LOCATION! LOCATION! Welcome to this spacious well maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath expanded home nestled in a quiet, sought-after neighborhood. This charming residence offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, quick access to top-rated elementary schools and picturesque parks. Enjoy the best of suburban living with vibrant downtown Cranford just a short walk away, where you'll find fantastic restaurants, boutique shops, the amazing Cranford theater, and more. Commuters will love the easy access to train and direct bus routes to NYC, making travel a breeze. Inside, this home features a large, finished basement with storage, fireplace, large recreational area with a bar and laundry room area. The main level features a bright and airy living room with fireplace, a formal dining room, and a well-appointed eat in kitchen with access to the large backyard. There are two large bedrooms, one full bathroom with shower and plenty of closets on first floor. On the second floor there is a large bedroom with full bathroom and adjacent attic and closet space. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet night in, this amazing home provides the perfect setting. If you are looking for a long term or short-term lease, this home provides flexibility to those undergoing a home renovation or seeking a comfortable space in an ideal quaint location on a temporary or long term basis! Don't miss this incredible opportunity! Schedule your private tour today! Short term of 6 or more months is available for additional charge.
Owner pays for landscaping, sewer and trash. Tenant covers all other utilities.
If looking for a short term rental lease option, landlord will cover all utilities including water, gas, and electric for additional set rent amount. Contact listing agent for additional information.
1 month broker fee
Sold for $775,000
$775,000
20 Dorchester Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
3beds
1,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$967,000 Zestimate®
$431/sqft
$3,979 Estimated rent
Home value
$967,000
$870,000 - $1.09M
$3,979/mo
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Large finished basementQuiet sought-after neighborhoodPlenty of closetsPicturesque parksLaundry room areaWell-appointed eat in kitchenFormal dining room
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Has basement: Yes
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Garbage included in rent, Heating system: Baseboard, Landscaping included in rent, Parks and recreational activities nearby, Sewage included in rent, Walking distance to Downtown, Walking distance to direct bus to NYC and train access, fenced, steps to elementary schools
- Fencing: Fenced Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 0300466000000009
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Sewage
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $5,992
Location
- Region: Cranford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $431/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $231,300
- Annual tax amount: $15,680
- Date on market: 3/8/2025
- Date available: 04/06/2025
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2025 | Listing removed | $3,995$2/sqft |
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| 4/6/2025 | Price change | $3,995-13.2%$2/sqft |
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| 3/8/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,600$3/sqft |
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| 7/29/2024 | Sold | $775,000$431/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,680 | $231,300 |
| 2024 | $15,680 +1.7% | $231,300 |
| 2023 | $15,421 +2.5% | $231,300 |
| 2022 | $15,044 +0.4% | $231,300 |
| 2021 | $14,976 +1% | $231,300 |
| 2020 | $14,831 +8.9% | $231,300 |
| 2019 | $13,613 | $231,300 |
| 2018 | $13,613 +0.6% | $231,300 |
| 2017 | $13,529 +2.7% | $231,300 |
| 2016 | $13,168 +2.1% | $231,300 |
| 2015 | $12,892 +1.3% | $231,300 |
| 2014 | $12,731 +2.9% | $231,300 |
| 2013 | $12,372 +3.8% | $231,300 |
| 2012 | $11,923 +4.7% | $231,300 |
| 2011 | $11,391 +4% | $231,300 |
| 2010 | $10,957 +3.8% | $231,300 |
| 2009 | $10,554 | $231,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $231,300 |
| 2007 | $10,061 | $231,300 |
| 2006 | -- | $231,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $231,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $231,300 |
| 2003 | -- | $231,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $231,300 |
| 2001 | -- | $231,300 |
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Neighborhood: 07016
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GreatSchools rating
- NAWalnut Ave SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Hillside Ave SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Cranford Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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- New Jersey
- Union County
- Cranford
- 07016
- 20 Dorchester Ave