Rare Historic Live/Work Compound with Former 19th-Century Barrel Factory Unique opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind two-family property featuring a massive rear accessory structure with soaring 14-foot ceilings and historic industrial character dating back to the late 1800s. Originally operating as a barrel factory/cooperage, the rear building offers exceptional flexibility for storage, workshop, studio, collector, artisan, or hobby use. The property combines residential income potential with an extraordinarily rare high-clearance structure seldom found in residential settings. The front two-family residence provides multiple living arrangements ideal for owner-occupants, multigenerational living, or rental income. Behind the home sits the impressive former factory building with expansive open space, dramatic ceiling height, and endless adaptive-use possibilities. Property highlights include: Two-family residential configuration Historic former barrel factory/workshop structure Approximate 14-foot ceilings in rear building Exceptional storage and flex-space potential Rare live/work layout Large-scale accessory structure Income-producing potential Unique adaptive reuse opportunity Ideal for collectors, artists, makers, tradespeople, or hobbyists Convenient access to major transportation routes A truly distinctive property with character, history, and possibilities that are increasingly difficult to find in New Jersey. Great Location: Close To GS Parkway, NJ Turnpike, Rt. 1, Rt. 9, Rt 287. Very Safe Neighborhood and great Neighbors!
For sale
$950,000
141 Dunbar Ave, Fords, NJ 08863
4beds
2baths
2,063sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1963
-- sqft lot
$948,900 Zestimate®
$460/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic industrial characterMassive rear accessory structureDramatic ceiling heightLarge-scale accessory structureTwo-family propertyFront two-family residenceImpressive former factory building
- 309 days
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
QIZHAN JACK YAO 888-362-6543,
REALMART REALTY LLC
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2606445R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Zoned, Baseboard, Baseboard Hotwater, Separate Control
Cooling
- A/C Wall Unit(s), A/C Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater(Electric), Water Heater, Unit 1(Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer), Unit 2(Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer)
Features
- Unit 1(Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, 1 Bath, Living Room), Unit 2(Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, 1 Bath, Living Room)
- Windows: Screen/Storm Window, Shades Some, Screens/Storms
- Basement: Slab, None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,063
- Total interior livable area: 2,063 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage, Oversized, Detached, 4(+)Car Parking, Paved
- Garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Unit 1 Accessibility Features, Unit 2 Accessibility Features
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Porch(es) - Open, Porch
- Exterior features: Porch(es) - Enclosed, Porch(es) - Open, Screen/Storm Window, Door(s)-Storm/Screen, Sidewalk, Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed, Yard, Porch, Shades Some, Private Entrance, Screens/Storms, Storage Area-Private
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 150.00 x 85.00
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Interior Lot, Near Public Transit
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 25001750600281
- Zoning: R-10
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp(s)
- Gas: Oil
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Fords
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $460/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $117,000
- Annual tax amount: $14,774
- Date on market: 10/24/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lease term: Unit 1(Month-Month)
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$948,900
$901,000 - $996,000
$2,810/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2026 | Listing removed | $2,475$1/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,475+59.7%$1/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $950,000$460/sqft |
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| 6/24/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $950,000+11.8%$460/sqft |
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| 7/17/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/18/2022 | Listed for sale | $850,000$412/sqft |
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| 11/9/2017 | Listing removed | $1,550$1/sqft |
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| 11/4/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,550+6.9%$1/sqft |
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| 10/14/2013 | Listing removed | $1,450$1/sqft |
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| 4/17/2013 | Listed for rent | $1,450$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,612 | $117,000 |
| 2024 | $13,612 +2.2% | $117,000 |
| 2023 | $13,316 +2.6% | $117,000 |
| 2022 | $12,982 +0.8% | $117,000 |
| 2021 | $12,876 -3.7% | $117,000 |
| 2020 | $13,364 +4.7% | $117,000 |
| 2019 | $12,762 | $117,000 |
| 2018 | $12,762 +2.6% | $117,000 |
| 2017 | $12,435 +2% | $117,000 |
| 2016 | $12,193 +2.2% | $117,000 |
| 2015 | $11,927 +1.5% | $117,000 |
| 2014 | $11,750 +3.1% | $117,000 |
| 2013 | $11,397 | $117,000 +22.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $95,400 |
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