408 Bell Ave

Raritan, NJ 08869

$540,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
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Sold 2/14/25
Sold 2/14/25

Description

Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, two-full-bath home located in the Borough of Raritan, offering the perfect blend of space, character, and functionality. Hardwood flooring throughout, old world charm craftsmanship in columns, moldings and rails take you back to yesteryear. Step inside to discover an inviting eat-in kitchen with new gas range, dishwasher & complete with a spacious pantry to meet all of your storage needs. This home features both a spacious living room and a formal dining room,...Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, two-full-bath home located in the Borough of Raritan, offering the perfect blend of space, character, and functionality. Hardwood flooring throughout, old world charm craftsmanship in columns, moldings and rails take you back to yesteryear. Step inside to discover an inviting eat-in kitchen with new gas range, dishwasher & complete with a spacious pantry to meet all of your storage needs. This home features both a spacious living room and a formal dining room, providing ample space for entertaining and gatherings. The sunporch is a bright and welcoming retreat, perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or an evening sunset. The 2nd level hosts 3 bedrooms, walls of windows as well as a walk-up finished attic. This space adds extra versatility perfect for a home office, or recreation space. Outside, a detached two-car garage offers plenty of storage and parking. With its thoughtful layout and abundance of space, this home is ready to accommodate your lifestyle with comfort and style. Short distance to Main St Raritan and Somerville, train stations and close to all major highways, restaurants and shopping.
  1. Listed by MICHELE KLUG • KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE REAL

Property Details for 408 Bell Avenue

Style
Colonial
Directions
Somerset St to Bell Ave
Days On Market
8
Primary Style
Colonial
LISTING CLOSED: 02/14/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 408 Bell Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #3940284
Days on Market8
Taxes$7,575 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1930
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
CountySomerset County
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Building Information for 408 Bell Avenue

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 408 Bell Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: BRIDG-RAR
  • High School: BRIDG-RAR
  • Active Days on Market: 8
  • Renovated Year: 2024
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Raritan Boro
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 41
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2716.0
  • Street # Display: 408.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • # Parking Spaces: 4
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: Bell Ave
  • Zip Code: 08869-1520
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: $7,575
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 266100.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2716-00041-0000-00008-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 8
  • Approximate Lot Size: 50X150
  • Total Acres: 0.17
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1930
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate, Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 143300.0
  • Assessment Land: 122800.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Services: Cable TV Available
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 1 Unit
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Wood Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CODetect, FireExtg, SmokeDet, StallShw
  • Flooring: Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • # Baths: 2.0
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 18x13
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 13x12
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 12x10
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Dim: 13x12
  • Easement: Unknown
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Kitchen Dim: 15x19
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Storage Room
  • Living Room Dim: 15x12
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 21x07
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 34x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Pantry, Sunroom
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic,RecRoom
  • # Rooms: 7
  • Other Room 3: Sunroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Attic
  • Other Room 2 Level: Third
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 408 Bell Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 14, 2025

Sold

GSMLS #3940284

$540,000—
Feb 12, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1551385261

$540,000—
Jan 15, 2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3940284

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/14/2025

Sold

GSMLS #3940284

$540,000
02/12/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1551385261

$540,000
01/15/2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3940284

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

Public Records for 408 Bell Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$122,800Additions$143,300Total$266,100
Tax Record2025$8,095 ($675 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,670 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,670 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,501 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1930CountySOMERSETAPN16-00041-0000-00008

Schools near 408 Bell Avenue

This home is within Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Eisenhower Elementary School
Public - 5 to 6
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Bridgewater Raritan High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Eisenhower Elementary School
Public5 to 6

Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School
Public7 to 8

Bridgewater Raritan High School
Public9 to 12

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
412 Bell Avenue, Raritan, NJ 08869
$270,000
–
–
1,606
7,501
109 Thompson Street, Raritan, NJ 08869
$310,500
–
–
1,956
6,952
111 Thompson Street, Raritan, NJ 08869
$349,900
3
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6,534
409 Bell Avenue, Raritan, NJ 08869
–
–
–
2,370
7,501
113 Thompson Street, Raritan, NJ 08869
–
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1,726
6,251

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