New
$489,900
3 bd · 1.5 ba · · 7,405 sqft lot
521 Dunellen Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
Single family · Built 1920 ·
$3,407/mo est. payment
- Garage
- 1 car
Flood factor 1/10
About this home
Charming Colonial with Classic Character and Spacious Backyard! This inviting 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial offers a wonderful combination of timeless charm, generous living space, and a convenient location. From the moment you enter, you'll appreciate the beautiful original woodwork, stained-glass accent windows, and traditional staircase that add warmth and character throughout. The main level features a spacious, sun-filled living room, formal dining room, and eat-in kitchen offering ample cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and direct access to the rear deck. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms with hardwood flooring, a dedicated home office, and an updated full bath featuring marble-look tile and a modern vanity. A walk-up attic provides additional storage space, while the full unfinished basement offers a laundry area and plenty of room for storage. Outside, enjoy a spacious, fully fenced backyard with a large deck perfect for outdoor entertaining, along with a long driveway providing ample off-street parking and a 1-car detached garage. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, schools, and commuter routes, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy comfortable living with classic Colonial charm.
Facts and features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 13x12
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 10x10
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 11x9
- Bedroom 1 Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
- Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 7
- Basement Level: Laundry Room, Powder Room, Rec Room, Storage Room
- Extra Room-1 Dimensions: 9x7
- Living Room Dimensions: 21x12
- Extra Room-1 Level: Second
- Living Room Level: First
- Basement Description: Full
- Extra Room-1 Description: Office
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1.10
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- Primary Bathroom Features: Tub Shower
Interior Features
- Codetect
- Smoke det
- Tub showr
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Appliances
- Cook gas
- Dryer
- Refrig
- Ovn wgas
- Washer
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan, Window A/C(s)
- Heating Features: Baseboard - Hotwater, Radiators - Steam
- Heating Fuel: Gas-Natural
- Ceiling Fans: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Area Description: Formal Dining Room
- Dining Room Dimensions: 13x12
- Dining Room Level: First
- Kitchen Dimensions: 19x11
- Kitchen Level: First
Exterior and Lot Features
- Deck
- Open porch(es)
- Sidewalk
- Porch: Yes
- Deck: Yes
Schools
- 3
Dunellen High School
high · 9-12 · 0.2 mi
- 4
Lincoln Middle School
middle · 6-8 · 0.2 mi
- 6
John P. Faber Elementary School
elementary · K-5 · 0.5 mi
Precious Moments Academy
elementary · PK-K · 0.3 mi
New Life Christian School
elementary · K-6 · 0.4 mi
Our Lady of Fatima School
elementary · K-8 · 0.9 mi
Price history
- Nov 3, 2026 · Listed$489,900
- Nov 3, 2026 · Listed$489,900
- Dec 26, 2018 · Sold$250,000
- Nov 14, 2018 · Listing Removed—
- Nov 14, 2018 · Listing Removed—
- Nov 13, 2018 · Listing Removed$256,900
- Sep 24, 2018 · Price Changed$256,900
- Sep 24, 2018 · Price Changed$256,900
Tax history
- 2025$11,001 tax · $521,300 assessed
- 2024$10,949 tax · $449,400 assessed
- 2023$10,455 tax · $386,100 assessed
- 2022$9,268 tax · $335,700 assessed
- 2021$8,562 tax · $275,500 assessed
- 2020$8,152 tax · $251,000 assessed
- 2019$7,788 tax · $251,000 assessed
- 2018$7,928 tax · $58,700 assessed
Home value
$519,700
- Cotality$519,700
- Collateral Analytics$491,000
- Quantarium$540,856
Where it is
Listed by THOMAS BONIAKOWSKI · ERA BONIAKOWSKI REAL ESTATE · GardenState
