A Timeless Victorian Treasure! Step into history with this enchanting Victorian home, built in approximately 1880, showcasing Rahway's architectural legacy. Boasting high ceilings, intricate details, and a design blending charm with potential for modern convenience, this home is perfect for contractors or remodelers. Being sold in As-Is Condition, Home Highlights: 5 Bedrooms including a cozy attic retreat, ideal for a studio or guest room, Living Room is spacious, perfect for gatherings, Eat-In Kitchen featuring two sinks for added functionality, Formal Dining Room perfect, Family/Multi-Purpose Room adjacent to a full bath, with access to a wrap-around deck, Spacious Mudroom, Laundry Area, Full Unfinished Basement with bilco doors, Detached 2-Car Garage with loft storage, separate storage shed in rear of the property. Prime Location & Historical Charm: Situated just 0.3 miles from the Rahway train station, enjoy effortless access to NYC, Newark, and Trenton. Close to Newark Liberty Airport and Rahway's vibrant downtown, this home blends historical elegance with unbeatable convenience.
Sold for $530,000
$530,000
216 Elm Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065
5beds
2,940sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
0.29 Acres Lot
$780,300 Zestimate®
$180/sqft
$5,022 Estimated rent
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Eat-in kitchenHigh ceilingsCozy attic retreatFull unfinished basementIntricate detailsFormal dining roomSpacious mudroom
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Listed by:
DARLENE C. MCWILLIAMS,
KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS 732-549-1998
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2508222R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Sitting Area, Full Bath
- Area: 285
- Dimensions: 19 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Family room
- Area: 255
- Length: 17
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Living room
- Area: 375
- Dimensions: 25 x 15
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), A/C Central - Some
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, 4 Bedrooms, Living Room, Bath Other, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Bath Main, 1 Bedroom, Attic
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Full, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Utility Room
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: See Remarks, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,940
- Total interior livable area: 2,940 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Car Width, Garage, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Chairlift
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Curbs, Deck, Door(s)-Storm/Screen, Sidewalk, Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 170.00 x 75.00
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1300147000000016
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Rahway
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $180/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $171,600
- Annual tax amount: $12,307
- Date on market: 1/17/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2025 | Sold | $530,000-18.5%$180/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2508222R Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2025 | Pending sale | $650,000$221/sqft |
Source:  GSMLS #3941956 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2025 | Contingent | $650,000$221/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2508222R Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $650,000+411.8%$221/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2508222R Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/1999 | Sold | $127,000$43/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,707 | $171,600 |
| 2024 | $12,707 +3.2% | $171,600 |
| 2023 | $12,307 +2.1% | $171,600 |
| 2022 | $12,050 +1% | $171,600 |
| 2021 | $11,928 +1.7% | $171,600 |
| 2020 | $11,732 +2.2% | $171,600 |
| 2019 | $11,485 | $171,600 |
| 2018 | $11,485 +4.8% | $171,600 |
| 2017 | $10,964 +1.1% | $171,600 |
| 2016 | $10,840 +1.8% | $171,600 |
| 2015 | $10,646 +2.6% | $171,600 |
| 2014 | $10,377 +3.5% | $171,600 |
| 2013 | $10,023 +1.3% | $171,600 |
| 2012 | $9,893 +12.4% | $171,600 |
| 2011 | $8,800 +4.7% | $171,600 |
| 2010 | $8,407 +3% | $171,600 |
| 2009 | $8,161 | $171,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $171,600 |
| 2007 | $7,868 | $171,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $171,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $171,600 |
| 2004 | -- | $171,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $171,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $171,600 |
| 2001 | -- | $171,600 |
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Neighborhood: 07065
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