NOT LISTED FOR SALE

288 Elm Ave Rahway, NJ 07065

Estimated Value: $692,000 - $873,000

6 Beds
8 Baths
2,820 Sq Ft
$275/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 26, 2022

Last sale price $550,000 $195 Per Sq Ft

Est. 41% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,674/month

61 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Deck
  • Attic
  • Custom Home
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Veteran's Field

About This Home

As of January 2022

A rare opportunity to acquire this custom colonial home. This 6/7-bedroom, 3.5 baths home gives you over 2,800 sqft of living space. Whether you need a personal office or a spare room for guests, there are plenty of large rooms that you can convert into what you need. The home features an open-concept kitchen/breakfast area, living room & formal dining room. Your friends & loved ones will enjoy the park like backyard with heated inground pool, hot tub, & deck, excellent for gatherings & parties. Updates include newer windows, new furnace, & hot water heater. All appliances are included. Situated in a great neighborhood near a nice park, Rahway train station, shopping, eateries & UCPAC Incredibly affordable taxes! This home is sure to go fast!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Giacobbe

KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS Listed on: 09/15/2021

KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS

Last Buyer's Agent

Marie Thomas

ROSA AGENCY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,593

Year Built

  • Built in 1850 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 2,820 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Thermal Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Attic

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Private Driveway
  • Additional Parking

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed patio or porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Community Indoor Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2913-00146-0000-00030-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,593

Year Built

Built in 1850 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial, Custom Home
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Year Built Description: Renovated, Unknown
  • County Name: Union
  • Renovated Year: 2003
  • Street Number Display: 288
  • Directions: gps
  • I D: 5103353
  • Modified: 2023-01-27
  • Number Images: 46
  • First Name: LAURA
  • First Name3: MARIE A.
  • Last Name: GIACOBBE
  • Last Name3: THOMAS
  • Office Phone: 732-750-4663
  • Office Phone3: 908-289-5200
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2003

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, High Ceilings, Hot Tub, Smoke Detector, StallShw, Walk-In Closet
  • Number Rooms: 14
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bathrooms: 3.50
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom/Office
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: FamilyRm
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Other Room 3: Porch
  • Other Room3 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Breakfast
  • Other Room4 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Office, Pantry, Porch, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2820
  • Phone: 732-549-1998

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Deck, Enclosed Porch(es), Hot Tub, Patio, Privacy Fence, Thermal Windows/Doors
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Indoor Pool
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Wall A/C Unit(s)
  • Fuel Type: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 101X185
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 119100
  • Assessed Land Value: 77200
  • Assessment: 196300
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 30
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.10

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 13593
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2913-00146-0000-00030-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 6.925
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2020
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2025
Sold by
Pina Daly Perez
Bought by
Carr Frederick
Total Days on Market
61
Current Estimated Value
$774,673

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2022
Sold by
Carr Frederick
Bought by
Pina Daly Perez

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1996
Sold by
Yoder John L and Yoder Gwen Y
Bought by
Rossomondo Lyons Mary
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Carr Frederick -- None Listed On Document
Carr Frederick -- None Listed On Document
Pina Daly Perez -- Old Republic Title
Rossomondo Lyons Mary $180,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Rossomondo Lyons Mary $289,450
Previous Owner Rossomondo Lyons Mary $75,000
Previous Owner Rossomondo Lyons Mary $335,000
Previous Owner Rossomondolyons Mary $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/26/2022 01/26/22 Sold $550,000 +0.2% $195 / Sq Ft
11/19/2021 11/19/21 Pending -- -- --
11/11/2021 11/11/21 For Sale $549,000 0.0% $195 / Sq Ft
10/26/2021 10/26/21 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2021 10/06/21 Price Changed $549,000 -2.8% $195 / Sq Ft
09/18/2021 09/18/21 For Sale $565,000 -- $200 / 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
2024 $16,101 $224,500 $77,200 $147,300
2023 $16,101 $224,500 $77,200 $147,300
2022 $13,784 $196,300 $77,200 $119,100
2021 $13,645 $196,300 $77,200 $119,100
2020 $13,594 $196,300 $77,200 $119,100
2019 $13,421 $196,300 $77,200 $119,100
2018 $13,138 $196,300 $77,200 $119,100
2017 $12,814 $196,300 $77,200 $119,100
2016 $12,542 $196,300 $77,200 $119,100
2015 $12,400 $196,300 $77,200 $119,100
2014 $12,178 $196,300 $77,200 $119,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3740676

Garden State MLS

APN: 13-00146-0000-00030