Does Bound Brook, NJ have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 90% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Bound Brook, NJ dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Bound Brook, NJ walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Does Bound Brook, NJ show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are yards well-kept in Bound Brook, NJ?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Bound Brook, NJ walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Do kids play outside in Bound Brook, NJ?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say kids play outside

Is a car needed in Bound Brook, NJ?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Bound Brook, NJ?

As of early 2026, 66% of users say parking is easy

Would people walk alone at night in Bound Brook, NJ?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in Bound Brook, NJ?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Bound Brook, NJ quiet?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say it's quiet

Are neighbors friendly in Bound Brook, NJ?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do residents of Bound Brook, NJ plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is there wildlife in Bound Brook, NJ?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Bound Brook, NJ?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say there are community events

What is 249 Chestnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 249 Chestnut St in Bound Brook, NJ is $433,500 .

What is the price history for 249 Chestnut St?

249 Chestnut St in Bound Brook, NJ last sold for $235,000 in January 2019.

Is Bound Brook a buyer's or seller's market?

Bound Brook is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Bound Brook?

Residents describe Bound Brook, NJ as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Bound Brook, NJ .

Does 249 Chestnut St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 249 Chestnut St in Bound Brook, NJ has laundry facilities.

How big is the lot at 249 Chestnut St?

The lot at 249 Chestnut St in Bound Brook, NJ is about 0.16 acres (6,969 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$433,500

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1 Bath
400 sqft

249 Chestnut St, Bound Brook, NJ 08805

Est. Refi. Payment $3,086/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 29, 2019 for $235,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$434K

Since last month

$13K (-3.1%)

Since last year

$3K (-0.6%)

Since last sale

$191K (+81.2%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +112% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$426K
August 2026	$434K
July 2026	$439K
June 2026	$439K
May 2026	$435K
April 2026	$433K
March 2026	$426K
February 2026	$416K
January 2026	$411K
2025
December 2025	$413K
November 2025	$412K
October 2025	$419K
September 2025	$422K
August 2025	$428K
July 2025	$449K
June 2025	$438K
May 2025	$440K
April 2025	$448K
March 2025	$421K
February 2025	$426K
January 2025	$421K
2024
December 2024	$421K
November 2024	$422K
October 2024	$432K
September 2024	$414K
August 2024	$422K
July 2024	$413K
June 2024	$417K
May 2024	$402K
April 2024	$401K
March 2024	$391K
February 2024	$398K
January 2024	$381K
2023
December 2023	$383K
November 2023	$386K
October 2023	$370K
September 2023	$368K
August 2023	$387K
July 2023	$366K
June 2023	$366K
May 2023	$361K
April 2023	$352K
March 2023	$346K
February 2023	$339K
January 2023	$334K
2022
December 2022	$337K
November 2022	$340K
October 2022	$344K
September 2022	$344K
August 2022	$343K
July 2022	$342K
June 2022	$337K
May 2022	$332K
April 2022	$326K
March 2022	$317K
February 2022	$314K
January 2022	$313K
2021
December 2021	$307K
November 2021	$306K
October 2021	$304K
September 2021	$303K
August 2021	$303K
July 2021	$301K
June 2021	$289K
May 2021	$266K
April 2021	$260K
March 2021	$257K
February 2021	$258K
January 2021	$254K
2020
December 2020	$254K
November 2020	$253K
September 2020	$244K
August 2020	$241K
July 2020	$240K
June 2020	$237K
May 2020	$241K
April 2020	$245K
March 2020	$243K
February 2020	$243K
January 2020	$241K
2019
December 2019	$233K
November 2019	$236K
October 2019	$237K
September 2019	$238K
August 2019	$237K
July 2019	$238K
June 2019	$237K
May 2019	$235K
April 2019	$236K
March 2019	$235K
February 2019	$235K
January 2019	$235K
2018
December 2018	$228K
November 2018	$225K
October 2018	$224K
September 2018	$225K
August 2018	$225K
July 2018	$227K
June 2018	$228K
May 2018	$214K
April 2018	$213K
March 2018	$207K
February 2018	$207K
January 2018	$209K
2017
December 2017	$210K
November 2017	$210K
October 2017	$215K
September 2017	$215K
August 2017	$215K
July 2017	$214K
June 2017	$209K
May 2017	$209K
April 2017	$209K
March 2017	$204K
February 2017	$202K
January 2017	$204K
2016
December 2016	$201K
November 2016	$204K
October 2016	$203K
September 2016	$201K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
551 Winsor St, Bound Brook, NJ	0.10	Single-Family Home	$495,000	07/31/26	3	1	-
265 Metape Circle S, Bound Brook, NJ	0.07	Single-Family Home	$605,000	02/27/26	3	2	1,646
563 Winsor St, Bound Brook, NJ	0.06	Single-Family Home	$450,000	05/19/26	3	2	-
253 Chestnut St, Bound Brook, NJ	0.02	Single-Family Home	$410,000	09/04/26	4	2	-
589 Mountain Ave, Bound Brook, NJ	0.34	Single-Family Home	$510,000	04/24/26	3	1.5	1,582
107 Chestnut St, Bound Brook, NJ	0.10	Single-Family Home	$540,000	02/20/26	3	2	-
521 Winsor St, Bound Brook, NJ	0.16	Single-Family Home	$675,000	09/30/25	5	2	1,953
162 Linden Ave, Bound Brook, NJ	0.66	Single-Family Home	$379,900	03/10/26	2	1	1,250
341 Saint Johns Pl, Bound Brook, NJ	0.60	Single-Family Home	$450,000	09/04/26	3	1	1,132
265 Metape Cir, Bound Brook, NJ	0.07	Single-Family Home	$605,000	02/27/26	3	2	-

