$499,999
440 Pr••••• Ave (Sign up for 50 free credits to unlock)Piscataway, NJ 08854
Property Description
Opportunity Knocks In Piscataway! Bring your vision and unlock the potential of 440 Prospect Avenue. This 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath fixer-upper offers a great opportunity for homeowners, investors, contractors, or renovation buyers looking to create something of their own. The first floor features a primary bedroom and full bathroom, offering the convenience of first-floor living. Upstairs you'll find two additional bedrooms and a second full bathroom. A large basement provides additional space and plenty of possibilities. Situated on an approximately 49' x 150' lot, the property also features a detached two-car garage, above-ground pool, and generous outdoor space. Whether you're searching for a fixer upper, renovation project, investment property, value-add opportunity, rehab, or a home you can customize, this property is ready for its next chapter. Convenient Piscataway location near major highways, shopping, dining, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, and area amenities. Property is being sold strictly AS-IS. Buyer responsible for all due diligence, inspections, repairs, certifications, and verifying property information. Bring your ideas and imagine the possibilities!
Property Facts & Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Status
- Active
- Listed
- Sep 16, 2026
- Price per Sq Ft
- $235/sqft
- ZIP Code
- 08854
- Full Baths
- 2
- Stories
- 2
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Parking
- 2 Car Width, Garage, Detached
- Heating
- Baseboard Hotwater
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(S), Window Unit(S)
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Style
- Cape Cod
- Property Tax (2025)
- $8,657/yr
- Assessed Value
- $548,100
- Last Sold
- $371,900 · Jun 15, 2006
- County
- Middlesex
- School District
- Piscataway Township School District
Estimated Value
Automated estimate. Not an appraisal.
Features & Amenities
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Primary Bedroom Features: 1st Floor
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Land Info
- Lot Description: Corner Lot
- Lot Size Acres: 0.1687098
- Lot Size Dimensions: 150.00 x 0.00
- Lot Size Square Feet: 7349
Utilities
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Natural Gas Connected
- Water Source: Public
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Gas Range/Oven
- Washer
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 10
- Basement Description: Full, Storage Space
Interior Features
- 1 Bedroom
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Bath Full
- Den
- Dining Room
- 2 Bedrooms
- Flooring: Parquet, Vinyl-Linoleum
Garage and Parking
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: 2 Car Width, Garage, Detached
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
- Kitchen Features: Separate Dining Area
School Information
- Elementary School District: Piscataway Township School Dis
- High School District: Piscataway Township School Dis
- Middle or Junior School District: Piscataway Township School Dis
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
- Heating Features: Baseboard Hotwater
- Heating: Yes
- Ceiling Fans: Yes
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 8657
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Middlesex
- Tax Year: 2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Personal Property
- Home Warranty: No
- Source Neighborhood: Piscataway
- Parcel Number: 170100600000000101
- Postal Code Plus 4: 1454
- Subdivision: Piscataway
- Zoning: R75
- Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 2124
- Year Built: 1914
- Building Area Total: 2124
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Common Walls: 2 Levels, Cape Cod
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
- Foundation Details: Full, Garage, Basement
- Levels: Two
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 112
- Roof: Asphalt
- Levels or Stories: 2
- Building Total Stories: 2
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Price & Event History
| Date | Event | Price | $/Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Listed | $499,999 | $235 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Listed | $499,999 | - |
| Jun 15, 2006 | Sold | $371,900 | $181 |
| Jun 17, 1987 | Sold | $153,500 | $75 |
| Aug 31, 1982 | Sold | $21,000 | $10 |
Property Tax History
| Year | Tax | Assessed | Land | Building | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,657 | $548,100 | $309,600 | $238,500 | $560,200 |
| 2024 | $8,121 | $486,900 | $280,500 | $206,400 | $496,888 |
| 2023 | $8,067 | $390,500 | $181,000 | $209,500 | $414,456 |
| 2022 | $7,946 | $357,000 | $181,000 | $176,000 | $384,905 |
| 2021 | $7,147 | $308,500 | $151,000 | $157,500 | $321,220 |
| 2020 | $6,901 | $298,500 | $143,500 | $155,000 | $319,285 |
| 2019 | $7,023 | $298,500 | $143,500 | $155,000 | $318,672 |
| 2018 | $6,777 | $289,400 | $143,500 | $145,900 | $273,976 |
| 2017 | $6,525 | $240,700 | $108,500 | $132,200 | $266,203 |
| 2016 | $6,407 | $240,700 | $108,500 | $132,200 | $266,349 |
| 2015 | $6,311 | $240,700 | $108,500 | $132,200 | $247,583 |
| 2014 | $6,171 | $240,700 | $108,500 | $132,200 | $240,052 |
Nearby Schools
- Quibbletown Middle School0.8 mi
Public · Middle · Grades 6-8
- Arbor Elementary School1.1 mi
Public · Elementary · Grades 4-5
- Piscataway Twp High School2.4 mi
Public · High · Grades 9-12
- Our Lady of Fatima School0.2 mi
Private · Elementary, Middle · Grades K-8
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Lat 40.57999 · Lng -74.46273