This 1930s charmer has undergone a full 2025 overhaul, emerging as one of the neighborhood's crispest, most contemporary standout. Finished living space exceeding 3,200 sq ft (including a luminous, fully utilized basement), far surpassing typical local footprints. Sleek, streamlined interiors features a pristine kitchen, refreshed baths with a seamless flow. Configuration includes 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths, with an en-suite master suite featuring a generous walk-in closet for effortless organization. The basement stands out: a generous rec room with a laundry room, plus a distinct bonus room ideal as a guest room or dedicated office space. Outdoors, substantial beautiful yard space supports relaxed entertaining or gardening, secured by a detached garage and deck with an extended driveway for seamless multi-vehicle parking. Positioned on a tranquil street close to historic downtown Newton, state parks and nearby routes for commuting.
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$549,000
85 Madison St, Newton Town, NJ 07860
5beds
2,250sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
0.31 Acres Lot
$549,100 Zestimate®
$244/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageGenerous walk-in closetSleek streamlined interiorsLuminous fully utilized basementTranquil streetSeamless flowLaundry room
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Listed by:
Rodrigo Burga 973-908-4508,
Signature Realty Nj
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4036561
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Description: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
- Features: BathOthr, Laundry, Leisure, Office, Utility
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen
- Flooring: Vinyl-Linoleum
- Basement: Yes,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,250
- Total interior livable area: 2,250 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Asphalt, Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 00000.312 AC.
Details
- Parcel number: 2815000140004000240000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1930
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $244/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $421,300
- Annual tax amount: $10,600
- Date on market: 6/24/2026
- Exclusions: As per listing
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$549,100
$522,000 - $577,000
$3,440/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,000-3.5%$244/sqft |
Source:  GSMLS #4036561 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Listing removed | $569,000$253/sqft |
Source: GSMLS #4008289 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $569,000$253/sqft |
Source: GSMLS #4008289 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2026 | Pending sale | $569,000$253/sqft |
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| 2/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $569,000+164.7%$253/sqft |
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| 10/10/2023 | Sold | $215,000$96/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,600 +8.7% | $398,200 +11.3% |
| 2024 | $9,754 +21.4% | $357,700 +94% |
| 2023 | $8,037 -0.4% | $184,400 |
| 2022 | $8,070 +0.5% | $184,400 |
| 2021 | $8,033 +5% | $184,400 |
| 2020 | $7,653 +0.6% | $184,400 |
| 2019 | $7,611 +0.6% | $184,400 |
| 2018 | $7,565 +1.7% | $184,400 |
| 2017 | $7,439 +2.8% | $184,400 |
| 2016 | $7,237 +2.2% | $184,400 |
| 2015 | $7,082 +5.5% | $184,400 |
| 2014 | $6,714 +2.4% | $184,400 -10% |
| 2013 | $6,556 +1.9% | $205,000 |
| 2012 | $6,433 -3% | $205,000 |
| 2011 | $6,631 +6.2% | $205,000 -19.3% |
| 2010 | $6,245 +5.6% | $254,000 |
| 2009 | $5,912 | $254,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $254,000 +98.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $127,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $127,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $127,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $127,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $127,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $127,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $127,900 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 07860
Nearby schools
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- 5/10Halsted Street Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Newton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Merriam Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.5 mi
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