Closed$549,000
TLC ≈ $4,410/mo
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260 Merchants Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
214 Madison Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812
$549,000
3 beds 2 baths 1,216 sqft Built 19030 days on marketActive
About this home
This lovely traditional Colonial style home has that rare combination of charm, recent upgrades, location and bonus areas. The first level presents a large living room, formal dining room and large kitchen areas. The dining room features a built-in bookcase while the updated kitchen features plenty of 42 cabinets, soft close drawers, quartz counter tops and modern fixtures. The main bath is located on the second level near the 3 bedrooms. The main bath features ceramic tile and updated vanity. In the rear of the house there is a bonus three-season room which has its own heating unit. This three-season room has plenty of space and light perfect for a recreation room and entertaining. The rear yard presents a large patio, an oversized backyard and detached one car garage. If that's not enough this property offers a separate structure that has electricity and has great potential to be used as a home office, studio, music room, exercise room, art room ... the possibilities are endless. Just a few blocks to shopping, dining, public transportation and the Dunellen train station this property is a commuter's dream.
Affordability — calculate your monthly payment
Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 4% APR.
Your estimated payment
$4,497/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,231
- Utilities
- $509
- Transportation
- $121
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$2,490
Property tax + insurance$1,535
PMI / 2nd mortgage$206
Heating + cooling$100
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$121
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$503/mo
Purchase price
$549,000
Down payment
$27,450 (5%)
Loan amount
$521,550
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1903
Lot size
0.1718 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Radiators-Steam
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$11,934
MLS #
2703249R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherKitchen Exhaust FanGas Water Heater
Interior
BlindsKitchenLiving RoomDining Room3 BedroomsBath MainAtticAdditional BathOther Room(s)
Exterior
Open Porch(es)CurbsOutbuilding(s)PatioEnclosed Porch(es)SidewalkFencing/WallYard
Community
CurbsSidewalks
Parking
2 Car WidthAsphaltGarageDetachedDrivewayOn StreetPaved
Patio & porch
PorchPatioEnclosed
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsKitchen Exhaust FanEat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, Interior Lot, Level
Neighborhood — 08812
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,308 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 14.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 3,367 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 8,550 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 8,758 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 3,551 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 7,402 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 720 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 877 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 1,109 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 5,926 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.85 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 36.81 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $70,788 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $86,035 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $30,898 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $57,699 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $63,030 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | — | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 79.67% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8812
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Listing information last refreshed 9/10/2026. Provided courtesy of PARTNERS REALTY GROUP via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.