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Sold for $510,000
  • $510,000

    5 Illinois Avenue, Jackson, NJ 08527

    3beds
    1,534sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1960
    0.27 Acres Lot
    $612,200 Zestimate®
    $332/sqft
    $3,028 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $612,200

    $545,000 - $686,000

    $3,028/mo

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    What's special

    Attached garageVintage characterWide drivewayClassic layoutSolid bonesMature treesFlexible layout
    Fixer-Upper with Tons of Potential in Brookwood 1! Bring your tools, vision, and creativity — this split-level home is ready for a full makeover! With solid bones and a classic layout, it's the kind of property that rewards effort. The exterior needs attention, the interior is due for updates, and the whole space is waiting for someone to give it the TLC it deserves. Whether you're planning a full renovation, a flip, or a personalized dream home project, this is the perfect blank canvas to make it happen. Set in the highly sought-after Brookwood 1 neighborhood, this property offers an unbeatable location on a quiet, tree-lined street surrounded by well-kept homes. It features a wide driveway, attached garage, and a spacious front yard with mature trees providing the perfect backdrop for enhancing curb appeal. The brick and shingle facade has vintage character that can easily be brought back to life with some paint, landscaping, and elbow grease. Inside, you'll find a flexible layout that lends itself beautifully to a modern redesign. With the right updates, this home could easily become a showpiece in one of Jackson's most desirable communities. Perfect for investors, contractors, or end users looking to add value through renovation this one's a diamond in the rough waiting to shine again.

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    Listed by:

    Zalman N Rokowsky 973-666-1814,

    HomeSmart First Advantage

    Bought with:

    Zalman N Rokowsky, 2326434

    HomeSmart First Advantage

    Source: MoreMLS,MLS#: 22533451MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Features
    • Basement: None
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,534
    • Total interior livable area: 1,534 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: Split Level
    • Stories: 2
    Lot
    • Size: 0.27 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1207305000000008

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1960

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Brookwood
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Jackson

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $332/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $550,500
    • Annual tax amount: $8,219
    • Date on market: 11/5/2025

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/4/2025Sold$510,000+2.2%$332/sqft
    Source: MoreMLS #22533451 Report a problem
    11/9/2025Pending sale$499,000$325/sqft
    Source: MoreMLS #22533451 Report a problem
    10/29/2025Listed for sale$499,000+42.6%$325/sqft
    Source: MoreMLS #22532808 Report a problem
    7/28/2025Sold$350,000+20014.9%$228/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/18/2017Sold$1,740-90.6%$1/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/26/1996Sold$18,600$12/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2023$5,925 +2%$229,400
    2022$5,811 $229,400
    2021$5,811 +2.6%$229,400
    2020$5,662 +2.6%$229,400
    2019$5,517 +2.5%$229,400
    2018$5,384 +1.7%$229,400
    2017$5,292 +2.1%$229,400
    2016$5,184 +2.7%$229,400
    2015$5,047 +2.7%$229,400
    2014$4,914 +3.7%$229,400
    2013$4,737 +1.4%$229,400
    2012$4,673 +6.3%$229,400
    2011$4,398 +3.1%$229,400
    2010$4,267 +29.5%$229,400
    2009$3,295 +1.9%$229,400 +185.3%
    2008$3,234 $80,400
    2007-- $80,400
    2006$2,913 $80,400
    2004-- $80,400
    2003-- $80,400
    2002-- $80,400
    2001-- $80,400
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 08527

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