5 Railroad Ave

Andover, NJ 07821

$245,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
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Sq. Ft.
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per Sq. Ft.
Sold 10/13/20
Sold 10/13/20

Description

Residential neighborhood, yet walking distance to shopping. Lots of parking, bring the RV (huge carport with electric) plus the 2 + garage! Well kept home, a must to see! New septic being installed! Enter from the covered porch (bring the rockers) into the foyer with wide staircase, formal dining room with storage and updated kitchen and bath. Hardwood floors even under the carpet, large rooms with the master having a wall of closets and the 2nd bedroom having a walk in closet! The pellet stove in...Residential neighborhood, yet walking distance to shopping. Lots of parking, bring the RV (huge carport with electric) plus the 2 + garage! Well kept home, a must to see! New septic being installed! Enter from the covered porch (bring the rockers) into the foyer with wide staircase, formal dining room with storage and updated kitchen and bath. Hardwood floors even under the carpet, large rooms with the master having a wall of closets and the 2nd bedroom having a walk in closet! The pellet stove in the FR keeps things this home nice and warm, solar panels on the roof make this an affordable home! Don't forget to walk the entire property as there are chicken coop with chickens all the way in the back, fresh eggs daily! Lots of perennials, nice patio/cookout area next to the garage (old Kerosene furnace).

Property Details for 5 Railroad Avenue

Style
Colonial
Directions
Rt 206 to Brighten Road sharp Rt onto Railroad Ave., see sign on left.
Days On Market
147
Pets Allowed
Yes
Primary Style
Colonial
LISTING UPDATED: 10/14/2021 03:03 AM

Property Details for 5 Railroad Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #3624879
Days on Market147
Taxes$6,548 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1867
Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,552 SF
CountySussex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of REALTY EXECUTIVES EXCEPTIONAL, THERISA CAMPBELL

Sold By COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, MARYANN JOHNSTON

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Building Information for 5 Railroad Avenue

Stories-Year Built1867Building Size-Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,552 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,756 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,211

Property Taxes

$546

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5 Railroad Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Middle/Jr High School: LONG POND
  • Grade School: F. M. BURD
  • High School: NEWTON
  • Active Days on Market: 114
  • Renovated Year: 2005
  • County #: Sussex
  • Town Name: Andover Boro
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 18
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Tan
  • Town #: 2801.0
  • Street # Display: 5.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • # Parking Spaces: 9
  • County Or Parish: Sussex
  • Street Name: RAILROAD AVE
  • Zip Code: 07821-4556
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: $6,548
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 216200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2801-00018-0000-00011-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Year: 2019
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop, Lighting
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Carport-Detached, Detached Garage, Oversize Garage, See Remarks
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Sump Pump
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 11
  • Approximate Lot Size: 77X214
  • Total Acres: 0.38
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1867
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 118600.0
  • Assessment Land: 97600.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: No Cool
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: OilAbIn
  • Sewer: Septic 3 Bedroom Town Verified
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Patio, Sidewalk, Storage Shed, Storm Door(s), Storm Window(s), Thermal Windows/Doors
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, CODetect, FireExtg, SmokeDet, TubShowr, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle, See Remarks
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Bilco-Style Door, Full
  • # Baths: 1.0
  • # Full Baths: 1
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 15x11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 13x9
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 20x10
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Dim: 15x10
  • Easement: No
  • Family Room Dim: 26x12
  • Fireplace Desc: Family Room, Pellet Stove
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 14x10
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Country Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Utility Room
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 8x6
  • Level 1 Rooms: BathMain,DiningRm,FamilyRm,Foyer,Kitchen,MudRoom,Pantry,Porch,Walkout
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms
  • # Rooms: 7
  • Other Room 3: MudRoom
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: MudRoom

Property History for 5 Railroad Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 19, 2025

Sold

GSMLS #3995170

$382,500—
Dec 5, 2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3995170

—
Oct 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3995170

$349,999—
Oct 13, 2020

Sold

GSMLS #3624879

$245,000—
Sep 25, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #692899748

$245,000—
Sep 25, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1454195762

$245,000—
Aug 14, 2020

Off Market

GSMLS #3624879

—
Mar 19, 2020

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3624879

$245,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/19/2025

Sold

GSMLS #3995170

$382,500
12/05/2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3995170

—
10/29/2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3995170

$349,999
10/13/2020

Sold

GSMLS #3624879

$245,000
09/25/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #692899748

$245,000
09/25/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1454195762

$245,000
08/14/2020

Off Market

GSMLS #3624879

—
03/19/2020

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3624879

$245,000

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

Public Records for 5 Railroad Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$97,600Additions$118,600Total$216,200
Tax Record2024$7,029 ($586 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,620 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,620 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,479 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountySUSSEXAPN01 00018-0000-00011

Schools near 5 Railroad Avenue

This home is within Andover Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Long Pond School
Public - 5 to 8
Florence M. Burd Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Long Pond School
Public5 to 8

Florence M. Burd Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

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