For sale

$439,000

297 Manalapan Rd, Spotswood, NJ 08884

2beds

1,164sqft

$3,228/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1953

5,000 Square Feet Lot

$442,100 Zestimate^®

$377/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Partially finished basementBonus office or sunroomShade under the treesIndependent dining roomSpacious backyardOne car garage

You've found it! The perfect blend of charm and easy maintenance, with a spacious backyard. This two bedroom cape-style home has been lovingly maintained for years and is ready for its new owner. Step inside and find a sun-filled living room and independent dining room, perfect for entertaining. Just off the kitchen, enjoy access to a partially finished basement, large enough for all your storage needs and a recreation/media room. It's easy living with a first floor main bedroom and bathroom, plus a bonus office or sunroom fit for the occasional guest or for daily use. Your upstairs has a second large bedroom and storage along the length of the home. Outside, enjoy a one car garage, with parking for three more down the driveway, a large concrete covered patio and shade under the trees, for those peaceful, lazy days at home. This may just be the one you've been waiting for. Don't miss it.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: 1st Floor
Level: First

Dining room

Features: Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Separate Dining Area

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater

Features

1 Bedroom, Library/Office, Living Room, Bath Full, Dining Room, Other Room(s), None
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Basement: Partially Finished, Full, Exterior Entry, Recreation Room, Laundry Facilities
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,164
Total interior livable area: 1,164 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: 1 Car Width, 3 Cars Deep, Garage, Detached, Driveway
Garage spaces: 1
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Patio
Exterior features: Patio, Storage Shed, Yard

Lot

Size: 5,000 Square Feet
Dimensions: 100.00 x 0.00

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 2400009100001
Zoning: R-5

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: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Spotswood

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $377/sqft
Tax assessed value: $226,400
Annual tax amount: $8,585
Date on market: 10/14/2026
Ownership: Fee Simple
Electric utility on property: Yes

Estimated market value

$442,100

$420,000 - $464,000

$2,544/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/14/2026	Listed for sale	$439,000+73.9%$377/sqft
Source: All Jersey MLS #2706222R Report a problem
4/6/2018	Sold	$252,500-2.9%$217/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/14/2017	Listed for sale	$259,990+191.8%$223/sqft
Source: ERA Central Levinson #1810509 Report a problem
12/28/2016	Sold	$89,092-22.5%$77/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/28/2016	Listed for sale	$115,000+114900%$99/sqft
Source: Carrington Real Estate Services #P11198Y Report a problem
8/11/2016	Listing removed	--
Source: Auction.com Report a problem
7/27/2016	Price change	$100-100%
Source: Auction.com Report a problem
7/26/2016	Listed for sale	--
Source: Auction.com Report a problem
5/9/2006	Sold	$275,000-6.1%$236/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/22/2005	Sold	$293,000+24.7%$252/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/4/2004	Sold	$234,900+97.4%$202/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/1/2001	Sold	$119,000+8.2%$102/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/11/1994	Sold	$110,000$95/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	$8,585 +4.1%	$226,400
2025	$8,243	$226,400
2024	$8,243 +1.7%	$226,400
2023	$8,107 +2.1%	$226,400
2022	$7,942 +0.8%	$226,400
2021	$7,879	$226,400
2020	--	$226,400
2019	$7,338 +10.6%	$226,400 +10.6%
2018	$6,634 +4.6%	$204,700
2017	$6,344 +4.8%	$204,700
2016	$6,055 +0.9%	$204,700
2015	$6,002 +2.3%	$204,700
2014	$5,867 +0.8%	$204,700
2013	$5,822 +0.4%	$204,700
2012	$5,801 +4.5%	$204,700
2011	$5,554 +2.1%	$204,700
2010	$5,441 +2.6%	$204,700
2009	$5,302	$204,700
2008	--	$204,700
2007	--	$204,700
2006	--	$204,700
2005	--	$204,700 +248.1%
2004	$4,151	$58,800
2003	--	$58,800
2002	--	$58,800
2001	--	$58,800