Listing
$541,000
Original list price: $450,000
5 Ga••••• Ave (Sign up for 50 free credits to unlock)Raritan, NJ 08869
Property Description
Welcome to the perfect starter home in the heart of Raritan Borough, a community known for convenience, charm, and an excellent school system. Just minutes from the train station, Delucias Pizza, Duke Farms, and everyday shopping, this home delivers both location and lifestyle. Curb appeal shines with a clean brick exterior, welcoming front porch, and paver walkway. Step inside to a bright foyer with coat closet, opening to the inviting living room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace that instantly elevates the homes warmth and character. And fear not, central air conditioning keeps the home perfectly cool during summer months. The updated kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and stainless steel appliances, ideally situated next to the formal dining room for effortless entertaining. Hardwood floors flow throughout the living spaces and bedrooms, and the updated bath offers a tub/shower, generous vanity, and custom tile. Everything has been freshly painted in todays neutral tones. The lower level provides exceptional bonus living space, including a rec room, office area, bathroom, abundant storage, and Bilco door access for easy entry to the yard. Outdoor living continues with a screened patio overlooking the backyard, plus a detached oversized one-car garage and an ample driveway.
Property Facts & Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Status
- Sold
- Listed
- Jul 21, 2026
- Sold
- Sep 15, 2026
- List Price
- $450,000
- ZIP Code
- 08869
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage
- 1 space
- Parking
- 1
- Heating
- 1 Unit, Radiators Hot Water
- Cooling
- 1 Unit, Central Air
- Property Tax (2026)
- $8,772/yr
- Assessed Value
- $276,200
- County
- Somerset
- School District
- Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District
Estimated Value
Automated estimate. Not an appraisal.
Features & Amenities
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 12x11
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13x12
- Bedroom 1 Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2.00
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Land Info
- Lot Description: Level Lot
- Lot Size Acres: 0.13
- Lot Size Dimensions: 50X110
- Lot Size Square Feet: 5663
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable TV Available
- Garbage Included
- Water Source: Public Water
Appliances
- CarbMDet
- Dishwshr
- Microwav
- RgOvGas
- Refrig
- SumpPump
- OvnWGas
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 6
- Basement Level: Bath(s) Other, Family Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
- Extra Room-1 Dimensions: 19x12
- Family Room Dimensions: 28x24
- Living Room Dimensions: 16x12
- Extra Room-1 Level: Basement
- Family Room Level: Basement
- Living Room Level: First
- Basement Description: Bilco-Style Door, Full
- Extra Room-1 Description: Utility Room
Home Features
- Other Equipment: Gas
Interior Features
- Blinds
- Shades
- TubShowr
- Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
Garage and Parking
- Driveway: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Garage Description: Detached Garage, On-Street Parking
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Area Description: Formal Dining Room
- Dining Room Dimensions: 11x11
- Dining Room Level: First
- Kitchen Dimensions: 11x8
- Kitchen Level: First
School Information
- Elementary School: JF KENNEDY
- High School: BRIDG-RAR
- Middle School: BRIDG-RAR
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: 1 Unit, Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
- Heating Features: 1 Unit, Radiators - Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Gas-Natural
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 8402
- Source Listing Status: Sold
- County: Somerset
- Availability Date: 2026-07-24
- Directions: 206 to Somerset St, cross First Avenue and make first right on Gaston. House on right.
- Tax Year: 2025
- Home Warranty: No
- Ownership Type: Fee Simple
- Property Subtype: Single Family
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1950
- Building Exterior Type: Brick
- Property Age: 76
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- House Style: Ranch
- Year Built Details: Approximate
- Year Remodeled: 2020
Exterior and Lot Features
- Curbs
- Sidewalk
Price & Event History
| Date | Event | Price | $/Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | Sold | $541,000 | $509 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Sold | $541,000 | - |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Listed | $450,000 | - |
| Jul 5, 2021 | Sold | $300,000 | $282 |
| Sep 14, 2015 | Sold | $237,500 | $224 |
| Aug 6, 2015 | Listing removed | $259,900 | - |
| Jun 30, 2015 | Listed | $259,900 | - |
| Jul 12, 2006 | Sold | $132,500 | $125 |
Property Tax History
| Year | Tax | Assessed | Land | Building | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,772 | $276,200 | $159,800 | $116,400 | $449,910 |
| 2025 | $8,402 | $276,200 | $159,800 | $116,400 | $449,910 |
| 2024 | $8,247 | $276,200 | $159,800 | $116,400 | $415,651 |
| 2023 | $7,863 | $276,200 | $159,800 | $116,400 | $366,167 |
| 2022 | $7,639 | $276,200 | $159,800 | $116,400 | $344,819 |
| 2021 | $7,181 | $276,200 | $159,800 | $116,400 | $312,939 |
| 2020 | $7,067 | $276,200 | $159,800 | $116,400 | $304,017 |
| 2019 | $7,043 | $276,200 | $159,800 | $116,400 | $304,017 |
| 2018 | $6,769 | $276,200 | $159,800 | $116,400 | $294,049 |
| 2017 | $6,590 | $276,200 | $159,800 | $116,400 | $287,829 |
| 2016 | $6,463 | $276,200 | $159,800 | $116,400 | $288,460 |
| 2015 | $6,189 | $276,200 | $159,800 | $116,400 | $276,864 |
Nearby Schools
- John F. Kennedy Elementary School0.5 mi
Public · Elementary · Grades K-4
- Bridgewater Raritan High School1.8 mi
Public · High · Grades 9-12
- Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School2.9 mi
Public · Middle · Grades 7-8
- St. Ann Elementary School0.2 mi
Private · Elementary, Middle · Grades K-8
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Location
Lat 40.56630 · Lng -74.63871