Closed$2,200
TLC ≈ $267/mo
3 1 7,594 sqft
309 Dunellen Avenue #2, Dunellen, NJ 08812
521 Dunellen Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812
$489,900
3 beds 2 baths 1,395 sqft Built 19280 days on marketActive
About this home
Charming Colonial with Classic Character and Spacious Backyard! This inviting 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial offers a wonderful combination of timeless charm, generous living space, and a convenient location. From the moment you enter, you'll appreciate the beautiful original woodwork, stained-glass accent windows, and traditional staircase that add warmth and character throughout. The main level features a spacious, sun-filled living room, formal dining room, and eat-in kitchen offering ample cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and direct access to the rear deck. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms with hardwood flooring, a dedicated home office, and an updated full bath featuring marble-look tile and a modern vanity. A walk-up attic provides additional storage space, while the full unfinished basement offers a laundry area and plenty of room for storage. Outside, enjoy a spacious, fully fenced backyard with a large deck perfect for outdoor entertaining, along with a long driveway providing ample off-street parking and a 1-car detached garage. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, schools, and commuter routes, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy comfortable living with classic Colonial charm.
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
$4,108/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $3,818
- Utilities
- $513
- Transportation
- $121
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$2,222
Property tax + insurance$1,412
PMI / 2nd mortgage$184
Heating + cooling$102
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$121
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$892/mo
Purchase price
$489,900
Down payment
$24,495 (5%)
Loan amount
$465,405
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1928
Lot size
0.1722 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard Hotwater, Radiators-Steam
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s), Attic Fan
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$11,001
MLS #
2707321R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Basement
Garage (1)
Home features
Appliances
DryerGas Range/OvenRefrigeratorRangeWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
Entrance FoyerKitchenLiving RoomDining Room3 BedroomsLibrary/OfficeBath MainAttic
Exterior
Open Porch(es)CurbsDeckSidewalkYard
Community
CurbsSidewalks
Parking
1 Car WidthAsphaltGarageDetachedDriveway
Patio & porch
PorchDeck
Pool
None
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
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 11/3/2026. Provided courtesy of ERA BONIAKOWSKI REAL ESTATE via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.