253 Prospect Ave

Dunellen, NJ 08812

$490,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
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per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 9/8/23
Sold 9/8/23

Description

Welcome to 253 Prospect Ave. A charming cape cod located in the heart of Dunellen. This updated home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The primary bedroom and full bathroom are conveniently located on the first floor. The second floor has 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom and 2 additional bonus rooms which could be utilized for a variety of purposes, office, den, playroom, sitting room, nursery, etc. A spacious eat in kitchen with stainless steel appliances was renovated in 2012 and the dining room...Welcome to 253 Prospect Ave. A charming cape cod located in the heart of Dunellen. This updated home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The primary bedroom and full bathroom are conveniently located on the first floor. The second floor has 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom and 2 additional bonus rooms which could be utilized for a variety of purposes, office, den, playroom, sitting room, nursery, etc. A spacious eat in kitchen with stainless steel appliances was renovated in 2012 and the dining room was added in 2019. Enjoy the view of the backyard while relaxing on the deck, or dinner on the bluestone patio. A beautiful arbor with a canopy of grape vines leads the way to a lawn meant for entertaining! Have a ball playing lawn games, go for a swim (above ground pool, new 2016), grow vegetables in the garden, store your tools and equipment in the shed and admire the perennials. New roof, new windows, front steps, 2 zone furnace, central air conditioning, flooring, blue stone retaining wall, driveway, the list of updates goes on and on. Dunellen is situated near great parks, a variety of recreation and outdoor fitness opportunities, superb schools, restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, cultural arts and the historic Dunellen Theater. Close proximity to major highways 78, 287, Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike, 22 & 28. Mass transit is less than 3 blocks away making for an easy commute to NYC.
  1. Listed by STACEY ROGERS • TURPIN REAL ESTATE, INC.

Property Details for 253 Prospect Avenue

Style
Cape Cod
Directions
US22 East right on Warrenville Rd, left on Bound Brook Rd, right on Grove St, right on Madison Ave, left on South Ave, right on Prospect Ave.
Days On Market
106
Pets Allowed
Yes
Primary Style
Cape Cod
LISTING UPDATED: 09/09/2024 03:02 AM

Property Details for 253 Prospect Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #3841455
Days on Market106
Taxes$10,406 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1953
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,791 SF
CountyMiddlesex County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of TURPIN REAL ESTATE, INC., STACEY ROGERS

Sold By COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, LISA TAYLOR

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Building Information for 253 Prospect Avenue

Stories-Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,791 SF

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Property Information for 253 Prospect Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: LINCOLN MS
  • Grade School: J.P.FABER
  • High School: DUNELLEN
  • Active Days on Market: 30
  • Renovated Year: 2017
  • County #: Middlesex
  • Town Name: Dunellen Boro
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 63
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: White
  • Town #: 2103.0
  • Street # Display: 253.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • # Parking Spaces: 2
  • County Or Parish: Middlesex
  • Street Name: Prospect Ave
  • Zip Code: 08812-1417
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $10,406
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 376900.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2103-00063-0000-00023-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2022
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width
  • # Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage Description: None
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 23
  • Approximate Lot Size: 5X170 TRI 50X170
  • Total Acres: 0.11
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1953
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 278500.0
  • Assessment Land: 98400.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Ceiling Fan, Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Above Ground
  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Privacy Fence, Storage Shed, Thermal Windows/Doors
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: French Drain, Full, Unfinished
  • Primary Bath Features: Soaking Tub, Tub Shower
  • # Baths: 2.0
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Easement: No
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath Main, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 2Bedroom,BathMain,Office,SeeRem,SittngRm
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor
  • # Rooms: 8
  • Other Room 3: Bathroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom/Office
  • Other Room 2 Level: Second
  • Other Room 5: Bedroom/Office
  • Other Room 3 Level: Second
  • Other Room 6: Bathroom
  • Other Room 4 Level: Second
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 253 Prospect Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2025

Sold

GSMLS #3962894

$530,000—
Jun 29, 2025

Sold

CJMLS #2513667R

$530,000—
Jun 26, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1904739316

$530,000

+4.4% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2025

Sold

GSMLS #3962894

$530,000
06/29/2025

Sold

CJMLS #2513667R

$530,000
06/26/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1904739316

$530,000

+4.4% / yr

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 253 Prospect Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$98,400Additions$404,300Total$502,700
Tax Record2024$11,286 ($940 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,603 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,603 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,674 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953CountyMIDDLESEXAPN03 00063-0000-00023

Schools near 253 Prospect Avenue

This home is within Dunellen Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
John P. Faber Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Lincoln Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Dunellen High School
Public - 9 to 12
New Life Christian School
Private - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
John P. Faber Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Lincoln Middle School
Public6 to 8

Dunellen High School
Public9 to 12

New Life Christian School
PrivateK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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