Google street view image for 253 Nicholson Ave, Edison, NJ 08820

Off market sep 1998 for $340K

$1,144,046

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,227/mo

•

2,961

sq ft

253 Nicholson Ave, Edison, NJ 08820

About this home

253 Nicholson Ave is a 2,961 square foot house on a 10,001 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 23, 1998 for $340,000. Based on Redfin's Edison data, we estimate the home's value is $1,144,046.

Single-familyProperty Type

1998Year Built

10,001 sq ftLot Size

$386Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,144,046

$804K since sold in September 1998$13K since September

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This home's estimate is 17.3% higher than the average sale price ($975K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,290,000
A
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76 Revere Blvd, Edison, NJ 08820
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$961,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,240 sq ft
275 Alden Ave, Edison, NJ 08820
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$930,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,002 sq ft
16 Mckinley St, Edison, NJ 08820
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$950,000
D
3 beds3.5 baths3,337 sq ft
97 Roxy Ave, Edison, NJ 08820
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$875,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths1,941 sq ft
4 Visco Dr, Edison, NJ 08820
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$845,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,836 sq ft
3 Chelsea Ct, Edison, NJ 08820

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Market trends in 08820, NJ

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.5%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$785K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

77d

7 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 253 Nicholson Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,698

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2024

$18,704 (+0.5%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2023

$18,604

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2022

$18,610 (+0.3%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2021

$18,547 (+0.9%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2020

$18,378 (+8.2%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2019

$16,992 (−1.5%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2018

$17,256 (+2.2%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2017

$16,891 (+6.3%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2016

$15,885 (+7.0%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2014

$14,849 (+3.3%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2013

$14,378 (+2.2%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2011

$14,070 (+5.6%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2010

$13,319 (+2.7%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2009

$12,970

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

Tax history for 253 Nicholson Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,698

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2024

$18,704 (+0.5%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2023

$18,604

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2022

$18,610 (+0.3%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2021

$18,547 (+0.9%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2020

$18,378 (+8.2%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2019

$16,992 (−1.5%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2018

$17,256 (+2.2%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2017

$16,891 (+6.3%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2016

$15,885 (+7.0%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2014

$14,849 (+3.3%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2013

$14,378 (+2.2%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2011

$14,070 (+5.6%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2010

$13,319 (+2.7%)

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

2009

$12,970

$95,000 + $219,200

$314,200

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Exterior

Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Frame

Property Information
Subdivision Name: HIGHLANDS 05
Living Sq. Ft: 2,961
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: INCL BLK 922 LOTS 8-A & 8-B

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,001
Legal Lot Number: 8.03
Legal Block Number: 922
Municipality Name: EDISON TWP
Acres: 0.2296
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 100
Zoning Code: RBB
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: EDISON TWP

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,961
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 10,001 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 0500922 00008 03
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Aug 16, 2021

Around this home

Schools

Franklin D Roosevelt School

Public PreK-K • Assigned • 0.7mi

John Adams Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

8/10

J P Stevens High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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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 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.09M – $1.32M

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Home values near 253 Nicholson Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
245 Nicholson Avenue, Edison, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,234,267
237 Nicholson Avenue, Edison, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3971 Sq. Ft.	$1,681,512

Address	Redfin Estimate
243 Nicholson Avenue, Edison, NJ 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,188,382
878 Beatrice Pkwy, Edison, NJ 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2376 Sq. Ft.	$1,055,459

Address	Redfin Estimate
241 Nicholson Avenue, Edison, NJ 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3583 Sq. Ft.	$1,529,106
80 Revere Boulevard, Edison, NJ 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3032 Sq. Ft.	$1,216,261

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