Historic two-story Colonial home built circa 1830. Purchased and renovated in 1982 by the current owner, a renowned restoration carpenter in the area. Large addition and wrap-around porch added in 1986 by the owner. The home has many historically accurate features custom built by the owner. The original carriage house has been converted into unique space perfect for remote office use. Large two-story historically accurate barn built in the 1990s by the owner sits at the back of the property overlooking State of NJ Green Acres Open Space land. Bottom floor has space for parking and storage. Upper floor is perfect for an arts and crafts workshop, a home gym and storage. Attached on the back and one side is a carport offering additional parking and storage.
Sold for $785,000
$785,000
53 Laurel Ave, Kingston, NJ 08528
4beds
2,900sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1830
0.29 Acres Lot
$790,900 Zestimate®
$271/sqft
$3,930 Estimated rent
Home value
$790,900
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Wrap-around porchLarge additionHome gym
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Softwood, Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Laminate
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Carport, Garage - Detached, Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 08000050000020015501
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1830
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Kingston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $271/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $722,800
- Annual tax amount: $12,635
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Sold | $785,000-1.9%$271/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $799,900$276/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,635 +30% | $722,800 +30% |
| 2024 | $9,721 -3.7% | $556,100 +7.3% |
| 2023 | $10,093 +3.7% | $518,100 +11.2% |
| 2022 | $9,736 | $465,900 +6.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $436,400 |
| 2020 | $10,042 -0.9% | $436,400 |
| 2019 | $10,133 | $436,400 |
| 2018 | $10,133 -1% | $436,400 |
| 2017 | $10,238 +0.9% | $436,400 |
| 2016 | $10,151 +1.8% | $436,400 |
| 2015 | $9,972 +1.1% | $436,400 |
| 2014 | $9,859 +3.2% | $436,400 -0.2% |
| 2013 | $9,557 +4% | $437,400 |
| 2012 | $9,185 +5% | $437,400 |
| 2011 | $8,745 +8% | $437,400 +0.1% |
| 2010 | $8,094 -18.9% | $436,800 |
| 2009 | $9,977 | $436,800 -14.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $511,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $511,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $511,900 +6.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $482,100 +17.2% |
| 2004 | $3,207 | $411,500 +18.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $347,400 +9.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $318,300 +19.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $266,200 |
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Neighborhood: 08528
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Claremont Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.6 mi
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- New Jersey
- Somerset County
- Kingston
- 08528
- 53 Laurel Ave