Sold140d on market
261 New Market Rd
Dunellen, NJ, 08812 • 08812 • Middlesex County
$470,000
3Beds
2Baths
0.18 acLot
1945Built
Property DNA
Cape Cod Style
Built 1945 · 81 years of history
Outdoor Living
Enclosed
1 Fireplace
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2-Car Garage
1 Car Width · Garage · Detached · Driveway
Ceramic Tile & Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
140 days on market
Established listing
About this home
Single Family · Built 1945
Welcome to 261 New Market Rd in Dunellen, a spacious and well-maintained home offering comfort, convenience, and room to grow. This residence features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with a flexible layout designed to meet a variety of needs. The updated kitchen offers plenty of storage and workspace, while the bright living and dining areas provide an inviting setting for daily living and gatherings. Additional highlights include: Generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space Finished basement/bonus space ideal for recreation, home office, or gym use (verify feature) Outdoor yard/patio with enclosed porch perfect for relaxing or entertaining Driveway/garage parking for added convenience Located just minutes from Dunellen Train Station, major highways, schools, shopping, and dining, this home offers excellent accessibility while still maintaining a neighborhood feel. Don't miss the opportunity to make this property your next home.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights updated kitchen, enclosed porch, and ample closet space as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,937/month
Principal & Interest$2,311
Property Tax$470
Insurance$157
Down payment20% ($94,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.23% rate · 30yr fixed · $376,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1945
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air, Wall Unit(s)
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot7,901 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
Year built1945
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air, Wall Unit(s)
RoofAsphalt
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
Parking1 Car Width, Garage, Detached, Driveway
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished, Bath Full
Fireplaces1
Lot7,901 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood08812
Annual tax$10,060
Parcel0300075000000009
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1 Bedroom
Kitchen
Living Room
Bath Full
Dining Room
2 Bedrooms
None
Appliances
Dishwasher
Dryer
Gas Range/Oven
Refrigerator
Washer
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Wall Unit(s)
Fireplace
See Remarks
Exterior Features
Exterior
Enclosed Porch(es)
Yard
Parking
1 Car Width
Garage
Detached
Driveway
Patio & Porch
Enclosed
Lot Features
Near Train
Utilities
See Remarks
Gas
Natural Gas
Room details
8 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
First12×11 ft132 sqft
1st Floor
Bedroom2
13×11 ft143 sqft
Bedroom3
11×11 ft121 sqft
Bathroom
Tub Shower
Dining Room
11×11 ft121 sqft
Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
19×9 ft171 sqft
Eat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market140
Est. value$476,000
Est. rent$3,216/mo
Tax rate1.82%
On marketJul 11, 2025
PostedAug 25, 2025
Last sold$470,000
MLS updatedDec 1, 2025
Tour days6
Views21
How are the schools in Dunellen?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Dunellen, NJ, 08812
Price history
27 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 21, 2025Sold$470,000—All Jersey MLS
Oct 8, 2025Pending Sale$475,000—GSMLS
Oct 8, 2025Contingent$475,000—All Jersey MLS
Oct 3, 2025Price Change$475,000—All Jersey MLS
Sep 11, 2025Price Change$499,000—All Jersey MLS
Aug 22, 2025Price Change$515,000—All Jersey MLS
Jul 11, 2025Listed For Sale$524,999—All Jersey MLS
Jun 1, 2020Sold$340,000—GSMLS
Mar 4, 2020Pending Sale$354,900—EXP REALTY, LLC
Feb 14, 2020Listed For Sale$354,900—EXP REALTY, LLC
Nov 7, 2019Sold$177,000—Public Record
Oct 8, 2019Pending Sale$199,900—AMERICAN REALTY SERVICE GROUP, INC.
Aug 20, 2019Price Change$199,900—AMERICAN REALTY SERVICE GROUP, INC.
Jul 25, 2019Price Change$209,900—AMERICAN REALTY SERVICE GROUP, INC.
