$400,000
SOLD JAN 31, 2025

57 Railroad Ave Helmetta, NJ 08828

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,296 Sq Ft
0.57 Acres

Recently Sold

$309 Per Sq Ft

18% Above List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.57 Acre Lot
  • Property is near public transit
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Baseboard Heating

About This Home

As of January 2025

This charming 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom home sits on a quiet dead-end street, offering both privacy and potential. With a bit of TLC, this home can truly shine. The spacious layout includes a light-filled living area that flows into a cozy eat-kitchen, complete with ample cabinet space and room for updates to make it your own. The primary bedroom features an en-suite bathroom, and additionally there are 2 bedrooms offering plenty of space for family or guests. Both bathrooms have a functional layout, ready for your personal touches and upgrades. Outside, the massive backyard has great potential for a peaceful retreat, with mature trees and a secluded feel. This home is a wonderful opportunity for anyone looking to invest some love and care into a property with solid bones and a great location. Multiple offers received. Calling for Highest and Best due by Monday Nov 18 at 5PM.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rocco Sgro

RE/MAX FIRST REALTY, INC. Listed on: 11/11/2024

RE/MAX FIRST REALTY, INC.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,863

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.57 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x250
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Property is zoned R-15

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,296 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Utility Room
  • Carpet
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,863

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5739
  • Lot Size: 100X250
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: N/A
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Room Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Appliances: See Remarks, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Full, Utility Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath Full, Family Room, Kitchen, None
  • Living Area: 1296
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Dead - End Street, Near Train, See Remarks
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 1 Car Width, Gravel, Detached

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard Cast Iron, Baseboard Hotwater
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: See Remarks
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 24999
  • Zoning: R-15

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6863
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 11, 2024
Closed on
Jan 3, 2025
Sold by
Markowski Thomas M and Markowski David M
Bought by
Bonifacio Jacqueline H and Mcfadden Joseph P
Seller's Agent
Rocco Sgro
RE/MAX FIRST REALTY, INC.
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$61,000
17.99%
Views
252
Current Estimated Value
$420,780

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$20,780
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.77%
Original Mortgage
$15,000
Outstanding Balance
$9,052
Interest Rate
6.91%
Estimated Equity
$401,341
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $400,000 Fidelity National Title
Deed $400,000 Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $15,000 No Value Available
Open $370,000 New Conventional
Closed $370,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/31/2025 01/31/25 Sold $400,000 +18.0% $309 / Sq Ft
11/11/2024 11/11/24 For Sale $339,000 -- $262 / 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
2024 $6,863 $210,400 $127,500 $82,900
2023 $6,863 $210,400 $127,500 $82,900
2022 $6,802 $210,400 $127,500 $82,900
2021 $4,680 $210,400 $127,500 $82,900
2020 $6,442 $210,400 $127,500 $82,900
2019 $6,499 $210,400 $127,500 $82,900
2018 $6,415 $210,400 $127,500 $82,900
2017 $6,297 $210,400 $127,500 $82,900
2016 $6,047 $210,400 $127,500 $82,900
2015 $5,775 $210,400 $127,500 $82,900
2014 $5,708 $210,400 $127,500 $82,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rocco Sgro

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Rocco Sgro

    RE/MAX

    (732) 658-3098

    2 in this area

    74 Total Sales

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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2560620M

All Jersey MLS

APN: 06-00010-0000-00004

New Jersey Middlesex County Helmetta 08828

57 Railroad Ave, Helmetta, NJ

This home is located at 57 Railroad Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828 and is currently priced at $400,000, approximately $308 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 57 Railroad Ave is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including G. Austin Schoenly Elementary School, E. Raymond Appleby Elementary School, and Spotswood Memorial School.

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