$460,000
SOLD NOV 18, 2025

513 Howard Ave Middlesex, NJ 08846

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,080 Sq Ft
5,001 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$426 Per Sq Ft

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Private Yard
  • Living Room
  • Property is near public transit and shops
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of November 2025

Welcome to Watchung Estates! This charming, move-in ready home is the perfect opportunity for first-time buyers. Nestled on a private dead-end street, this single-family ranch offers a generously sized 50x100 fenced lot, attractive taxes of $7,935 and major refreshes throughout. Inside, enjoy NEW wide-plank laminate flooring, fresh professional paint and a refreshed kitchen with a new refrigerator included. The home features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath and a full basement with incredible potential for finishing. The exterior showcases a newer white vinyl privacy fence and a freshly sealed driveway. All appliances and AC units stay. The hot water heater was replaced in 2019 and existing ductwork makes adding central air a breeze with forced hot air already in place. Conveniently located near Routes 22, 28, 287, and 78, this location offers easy access to NYC-bound buses and trains via Dunellen Station and nearby Bound Brook Station. Just minutes to Watchung Square, Target, Costco and more

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathryn Fedak

EXP REALTY, LLC Listed on: 08/19/2025

EXP REALTY, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,935

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 5,001 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x100
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R60A

Parking

  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,080 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Location

  • Property is near public transit and shops

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Watchung Estates Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,935

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

5,001 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1148
  • Lot Size: 50X100
  • Ownership: See Remarks
  • Subdivision Name: Watchung Estates
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Tub Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Full, Laundry Facilities, Utility Room
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Kitchen, Living Room, 1 Bedroom, None
  • Living Area: 1080
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Near Shopping, Near Train
  • Pool Features: None
  • Exterior Features: Yard
  • Roof: See Remarks

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 1 Car Width, Asphalt

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5001
  • Zoning: R60A

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7935
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 19, 2025
Closed on
Nov 14, 2025
Sold by
Davey John J
Bought by
Smith Michael J and Smith Julianne T
Seller's Agent
Kathryn Fedak
EXP REALTY, LLC
List Price
$459,999
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1
0.0%
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
$459,595

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$405
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.33%
Original Mortgage
$414,000
Outstanding Balance
$412,827
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$45,147

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2003
Sold by
Schwartz Geraldine Ann
Bought by
Davey John J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
5.82%
Source: Public Records

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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 $460,000 East Coast Title
Deed $222,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $414,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $132,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/18/2025 11/18/25 Sold $460,000 0.0% $426 / Sq Ft
08/19/2025 08/19/25 For Sale $459,999 -- $426 / Sq Ft
Source: All Jersey MLS

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 $7,935 $421,000 $134,800 $286,200
2024 $7,554 $342,900 $134,800 $208,100
2023 $7,554 $342,900 $134,800 $208,100
2022 $6,864 $69,400 $30,000 $39,400
2021 $4,686 $69,400 $30,000 $39,400
2020 $6,539 $69,400 $30,000 $39,400
2019 $6,362 $69,400 $30,000 $39,400
2018 $6,169 $69,400 $30,000 $39,400
2017 $5,999 $69,400 $30,000 $39,400
2016 $5,801 $69,400 $30,000 $39,400
2015 $5,678 $69,400 $30,000 $39,400
2014 $5,570 $69,400 $30,000 $39,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2660340M

All Jersey MLS

APN: 10-00302-0000-00051

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