Jun 26, 2019Listed For Sale$229,900—AMERICAN REALTY SERVICE GROUP, INC.
Oct 18, 2017Listing Removed$189,000—PANTHERA NJ LLC
Jun 9, 2017Price Change$189,000—KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE
May 10, 2017Price Change$185,000—KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE
Apr 19, 2017Price Change$189,000—KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE
Dec 2, 2016Price Change$185,000—KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE
Oct 4, 2016Price Change$214,400—KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE
Sep 5, 2016Price Change$224,400—KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE
Aug 11, 2016Price Change$234,400—KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE
Jun 21, 2016Price Change$244,400—KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE
Apr 13, 2016Listed For Sale$259,400—KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE
Apr 28, 2005Sold$300,000—Public Record
Aug 18, 1999Sold$141,000—Public Record
Sold$470,000
Nov 21, 2025•All Jersey MLS
Pending Sale$475,000
Oct 8, 2025•GSMLS
Contingent$475,000
Oct 8, 2025•All Jersey MLS
Price Change$475,000
Oct 3, 2025•All Jersey MLS
Price Change$499,000
Sep 11, 2025•All Jersey MLS
Price Change$515,000
Aug 22, 2025•All Jersey MLS
Listed For Sale$524,999
Jul 11, 2025•All Jersey MLS
Sold$340,000
Jun 1, 2020•GSMLS
Pending Sale$354,900
Mar 4, 2020•EXP REALTY, LLC
Listed For Sale$354,900
Feb 14, 2020•EXP REALTY, LLC
Sold$177,000
Nov 7, 2019•Public Record
Pending Sale$199,900
Oct 8, 2019•AMERICAN REALTY SERVICE GROUP, INC.
Price Change$199,900
Aug 20, 2019•AMERICAN REALTY SERVICE GROUP, INC.
Price Change$209,900
Jul 25, 2019•AMERICAN REALTY SERVICE GROUP, INC.
Listed For Sale$229,900
Jun 26, 2019•AMERICAN REALTY SERVICE GROUP, INC.
Listing Removed$189,000
Oct 18, 2017•PANTHERA NJ LLC
Price Change$189,000
Jun 9, 2017•KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE
Price Change$185,000
May 10, 2017•KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE
Price Change$189,000
Apr 19, 2017•KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE
Price Change$185,000
Dec 2, 2016•KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE
Price Change$214,400
Oct 4, 2016•KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE
Price Change$224,400
Sep 5, 2016•KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE
Price Change$234,400
Aug 11, 2016•KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE
Price Change$244,400
Jun 21, 2016•KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE
Listed For Sale$259,400
Apr 13, 2016•KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE
Sold$300,000
Apr 28, 2005•Public Record
Sold$141,000
Aug 18, 1999•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2025$11,171$445,400
Apr 11, 2024$9,317$371,500
Apr 11, 2023$10,060$371,500
Apr 11, 2022$8,998$325,900
Apr 11, 2021$8,106$260,800
Apr 11, 2020—$260,800
Apr 11, 2019$8,738$260,800
Apr 11, 2018$8,385$64,700
Apr 11, 2017$8,079$64,700
Apr 11, 2016$7,878$64,700
Apr 11, 2015$7,711$64,700
Apr 11, 2014$7,616$64,700
Apr 11, 2013$7,616$64,700
Apr 11, 2012$7,510$64,700
Apr 11, 2011$7,309$64,700
Apr 11, 2010$7,041$64,700
Apr 11, 2009$6,941$64,700
Apr 11, 2008—$64,700
Apr 11, 2007$21,292$64,700
Apr 11, 2006$19,886$64,700
Apr 11, 2005$18,479$64,700
Apr 11, 2004—$64,700
Apr 11, 2003—$64,700
Apr 11, 2002—$64,300
Apr 11, 2001—$64,300
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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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