Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds
986 Sunset Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.92 acresLot Size
1958Year Built
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Spacious & secluded on the Raritan, 3 level Cape w. first floor Master BR,BA & Dressing. EIK features Jenn-Air grill, Thermidor ovens, Corian counters. DR,LR w.fireplace,huge family rm, office,workshop and storage galore. For outdoor entertaining bluestone terrace, gardens and inground pool. A very special property!Spacious & secluded on the Raritan, 3 level Cape w. first floor Master BR,BA & Dressing. EIK features Jenn-Air grill, Thermidor ovens, Corian counters. DR,LR w.fireplace,huge family rm, office,workshop and storage galore. For outdoor entertaining bluestone terrace, gardens and inground pool. A very special property!
Listing closed: 10/05/2012 12:00 AM • Source: CJMLS, MLS#: 914210

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$660,000

Avg days on market

49

Sale-to-list ratio

100.3%

Piscataway, NJ

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Location

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Property Information for 986 Sunset Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,051 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Subdivision Name: PISCATAWAY
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lot Size: 1.92 AC / 83,635 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • State Or Province: NJ
Parking
  • Parking Total: 2.0
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached Carport, Asphalt
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $11,051.00
  • Tax Year: 2008
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association Fee2: $0
  • Association Fee2 Frequency: Monthly
  • Other Fees: $.00
  • Monthly Payment: $.00
Virtual Tour
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Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
  • Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 0.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.92
  • Lot Size Area: 1.92
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 206 X 405
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 83635.0
Property and Assessments
  • Water Source: Public
  • Parcel Number: 1700796 00018
  • Photos Count: 10
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Unknown
Utilities
  • Senior Community: No
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable TV, Underground Utilities, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s), Attic Fan
  • Electric: 200 Amp(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Baseboard Hotwater, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath Other, Den, Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Powder Room, Attic, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Third
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Postal Code: 08854
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Basement: Finished, Full, Other Room(s), Exterior Entry, Recreation Room, Workshop
  • Basement Area: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total: 4
  • Bathroom Features: Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Two Sinks
  • Bedroom2 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
  • Dining Room Features: Living Dining Combo
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Width: 16.0
  • Family Room Area: 425.0
  • Family Room Length: 25.0
  • Kitchen Area: 180.0
  • Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Granite/Corian Countertops
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
  • Living Room Area: 368.0
  • Living Room Length: 23.0
  • Living Room Width: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Area: 221.0
  • Primary Bedroom Features: Dressing Room, Full Bath, Two Sinks
  • Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
  • Appliances: Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Jennaire Type, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Oven, Gas Water Heater
  • Window Features: Screen/Storm Window, Blinds, Drapes
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Den Dimension: 13X10
  • Other Room Dimension: 15X25
  • Rooms Total: 9.0
Exterior Features
  • Separate Living Quarters: No
  • Service: Garbage-Extra Charge
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Security Features: Fire Alarm
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Maintenance Expense: $0

Property History for 986 Sunset Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 5, 2012

Sold

GSMLS #2671769

$550,000
Oct 4, 2012

Sold

CJMLS #914210

$550,000
Oct 4, 2012

Sold

CJMLS #914210

$550,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/05/2012

Sold

GSMLS #2671769

$550,000
10/04/2012

Sold

CJMLS #914210

$550,000
10/04/2012

Sold

CJMLS #914210

$550,000

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

Public Records for 986 Sunset Road

Taxable ValueLand$526,500Additions$609,700Total$1,136,200
Tax Record2025$13,952 ($1,163 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,767 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,767 SqFtStories2Lot Size83,430 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957Year Renovated1958ZoningRR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPN17-11101-0000-00018

Schools near 986 Sunset Road

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

Martin Luther King Elementary School
Public4 to 5

Conackamack Middle School
Public6 to 8

Piscataway Twp 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)
This home: 986 Sunset Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854
$550,000
5
83,635
3,369
43,198
$625,000
4
0
$248,500
3
19,375
1,874
71,678
$429,900
4
3,040
25,482

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