NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Prospect Ave Dunellen, NJ 08812

Dunellen Area

Estimated Value: $537,000 - $546,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 30, 2025

Last sale price $530,000

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,904 / mo

15 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2025

This home is located at 253 Prospect Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812 since 14 May 2025 and is currently estimated at $542,167. This property was built in 1953. 253 Prospect Ave is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including John P. Faber Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School, and Dunellen High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Taylor

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Brokerage Phone: 973-378-8300 Listed on: 05/14/2025

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Co-Listed By

ALLEN D. JONES

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Brokerage Phone: 973-378-8300

Last Buyer's Agent

SAMANTHA CASTERNOVIA

RAMOS REAL ESTATE INC

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1953
  • County Name: Middlesex
  • I D: 5357960
  • Attribution Contact: 973-378-8300
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.00

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 52X170 IRR
  • Total Acres: 0.20

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2025
Closed on
Jun 26, 2025
Sold by
Arteaga Oscar and Arteaga Marisol
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lisa Taylor
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
SAMANTHA CASTERNOVIA
RAMOS REAL ESTATE INC
List Price
$529,900
Sold Price
$530,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.02%
Views
34
Current Estimated Value
$542,167

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,167
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.96%
Original Mortgage
$424,000
Outstanding Balance
$419,575
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$122,592

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2023
Closed on
Sep 5, 2023
Sold by
Grof Peter and Grof Julie
Bought by
Arteaga Oscar and Arteaga Marisol
Seller's Agent
Stacey Rogers
TURPIN REAL ESTATE, INC.
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Taylor
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$440,000
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
11.36%
Views
262

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.43%
Original Mortgage
$448,717
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2013
Sold by
Grof Between Peter
Bought by
Grof Peter and Grof Julie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2011
Sold by
Buban Stella J
Bought by
Grof Peter

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Dunellen, NJ

  • Thomas Boniakowski Real Estate Agent - ERA BONIAKOWSKI REAL ESTATE

    Thomas Boniakowski

    ERA BONIAKOWSKI REAL ESTATE

    (862) 341-4441

    141 Total Sales

    45 in Dunellen

    $375K - $720K Price Range

    Thomas Boniakowski
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  • Tara Mascola Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX IN STYLE

    Tara Mascola

    RE/MAX IN STYLE

    (848) 279-9798

    44 Total Sales

    2 in Dunellen

    $420K - $445K Price Range

    Tara Mascola
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  • Malkit Singh Real Estate Agent - M J Homes Realty

    Malkit Singh

    Responds Quickly

    M J Homes Realty

    (848) 256-0705

    61 Total Sales

    1 in Dunellen

    $428,350 Price

    Malkit Singh
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  • Peter Moriello Real Estate Agent - Real

    Peter Moriello

    Real

    (908) 460-8554

    111 Total Sales

    2 in Dunellen

    $515,000 Price Range

    Peter Moriello
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  • Ami-Sasha Thadani Real Estate Agent - Serhant New Jersey LLC

    Ami-Sasha Thadani

    Serhant New Jersey LLC

    (848) 280-7628

    88 Total Sales

    1 in Dunellen

    $350,000 Price

    Ami-Sasha Thadani
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  • Donna Groomes Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Greater Brunswick

    Donna Groomes

    Keller Williams Greater Brunswick

    (848) 253-6434

    46 Total Sales

    1 in Dunellen

    $720,000 Price

    Donna Groomes
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$530,000 Chicago Title
Arteaga Oscar $490,000 Realsafe Title
Grof Peter -- None Available
Grof Peter $179,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $424,000
Previous Owner Arteaga Oscar $448,717
Previous Owner Grof Peter $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $530,000 0.0% --
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2025 05/14/25 For Sale $529,900 +8.1% --
09/08/2023 09/08/23 Sold $490,000 +11.4% -- View Prior Sale
05/26/2023 05/26/23 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2023 05/03/23 For Sale $440,000 -- --
Source: Garden State MLS

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
2026 $12,306 $526,700 $98,400 $428,300
2025 $11,286 $502,700 $98,400 $404,300
2024 $10,206 $450,000 $98,400 $351,600
2023 $10,206 $376,900 $98,400 $278,500
2022 $10,406 $376,900 $98,400 $278,500
2021 $8,710 $316,900 $98,400 $218,500
2020 $9,117 $280,700 $96,000 $184,700
2019 $8,238 $265,500 $96,000 $169,500
2018 $8,644 $64,000 $23,200 $40,800
2017 $8,294 $64,000 $23,200 $40,800
2016 $7,992 $64,000 $23,200 $40,800
2015 $7,793 $64,000 $23,200 $40,800
2014 $7,628 $64,000 $23,200 $40,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lisa Taylor Real Estate Agent - COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Lisa Taylor

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (973) 699-4932

    24 Total Sales

    Lisa Taylor
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  • AJ

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    ALLEN D. JONES

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

  • SC

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    SAMANTHA CASTERNOVIA

    RAMOS REAL ESTATE INC

  • Stacey Rogers Real Estate Agent - TURPIN REAL ESTATE, INC.

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Stacey Rogers

    TURPIN REAL ESTATE, INC.

    (908) 801-3911

    42 Total Sales

    Stacey Rogers
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3962894

Garden State MLS

APN: 03-00063-0000-00023

New Jersey Middlesex County Dunellen 08812

253 Prospect Ave, Dunellen, NJ

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