178 Main St, Madison, NJ 07940
OFF MARKET

178 Main St
Madison, NJ 07940

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,526 sqft (on 0.29 acres)

$1,022,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 1, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,601/mo*
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$1,022,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 1, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,601/mo*
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5 Beds
3 Baths
2,526 sqft
(on 0.29 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Two family Victorian/Colonial in CC zone. Updates include newer electric, boilers, driveway, kitchens & baths. Sep utils paid by tenants, except cold water. Separate entrances for each unit. 1 car gar Non conforming use as 2 family in Community Commercial Zone. Good rents as multi family dwelling with room to improve. 1st apt is 2 levels & includes 4 BRS, 1,.5 Bths. 2nd apt is on 3rd flr w/sep outside entrance includes 1 BR, 1 Bth. See floor plans. Deep lot w/loads of potential. Shared/common driveway and property line thru the middle of detached garages. This property has only one garage included in the sale. 1st flr fireplace is not operational. Photos are from prior to current tenants occupancies.
178 Main St, Madison, NJ 07940 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,526 sqft multi-family built in 1892. It last sold for $450,000 on Aug 27, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,022,200, with a rent estimate of $3,435/month.

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Less than a day ago

Home Details for 178 Main St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1892
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Wood

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.29 acres

Price History for 178 Main St

DatePriceEventSource
08/27/2015$450,000Sold
GSMLS #3230309
06/12/2015$499,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/13/2012$425,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/08/2012$425,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/21/2012$450,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/30/2011$475,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/21/2011$475,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/13/2004$545,000Sold
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10/19/1994$285,000Sold
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Market trends in Madison

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,794
Assessment$272,000
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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0.42
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$2,450,000
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6
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3 Loveland St, Madison, NJ
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$1,170,000
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13 South St, Madison, NJ
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