242 Penn Ave, Dover, NJ 07869
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242 Penn Ave
Dover, NJ 07869

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,382 sqft (on 0.39 acres)

$586,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,955/mo*
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$586,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,955/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,382 sqft
(on 0.39 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1941
Lot Size
0.39 acres
Living Area
2,382 sqft
Price/Sqft
$246

Description

This charming 3 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath Cape Cod. Features include, eat-in-kitchen, formal dining room, front to back living room with wood burning fireplace, new sun room and powder room, spacious master bedroom with built-in-drawers and walk-in-closet, hardwood floors, level backyard and more!!!!!
242 Penn Ave, Dover, NJ 07869 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,382 sqft single-family home built in 1941. It last sold for $335,000 on Jan 28, 2010. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $586,600, with a rent estimate of $3,379/month.

Home Details for 242 Penn Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1941
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking Space: 1

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.39 acres

Price History for 242 Penn Ave

DatePriceEventSource
09/08/2010$350,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/11/2010$350,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/06/2010$350,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/17/2010$350,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/28/2010$335,000Sold
N/A
11/14/2009$350,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/10/2009$375,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/08/1999$179,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Randolph

Last updated June 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$7,944
Assessment$280,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 242 Penn Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
7 Warren Rd, Randolph, NJ
0.53
Single-Family Home
$715,000
07/31/25
4
2.5
2,000
43 Everett Dr, Dover, NJ
0.15
Single-Family Home
$520,000
07/09/26
3
2
-
37 Kearney St, Dover, NJ
0.22
Single-Family Home
$496,000
05/06/26
3
2
-
58 Conrad Pl, Dover, NJ
0.15
Single-Family Home
$455,000
03/02/26
3
2
-
49 Kearney St, Dover, NJ
0.19
Single-Family Home
$500,000
02/26/26
3
2
-
109 QUAKER AVENUE, Randolph, NJ
0.04
Single-Family Home
$829,000
06/09/26
5
3
-
45 Kearney St, Dover, NJ
0.21
Single-Family Home
$575,000
07/08/26
3
3
-
11 Linwood Ave, Dover, NJ
0.39
Single-Family Home
$550,000
11/05/25
3
2
-
104 Jordan Ter, Dover, NJ
0.40
Single-Family Home
$490,000
11/10/25
3
2
-
121 W Munson Ave, Dover, NJ
0.37
Single-Family Home
$365,000
03/13/26
3
2
-

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What Locals Say about Randolph

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  • 84 % Say parking is easy

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  • 78 % Say it's quiet

  • 74 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 61 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 41 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 32 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 28 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

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