253 Prospect Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
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OFF MARKET

$549,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths

253 Prospect Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812

Est. Refi. Payment $3,759/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 30, 2025 for $530,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$550K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-0.6%)
Since last year
Increased$16K (+3%)
Since last sale
Increased$20K (+3.7%)
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 +148% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$550K
August 2026$549K
July 2026$553K
June 2026$543K
May 2026$547K
April 2026$540K
March 2026$540K
February 2026$539K
January 2026$543K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
261 New Market Rd, Dunellen, NJ
0.14
Single-Family Home
$470,000
11/21/25
3
2
-
250 Whittier Ave, Dunellen, NJ
0.05
Single-Family Home
$574,000
03/20/26
3
3
2,106
729 Walnut St, Dunellen, NJ
0.19
Single-Family Home
$565,000
08/07/26
3
2
1,500
323 Oak Pkwy, Dunellen, NJ
0.19
Single-Family Home
$480,000
01/14/26
3
1.5
1,311
202 Prospect Ave, Dunellen, NJ
0.13
Single-Family Home
$528,000
12/08/25
3
2.5
1,618
237 Prospect Ave, Dunellen, NJ
0.04
Single-Family Home
$430,000
10/30/25
3
1
-
325 Orange St, Dunellen, NJ
0.19
Single-Family Home
$510,000
12/15/25
3
2.5
1,666
415 Walnut St, Dunellen, NJ
0.11
Single-Family Home
$500,000
11/12/25
3
1
1,290
360 Fairview Ave, Dunellen, NJ
0.23
Single-Family Home
$500,000
06/26/26
2
1.5
1,112

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
237 Prospect Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
0.04
$441,800
3
1
-
Off Market
250 Whittier Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
0.05
$574,000
3
3
2,106
Recently Sold
226 Whittier Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
0.09
$320,000
-
-
-
For Sale
226 Prospect Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
0.08
$562,300
4
3
1,634
Off Market
215 Prospect Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
0.09
$678,000
3
2.5
2,320
Off Market
246-248 New Market Rd, Dunellen, NJ 08812
0.10
$642,800
6
2
2,172
Off Market
246 New Market Rd, Dunellen, NJ 08812
0.11
$572,700
Studio
-
-
Off Market
219 Gertrude Ter, Dunellen, NJ 08812
0.11
$350,000
2
1
704
Recently Sold
511 Grove St, Dunellen, NJ 08812
0.13
$615,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
202 Prospect Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
0.13
$528,000
3
2.5
1,618
Recently Sold
311 Prospect Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
0.08
$573,999
4
3.5
2,436
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1953
Open Parking

About this House

Charming & Spacious 3-Bedroom Home with 2 Bonus Rooms & Pool! Discover this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home featuring custom closets and a thoughtfully designed layout. The large eat-in kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, perfect for cooking and entertaining. A formal dining room/sitting area with a sliding glass door leads to a spacious fenced backyard, complete with an above-ground pool ideal for summer gatherings!The inviting living room showcases a gorgeous bay window overlooking the front yard, while recessed lighting, ceiling fans, central air, and forced heat provide year-round comfort. Upstairs, 2 large bedrooms and 2 bonus spaces, perfect for a home office, den, or guest space. 1st floor bedroom and full bath. (Seller uses as a craft room). Basement is clean with high ceiling and a sump pump. Conveniently located near major highways (I-78, I-287, Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike, Route 22) and mass transit for an easy NYC commute, Train for easy commute to NYC is minutes away.. This home is a must-see! Larger inside than it appears outside.
253 Prospect Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-family home built in 1953. It last sold for the $529,900 asking price on Jun 30, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $549,900, with a rent estimate of $3,363/month.
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by ALLEN D. JONES
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Source: All Jersey MLS, MLS#2513667R

Home Details for 253 Prospect Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full, Daylight, Laundry FacilitiesNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Bathroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable TV, Underground UtilitiesAppliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Gas: Natural Gas
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: 2nd FloorFloors: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Linoleum, Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: DeckExterior: Deck
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageHas Open ParkingParking: 1 Car Width
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape Cod
Building
Not Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2103000630000000230000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $529,900

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Dunellen

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

HOA Fee Frequency (second): Monthly

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 2513667R

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 30, 2025
Source: All Jersey MLS #2513667R
Sold
$530,000
May 29, 2025
Source: GSMLS #3962894
Pending
$529,900
May 28, 2025
Source: All Jersey MLS #2513667R
Contingent
$529,900
May 14, 2025
Source: GSMLS #3962894
PriceChange
$529,900
Price decreased by 5%
Apr 9, 2025
Source: GSMLS #3954399
PriceChange
$559,900
Price decreased by 3%

Market trends in Dunellen

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Available listings
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What Locals Say about Dunellen

At least 65 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 86 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 72 % Say kids play outside

  • 71 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say streets are well-lit

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

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say there's wildlife

  • 40 % Say there are community events

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  • Paula Lucas
    "Walkable downtown Train station into NYC Great restaurants Great location accessible to many major highways Small town feel Beautiful homes many with front porches and mature tree"
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    "Neighborhood is walkable and as access to train that runs the New York city. The people are neighborly. I love this town it’s kids friendly everyone know each other there is no violent in this town."
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  • Frederique F.
    "We’ve lived here for 8 years and love it. We built a home and experienced the neighborhood as a newly married couple, into mom and dads"
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  • Samantha C.
    "the sidewalks and grass are clean. not to many fast drivers. everyone here loves dogs. there are also many dog parks with friendly dogs."
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  • Barbara S.
    "It’s a very friendly town,mostly everyone knows everyone. Never see loose dogs running around,a very tight knit town. Very quiet and peaceful."
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  • Barbara S.
    "It’s a very small town walking distance to train and buses,restaurants,banks small stores everything you need is here."
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  • Barbara J.
    "I can walk to stores,restaurants,movies, I have access to everything my Dunellen is only a mile square town,"
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  • Jmlostocco
    "It’s a small town and everything is quite easy to get to. Plus you have NJ Transit train station right in town"
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  • Da1nonliielo29
    "It’s calm.. no one causes issues around here. I would love to find a place to move to in Dunellen. There’s no violence and if there is, they are coming from out of town to cause trouble. "
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  • Karen B.
    "This is a wonderful town. Good Schools with small classes, lots of walking distance shopping, and ten minutes ride to several shopping centers. Excellent access to public transportation including the traing to New York City. The city is a 35 minute car ride without traffic. This house has a very large lot in the back whtch provides a backyard that has to many possibilities. There is a park that you can see from the yard. This is a beautiful neighborhood with thoughtul neighbors. This property could be anything you want it to be no matter if you have children, are a new couple starting out or a single. Retirees lived in this house for over twenty years after retiring. Please come and see."
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Frequently asked questions about 253 Prospect Ave

  • What is 253 Prospect Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 253 Prospect Ave in Dunellen, NJ is $549,900.
  • What is the price history for 253 Prospect Ave?
    253 Prospect Ave in Dunellen, NJ last sold for $530,000 in June 2025.
  • Is Dunellen a buyer's or seller's market?
    Dunellen is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Dunellen?
    Residents describe Dunellen, NJ as walkable to restaurants, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Dunellen, NJ.
  • Does 253 Prospect Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 253 Prospect Ave in Dunellen, NJ has air conditioning.
  • Does 253 Prospect Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 253 Prospect Ave in Dunellen, NJ has in-unit laundry.

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