Classic Center Hall Dutch Colonial located in the desirable Historic District of New Brunswick. Filled with original charm and timeless craftsmanship, this spacious home offers a great opportunity to restore and customize a true classic. The traditional layout features a formal dining room, spacious living room with wood-burning fireplace, and a large eat-in kitchen with gas-burning fireplace and rear yard access. Outside, enjoy a private backyard oasis with patio space and a driveway for off-street parking. Upstairs offers four generous bedrooms and a full bathroom. The unfinished stairs to attic provides potential for additional living space, while the partially finished basement includes a full bathroom and workshop area. While the property does need updating, the character, layout, and location make it a unique opportunity. Conveniently located minutes from Rutgers University, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, downtown New Brunswick restaurants and entertainment, Route 18, and the Northeast Corridor rail line.
Under contract
$500,000
250 Powers St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
4beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$498,000 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 61 days |
- 174 |
- 7 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
MARK E. ELLIS,
ELLIS REALTY GROUP 856-287-3558
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2616137R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiant, Radiators-Steam
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Den, Storage, Dining Room, 4 Bedrooms, Bath Full, Bath Main, Attic, Additional Bath
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Partially Finished, Bath Full, Daylight, Laundry Facilities
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Concrete, 3 Cars Deep, Detached, See Remarks
- Has garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two, At Grade
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Open Porch(es), Patio, Enclosed Porch(es)
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 50.00
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, See Remarks, Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: 1300247000000019
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial, Dutch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Gas In Street
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: New Brunswick
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $198,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,322
- Date on market: 5/23/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$498,000
$473,000 - $523,000
$3,445/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Pending sale | $500,000 |
Source:  GSMLS #4028446 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2026 | Contingent | $500,000 |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2616137R Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $500,000 |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2616137R Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,186 | $198,000 |
| 2024 | $5,186 +3% | $198,000 |
| 2023 | $5,035 +2.2% | $198,000 |
| 2022 | $4,928 +0.4% | $198,000 |
| 2021 | $4,908 +34.8% | $198,000 |
| 2020 | $3,641 -22.4% | $198,000 |
| 2019 | $4,689 | $198,000 |
| 2018 | $4,689 -33.9% | $198,000 |
| 2017 | $7,098 +2.4% | $198,000 +63.6% |
| 2016 | $6,928 +1.8% | $121,000 |
| 2015 | $6,805 +0.8% | $121,000 |
| 2014 | $6,751 +1.9% | $121,000 |
| 2013 | $6,624 +2.6% | $121,000 |
| 2012 | $6,453 +3.3% | $121,000 |
| 2011 | $6,246 +2.7% | $121,000 |
| 2010 | $6,083 +2.9% | $121,000 |
| 2009 | $5,910 | $121,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $121,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $121,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $121,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $121,000 |
| 2004 | $4,804 | $121,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $121,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $121,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $121,000 |
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Neighborhood: 08901
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10A. Chester Redshaw Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10New Brunswick Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10New Brunswick High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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