659 Raritan Rd

Cranford, NJ 07016

$549,999
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Description

Recently renovated and move-in ready, this charming 3-bed 1-bath home offers a perfect blend of character,functionality,and future potential. Recent improvements include fresh paint and beautifully refinished hardwood floors throughout. The spacious kitchen features abundant cabinetry,modern appliances, and plenty of room for meal preparation and entertaining. The updated bathroom showcases stylish tile work and contemporary black fixtures and accents. Original wood trim, detailed millwork, and elegant...Recently renovated and move-in ready, this charming 3-bed 1-bath home offers a perfect blend of character,functionality,and future potential. Recent improvements include fresh paint and beautifully refinished hardwood floors throughout. The spacious kitchen features abundant cabinetry,modern appliances, and plenty of room for meal preparation and entertaining. The updated bathroom showcases stylish tile work and contemporary black fixtures and accents. Original wood trim, detailed millwork, and elegant French doors add warmth and timeless character to the interior. The unfinished walk-up attic presents an excellent opportunity to create additional living space, especially with the addition of a dormer. The large, open unfinished basement offers laundry facilities, ample storage, and endless possibilities for future expansion. Outside, you'll find exceptional curb appeal with attractive stacked stone accents, modern blue siding, and black trim details. The fully fenced and professionally maintained yard provides privacy and security, while the composite deck creates the perfect space for outdoor entertaining. A detached oversized two-car garage, along with an expansive driveway, offers abundant parking. Adding even more value, the property is located within the Neighborhood Commercial Zone, providing a wide range of business, commercial, and redevelopment opportunities for investors, entrepreneurs, and owner-occupants alike. A rare combination of charm, flexibility, and future upside.

Property Details for 659 Raritan Road

Style
Colonial
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Days On Market
8
Primary Style
Colonial
LISTING UPDATED: 06/24/2026 12:55 PM

Property Details for 659 Raritan Road

StatusActive
MLS #4034848
Days on Market12
Taxes$8,088 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1928
Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,920 SF
CountyUnion County
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Building Information for 659 Raritan Road

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,920 SF

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Property Information for 659 Raritan Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: NC
  • Address Included: Y
  • Active Days on Market: 8
  • Renovated Year: 2026
  • County #: Union
  • Town Name: Cranford Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 642
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2903.0
  • Street # Display: 659.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • # Parking Spaces: 4
  • County Or Parish: Union
  • Street Name: Raritan Rd
  • Zip Code: 07016-3604
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: $8,088
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 111600.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2903-00642-0000-00003-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $7
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2025
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, 2 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Oversize Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dryer, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Lot Identifier: 3
  • Approximate Lot Size: 3880 SF
  • Total Acres: 0.09
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1928
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate, Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 64600.0
  • Assessment Land: 47000.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Cast Iron
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Metal Fence, Privacy Fence, Vinyl Fence
Interior Features
  • Flooring: Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • # Baths: 1.0
  • # Full Baths: 1
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Gas Fireplace, See Remarks
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • # Rooms: 7
  • Other Room 3: Bathroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Attic
  • Other Room 2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 5: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Basement

Property History for 659 Raritan Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 24, 2026

Price Change

GSMLS #4034848

$549,999—
Jun 16, 2026

Price Change

GSMLS #4034848

$599,999—
Jun 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4034848

$549,999—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/24/2026

Price Change

GSMLS #4034848

$549,999
06/16/2026

Price Change

GSMLS #4034848

$599,999
06/16/2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4034848

$549,999

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

Public Records for 659 Raritan Road

Taxable ValueLand$47,000Additions$64,600Total$111,600
Tax Record2024$7,565 ($630 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,268 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,268 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,880 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928CountyUNIONAPN03 00642-0000-00003

Schools near 659 Raritan Road

This home is within Cranford Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Brookside Place Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Orange Ave School
Public - 3 to 8
Cranford Sr High School
Public - 9 to 12
Bloomingdale Ave School
Public - K to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Brookside Place Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Orange Ave School
Public3 to 8

Cranford Sr High School
Public9 to 12

Bloomingdale Ave School
PublicK to 2

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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More information about 659 Raritan Road, Cranford, NJ 07016

659 Raritan Road is a single family home for sale in Cranford, NJ 07016. This property was listed for sale on June 16, 2026 by ELITE REALTORS OF NEW JERSEY, it's currently listed at $549,999. This listing's school district is Cranford Public School District. Nearby schools include Brookside Place Elementary School, Orange Ave School and Cranford Sr High School. 659 Raritan Road is a 3-bed, 1-bath, single family home built in 1928.

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