Charming & Spacious 3-Bedroom Home with 2 Bonus Rooms & Pool! Discover this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home featuring custom closets and a thoughtfully designed layout. The large eat-in kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, perfect for cooking and entertaining. A formal dining room/sitting area with a sliding glass door leads to a spacious fenced backyard, complete with an above-ground pool ideal for summer gatherings!The inviting living room showcases a gorgeous bay window overlooking the front yard, while recessed lighting, ceiling fans, central air, and forced heat provide year-round comfort. Upstairs, 2 large bedrooms and 2 bonus spaces, perfect for a home office, den, or guest space. 1st floor bedroom and full bath. (Seller uses as a craft room). Basement is clean with high ceiling and a sump pump. Conveniently located near major highways (I-78, I-287, Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike, Route 22) and mass transit for an easy NYC commute, Train for easy commute to NYC is minutes away.. This home is a must-see! Larger inside than it appears outside.
Sold for $530,000
$530,000
253 Prospect Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
3beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
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$552,800 Zestimate®
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$3,347 Estimated rent
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$552,800
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ALLEN D. JONES,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 973-378-8300
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2513667R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Shower
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Main, Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms, Bath Full, Other Room(s), None
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
- Basement: Full, Daylight, Laundry Facilities
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 1 Car Width
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: 2nd Floor
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 2103000630000000230000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable TV, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Dunellen
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $502,700
- Annual tax amount: $11,286
- Date on market: 5/14/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2025 | Sold | $530,000+0% |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2513667R Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2025 | Pending sale | $529,900 |
Source:  GSMLS #3962894 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2025 | Contingent | $529,900 |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2513667R Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2025 | Price change | $529,900-5.4% |
Source: GSMLS #3962894 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2025 | Price change | $559,900-3.5% |
Source: GSMLS #3954399 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $580,000+18.4% |
Source: GSMLS #3954399 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2023 | Sold | $490,000+11.4% |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2311756R Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2023 | Pending sale | $440,000 |
Source: GSMLS #3841455 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $440,000 |
Source: GSMLS #3841455 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2023 | Contingent | $440,000 |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2311756R Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2023 | Pending sale | $440,000 |
Source: GSMLS #3841455 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $440,000+145.1% |
Source: GSMLS #3841455 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2011 | Sold | $179,500 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,608 +11.7% | $502,700 +11.7% |
| 2024 | $11,286 +10.6% | $450,000 +19.4% |
| 2023 | $10,206 -1.9% | $376,900 |
| 2022 | $10,406 +19.3% | $376,900 +34.3% |
| 2021 | $8,724 | $280,700 |
| 2020 | -- | $280,700 +5.7% |
| 2019 | $8,644 +4.2% | $265,500 +314.8% |
| 2018 | $8,294 +3.8% | $64,000 |
| 2017 | $7,992 +2.6% | $64,000 |
| 2016 | $7,793 +2.2% | $64,000 |
| 2015 | $7,628 +1.2% | $64,000 |
| 2014 | $7,533 0% | $64,000 |
| 2013 | $7,533 +9.4% | $64,000 +4.1% |
| 2012 | $6,888 +2.8% | $61,500 |
| 2011 | $6,698 +4% | $61,500 |
| 2010 | $6,443 +1.5% | $61,500 |
| 2009 | $6,348 | $61,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $61,500 |
| 2007 | $20,239 +7.1% | $61,500 |
| 2006 | $18,902 +7.6% | $61,500 |
| 2005 | $17,565 | $61,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $61,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $61,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $61,500 |
| 2001 | -- | $61,500 |
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Neighborhood: 08812
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- 6/10John P. Faber Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
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