Nestled in the desirable community of Rahway, NJ, this classic ranch-style home offers an incredible opportunity for those ready to add their personal touch. Boasting 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, this home is ideal for anyone looking for one level living. While the home is in need of some TLC, it has great bones and untapped potential. Beneath the current carpeting, you'll discover beautiful hardwood floors waiting to be restored to their original luster. The cozy layout is perfect for creating warm, inviting spaces, and with a little vision, this home can be transformed into something truly special. Conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping, and transportation, this property offers both value and potential. If you're searching for a home where you can build equity while making it your own, this is your chance!"Big price reduction very motivated seller
Sold for $460,000
$460,000
196 E Stearns St, Rahway, NJ 07065
3beds
1,457sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
9,374 Square Feet Lot
$511,900 Zestimate®
$316/sqft
$3,458 Estimated rent
Home value
$511,900
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KARA STANISZEWSKI,
EXP REALTY, LLC 866-201-6210
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2505073R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- See Remarks
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Main, Bath Other, Dining Room, None
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Finished, Recreation Room
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,457
- Total interior livable area: 1,457 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Car Width, Garage, Oversized, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 9,374 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 125.00 x 0.00
- Features: Flag Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1300285000000006
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Rahway
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $316/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $124,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,893
- Date on market: 10/15/2024
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/17/2025 | Sold | $460,000+5.7%$316/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2505073R Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $435,000$299/sqft |
Source:  NJMLS #24033352 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2024 | Contingent | $435,000$299/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2505073R Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2024 | Pending sale | $435,000$299/sqft |
Source:  GSMLS #3929193 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2024 | Price change | $435,000-6.5%$299/sqft |
Source: GSMLS #3929193 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $465,300$319/sqft |
Source: GSMLS #3929193 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,182 | $124,000 |
| 2024 | $9,182 +3.2% | $124,000 |
| 2023 | $8,893 +2.1% | $124,000 |
| 2022 | $8,707 +1% | $124,000 |
| 2021 | $8,619 +1.7% | $124,000 |
| 2020 | $8,478 +9% | $124,000 |
| 2019 | $7,774 | $124,000 |
| 2018 | $7,774 +1.3% | $124,000 |
| 2017 | $7,672 +1.2% | $124,000 |
| 2016 | $7,583 +1.9% | $124,000 |
| 2015 | $7,443 +2.7% | $124,000 |
| 2014 | $7,248 +3.7% | $124,000 |
| 2013 | $6,993 +1.4% | $124,000 |
| 2012 | $6,899 +12.9% | $124,000 |
| 2011 | $6,109 +4.9% | $124,000 |
| 2010 | $5,825 +3.1% | $124,000 |
| 2009 | $5,647 | $124,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $124,000 |
| 2007 | $5,435 | $124,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $124,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $124,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $124,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $124,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $124,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $124,000 |
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Neighborhood: Perth Amboy Junction
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Roosevelt Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Rahway Middle SchoolGrades: PK,7-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 1/10Rahway High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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- New Jersey
- Union County
- Rahway
- 07065
- Perth Amboy Junction
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