Welcome to a beautifully maintained custom Colonial in one of Dunellen's most convenient locations, just moments from downtown restaurants, shops, parks, and the NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line. Designed by respected local architect Jeff Beer, this inviting home offers a spacious, well-planned layout with timeless details and thoughtful updates throughout. The main level features a dramatic two-story foyer, an open flow for everyday living and entertaining, a generous great room with wood-burning fireplace, and a modern kitchen with center island, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs, the impressive primary suite includes a large walk-in closet and private bath with soaking tub and separate tile shower, along with three additional spacious bedrooms and a full hall bath. The finished walkout basement adds exceptional flexibility with a large recreation room, sound-insulated music room that also makes an ideal home office or studio, and a custom wine cellar. Step outside to your own private backyard retreat featuring a custom deck, patio, and a stunning in-ground pool newly installed in 2023. Complete with a 2-car attached garage and move-in-ready condition, this home offers the space, lifestyle, and location today's buyers are looking for.
For sale
$795,000
408 Prospect Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
4beds
3,037sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
8,498 Square Feet Lot
$797,000 Zestimate®
$262/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private backyard retreatTimeless detailsLarge recreation roomFinished walkout basementCustom deckLarge walk-in closetSound-insulated music room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
THOMAS BONIAKOWSKI,
ERA BONIAKOWSKI REAL ESTATE 732-968-0700,
BROOKE BONIAKOWSKI,
ERA BONIAKOWSKI REAL ESTATE
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2618496R
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Area: 266
- Dimensions: 19 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bathroom
- Features: Jacuzzi-Type, Stall Shower
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Living room
- Area: 468
- Dimensions: 26 x 18
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Bath Half, Living Room, Dining Room, 4 Bedrooms, Bath Full, Bath Main, Other Room(s), Attic
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Basement: Full, Other Room(s), Daylight, Recreation Room
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,037
- Total interior livable area: 3,037 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Car Width, Asphalt, Garage, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Open Porch(es), Deck, Fencing/Wall
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
Lot
- Size: 8,498 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 030006000000002001
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial, Custom Home, Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Dunellen
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $262/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $655,000
- Annual tax amount: $16,427
- Date on market: 7/1/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$797,000
$757,000 - $837,000
$4,402/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,000$1/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2618497R Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2022 | Sold | $595,000-0.8%$196/sqft |
Source:  GSMLS #3807767 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2022 | Contingent | $599,900$198/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2303418R Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2022 | Pending sale | $599,900$198/sqft |
Source: GSMLS #3807767 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $599,900$198/sqft |
Source: GSMLS #3807767 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,427 | $655,000 |
| 2024 | $16,427 +1.3% | $655,000 +9.3% |
| 2023 | $16,221 +1.9% | $599,000 +3.9% |
| 2022 | $15,912 +14.6% | $576,300 +29% |
| 2021 | $13,887 | $446,800 |
| 2020 | -- | $446,800 |
| 2019 | $9,711 +4.2% | $446,800 +521.4% |
| 2018 | $9,318 +3.8% | $71,900 |
| 2017 | $8,978 +2.6% | $71,900 |
| 2016 | $8,755 +2.2% | $71,900 |
| 2015 | $8,569 +1.2% | $71,900 |
| 2014 | $8,463 | $71,900 |
| 2013 | $8,463 +1.4% | $71,900 |
| 2012 | $8,345 +2.7% | $71,900 |
| 2011 | $8,123 +3.8% | $71,900 |
| 2010 | $7,825 +1.4% | $71,900 |
| 2009 | $7,713 | $71,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $71,900 |
| 2007 | $23,662 +7.1% | $71,900 |
| 2006 | $22,099 +7.6% | $71,900 |
| 2005 | $20,535 | $71,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $71,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $71,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $71,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $71,900 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 08812
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10John P. Faber Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Lincoln Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Dunellen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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- New Jersey
- Middlesex County
- Dunellen
- 08812
- 408 Prospect Ave
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