All investors' builders and first-time home buyers are welcome to this northeast facinggood location house. Close to shopping and train station. SOLD AS IS
Charming Cape Cod near the Highland Park Border. Hardwood floors throughout. Central AC. New front porch and steps. Adorable Retro kitchen. New tile in bathroom. Newer windows. Freshly painted. Molding throughout. Detached garage and shed. Full basement. Easy access to Rt 27 & minutes away from Rt 287 and New Brunswick business district, Rutgers University. Above ground Oil Tank in Basement.
CJMLS #1
May 9, 2018
Price Changed
$290,000
$370/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 27, 2000
Sold
$132,000
$168/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,487
$65,000 + $44,000
$109,000
2024
$6,489 (+0.5%)
$65,000 + $44,000
$109,000
2023
$6,454
$65,000 + $44,000
$109,000
2022
$6,456 (+0.3%)
$65,000 + $44,000
$109,000
2021
$6,434 (+0.9%)
$65,000 + $44,000
$109,000
2020
$6,375 (+3.9%)
$65,000 + $44,000
$109,000
2019
$6,135 (+2.5%)
$65,000 + $44,000
$109,000
2018
$5,986 (+2.2%)
$65,000 + $44,000
$109,000
2017
$5,860 (+1.9%)
$65,000 + $44,000
$109,000
2016
$5,750 (+7.1%)
$65,000 + $44,000
$109,000
2014
$5,369 (+2.8%)
$65,000 + $44,000
$109,000
2013
$5,223 (+2.4%)
$65,000 + $44,000
$109,000
2011
$5,101 (+5.4%)
$65,000 + $44,000
$109,000
2010
$4,841 (+2.6%)
$65,000 + $44,000
$109,000
2009
$4,720
$65,000 + $44,000
$109,000
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
5,001 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,568
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,568
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
0500089 00003 01
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Edison, NJ • 08817
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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48
56
38
41
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Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Edison. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 12 Nelson Ave
$436,208
$7,208 over list price of $429K
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