513 Howard Ave

1,080 Sq. Ft.
$426 / Sq. Ft.
1,080
Sq. Ft.
$426
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to Watchung Estates! This charming, move-in ready home is the perfect opportunity for first-time buyers. Nestled on a private dead-end street, this single-family ranch offers a generously sized 50x100 fenced lot, attractive taxes of $7,935 and major refreshes throughout. Inside, enjoy NEW wide-plank laminate flooring, fresh professional paint and a refreshed kitchen with a new refrigerator included. The home features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath and a full basement with incredible potential for...Welcome to Watchung Estates! This charming, move-in ready home is the perfect opportunity for first-time buyers. Nestled on a private dead-end street, this single-family ranch offers a generously sized 50x100 fenced lot, attractive taxes of $7,935 and major refreshes throughout. Inside, enjoy NEW wide-plank laminate flooring, fresh professional paint and a refreshed kitchen with a new refrigerator included. The home features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath and a full basement with incredible potential for finishing. The exterior showcases a newer white vinyl privacy fence and a freshly sealed driveway. All appliances and AC units stay. The hot water heater was replaced in 2019 and existing ductwork makes adding central air a breeze with forced hot air already in place. Conveniently located near Routes 22, 28, 287, and 78, this location offers easy access to NYC-bound buses and trains via Dunellen Station and nearby Bound Brook Station. Just minutes to Watchung Square, Target, Costco and more
  1. Listed by KATHRYN E. FEDAK • EXP REALTY, LLC

Property Details for 513 Howard Avenue

Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Zoning
R60A
Year Built
1953
Subdivision Name
Watchung Estates
LISTING UPDATED: 11/18/2025 07:08 PM

Property Details for 513 Howard Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #2660340M
Days on Market18
Taxes$7,935 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1953
Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,001 SF
CountyMiddlesex County
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Building Information for 513 Howard Avenue

Stories2Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,001 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,903 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,242

Property Taxes

$661

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 513 Howard Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • State Or Province: NJ
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 1 Car Width, Asphalt
Owner
  • Ownership: See Remarks
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,935.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association Fee2: $0
  • Association Fee2 Frequency: Monthly
  • Other Fees: $.00
  • Monthly Payment: $.00
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Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1080.0
  • Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 1080.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Near Shopping, Near Train
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1148
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1148
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50X100
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5001.0
Property and Assessments
  • Water Source: Public
  • Parcel Number: 1000302000000051
  • Photos Count: 32
  • Property Attached: No
Utilities
  • Senior Community: No
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Kitchen, Living Room, 1 Bedroom, None
  • Pool Features: None
  • Postal Code: 08846
  • Postal Code Plus4: 2417
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Basement: Full, Laundry Facilities, Utility Room
  • Basement Area: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
  • Bathroom Features: Tub Shower
  • Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Dining Room: No
Exterior Features
  • Service: Garbage Included In Tax
  • Exterior Features: Yard
  • Roof: See Remarks
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Maintenance Expense: $0

Property History for 513 Howard Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 27, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

CJMLS #2660181M

Nov 17, 2025

Sold

CJMLS #2660340M

$460,000
Nov 14, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921458604

$460,000

+3.4% / yr

Oct 17, 2025

Active Under Contract

CJMLS #2660340M

Aug 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2660340M

$459,999
Jul 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2660181M

$469,999
Oct 10, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #595268483

$222,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/27/2025

Temporarily Off Market

CJMLS #2660181M

11/17/2025

Sold

CJMLS #2660340M

$460,000
11/14/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921458604

$460,000

+3.4% / yr

10/17/2025

Active Under Contract

CJMLS #2660340M

08/18/2025

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2660340M

$459,999
07/28/2025

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2660181M

$469,999
10/10/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #595268483

$222,000

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

Public Records for 513 Howard Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$134,800Additions$286,200Total$421,000
Tax Record2024$7,935 ($661 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,080 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,080 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953ZoningR60ACountyMIDDLESEXAPN10 00302-0000-00051

Schools near 513 Howard Avenue

This home is within Middlesex Borough Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 4 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Watchung Elementary School
PublicK to 3

Von E Mauger Middle School
Public6 to 8

Middlesex High School
Public9 to 12

Woodland Intermediate School
Public4 to 5

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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