Closed$625,500
TLC ≈ $4,865/mo
4 2 1,600 sqft
1125 Charter Street, Piscataway, NJ 08854
226 1st Street, Dunellen, NJ 08812
$499,900
3 beds 1 baths 1,655 sqft Built 19150 days on marketActive
About this home
This is a coming soon listing and it can not be shown until September 22, 2026 Charming 3 bedroom Colonial with approximately 1, 655 square feet situated on a 55x150 lot with an oversized detached garage, fenced yard, basement, and park view from front steps is an opportunity not to be missed. Inside you'll find a wood-burning fireplace in the family-dining room, wood trim and floors throughout, a sunroom used as an office, a living room, an updated kitchen and on the second level 3 bedrooms, a full bath, closets and a finished private loft on the third level used as a TV room. Components replaced 10 years ago or less include siding of both the house and detached garage, gutters, shutters, the garage door (manual), window wrapping, replacement windows in the living room, water heater, and refinished kitchen cabinets, counter, and fence. Centrally located near many historical landmarks including Washington Park, Dunellen Train Station, Dunellen Theater, Hotel and Arts Annex. A town with a big personality and great community spirit awaits you. Schedule your showing today.
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
$4,223/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $3,960
- Utilities
- $515
- Transportation
- $121
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$2,267
Property tax + insurance$1,506
PMI / 2nd mortgage$187
Heating + cooling$128
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$121
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$777/mo
Purchase price
$499,900
Down payment
$24,995 (5%)
Loan amount
$474,905
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Two Story
Year built
1915
Lot size
—
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), A/C Central - Some
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$11,899
MLS #
2617495R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
KitchenLiving RoomOther Room(s)Dining Room1 Bedroom2 Bedrooms3 BedroomsBath FullLoftBeamed Ceilings
Exterior
SidewalkFencing/WallYard
Community
Sidewalks
Parking
1 Car WidthGarageOversizedDetachedOff SiteDriveway
Fireplace
Fireplace EquipmentFireplace ScreenWood Burning
Kitchen
Not Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
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 9/22/2026. Provided courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.