Pending14d on marketHistoric · 131 yrs
261 W Main St
Bound Brook, NJ, 08805 • 08805 • Somerset County
$550,000
$275/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2.1Baths
2,000Sqft
0.36 acLot
1895Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1895 · 131 years of history
Enhanced Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) · Smoke Detector(s) · Carbon Monoxide Detector
Outdoor Living
Deck
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Listed 14 days ago · 1,115 views · 66 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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14 days on market
Recently listed
$275/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Multi Family · Built 1895 · Historic
Welcome to this well-maintained, turnkey two-family home in the heart of Bound Brook offering strong rental income and great flexibility. Whether you're an investor or looking to live in one unit while offsetting your expenses, this property is a fantastic opportunity. Unit 1 features 1 bedroom and 1 full bath, along with in-unit laundry, a cozy living room, and an eat-in kitchen. It's currently leased at $1,750/month through August, providing steady income. Unit 2 offers 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, in-unit laundry, kitchen and a spacious living and dining area. Currently rented at $2,700/month on a month-to-month basis, it gives you the flexibility to move in. Both units include dedicated parking and updated bathrooms. Step outside to a large backyard perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying outdoor space. Recent improvements, including two new hot water heaters and a freshly painted exterior, reflect pride of ownership throughout. Conveniently located just minutes from the Bound Brook train station, major highways, shopping, and dining. A great blend of comfort, income, and potential don't miss your chance to see it!
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,437/month
Principal & Interest$2,704
Property Tax$550
Insurance$183
Down payment20% ($110,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.23% rate · 30yr fixed · $440,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeMulti Family
Year Built1895
HeatingBaseboard - Electric, Baseboard - Hotwater, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Parking4 Parking spaces
Days on Zillow14 Days
Price/sqft$275
Property
Home typeMulti Family
Sub-typeMulti Family
Year built1895
Systems
HeatingBaseboard - Electric, Baseboard - Hotwater, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
RoofAsphalt Shingle
ConstructionStucco
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingCrushed Stone, Off Street, On Street
BasementYes,Unfinished
FencingPrivacy
Lot0.36 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood08805
Annual tax$9,483
Parcel0400004000000026
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bedrooms
Eat-in Kitchen
Kitchen
Living Room
Attic
Eat-In Kitchen
Living/Dining Room
Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
Dryer
Range/Oven - Gas
Refrigerator
Washer
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Vinyl-Linoleum Floors
Heating
Baseboard - Electric
Baseboard - Hotwater
Electric
Natural Gas
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Exterior Features
Exterior
Curbs
Parking
Crushed Stone
Off Street
On Street
Construction
Stucco
Patio & Porch
Deck
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Smoke Detector(s)
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Smoke Detector
Utilities
Underground Utilities
Electricity Connected
Natural Gas Connected
Gas
Gas-Natural
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusPending
Days on market14
Est. value$555,700
Est. rent$2,928/mo
Tax rate1.91%
Price/sqft$275
On marketMar 28, 2026
