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  • $615,300

    278 Central Ave, Edison, NJ 08817

    4beds
    1,128sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1955
    0.31 Acres Lot
    $615,300 Zestimate®
    $545/sqft
    $3,527 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $615,300

    $585,000 - $652,000

    $3,527/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Excellent location!! 1 block to NYC train (3 mins wlk), wood blinds, central air, 6-panel doors and a large family room addition. Short distance to Public library, Lake Papaianni Park with a beautiful trail, Tennis courts, basketball court and playground. Two bedrooms upstairs have bamboo wood floors. Semi finished basement waiting to be finished. Huge fenced-in backyard perfect for entertaining and kitchen garden area.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Heat pump, Electric, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Basement
    Features
    • Family Room, Living Room, Bath Main, Bath Other, 2 Bedrooms, 4 Bedrooms
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Basement: Other Room(s), Partially Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,128 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Levels: See Remarks
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 0.31 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0500101000000007

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cape Cod
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1955

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Edison

    Other

    Other facts
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Microwave, Electric Water Heater
    • AssociationFee2Frequency: Monthly
    • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
    • Flooring: Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
    • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
    • HeatingYN: true
    • InteriorFeatures: Family Room, Living Room, Bath Main, Bath Other, 2 Bedrooms, 4 Bedrooms
    • Age: 0
    • TransactionType: Sale
    • LivingAreaUnits: Square Feet
    • FireplacesTotal: 0
    • OriginatingSystemName: CJMLS API
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • ParkingFeatures: Garage, Detached, 1 Car Width
    • RoomMasterBedroomLevel: First
    • PropertyType: Residential
    • Roof: Asphalt
    • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
    • WaterSource: Public
    • RoomKitchenFeatures: Breakfast Bar
    • RoomMasterBedroomFeatures: Full Bath
    • Basement: Other Room(s), Partially Finished
    • RoomsTotal: 7
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
    • Levels: See Remarks
    • BuildingAreaUnits: Square Feet
    • BuyerFinancing: Cash, Conventional
    • CoolingYN: true
    • ExistingLeaseType: Net
    • LotMeasurement: A
    • PricePerAcre: 0
    • PricePerSquareFoot: 0
    • LotSizeUnits: Acres
    • Possession: Close Of Escrow
    • MlsStatus: Under Contract
    • LaundryFeatures: In Basement
    • ConstructionMaterials: See Remarks
    • SubLeaseExpiration: 1800-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
    • FoundationDetails: Basement
    • ParcelNumber: 0500101000000007
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/13/2020Sold$385,000$341/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/10/2020Pending sale$385,000$341/sqft
    Source: YOUR TOWN REALTY, LLC #2018673 Report a problem
    6/22/2020Listed for sale$385,000+28.8%$341/sqft
    Source: YOUR TOWN REALTY, LLC #2018673 Report a problem
    12/29/2019Listing removed$2,400$2/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    12/28/2019Listed for rent$2,400$2/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    7/16/2015Sold$299,000$265/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3219288 Report a problem
    5/6/2015Listed for sale$299,000+11.6%$265/sqft
    Source: Gloria Nilson and Co. Real Estate #3219288 Report a problem
    2/14/2012Sold$268,000-31.3%$238/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/17/2010Listing removed$389,900$346/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Abrams, Hutchinson & Associates #5653552 Report a problem
    2/6/2010Listed for sale$389,900+5.7%$346/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Abrams, Hutchinson & Associates #5653552 Report a problem
    3/12/2008Sold$368,775+39.2%$327/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/29/2007Sold$265,000+73.2%$235/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/19/2000Sold$153,000$136/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$8,684 $151,500
    2024$8,684 +0.5%$151,500
    2023$8,640 0%$151,500
    2022$8,643 +8.4%$151,500 +8%
    2021$7,973 -2.8%$140,300
    2020$8,206 +6.5%$140,300
    2019$7,705 $140,300
    2018$7,705 +4.1%$140,300
    2017$7,402 +4%$140,300
    2016$7,119 +3%$140,300
    2015$6,911 +3.1%$140,300
    2014$6,701 +1%$140,300
    2013$6,635 +1%$140,300
    2012$6,566 +5.4%$140,300
    2011$6,231 +2.6%$140,300
    2010$6,075 +4.5%$140,300
    2009$5,811 $140,300
    2008-- $140,300
    2007$19,308 +1.2%$140,300
    2006$19,072 +2.6%$140,300
    2005$18,589 $140,300
    2004-- $140,300
    2003-- $140,300
    2002-- $140,300
    2001-- $140,300

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    Neighborhood: Lahiere

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