You've found it! The perfect blend of charm and easy maintenance, with a spacious backyard. This two bedroom cape-style home has been lovingly maintained for years and is ready for its new owner. Step inside and find a sun-filled living room and independent dining room, perfect for entertaining. Just off the kitchen, enjoy access to a partially finished basement, large enough for all your storage needs and a recreation/media room. It's easy living with a first floor main bedroom and bathroom, plus a bonus office or sunroom fit for the occasional guest or for daily use. Your upstairs has a second large bedroom and storage along the length of the home. Outside, enjoy a one car garage, with parking for three more down the driveway, a large concrete covered patio and shade under the trees, for those peaceful, lazy days at home. This may just be the one you've been waiting for. Don't miss it.
Better than new! This adorable 3 bedroom, 1 bath home offers new roof, siding, furnace, water heater & central air. Freshly painted in a neutral pallet with refinished wood floors & new carpet. Remodeled bath & kitchen with SS appliances, and granite tops. The main bedroom has an adjacent sitting/bonus room. Full basement for storage and a 1 car detached garage. Ready for quick closing.
CJMLS #1704681
Nov 29, 2016
Sold
$84,850
$73/sq ft
Nov 2, 2016
Delisted
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Oct 17, 2016
Relisted
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Oct 7, 2016
Delisted
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Sep 26, 2016
Listed
$115,000
$99/sq ft
+5
Investor ready 2 bedroom / 1 Bath, Single Family Dwelling with detached garage. Property will require repairs at buyers expense. Property is being sold AS IS, WHERE IS. Excellent opportunity for investor or resourceful handyman. Priced to sell quick and priced to sell now!
CJMLS #607264
Apr 27, 2006
Sold
$275,000
$236/sq ft
Oct 26, 2005
Listed
$269,900
$232/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 22, 2005
Sold
$293,000
$252/sq ft
CJMLS #516133
Jul 19, 2005
Sold
$288,000
$247/sq ft
May 16, 2005
Listed
$290,000
$249/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 4, 2004
Sold
$234,900
$202/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 2001
Sold
$119,000
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 11, 1994
Sold
$110,000
$95/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1981
Sold
$43,000
$37/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1981
Sold
$40,000
$34/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,585 (+4.1%)
$99,000 + $127,400
$226,400
2024
$8,243 (+1.7%)
$99,000 + $127,400
$226,400
2023
$8,107 (+2.1%)
$99,000 + $127,400
$226,400
2022
$7,942 (+0.8%)
$99,000 + $127,400
$226,400
2021
$7,879 (+2.4%)
$99,000 + $127,400
$226,400
2020
$7,695 (+2.3%)
$99,000 + $127,400
$226,400
2019
$7,519 (+13.3%)
$99,000 + $127,400
$226,400
2018
$6,634 (+1.8%)
$99,000 + $127,400
$226,400
2017
$6,518 (+2.8%)
$99,000 + $105,700
$204,700
2016
$6,343 (+5.7%)
$99,000 + $105,700
$204,700
2014
$6,001 (+2.3%)
$99,000 + $105,700
$204,700
2013
$5,867 (+1.1%)
$99,000 + $105,700
$204,700
2011
$5,801 (+4.5%)
$99,000 + $105,700
$204,700
2010
$5,554 (+2.1%)
$99,000 + $105,700
$204,700
2009
$5,441
$99,000 + $105,700
$204,700
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
5,001 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,164
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,164
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2400009 100001
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Spotswood, NJ • 08884
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Sun exposure
79/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 297 Manalapan Rd
$446,255
$7,255 over list price of $439K
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