581 South Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
OFF MARKET

581 South Ave
Dunellen, NJ 08812

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,200 sqft

$495,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,236/mo*

$495,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,236/mo*
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,200 sqft

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Description

Charming colonial is tastefully redone, fresh paint and carpeting throughout. New kitchen and bath. Lots of windows allow light to cascade in! Main level has a spacious living room, new kitchen, dining area and a new full bath. The upper level has three bedrooms. An unfinished basement provides plenty of storage!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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Home Details for 581 South Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Electric, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Dining Room

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Vinyl

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1918
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7000 sqft

Price History for 581 South Ave

DatePriceEventSource
01/20/2020$300,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/17/2020$300,000PendingAgent Provided
12/30/2019$300,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/09/2019$321,000Sold
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06/20/2019$1,900Sold
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12/27/2018$279,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/21/1997$118,500Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$8,908
Assessment$355,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 581 South Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.21
Single-Family Home
$400,000
03/31/26
3
1
920
0.23
Single-Family Home
$380,000
08/15/25
3
1
1,418
0.33
Single-Family Home
$410,000
11/13/25
3
1
1,052
0.07
Single-Family Home
$679,000
03/30/26
3
1.5
1,182
0.43
Single-Family Home
$445,000
12/17/25
3
1
1,305
0.41
Single-Family Home
$500,000
01/21/26
3
1
1,008
0.34
Single-Family Home
$455,000
03/16/26
2
1
1,272
0.35
Single-Family Home
$500,000
11/12/25
3
1
1,290
0.33
Single-Family Home
$539,900
12/05/25
3
1.5
1,169
0.54
Single-Family Home
$421,000
01/02/26
3
1
1,494

Assigned Schools

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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

Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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"
  • Trulia User
    "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."
  • 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"
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • Barbara S.
    "It’s a very small town walking distance to train and buses,restaurants,banks small stores everything you need is here."
  • Barbara J.
    "I can walk to stores,restaurants,movies, I have access to everything my Dunellen is only a mile square town,"
  • Jmlostocco
    "It’s a small town and everything is quite easy to get to. Plus you have NJ Transit train station right in town"
  • 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. "
  • 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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581 South Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,200 sqft single-family home built in 1918. This property is not currently available for sale. 581 South Ave was last sold on Dec 9, 2019 for $321,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 581 South Ave is $495,800.