For Sale22d on marketHistoric · 106 yrs
259 Hale St
New Brunswick, NJ, 08901 • 08901 • Middlesex County
$399,000
$195/sqft
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
2Baths
2,044Sqft
0.06 acLot
1920Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1920 · 106 years of history
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About this home
Multi Family · Built 1920 · Historic
Investor Opportunity: Approved plans in place to rebuild a two-family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom per unit (4 beds / 2 baths total), featuring a full walkout basement and attic storage. The home sits on the existing foundation with partial first-floor framing completed, reducing construction costs and increasing equity potential on the after-repair value. Located in a high-demand rental area near Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Rutgers University, transportation, and shopping, this is an ideal project for investors seeking strong rental demand, appreciation, and upside through a buy-and-hold or resale strategy. Approved plans in place with cost savings from the existing structure, a prime rental location, and strong upside, making this a turnkey rebuild ideal for buy-and-hold or resale with margin built in.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights full walkout basement, attic storage, and partial first-floor framing completed as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,483/month
Principal & Interest$1,951
Property Tax$399
Insurance$133
Down payment20% ($79,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $319,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeMulti Family
Year Built1920
HeatingZoned
CoolingA/C Central - All, Unit 1(A/C Central), Unit 2(A/C Central)
Parking0 spaces
Days on Zillow22 Days
Price/sqft$195
Property
Home typeMulti Family
Sub-typeMulti Family
Year built1920
Stories3
Systems
HeatingZoned
CoolingA/C Central - All, Unit 1(A/C Central), Unit 2(A/C Central)
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
BasementFull, Finished, None
Lot2,500 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood08901
ZoningR-5A
Annual tax$5,025
Parcel1300200000000018
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Unit 1(Dining Room
2 Bedrooms
Kitchen
1 Bath
Living Room)
Unit 2(Dining Room
2 Bedrooms
Kitchen
1 Bath
Living Room)
Appliances
Water Heater(Gas)
Water Heater
Unit 1(Range/Oven
Refrigerator
Washer)
Unit 2(Range/Oven
Refrigerator
Washer)
Heating
Zoned
Cooling
A/C Central - All
Unit 1(A/C Central)
Unit 2(A/C Central)
Exterior Features
Lot Features
See Remarks
Utilities
See Remarks
Gas
Natural Gas
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market22
Est. rent$2,557/mo
Tax rate1.82%
Price/sqft$195
On marketMar 19, 2026
PostedMar 19, 2026
Last sold$140,000
MLS updatedMar 24, 2026
Tour days9
Views2,136
Favorites51
How are the schools in New Brunswick?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
New Brunswick, NJ, 08901
Price history
6 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 19, 2026Listed For Sale$399,000$195GSMLS
Mar 18, 2026Listing Removed$399,000$195NJMLS
Feb 25, 2026Contingent$399,000$195All Jersey MLS
Feb 12, 2026Pending Sale$399,000$195GSMLS
Jan 20, 2026Listed For Sale$399,000$195GSMLS
May 27, 2025Sold$140,000$68Public Record
Listed For Sale$399,000
Mar 19, 2026•$195/sqft•GSMLS
Listing Removed$399,000
Mar 18, 2026•$195/sqft•NJMLS
Contingent$399,000
Feb 25, 2026•$195/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Pending Sale$399,000
Feb 12, 2026•$195/sqft•GSMLS
Listed For Sale$399,000
Jan 20, 2026•$195/sqft•GSMLS
Sold$140,000
May 27, 2025•$68/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$2,155$82,300
Apr 10, 2024$5,275$201,400
Apr 10, 2023$5,122$201,400
Apr 10, 2022$5,013$201,400
Apr 10, 2021$4,993$201,400
Apr 10, 2020$3,516$201,400
Apr 10, 2019$4,519$201,400
Apr 10, 2018$4,102$201,400
Apr 10, 2017$5,223$201,400
Apr 10, 2016$5,092$93,300
Apr 10, 2015$4,997$93,300
Apr 10, 2014$4,955$93,300
Apr 10, 2013$4,857$93,300
Apr 10, 2012$4,726$93,300
Apr 10, 2011$4,566$93,300
Apr 10, 2010$4,440$93,300
Apr 10, 2009$4,307$93,300
Apr 10, 2008—$93,300
Apr 10, 2007—$93,300
Apr 10, 2006—$93,300
Apr 10, 2005—$93,300
Apr 10, 2004$3,454$93,300
Apr 10, 2003—$93,300
Apr 10, 2002—$93,300
Apr 10, 2001—$93,300
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Local context around this listing
New Brunswick, NJ • Middlesex County
Nearby neighborhoods
EdgebrookFeaster ParkRaritan GardensRutgers
Nearby cities
CarteretEast BrunswickEdisonMatawanMonroe TownshipNew BrunswickNorth BrunswickOld Bridge
Nearby zip codes
0890108903089220893308988
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