$599,900
OPEN SUN 1PM - 4PM

253 Essex St Stirling, NJ 07980

Estimated payment $4,006/month

Total Views 2,087
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,375 Sq Ft
$436 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Custom Home
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Millington Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

A beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated 2-story home in the heart of Stirling, this residence blends timeless charm with today?s modern lifestyle. Spacious 1st floor featuring an open flow between the LR, DR, and updated kitchen-perfect for everyday living and effortless entertaining. The kitchen boasts stylish cabinetry, SS appliances, granite countertops, recessed lighting, and a center island that seamlessly connects to the main living areas. A bright sunroom adds valuable flex space, ideal for relaxing, reading. The 3rd bedroom on the main level offers flexibility for guests, work-from-home needs, or additional living space. An updated full bath on the 1st level provides added convenience and versatility. Easy access to the full basement offers laundry, storage.Upstairs, the 2nd floor features a spacious primary BR complete with a WI closet, an additional generously sized BR, and a full bath. Brand-new carpeting throughout the 2nd floor adds warmth and comfort.Outside, enjoy attractive curb appeal, mature landscaping, and a welcoming exterior that complements the home?s character. The large, level backyard presents endless possibilities for entertaining, gardening, recreation. A detached 1-car garage and ample driveway parking add convenience. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, restaurants, major highways, and NJ Transit, this move-in-ready home offers comfort, convenience, and style in a desirable location. Don?t miss this exceptional opportunity!

Listing Agent

Donald Hansen

C-21 NEW BEGINNINGS Brokerage Phone: 908-647-2000 Listed on: 06/08/2026

Open House Schedule

  • Sunday, June 14, 2026
    1:00 to 4:00 pm
    6/14/2026 1:00:00 PM +00:00
    6/14/2026 4:00:00 PM +00:00

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,074

Year Built

  • Built in 1895

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned R-4

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 1,375 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Thermal Windows
  • Living Room
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Partial Basement

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • Millington Elementary School
  • Central Middle School
  • Watchung High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2330-11512-0000-00011-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,074

Year Built

Built in 1895

Lot Details

10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Style: Custom Home
  • Primary Style: Custom Home
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Morris
  • Directions: Valley Road to Main right on Essex on right
  • I D: 5438252
  • Section Subdiv Development: Stirling
  • Attribution Contact: 908-647-2000
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven-Gas
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, High Ceilings, Smoke Detector, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Partial, Unfinished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Living/Dining Combo
  • Den Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 12x8
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 15x12
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Sunroom
  • Level 2 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1375

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Thermal Windows/Doors, Wood Fence
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • High School: Watchung
  • Middle Jr High School: Central

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 0.230 AC
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Open Lot
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.23
  • Zoning: R-4

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 9074
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2330-11512-0000-00011-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.201
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Millington

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $8,946 $412,300 $223,000 $189,300
2024 $8,722 $399,000 $218,000 $181,000
2023 $8,722 $388,500 $213,000 $175,500
2022 $7,776 $372,000 $203,000 $169,000
2021 $7,776 $315,600 $185,500 $130,100
2020 $7,647 $315,600 $185,500 $130,100
2019 $7,494 $313,300 $184,000 $129,300
2018 $7,335 $308,700 $181,000 $127,700
2017 $7,174 $304,500 $178,000 $126,500
2016 $6,985 $297,500 $173,000 $124,500
2015 $6,491 $221,400 $136,500 $84,900
2014 $6,350 $221,400 $136,500 $84,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/14/2026 06/14/26 For Sale $599,900 -- $436 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Triton Title & Abstract
Deed -- Triton Title & Abstract
Deed $180,000 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $215,000 New Conventional
Closed $215,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $171,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Donald Hansen

C-21 NEW BEGINNINGS

(908) 223-5793

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Donald Hansen is a top-producing REALTOR® with Century 21, serving Long Hill Township, Berkeley Heights, Warren, Watchung, Basking Ridge, New Providence, and Bridgewater, NJ. Licensed for over 40 years, he has closed more than 600 transactions and ranks in the top 5% of agents in his market. Donald specializes in residential real estate, luxury homes, and investment properties. A past Century 21 Centurion award winner with CRB and ABR designations, he has averaged nearly $10 million in sales

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Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 4033082

Garden State MLS

APN: 30-11512-0000-00011

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