NOT LISTED FOR SALE

257 Prospect Ave Dunellen, NJ 08812

Estimated Value: $496,014 - $551,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,462 Sq Ft
$353/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 01, 2021

Last sale price $350,000 $239 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,483/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Attic
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of July 2021

Location, Location, Location! This classic 3 bedroom, 2 bath freshly painted colonial is situated on lovely, tree-lined Prospect Ave.- just under a half mile from the Dunellen Train Station. First floor living includes a bright sunroom just off the living room, newer kitchen and bath, formal dining room with new slider doors leading to a spacious deck overlooking a fully fenced in backyard. Second floor features include 3 bedrooms, full bath and walk up attic. Large unfinished basement, great for storage. Detached one car garage. This adorable home is a commuter's dream come true with the train and routes 22, 78 and 287 just minutes away.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

ELENA NARCISE

TURPIN REAL ESTATE, INC. Listed on: 04/01/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Lacovara

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,230

Year Built

  • Built in 1918 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Parking Garage Space

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 1,462 Sq Ft Home
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Attic

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • J.P.Faber Elementary School
  • Lincoln Middle School
  • Dunellen High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Generator Hookup

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2103-00063-0000-00022-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,230

Year Built

Built in 1918 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Year Built Description: Renovated
  • County Name: Middlesex
  • Directions: From Madison Ave, take Left onto South Ave then a Right on Prospect Ave. Home is ahead on Left hand side.
  • I D: 5048992
  • First Name: ELENA
  • First Name3: ROBERT
  • Last Name: NARCISE
  • Last Name3: LACOVARA
  • Office Phone: 908-879-7010
  • Office Phone3: 908-233-0065
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Generator-Hookup, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Beam Ceilings, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector, StallTub
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 14x10
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 20x11
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Sunroom
  • Other Room1 Dim: 12x9
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Attic
  • Other Room2 Dim: 23x12
  • Other Room2 Level: Third
  • Level 1 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, OutEntrn, Porch, Sunroom
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1462
  • Phone: 908-867-2050

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Privacy Fence, Wood Fence
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Above Ground
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Garage Parking, On-Street Parking
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Concrete Strip

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water

Schools

  • High School: DUNELLEN
  • Middle Jr High School: LINCOLN MS

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 55X170
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.21
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 8230
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2103-00063-0000-00022-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.248
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: J.P.FABER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2021
Closed on
Jun 30, 2021
Sold by
Erickson Mark and Erickson Melissa
Bought by
Hemmerly David R
Seller's Agent
ELENA NARCISE
TURPIN REAL ESTATE, INC.
Buyer's Agent
Robert Lacovara
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
7.69%
Current Estimated Value
$515,754

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$165,754
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.91%
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Outstanding Balance
$254,057
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$261,697

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2008
Sold by
Erickson Carl B and Erickson Jacqueline Weber
Bought by
Erickson Mark

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 1995
Sold by
Shello Richard
Bought by
Erickson Carl and Erickson Jacqueline

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
7.7%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hemmerly David R $350,000 Acres Land Title Agency Inc
Hemmerly David R $350,000 Acres Land Title
Erickson Mark -- None Available
Erickson Carl $144,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hemmerly David R $280,000
Closed Hemmerly David R $280,000
Previous Owner Erickson Carl $130,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/01/2021 07/01/21 Sold $350,000 +7.7% $239 / Sq Ft
04/23/2021 04/23/21 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2021 04/01/21 For Sale $325,000 -- $222 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State 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 $9,435 $476,900 $99,700 $377,200
2024 $9,142 $376,200 $99,700 $276,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    ELENA NARCISE

    TURPIN REAL ESTATE, INC.

  • Robert Lacovara

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Robert Lacovara

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (917) 373-8050

    1 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Robert Lacovara
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3701836

Garden State MLS

APN: 03-00063-0000-00022

New Jersey Middlesex County Dunellen 08812

257 Prospect Ave, Dunellen, NJ

Not Listed for Sale

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