281 E Main St, Rockaway, NJ 07866
OFF MARKET

$516,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,372 sqft

281 E Main St, Rockaway, NJ 07866

Est. Refi. Payment $3,458/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 22, 2020 for $339,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$516K
Since last month
Decreased$5K (-0.9%)
Since last year
Decreased$5K (-0.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$177K (+52.2%)
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 +75% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$516K
August 2026$516K
July 2026$521K
June 2026$527K
May 2026$532K
April 2026$523K
March 2026$523K
February 2026$507K
January 2026$512K
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
31 Lincoln Ave, Rockaway, NJ
0.21
Single-Family Home
$530,000
10/30/25
3
1.5
1,316
4 Orchard St, Rockaway, NJ
0.22
Single-Family Home
$415,000
04/21/26
3
2
1,008
26 Harriman Ave, Denville, NJ
0.70
Single-Family Home
$450,000
03/24/26
3
2
1,548
147 E Main St, Rockaway, NJ
0.27
Single-Family Home
$350,000
09/05/25
3
2
-
28 Warren Trl, Denville, NJ
0.57
Single-Family Home
$635,000
07/06/26
4
2
1,552
31 E Lincoln Ave, Rockaway Boro, NJ
0.22
Single-Family Home
$530,000
10/27/25
3
2
-
84 N Shore Rd, Denville, NJ
0.69
Single-Family Home
$675,000
06/02/26
4
2
1,716
39 Van Duyne Ave, Rockaway, NJ
0.16
Single-Family Home
$350,000
12/15/25
3
1
-
17 Woodstone Rd, Rockaway, NJ
0.22
Single-Family Home
$555,000
04/24/26
3
2
-
37 Lenape Trl, Denville, NJ
0.87
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
12/30/25
3
2
1,584

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 E Main St, Rockaway, NJ 07866
0.05
$515,800
3
2
-
Off Market
14 Hillside Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866
0.02
$787,500
Studio
-
-
Off Market
10 Hillside Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866
0.03
$335,600
Studio
-
-
Off Market
15 Van Duyne Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866
0.11
$496,000
3
1
-
Off Market
49 Broad St, Rockaway, NJ 07866
0.12
$499,500
3
1
-
Off Market
24 Van Duyne Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866
0.12
$483,200
4
2
-
Off Market
35 Van Duyne Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866
0.14
$537,600
4
3
-
Off Market
10 Rockaway Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866
0.17
$586,300
3
2
-
Off Market
39 Van Duyne Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866
0.16
$350,000
3
1
-
Recently Sold
333 E Main St, Rockaway, NJ 07866
0.14
$495,000
3
2
1,400
For Sale
12 Rockaway Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866
0.18
$570,000
3
2
-
Recently Sold
90 Rockwood Dr, Rockaway, NJ 07866
0.15
$583,200
3
3
-
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 281 E Main St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1912
Living Area
1,372 sqft
Price/Sqft
$376
Parking
Garage

About this House

"WOW" UPDATED 4 SQUARE COLONIAL WITH UPDATED GRANITE EAT-IN KITCHEN AND MAIN FLOOR BATH ALL FRESH HARDWOOD FLOORS ON MAIN LEVEL OVER SIZED DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE WITH POWER WATER AND HEAT, PERFECT FOR THE CAR COLLECTOR OR WEEKEND MECHANIC,HANDY PERSON, LARGE PATIO WITH GAZEBO AND HOT TUB, ALL NEWER RETAINING WALLS , HOME FRONTS ON 2 STREETS SO THERE IS PARKING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HOUSE. PRICED TO SELL FAST SO DONT WAIT
281 E Main St, Rockaway, NJ 07866 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,372 sqft single-family home built in 1912. It last sold for $339,000 on Dec 22, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $516,000, with a rent estimate of $3,526/month.

Home Details for 281 E Main St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Stove, GasHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Hot Tub or Spa

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: WoodPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 5Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1912
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7200 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 22, 2020
Source: N/A
Sold
$339,000
Oct 13, 2020
Source: GSMLS #3631787
Sold
$339,000
Sep 3, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PendingToActive
$339,000
Aug 29, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$339,000
Aug 22, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$339,000
Price decreased by 3%

Market trends in Rockaway

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$551K
$32.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$341
$1MoM
Available listings
85
3MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Rockaway

At least 129 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say car is needed

  • 88 % Say parking is easy

  • 83 % Say there's wildlife

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 69 % Say kids play outside

  • 66 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 64 % Say it's quiet

  • 61 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 48 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 46 % Say there are community events

