$820,000
SOLD NOV 13, 2025

56 Monroe Ave Edison, NJ 08820

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,555 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$321 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit and shops
  • Attic
  • Menlo Park Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of November 2025

Nestled in a prime North Edison location and overlooking the 14th hole of the Metuchen Golf and Country Club, this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Center Hall Colonial offers exceptional curb appeal and a thoughtfully designed layout. The spacious foyer with two coat closets leads to elegant formal living and dining rooms adorned with crown molding, perfect for entertaining. A cozy family room with a gas fireplace and built-ins (TV included) provides a warm gathering space. The large kitchen features a bright eat-in area with a bay window, center island, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and two generous pantries. The main level also includes a separate laundry room and powder room. Upstairs, the primary suite boasts a walk-in closet with built-in organizers and a private bath, complemented by three additional bedrooms and a full hall bath. Hardwood floors lie beneath the carpets throughout, except in the family room. The partially finished basement offers a recreation area and plenty of storage. At the back of the home, an enclosed sun porch overlooks a private, fenced backyardideal for relaxing or entertaining. Additional highlights include a whole-house generator, 2-car attached garage, tankless hot water heater, shed, security system, and sprinkler system. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, major highways, and transit including a loop bus to Metropark Train Station right at the end of the block. Served by top-rated schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

LINDA IAFE

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Listed on: 09/13/2025

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,674

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x109
  • Property is zoned RBB

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,555 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Basement Storage

Location

  • Property is near public transit and shops

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • North Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,674

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2502
  • Lot Size: 100X109
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: North
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Partially Finished, Recreation Room, Storage Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood, Vinyl-Linoleum
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Room, Bath Half, Family Room, Unfinished/Other Room, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Other Room(s), 4 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath Second, Attic, Florida Room
  • Living Area: 2555
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Near Shopping, Near Train, See Remarks
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 2 Car Width, Attached

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • 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: 10899
  • Zoning: RBB

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16674
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2025
Closed on
Oct 31, 2025
Sold by
Petti Theodore A and Petti Mary N
Bought by
Davis Logina Rebecca
Seller's Agent
LINDA IAFE
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$899,900
Sold Price
$820,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,900
-8.88%
Views
40

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
76.71%
Original Mortgage
$656,000
Outstanding Balance
$655,388
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$237,715

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2003
Sold by
Deluca Peter
Bought by
Petti Theodore and Petti Mary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
5.77%
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
Bargain Sale Deed $820,000 Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Deed $510,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $656,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $110,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/13/2025 11/13/25 Sold $820,000 -6.3% $321 / Sq Ft
09/23/2025 09/23/25 Price Changed $875,000 -2.8% $342 / Sq Ft
09/13/2025 09/13/25 For Sale $899,900 -- $352 / 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 $16,674 $280,100 $121,200 $158,900
2024 $16,585 $280,100 $121,200 $158,900
2023 $16,585 $280,100 $121,200 $158,900
2022 $16,590 $280,100 $121,200 $158,900
2021 $15,918 $280,100 $121,200 $158,900
2020 $16,383 $280,100 $121,200 $158,900
2019 $15,148 $280,100 $121,200 $158,900
2018 $15,383 $280,100 $121,200 $158,900
2017 $15,047 $279,900 $121,200 $158,700
2016 $14,152 $279,900 $121,200 $158,700
2015 $13,614 $276,300 $121,200 $155,100
2014 $13,058 $276,300 $121,200 $155,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2660448M

All Jersey MLS

APN: 05-00588-0000-00072