Charming & Spacious 3-Bedroom Home with 2 Bonus Rooms & Pool! Discover this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home featuring custom closets and a thoughtfully designed layout. The large eat-in kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, perfect for cooking and entertaining. A formal dining room/sitting area with a sliding glass door leads to a spacious fenced backyard, complete with an above-ground pool ideal for summer gatherings!The inviting living room showcases a gorgeous bay window overlooking the front yard, while recessed lighting, ceiling fans, central air, and forced heat provide year-round comfort. Upstairs, 2 large bedrooms and 2 bonus spaces, perfect for a home office, den, or guest space. 1st floor bedroom and full bath. (Seller uses as a craft room). Basement is clean with high ceiling and a sump pump. Conveniently located near major highways (I-78, I-287, Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike, Route 22) and mass transit for an easy NYC commute, Train for easy commute to NYC is minutes away.. This home is a must-see! Larger inside than it appears outside.
Sold for $530,000
$530,000
253 Prospect Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
3beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
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$539,700 Zestimate®
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$3,489 Estimated rent
Home value
$539,700
$491,000 - $594,000
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 04, 2025 at 03:51am
Listed by:
ALLEN D. JONES,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 973-378-8300
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2513667R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Shower
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Main, Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms, Bath Full, Other Room(s), None
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
- Basement: Full, Daylight, Laundry Facilities
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 1 Car Width
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: 2nd Floor
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 2103000630000000230000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable TV, Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Dunellen
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2025 | Sold | $530,000+0% |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2513667R Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2025 | Pending sale | $529,900 |
Source:  GSMLS #3962894 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2025 | Contingent | $529,900 |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2513667R Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2025 | Price change | $529,900-5.4% |
Source: GSMLS #3962894 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2025 | Price change | $559,900-3.5% |
Source: GSMLS #3954399 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,608 +11.7% | $502,700 +11.7% |
| 2024 | $11,286 +10.6% | $450,000 +19.4% |
| 2023 | $10,206 -1.9% | $376,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 08812
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10John P. Faber Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Lincoln Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Dunellen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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Estimated market value
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- New Jersey
- Middlesex County
- Dunellen
- 08812
- 253 Prospect Ave