$650,000
SOLD FEB 3, 2025

253 River Rd Unit 253 Piscataway, NJ 08854

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,327 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$279 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

51 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Dual Staircase
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Martin Luther King Intermediate School Rated A-
  • Ground Level Unit
  • L-Shaped Dining Room

About This Home

As of February 2025

Stunning 3-Bedroom, 3.5-Bath Townhome with River Views in Riverbend at Piscataway Discover modern elegance in this beautifully designed 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath townhome in the highly desirable Riverbend community. Every bedroom comes with its own ensuite bathroom, offering privacy and convenience. On the ground level, you'll find a spacious bedroom with a large closet and its own private bathroom, ensuring comfort and privacy. This level also provides direct access to the attached garage. The foyer features a sleek electric wall fireplace, adding warmth and ambiance as you enter. The first level is where you'll find the open-concept living space, highlighted by rich hardwood floors and a striking stone accent wall. A stunning gas double-sided fireplace serves as the centerpiece, providing warmth and style to both the living and dining areas. The kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and plenty of cabinet space. Casual meals can be enjoyed in the cozy breakfast nook, with direct access to the rear balcony, where you can take in peaceful river views. The second level features two more generously sized bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom. In the hall area outside the bedrooms, you'll find a cozy loft space, ideal for a home office, reading nook, or additional lounge area. This home is equipped with two heating and two air conditioning units, ensuring year-round comfort across all levels. Two balconies provide beautiful outdoor spaces to enjoy the surrounding views, whether relaxing in the morning or unwinding in the evening. Conveniently located close to major highways, Rutgers Stadium, shopping, and dining, this townhome combines the best of nature and modern living, making it the perfect choice for today's buyer. Don't miss out on this exceptional property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandra Chambers

RE/MAX SELECT Listed on: 10/12/2024

RE/MAX SELECT

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,163

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,327 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dual Staircase
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks

Utilities

  • Zoned Cooling
  • Heating Available
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Ground Level Unit

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include snow removal, trash, ground maintenance, maintenance fee
  • Riverbend/Piscataway Subdivision

Building Details

  • Maintenance Expense $380

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,163

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse,Condo/TH
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Ownership: Condominium,Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Riverbend/Piscataway
  • Architectural Style: Townhouse
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One, Two, Ground Floor
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Year Built: 2007
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Two Sinks
  • Dining Room Features: Dining L
  • Master Bedroom Features: Full Bath
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 132
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 182
  • Room Living Room Area: 247
  • Room Kitchen Area: 132
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 14
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 224
  • Room Dining Room Area: 154
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Oven, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 2nd Stairway to 2nd Level, 1 Bedroom, Entrance Foyer, Bath Main, Kitchen, Bath Half, Living Room, Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms, Beamed Ceilings, Bath Full, Bath Second
  • Living Area: 2327
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: See Remarks
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Enclosed Porch(es)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 1 Car Width, Concrete, Asphalt, Garage, Built-In Garage, Driveway, Hard Surface, See Remarks

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Heating: Zoned
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Fee

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RM

Multi Family

  • Maintenance Expense: 380

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9163
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2024
Closed on
Jan 21, 2025
Sold by
Bailey Mark
Bought by
Zhang Li
Seller's Agent
Sandra Chambers
RE/MAX SELECT
List Price
$669,900
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-2.97%
Views
71
Current Estimated Value
$630,712

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$19,288
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.53%
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2017
Closed on
Jul 29, 2017
Sold by
Rangnekar Chaitanya and Sabnis Madhavi
Bought by
Bailey Mark
Seller's Agent
Melisa Takacs
MILLENNIUM INTERSTATE REALTY
Buyer's Agent
ANTHONY PENA
REALTY MARK CENTRAL
List Price
$378,000
Sold Price
$370,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-2.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.78%
Original Mortgage
$314,500
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2007
Sold by
River Bend Llc
Bought by
Rangnekar Chaitanya and Sabnis Madhavi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $650,000 Sunnyside Title
Deed $650,000 Sunnyside Title
Deed $370,000 New Horizon Abstract Inc
Deed $400,000 Greater New Jersey Title Age
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $520,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $314,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $320,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/03/2025 02/03/25 Sold $650,000 0.0% $279 / Sq Ft
10/25/2024 10/25/24 Price Changed $649,900 -3.0% $279 / Sq Ft
10/12/2024 10/12/24 For Sale $669,900 +81.1% $288 / Sq Ft
07/31/2017 07/31/17 Sold $370,000 -2.1% $159 / Sq Ft
07/28/2017 07/28/17 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2017 05/19/17 For Sale $378,000 -- $162 / Sq Ft
Source: All Jersey MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $9,509 $522,000 $190,000 $332,000
2024 $9,163 $485,900 $160,000 $325,900
2023 $9,163 $438,400 $120,000 $318,400
2022 $9,123 $405,100 $120,000 $285,100
2021 $8,785 $375,100 $120,000 $255,100
2020 $8,786 $376,100 $120,000 $256,100
2019 $8,672 $365,000 $120,000 $245,000
2018 $8,378 $353,200 $120,000 $233,200
2017 $9,868 $360,000 $140,000 $220,000
2016 $9,684 $360,000 $140,000 $220,000
2015 $9,547 $360,000 $140,000 $220,000
2014 $9,331 $360,000 $140,000 $220,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2504859R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 17-10601-0000-00001-02-C0253