Recently renovated and move-in ready, this charming 3-bed 1-bath home offers a perfect blend of character,functionality,and future potential.Recent improvements include fresh paint and beautifully refinished hardwood floors throughout. The spacious kitchen features abundant cabinetry,modern appliances, and plenty of room for meal preparation and entertaining.The updated bathroom showcases stylish tile work and contemporary black fixtures and accents. Original wood trim, detailed millwork, and elegant French doors add warmth and timeless character to the interior.The unfinished walk-up attic presents an excellent opportunity to create additional living space, especially with the addition of a dormer.The large, open unfinished basement offers laundry facilities, ample storage, and endless possibilities for future expansion.Outside, you'll find exceptional curb appeal with attractive stacked stone accents, modern blue siding, and black trim details. The fully fenced and professionally maintained yard provides privacy and security, while the composite deck creates the perfect space for outdoor entertaining.A detached oversized two-car garage, along with an expansive driveway, offers abundant parking.Adding even more value, the property is located within the Neighborhood Commercial Zone, providing a wide range of business, commercial, and redevelopment opportunities for investors, entrepreneurs, and owner-occupants alike.A rare combination of charm, flexibility, and future upside.
Under contract
Price cut: $50K (6/24)
$549,999
659 Raritan Rd, Cranford Twp., NJ 07016
3beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$549,200 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 21 days |
- 2,633 |
- 141 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
David Simonetti 973-986-4730,
Elite Realtors Of New Jersey
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4034848
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- 1 Unit, Baseboard - Cast Iron, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dryer, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Bathroom
- Flooring: Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
- Basement: Yes,Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, See Remarks
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, 2 Car Width, Asphalt, Detached Garage, Oversized
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3880 SF
Details
- Parcel number: 2903006420000000030000
- Zoning description: NC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1928
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector
Location
- Region: Cranford
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $111,600
- Annual tax amount: $8,088
- Date on market: 6/17/2026
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$549,200
$522,000 - $577,000
$3,621/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/5/2026 | Pending sale | $549,999 |
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| 6/24/2026 | Price change | $549,999-8.3% |
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| 6/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,999+396.3% |
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| 6/1/1994 | Sold | $120,900 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,565 +1.7% | $111,600 |
| 2023 | $7,440 +0.8% | $111,600 |
| 2022 | $7,379 +0.4% | $111,600 |
| 2021 | $7,347 +1% | $111,600 |
| 2020 | $7,276 +9% | $111,600 |
| 2019 | $6,677 | $111,600 |
| 2018 | $6,677 +0.4% | $111,600 |
| 2017 | $6,648 +2.7% | $111,600 |
| 2016 | $6,474 +2.1% | $111,600 |
| 2015 | $6,341 +1.2% | $111,600 |
| 2014 | $6,263 +2.8% | $111,600 |
| 2013 | $6,090 +3.7% | $111,600 |
| 2012 | $5,874 +4.6% | $111,600 |
| 2011 | $5,617 +3.9% | $111,600 |
| 2010 | $5,407 +3.7% | $111,600 |
| 2009 | $5,213 | $111,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $111,600 |
| 2007 | $4,975 | $111,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $111,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $111,600 |
| 2004 | -- | $111,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $111,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $111,600 |
| 2001 | -- | $111,600 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 07016
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Hillside Ave SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Cranford Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
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- New Jersey
- Union County
- Cranford
- 07016
- 659 Raritan Rd