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
253 Chestnut St, Bound Brook, NJ 08805	0.02	$410,000	4	2	-	Recently Sold
236 Chestnut St, Bound Brook, NJ 08805	0.02	$491,300	3	1	-	Off Market
228 Chestnut St, Bound Brook, NJ 08805	0.03	$472,300	3	1	-	Off Market
239 Chestnut St, Bound Brook, NJ 08805	0.04	$499,900	2	2	-	For Sale
563 Winsor St, Bound Brook, NJ 08805	0.06	$450,000	3	2	-	Recently Sold
555 Winsor St, Bound Brook, NJ 08805	0.09	$509,800	2	1	-	Off Market
551 Winsor St, Bound Brook, NJ 08805	0.10	$495,000	3	1	-	Recently Sold
570 Winsor St, Bound Brook, NJ 08805	0.08	$535,700	3	2	-	Off Market
276 Chestnut St, Bound Brook, NJ 08805	0.09	$509,600	4	2	-	Off Market
562 Winsor St, Bound Brook, NJ 08805	0.10	$554,300	3	1.5	1,641	Off Market
137 Cherry Ave, Bound Brook, NJ 08805	0.13	$553,200	3	2	-	Off Market
265 Metape Cir, Bound Brook, NJ 08805	0.07	$605,000	3	2	-	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1947

400 sqft

$1,084/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 249 Chestnut St, Bound Brook, NJ. 249 Chestnut St is in Bound Brook, NJ and in ZIP code 08805. This property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and approximately 400 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6969 sqft and was built in 1947.

249 Chestnut St, Bound Brook, NJ 08805 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 400 sqft single-family home built in 1947. It last sold for $235,000 on Jan 29, 2019. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2018 with an asking price of $1,050 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 24, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $433,500, with a rent estimate of $1,887/month.

Home Details for 249 Chestnut St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: BaseboardHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Pantry
Appliances & Utilities Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage Parking Spaces: 2Parking: On Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 2

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6969 sqft

Additional Information
On Site Laundry Available

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 29, 2019 Source: N/A	Sold	$235,000
Aug 24, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,050
Aug 22, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$1,050
Aug 15, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$1,050
Aug 16, 2016 Source: N/A	Sold	$1,050
Jul 5, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,050
Jun 30, 2015 Source: N/A	Sold	$1,050
May 28, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$1,050
May 20, 2014 Source: GSMLS #3112064	Sold	$200,000
Mar 13, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$239,000
Jan 8, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$239,000
Oct 18, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$289,900
Jul 24, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$289,900 Price decreased by 3%
Jul 18, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$299,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$8,872	$391,000

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Market trends in Bound Brook

Last updated August 2026

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Around this home

Smalley Elementary School
4-6
Public
424 Students
Bound Brook School District
4/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
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What Locals Say about Bound Brook

At least 159 Trulia users voted on each feature.

