LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Raritan Boro is one of Central Jersey's most underrated destinations Offering everything you would expect from a great small town; walkability, a feeling of community, great local businesses, and easy commute to NYC via NJ Transit - Raritan Valley Line. This home is located a block from where all the magic happens and is waiting for someone to make it their own. With a little vision and TLC this house can be made into your perfect home. Awesome alternative to a condo or townhouse, it offers an open floor plan on the first floor with kitchen, living, and dining area. Second floor offers 3 good sized bedrooms and the first of two full baths. Keep going up to the finished walk-up attic with the second full bath, and finished loft area perfect for WFH space, additional guest space, or studio, to name a few options, in addition to extra storage. The full home sized basement holds the laundry area, additional storage, and even some workshop space. The backyard is currently set up as a gardener's haven, with planter boxes and topiaries or you can easily reimagine it whatever your heart desires. Throw in a low tax rate and access to Bridgewater schools and you can't ask for anything else. This home is literally the best deal in town and offers anyone a great opportunity to get into this area with a low entry point and amazing upside potential
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$375,000
55 Thompson St, Raritan Boro, NJ 08869
3beds
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Duplex, Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 22 days |
- 2,755 |
- 143 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Johnny Caruso 201-653-8000,
Corcoran Sawyer Smith
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4029499
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 13 x 9
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Basement
- Features: Laundry Room, Outside Entrance, Storage Room, Utility Room
Heating
- 1 Unit, Radiant - Hot Water, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- See Remarks
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Yes,Bilco-Style Door,Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Open Porch(es), Patio
- Exterior features: Sidewalk
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 179
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 2716000910000000290000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex, Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Raritan
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $180,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,475
- Date on market: 5/27/2026
- Exclusions: All personal items
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $375,000-2.6% |
Source:  GSMLS #4029499 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $385,000 |
Source: GSMLS #3993042 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $385,000+215.6% |
Source: GSMLS #3993042 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2000 | Sold | $122,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,375 | $180,000 |
| 2024 | $5,375 +4.9% | $180,000 |
| 2023 | $5,125 +9.5% | $180,000 |
| 2022 | $4,680 | $180,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $180,000 |
| 2020 | $4,590 +108.1% | $180,000 |
| 2019 | $2,206 | $180,000 |
| 2018 | $2,206 -42.7% | $180,000 |
| 2017 | $3,847 -4.6% | $180,000 |
| 2016 | $4,034 -0.3% | $180,000 |
| 2015 | $4,046 -2% | $180,000 |
| 2014 | $4,131 -26.2% | $180,000 |
| 2013 | $5,599 +0.7% | $180,000 -26.5% |
| 2012 | $5,559 +1% | $244,800 |
| 2011 | $5,503 +3.8% | $244,800 |
| 2010 | $5,302 +6.1% | $244,800 |
| 2009 | $4,999 | $244,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $244,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $244,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $244,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $244,800 +166.7% |
| 2004 | $2,644 | $91,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $91,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $91,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $91,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 08869
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Bridgewater-Raritan Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 7/10Bridgewater Raritan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Jf Kennedy
- Middle: Bridg-rar
- High: Bridg-rar
Source: GSMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- New Jersey
- Somerset County
- Raritan
- 08869
- 55 Thompson St
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