Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds
519 Rutgers Ave, Hillside, NJ 07205
Single FamilyProperty Type
10,454 sq ftLot Size
1955Year Built
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this charming move-in ready Cape Cod home nestled in the desirable neighborhood of Hillside. This delightful residence offers a cozy living room, an inviting eat-in kitchen, a versatile den which can be used as an additional bedroom, a full bathroom, and a primary bedroom all on the first level, ensuring comfort and convenience for all who dwell. The second level is dedicated to two additional bedrooms. The home also boasts an unfinished basement equipped with a laundry room complete with...Welcome to this charming move-in ready Cape Cod home nestled in the desirable neighborhood of Hillside. This delightful residence offers a cozy living room, an inviting eat-in kitchen, a versatile den which can be used as an additional bedroom, a full bathroom, and a primary bedroom all on the first level, ensuring comfort and convenience for all who dwell. The second level is dedicated to two additional bedrooms. The home also boasts an unfinished basement equipped with a laundry room complete with a washer and dryer, storage space, and utilities, providing plenty of potential for customization. Make your way outside through an enclosed porch overlooking the fenced-in backyard and a detached garage, and take in the serene surroundings of Rutgers Avenue Park, which is conveniently adjacent to the property for your share of outdoor tranquility. This home's prime location, just off Route 22, is a commuter's dream. It's mere feet from multiple public bus lines, less than 2 miles from Union's train station and Kean University, and a short distance from I-78 and the Garden State Parkway. Enjoy the convenience of shops, restaurants, and amenities nearby.
  • Listed by: MICHAEL MARTINETTI • KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Listing closed: 09/26/2024 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3913531

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$475,500

Avg days on market

84

Sale-to-list ratio

106.5%

Hillside, NJ

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Location

Listing Courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, MICHAEL MARTINETTI

Sold By LIFESTYLE INTERNATIONAL REALTY, DOMINGO SEVERINO

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Property Information for 519 Rutgers Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,801 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Union County
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Directions: Head southwest on Broadway toward Silver Ave, right onto Thomas St, left onto Bloy St, left onto Rutgers Ave.
  • Days On Market: 7
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Primary Style: Cape Cod
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,454 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Active Days on Market: 14
  • County #: Union
  • Town Name: Hillside Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 808
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2907.0
  • Street # Display: 519.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • # Parking Spaces: 4
  • County Or Parish: Union
  • Street Name: Rutgers Ave
  • Zip Code: 07205-1910
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
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  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $10,801
  • Street name Tax: *
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  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 134800.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2907-00808-0000-00037-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $8
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2023
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Year Tax: *
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Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Additional Parking
  • # Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Lot Identifier: 37
  • Approximate Lot Size: 55X188 TRI
  • Total Acres: 0.24
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1955
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 55300.0
  • Assessment Land: 79500.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • 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: Enclosed Porch(es)
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • # Baths: 1.0
  • # Full Baths: 1
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Easement: Unknown
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor, Full Bath
  • # Rooms: 6
  • Other Room 3: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 1 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: Den
  • Other Room 2 Level: First

Property History for 519 Rutgers Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 26, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1542394854

$470,000

+9.5% / yr

Sep 26, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3913531

$470,000
Jul 31, 2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3913531

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/26/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1542394854

$470,000

+9.5% / yr

09/26/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3913531

$470,000
07/31/2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3913531

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

Public Records for 519 Rutgers Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$79,500Additions$55,300Total$134,800
Tax Record2025$11,996 ($1,000 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,516 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,516 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,341 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningR-40CountyUNIONAPN07-00808-0000-00037

Schools near 519 Rutgers Avenue

This home is within Hillside Board Of Education School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 2 to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Abram P. Morris-Saybrook Elementary School
PublicPK to 1

Hillside Innovation Academy
Public7 to 8

Hillside High School
Public9 to 12

Deanna G. Taylor Academy
Public2 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 519 Rutgers Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205
$470,000
3
10,454
1,520
8,594
$155,000
3
11,761
$365,000
1,986
3,960
$162,500
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