  • 42 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 24 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Adelejblack
    "Great place to have raised my sons! We’ve lived here for almost 50 years. Love living in a lake community. "
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  • KSN
    "Great outdoor areas, close to shopping and medical care, excellent schools and a caring neighborhood."
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  • Lauren E.
    "Lots of hiking trails around and garbage cans on the local roads so taking the dog out for a walk or a little more adventure is easy. "
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  • Bobbiann W.
    "Carnivals, nite out bike trails Friendly neighbors, great police dept parade Halloween party’s summer camp a lot of playgrounds for kids"
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  • Jamie B.
    "Good community to raise a family. Lots of outdoor activities right in town. Convenient for shopping as well "
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  • Jamie B.
    "Peaceful great space for really enjoying nature. Wildlife parks ponds. Nice hiking trails. Close to mall. Easy access to nyc. "
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  • Catherine C.
    "Very quite and easy. There is a little traffic on the pick hours otherwise I get fast everywhere I go"
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  • Ian R.
    "There is a lot of safe areas to walk your dog. A lot of sidewalks. There are a lot of friendly dogs as well."
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  • Legna45
    "This area is close to anything you need as far as shopping, eating, parks and arts. It is a lovely area for family."
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  • Aslezak
    "great neighborhood. lived here all 26 years. great place to grow up. very safe. encourage families to explore"
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  • River2012
    "I live in Rockaway Borough more than 20 years, Quiet area, safe to walk at night, Police watch crime very close. very good schools, middle Schools and High school. "
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  • Jose
    "Easy access to all major highways. Convenient location with no traffic noise. Fast travel during non rush hour."
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  • Jose
    "Great neighborhood, conveniently located. Family friendly area with great schools and parks. Easy access and plenty of shopping choices. Neighborhood itself is well maintained and esthetically pleasing."
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  • Cheryl-Anne C.
    "5 minutes to work and 5 minutes home. Can’t beat that. Love it here. Grew up here. What else can I say? "
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  • Shakeycromer
    "I either get a ride or take the bus. It is more convenient than it used to be. It only takes at the most ten minutes "
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  • Jeff Z.
    "Great schools and a tight knit neighborhood. Kids are always at the many parks in town. Just feels like a safe area. "
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  • Christina C.
    "Great town. Would not have wanted to raise my kid anywhere else. Small town where you get to meet many people. Schools are very good too. "
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  • Alruiz83.ar
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for almost four years and it is very quiet and safe. most people keep to themselves and everyone has a dog. not much of a town center but you aren't far from Denville or Boonton which both have a lot to offer "
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  • Brian
    "Very nice and quiet neighbors. Property and common spaces are well maintained. Close to all shopping and major highways. "
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  • Shawna V.
    "great area to live! super proud to call it home and blessed to have met some of the wonderful people from this area! "
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  • Jeff Z.
    "I travel to NYC by bus from the mall. It’s a simple ride with a direct route. The ride back up Rt80 could be a bit longer later in the week especially during the summer season. "
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  • Jfigpmp
    "I really enjoy living in Rockaway. It offers the comfort and peace of country living and the convenience of suburbia. "
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  • Rodman925
    "In a lake community with a lot of children of all ages. There are no sidewalks so tc children are bused to school. The schools have good ratings."
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  • Christine
    "It’s a great place to raise a family with lots of parks, good schools and easy access to nature and the city"
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  • Deebaby119
    "All the dogs in my neighborhood are pretty friendly. The dog owners are friendly as well. Most of the time people clean up after the their dogs "
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  • DaiJana B.
    "This is considered bear country for the most part of the year. So be careful in the dark with the barking babies ! "
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  • M T.
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time. Children ride their bikes and adults are seen going for a stroll or a jog. "
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  • Jdr0911
    "Great and clean very quiet. Neighbors takes great care of there property. What else can I say. Short conversation says it all."
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  • Alicia l.
    "Family atmosphere with tons of kids playing in the neighborhood. Beautiful lake and playground. Quiet (except around the 4th of July!)"
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  • Kwlangan
    "It is a tight knit and beautiful neighborhood that seemingly pops up out of nowhere. Multiple main highways are close enough to access multiple travel routes but far enough that they are not a nuisance. "
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  • Alicia l.
    "I've lived here for 11 years and love it. it is quiet and most neighbors are on a first name basis. our community is the kind where kids play in the street and play in each others back yards."
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Frequently asked questions about 281 E Main St

  • What is 281 E Main St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 281 E Main St in Rockaway, NJ is $516,000.
  • What is the price history for 281 E Main St?
    281 E Main St in Rockaway, NJ last sold for $339,000 in December 2020.
  • Is Rockaway a buyer's or seller's market?
    Rockaway is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Rockaway?
    The median sale price in Rockaway is $551K. That is up $32.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 281 E Main St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 281 E Main St in Rockaway, NJ has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 281 E Main St?
    The lot at 281 E Main St in Rockaway, NJ is about 0.17 acres (7,200 sq ft).

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