Fantastic move in ready 3 bedroom, 1 bath cape on a quiet tree lined street just a block to the elementary school and close to shopping and restaurants! Spacious open floor plan allows for easy entertaining - living room and dining room are light and bright and open to kitchen with ample cabinet and counter space. Step down primary bedroom is large and offers bay window and space for office or sitting area. Renovated full bath with tub shower and another spacious bedroom complete the first floor. Second floor offers media/leisure room and large bedroom with new carpet and lots of storage. Basement is finished with high ceilings and boasts rec room and office plus laundry room and large storage room. Super spacious rear yard and wrap around deck make the perfect outdoor entertaining space and lots of room to play! Great neighborhood and close to all the fantastic things South Plainfield has to offer!
Sold for $420,000
$420,000
537 Melrose Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
3beds
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Single Family Residence
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5,998 Square Feet Lot
$506,100 Zestimate®
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$3,026 Estimated rent
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Large storage roomHigh ceilingsSpacious bedroomQuiet tree lined streetRec roomCounter spaceLaundry room
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SHANNON DELLAFORTUNA,
WEICHERT CO REALTORS 908-654-7777
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2314262R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: 1st Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 200
- Dimensions: 10 x 20
Bedroom 2
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Separate Dining Area
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Living room
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard Hotwater
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Blinds, Entrance Foyer, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, Dining Room, 1 Bedroom, Media Room, Storage, None, Den/Study, Family Room, Other Room(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Partially Finished, Full, Other Room(s), Recreation Room, Storage Space, Utility Room
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Asphalt, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Curbs, Deck, Patio, Yard
Lot
- Size: 5,998 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 60.00
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: 2200166000000007
- Zoning: R75
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs
Location
- Region: South Plainfield
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $94,800
- Annual tax amount: $5,922
- Date on market: 7/1/2023
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2023 | Sold | $420,000+5.3% |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2314262R Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2023 | Pending sale | $399,000 |
Source:  Weichert Pro #2314262R Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2023 | Contingent | $399,000 |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2314262R Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $399,000+53.5% |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2314262R Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2023 | Sold | $260,000+16.9% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2003 | Sold | $222,500+57.9% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/1999 | Sold | $140,900 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,619 +5.6% | $94,800 +5.6% |
| 2024 | $6,270 +4.6% | $89,800 |
| 2023 | $5,997 +1.3% | $89,800 |
| 2022 | $5,922 +2.4% | $89,800 |
| 2021 | $5,783 +1.5% | $89,800 |
| 2020 | $5,699 +15.4% | $89,800 |
| 2019 | $4,940 | $89,800 |
| 2018 | $4,940 -5.1% | $89,800 |
| 2017 | $5,206 +1.8% | $89,800 |
| 2016 | $5,116 +3% | $89,800 |
| 2015 | $4,969 +2.7% | $89,800 |
| 2014 | $4,838 +2.7% | $89,800 |
| 2013 | $4,709 +2.5% | $89,800 |
| 2012 | $4,592 +4.6% | $89,800 |
| 2011 | $4,389 -2.6% | $89,800 |
| 2010 | $4,506 +7.5% | $89,800 |
| 2009 | $4,192 | $89,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $89,800 |
| 2007 | $14,729 +12.2% | $89,800 |
| 2006 | $13,132 +2% | $89,800 |
| 2005 | $12,877 | $89,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $89,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $89,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $89,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $89,800 |
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Neighborhood: 07080
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- 5/10Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10South Plainfield Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10South Plainfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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