PostedMar 27, 2026
Last sold$325,000
MLS statusUnder Contract
MLS updatedApr 8, 2026
Tour days6
Views1,115
Favorites66
How are the schools in Bound Brook?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Bound Brook, NJ, 08805
Price history
23 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 8, 2026Pending Sale$550,000$275GSMLS
Mar 28, 2026Listed For Sale$550,000$275GSMLS
Mar 12, 2026Listing Removed$550,000$275GSMLS
Feb 19, 2026Pending Sale$550,000$275GSMLS
Feb 11, 2026Listed For Sale$550,000$275GSMLS
Feb 4, 2026Pending Sale$550,000$275GSMLS
Jan 23, 2026Listed For Sale$550,000$275GSMLS
Jan 16, 2026Pending Sale$550,000$275GSMLS
Jan 7, 2026Listed For Sale$550,000$275GSMLS
Nov 14, 2024Listing Removed$530,000$265Nest Seekers International
Nov 8, 2024Listed For Sale$530,000$265Nest Seekers International
Oct 26, 2024Listing Removed$530,000$265GSMLS
Oct 26, 2024Pending Sale$530,000$265GSMLS
Oct 5, 2024Listed For Sale$530,000$265GSMLS
Jan 26, 2021Sold$325,000$163GSMLS
Jan 1, 2021Contingent$309,900$155All Jersey MLS
Nov 2, 2020Pending Sale$309,900$155KUKER & KESSLER REAL ESTATE
Oct 27, 2020Price Change$309,900$155KUKER & KESSLER REAL ESTATE
Oct 16, 2020Listed For Sale$359,900$180KUKER & KESSLER REAL ESTATE
Dec 5, 2018Sold$197,000$99GSMLS
Aug 6, 2018Listing Removed$194,900$97CENTURY 21 Van Syckel ~ Golden Post
Jul 10, 2018Listed For Sale$194,900$97CENTURY 21 Van Syckel ~ Golden Post
Oct 6, 2005Sold$240,000$120Public Record
Pending Sale$550,000
Apr 8, 2026•$275/sqft•GSMLS
Listed For Sale$550,000
Mar 28, 2026•$275/sqft•GSMLS
Listing Removed$550,000
Mar 12, 2026•$275/sqft•GSMLS
Pending Sale$550,000
Feb 19, 2026•$275/sqft•GSMLS
Listed For Sale$550,000
Feb 11, 2026•$275/sqft•GSMLS
Pending Sale$550,000
Feb 4, 2026•$275/sqft•GSMLS
Listed For Sale$550,000
Jan 23, 2026•$275/sqft•GSMLS
Pending Sale$550,000
Jan 16, 2026•$275/sqft•GSMLS
Listed For Sale$550,000
Jan 7, 2026•$275/sqft•GSMLS
Listing Removed$530,000
Nov 14, 2024•$265/sqft•Nest Seekers International
Listed For Sale$530,000
Nov 8, 2024•$265/sqft•Nest Seekers International
Listing Removed$530,000
Oct 26, 2024•$265/sqft•GSMLS
Pending Sale$530,000
Oct 26, 2024•$265/sqft•GSMLS
Listed For Sale$530,000
Oct 5, 2024•$265/sqft•GSMLS
Sold$325,000
Jan 26, 2021•$163/sqft•GSMLS
Contingent$309,900
Jan 1, 2021•$155/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Pending Sale$309,900
Nov 2, 2020•$155/sqft•KUKER & KESSLER REAL ESTATE
Price Change$309,900
Oct 27, 2020•$155/sqft•KUKER & KESSLER REAL ESTATE
Listed For Sale$359,900
Oct 16, 2020•$180/sqft•KUKER & KESSLER REAL ESTATE
Sold$197,000
Dec 5, 2018•$99/sqft•GSMLS
Listing Removed$194,900
Aug 6, 2018•$97/sqft•CENTURY 21 Van Syckel ~ Golden Post
Listed For Sale$194,900
Jul 10, 2018•$97/sqft•CENTURY 21 Van Syckel ~ Golden Post
Sold$240,000
Oct 6, 2005•$120/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$9,750$429,700
Apr 10, 2024$8,699$383,400
Apr 10, 2023$8,498$360,400
Apr 10, 2022$9,117$331,300
Apr 10, 2021—$324,000
Apr 10, 2020$6,480$217,200
Apr 10, 2019$6,541$200,200
Apr 10, 2018$6,607$196,200
Apr 10, 2017$6,444$193,700
Apr 10, 2016$6,360$190,300
Apr 10, 2015$7,374$192,100
Apr 10, 2014$7,159$215,100
Apr 10, 2013$6,986$257,600
Apr 10, 2012$6,834$257,600
Apr 10, 2011$6,775$257,600
Apr 10, 2010$6,631$257,600
Apr 10, 2009$6,432$257,600
Apr 10, 2008—$127,400
Apr 10, 2007—$127,400
Apr 10, 2006—$127,400
Apr 10, 2005—$127,400
Apr 10, 2004$4,459$127,400
Apr 10, 2003—$127,400
Apr 10, 2002—$127,400
Apr 10, 2001—$127,400
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Local context around this listing
Bound Brook, NJ • Somerset County
Nearby cities
Basking RidgeBound BrookBranchburg TownshipBridgewater TownshipHillsborough TownshipNorth PlainfieldPrincetonSomerset
Nearby zip codes
08805
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