Welcome to 978 Rahway Avenue, Avenel i! This delightful Cape Cod home offers a flexible layout with 2 bedrooms on the main level, kitchen,living, dinette & full bath and 3 bedroom 1 full bath and 2 floor. Full finished basement with full bath, laundry, office space and additional 2 bedrooms. The inviting living area flows into a bright kitchen, making it ideal for everyday living or hosting guests. Additional improvements like the kitchen, siding, driveway. close to shopping, dining, schools, and major highways, this home offers both charm and convenience. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to downsize into a welcoming space, come see it for yourself and imagine the possibilities!
Sold for $580,000
$580,000
978 Rahway Ave, Avenel, NJ 07001
5beds
934sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
5,998 Square Feet Lot
$584,600 Zestimate®
$621/sqft
$4,116 Estimated rent
Home value
$584,600
$532,000 - $643,000
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Bright kitchenOffice spaceFlexible layout
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JOSE QUISPE,
WEICHERT REALTORS QUISPE ASSOC 908-469-1111
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2609347R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Dining room
- Features: Dining L
Kitchen
- Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Kitchen Exhaust Fan
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Washer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
Features
- 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Main, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Full, None
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Finished, Bath Full, Bedroom, Daylight, Storage Space, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 934
- Total interior livable area: 934 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Asphalt, Garage, Attached, Built-In Garage, Detached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: See Remarks
Features
- Levels: Two, Ground Floor
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None, Above Ground
Lot
- Size: 5,998 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 0.00
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 2501007000000071
- Zoning: R-6
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Avenel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $621/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $54,700
- Annual tax amount: $6,692
- Date on market: 1/9/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Sold | $580,000-3%$621/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2609347R Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $598,000-4.9%$640/sqft |
Source:  GSMLS #4004304 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2025 | Listing removed | $629,000$673/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2600808R Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $629,000-3.2%$673/sqft |
Source: GSMLS #3975341 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2025 | Listing removed | $650,000$696/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2511246R Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $650,000+80.6%$696/sqft |
Source: GSMLS #3954009 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Weichert Realtors Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2022 | Price change | $3,000-14.3%$3/sqft |
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| 10/3/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,500$4/sqft |
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| 9/30/2022 | Sold | $360,000+0%$385/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2214341R Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2022 | Pending sale | $359,900$385/sqft |
Source:  MoreMLS #22216073 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2022 | Contingent | $359,900$385/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2214341R Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $359,900$385/sqft |
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| 7/25/2022 | Contingent | $359,900$385/sqft |
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| 6/10/2022 | Price change | $359,900-1.4%$385/sqft |
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| 5/31/2022 | Price change | $365,000-2.7%$391/sqft |
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| 5/20/2022 | Listed for sale | $375,000$401/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2214341R Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,364 | $54,700 |
| 2024 | $6,364 +2.2% | $54,700 |
| 2023 | $6,225 +2.6% | $54,700 |
| 2022 | $6,070 +0.8% | $54,700 |
| 2021 | $6,020 +0.2% | $54,700 |
| 2020 | $6,005 +4.6% | $54,700 |
| 2019 | $5,744 +100% | $54,700 |
| 2018 | $2,872 -48.7% | $54,700 |
| 2017 | $5,594 +1.7% | $54,700 |
| 2016 | $5,499 +2.2% | $54,700 |
| 2015 | $5,381 +1.6% | $54,700 |
| 2014 | $5,296 +2.9% | $54,700 |
| 2013 | $5,149 +9.2% | $54,700 |
| 2012 | $4,716 +5.2% | $54,700 |
| 2011 | $4,481 +5.5% | $54,700 |
| 2010 | $4,247 +8.5% | $54,700 |
| 2009 | $3,914 | $54,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $54,700 |
| 2007 | $14,480 +6.9% | $54,700 |
| 2006 | $13,551 +1.6% | $54,700 |
| 2005 | $13,334 | $54,700 |
| 2004 | -- | $54,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $54,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $54,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $54,700 |
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Neighborhood: 07001
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- 4/10Avenel Street Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Avenel Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Colonia High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
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