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    • $589,000

    449 Central Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065

    5beds
    1,960sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1895
    0.79 Acres Lot
    $605,900 Zestimate®
    $301/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Beautiful Colonial located on a quiet tree-lined street offering timeless charm and generous living space. Features 4 bedrooms on the second floor with a flexible 5th bedroom option in the attic, original hardwood floors throughout, 3-zone heating, and a partially finished basement. First floor includes a spacious living room, formal dining room with decorative fireplace, eat-in kitchen with newer stove and dishwasher, full bath, and mudroom. Exterior highlights include a full deck with canopy, LP generator, horseshoe driveway, detached 3-car garage, and an impressive 450-ft deep backyard. Conveniently located near the Rahway Train Station, major highways, restaurants, and the Union County Performing Arts Center. Property is located in a flood zone; flood insurance required. Fireplace, flue, and chimney are sold as-is. All offers are due by Tues June 2nd at noon.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    CHRISTOPHER CLARK,

    WEICHERT CO REALTORS 908-277-1200

    Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2615883RMLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Dining room
      • Features: Formal Dining Room
      Kitchen
      • Features: Eat-in Kitchen
      Basement
      • Area: 0
      Heating
      • Radiant
      Cooling
      • Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
      Features
      • High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, 4 Bedrooms, 1 Bedroom, Attic
      • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
      • Basement: Partially Finished, Bath Full, Recreation Room, Storage Space, Utility Room
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,960
      • Total interior livable area: 1,960 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Garage, Detached
      • Garage spaces: 3
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: Three Or More
      • Stories: 3
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Exterior features: Deck, Yard
      Lot
      • Size: 0.79 Acres
      • Dimensions: 450.00 x 76.00
      • Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Backs to Park Land, Near Public Transit
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1300168000000006

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • Year built: 1895

      Utilities & green energy

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

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Rahway

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $301/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $178,100
      • Annual tax amount: $13,188
      • Date on market: 5/14/2026
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Electric utility on property: Yes

        Estimated market value

        $605,900

        $576,000 - $636,000

        $3,856/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/16/2026Pending sale$589,000$301/sqft
        Source: GSMLS #4026521 Report a problem
        6/16/2026Contingent$589,000$301/sqft
        Source: All Jersey MLS #2615883R Report a problem
        5/14/2026Listed for sale$589,000-9.4%$301/sqft
        Source: GSMLS #4026521 Report a problem
        4/23/2026Listing removed$650,000$332/sqft
        Source: GSMLS #4019582 Report a problem
        4/9/2026Price change$650,000-7.1%$332/sqft
        Source: GSMLS #4019582 Report a problem
        3/2/2026Price change$700,000-6.7%$357/sqft
        Source: GSMLS #4010096 Report a problem
        2/17/2026Listed for sale$750,000$383/sqft
        Source: GSMLS #4010096 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$13,188 $178,100
        2024$13,188 +3.2%$178,100
        2023$12,773 +2.1%$178,100
        2022$12,506 +1%$178,100
        2021$12,380 +1.7%$178,100
        2020$12,177 +9.3%$178,100
        2019$11,145 $178,100
        2018$11,145 -2.1%$178,100
        2017$11,379 +1.1%$178,100
        2016$11,251 +1.8%$178,100
        2015$11,049 +2.6%$178,100
        2014$10,770 +3.5%$178,100
        2013$10,403 +1.3%$178,100
        2012$10,268 +12.4%$178,100
        2011$9,133 +4.7%$178,100
        2010$8,725 +3%$178,100
        2009$8,470 $178,100
        2008-- $178,100
        2007$8,166 $178,100
        2006-- $178,100
        2005-- $178,100
        2004-- $178,100
        2003-- $178,100 +1.8%
        2002-- $175,000
        2001-- $175,000
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 07065

        Getting around

        79 / 100
        Very Walkable
        49 / 100
        Some Transit
        53 / 100
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