137 5th St
Edison, NJ 08837
Clara Barton- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
Local Information
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Description
WElcome to your dream home. This home in Clara Barton section of Edison is located near Metuchen and Metropark Trains to NYC. Updated kitchen with updated appliances. Hardwood floors,formal dining room, and wood burning fireplace add to the warmth of the first floor of this home. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and a full bath with plenty of storage. 3 season room overlooks an oasis in the backyard for relaxation and entertaining. Full basement partially finished for your recreation.Schedule your showing.
137 5th St, Edison, NJ 08837 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-family home in Clara Barton, built in 1949. It last sold for $546,000 on Feb 13, 2025 (3% below the $565,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,183/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 137 5th St
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Interior Details Basement: Partially Finished, Full, Daylight, Interior EntryNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Kitchen, Basement |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Underground UtilitiesAppliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range/Oven, Exhaust Fan, Washer, Electric Water HeaterDishwasherDryerWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Baseboard Hotwater, Radiators-Hot WaterHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard Hotwater |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood BurningHas a Fireplace |
Gas & Electric Gas: Oil |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Laminate |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: See RemarksFloors: Laminate |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Patio, EnclosedExterior: Patio, Enclosed Porch(es) |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: 1 Car Width, Asphalt, Garage, Attached |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Year Built Year Built: 1949 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape Cod |
Building Not Attached Property |
Property Information Parcel Number: 0500694120003502 |
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Price List Price: $565,000 |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Direction & Address City: Edison |
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Not Senior Community |
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HOA Fee Frequency (second): Monthly |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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BasementMls Number: 2505615R |
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by ROBERTA GALKIN
RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE, (732) 548-5555
MARCIE BORKE
RE/MAX COMPETITIVE EDGE, (732) 548-5555
Source: All Jersey MLS, MLS#2505615R

Price History for 137 5th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 02/13/2025 | $546,000 | Sold | All Jersey MLS #2505615R |
| 02/13/2025 | $565,000 | Contingent | All Jersey MLS #2505615R |
| 11/03/2024 | $565,000 | Listed For Sale | All Jersey MLS #2505615R |
| 07/13/2000 | $119,500 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Edison
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
$534K
$6.25KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.1%
0.8%MoM
Price per sq ft
$377
$4MoM
Available listings
298
39MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2016 |
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| Tax | $6,708 |
| Assessment | $132,200 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 137 5th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.15 | Single-Family Home | $575,000 | 10/16/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,404 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $485,000 | 11/11/25 | 3 | 2 | 720 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $530,000 | 11/03/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,100 | |
0.05 | Single-Family Home | $730,000 | 03/10/26 | 3 | 3 | - | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $500,000 | 09/17/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,033 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $725,000 | 04/17/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,536 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $682,000 | 01/23/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,536 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $556,600 | 12/31/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,036 | |
0.33 | Single-Family Home | $490,000 | 08/21/25 | 3 | 1 | - | |
0.42 | Single-Family Home | $550,000 | 07/18/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,370 |
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What Locals Say about Clara Barton
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100 % Say there's holiday spirit
100 % Say there are community events
100 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
100 % Say neighbors are friendly
100 % Say streets are well-lit
50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
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