLS updatedJul 4, 2025
Tour days6
Views6
How are the schools in Dunellen?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Dunellen, NJ, 08812
Price history
13 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 30, 2025Sold$530,000—All Jersey MLS
May 29, 2025Pending Sale$529,900—GSMLS
May 28, 2025Contingent$529,900—All Jersey MLS
May 14, 2025Price Change$529,900—GSMLS
Apr 9, 2025Price Change$559,900—GSMLS
Apr 2, 2025Listed For Sale$580,000—GSMLS
Sep 8, 2023Sold$490,000—GSMLS
Jul 27, 2023Pending Sale$440,000—GSMLS
Jul 10, 2023Listed For Sale$440,000—GSMLS
Jun 6, 2023Contingent$440,000—All Jersey MLS
Jun 1, 2023Pending Sale$440,000—GSMLS
May 3, 2023Listed For Sale$440,000—GSMLS
Nov 4, 2011Sold$179,500—Public Record
Sold$530,000
Jun 30, 2025•All Jersey MLS
Pending Sale$529,900
May 29, 2025•GSMLS
Contingent$529,900
May 28, 2025•All Jersey MLS
Price Change$529,900
May 14, 2025•GSMLS
Price Change$559,900
Apr 9, 2025•GSMLS
Listed For Sale$580,000
Apr 2, 2025•GSMLS
Sold$490,000
Sep 8, 2023•GSMLS
Pending Sale$440,000
Jul 27, 2023•GSMLS
Listed For Sale$440,000
Jul 10, 2023•GSMLS
Contingent$440,000
Jun 6, 2023•All Jersey MLS
Pending Sale$440,000
Jun 1, 2023•GSMLS
Listed For Sale$440,000
May 3, 2023•GSMLS
Sold$179,500
Nov 4, 2011•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2025$12,608$502,700
Apr 11, 2024$11,286$450,000
Apr 11, 2023$10,206$376,900
Apr 11, 2022$10,406$376,900
Apr 11, 2021$8,724$280,700
Apr 11, 2020—$280,700
Apr 11, 2019$8,644$265,500
Apr 11, 2018$8,294$64,000
Apr 11, 2017$7,992$64,000
Apr 11, 2016$7,793$64,000
Apr 11, 2015$7,628$64,000
Apr 11, 2014$7,533$64,000
Apr 11, 2013$7,533$64,000
Apr 11, 2012$6,888$61,500
Apr 11, 2011$6,698$61,500
Apr 11, 2010$6,443$61,500
Apr 11, 2009$6,348$61,500
Apr 11, 2008—$61,500
Apr 11, 2007$20,239$61,500
Apr 11, 2006$18,902$61,500
Apr 11, 2005$17,565$61,500
Apr 11, 2004—$61,500
Apr 11, 2003—$61,500
Apr 11, 2002—$61,500
Apr 11, 2001—$61,500
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Dunellen, NJ • Middlesex County
Nearby cities
CarteretEast BrunswickEdisonMatawanMonroe TownshipNew BrunswickNorth BrunswickOld Bridge
Nearby zip codes
08812
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