90 % Say there are sidewalks
89 % Say it's dog friendly
82 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
72 % Say there's holiday spirit
72 % Say yards are well-kept
71 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
67 % Say kids play outside
67 % Say car is needed
66 % Say parking is easy
64 % Say people would walk alone at night
62 % Say streets are well-lit
53 % Say it's quiet
49 % Say neighbors are friendly
46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
46 % Say there's wildlife
40 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Smcd202
Resident
1mo ago
"I love the area and the neighbors are absolutely extraordinary. I lived here for 16 years and have never had a problem and we all watch out for each other, which is important with the world the way it is today.. I love this community and I love the people I live with. I have nothing"
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Edlin
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5y ago
" My commute is always Friendly and safe and accessible to Somerville downtown, Bridgewater mall, bound brook, Middlesex and Dunellen "
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Sandy P.
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"they celebrate Christmas in the tren station of bound brook or carnavals. the bunny of Easter drive around the streets with the firetruck "
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Remy T.
Resident
6y ago
"There’s enough grass for them to run and play. As long as u clean it. Maybe some neightboors could mind dogs running or Playing in their grass."
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Taylor M.
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7y ago
"Parades, town 5K’s bike festival and near by good food & drinks are all great here! the school spirit is also fun to watch"
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Amandaedeangelo
Resident
7y ago
"A carnival at the park once a year, and when Santa comes around on the fire truck. I love that I always see the cops around in town. "
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Lanett B.
Resident
7y ago
"The commute during the afternoon can be a pain but overall it’s quiet at night and early morning......"
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Qua3378
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7y ago
"I lived in the neighborhood for 10 years and it’s nice and quiet and everyone is friendly no problems in this area everyone goes to work and come back home to a safe environment "
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Julia
Resident
7y ago
"Super close to all major highways - can get to North NJ, upstate NY, down the shore. NYC, or PA all close to an hour "
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Paul G.
Resident
8y ago
"schools are horrible. neighbors are great food and transportation are too notch. lots of sidewalks and over 300 kids at halloween"
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Edward B.
Resident
8y ago
"it's a very family oriented neighborhood with many places to eat and close to major highways. all my neighbors are very polite and respectful and seem to care about our town. having a child it's important they have good school system which bound Brook seems to have I hope to purchase a home in town in the future."
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Amelia m.
Resident
8y ago
"Multicultural, Diversified , cuisine , transportation , hotels and shopping 10 minutes from suburb life "
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Paul G.
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8y ago
"great town great neighbors lots of police and a great police dog in crusader. shoprite is great. "
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Staceymatalee
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8y ago
"the train station, walkable, trendy shopping, Accessibility to transportation, good American Neighborhood feel with a cultural flare"
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Pechitolatin
13y ago
"Exelent area for kids,safe and close to shooping market"
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rebakahn
14y ago
"I used to live in Bound Brook and plan on relocating back. The south end of the town near Main Street is not not recommended, but the north side of town, especially in Piedmont is fabulous. Beautiful, well-kept homes and wonderful people."
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Frequently asked questions about 249 Chestnut St

What is 249 Chestnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 249 Chestnut St in Bound Brook, NJ is $433,500.
What is the price history for 249 Chestnut St?
249 Chestnut St in Bound Brook, NJ last sold for $235,000 in January 2019.
Is Bound Brook a buyer's or seller's market?
Bound Brook is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Bound Brook?
Residents describe Bound Brook, NJ as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Bound Brook, NJ.
Does 249 Chestnut St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 249 Chestnut St in Bound Brook, NJ has laundry facilities.
How big is the lot at 249 Chestnut St?
The lot at 249 Chestnut St in Bound Brook, NJ is about 0.16 acres (6,969 sq ft).