This elegant custom home offers unparalleled craftsmanship and exceptionalamenities. Completely rebuilt and re-designed to perfection, remarkable inside and out. This is arare opportunity to own a home with an oversized two-car garage that features a workshop, plusover 900 square feet open space above, creating many possibilities -additional storage, home office, artist room, .etc. This true brick 2-story home is unique in every possible way.Newer addition (2005) offers open floor plan, built with 2x6 wood, double insulation, allAndersen 400 series windows, Velux skylights, recessed LED lighting, and high ceilings. The kitchen is a true piece of art, boasting a center island that can seat 6+ people, with plenty of storage and counter space, adorned with ceramic tiles. Double doors open up to a patio with views of a peaceful garden.Huge 30x17 LRw beamed high ceilings.Close to all major highways and transportation. Buses to NY City are in close proximity to the house.
This elegant custom home offers unparalleled craftsmanship and exceptional amenities. Completely rebuilt and re-designed to perfection, it is truly remarkable inside and out. This is a rare opportunity to own a home with an oversized two-car garage that features a workshop, plus over 900 square feet open space above, creating many possibilities - additional storage, home office, artist room, .etc. This true brick 2-story home is unique in every possible way. The front door will take you all the way to the 1870's where enjoyable living started and continued for 150 years, owned by one family. Original wood stairs lead to the second floor with bedrooms and a full bath. The den/bonus room and dining room downstairs will open your imagination as it becomes evident that this family built home with the finest materials and taste. Continue through the French door into a newer addition, displaying an open floor plan, built with 2x6 wood, double insulation, all Andersen 400 series windows, Velux skylights, recessed LED lighting, and high ceilings. The kitchen is a true piece of art, boasting a center island that can seat 6+ people, with plenty of storage and counter space, adorned with ceramic tiles. Double doors open up to a patio with views of a peaceful garden. The huge 30x17 living room is characterized by a wood burning fireplace, bay windows, and sliding door to a 2nd patio and private garden. The beamed high ceiling and built in storage are also noteworthy. The second floor addition offers 2 bedrooms, wood floors, 2 walk-in closets, and a large master bath with shower and jacuzzi, beautiful ceramic tiles, hand painted doors, and large windows. There are 2 entries to the full basement with high ceilings, a workshop/extra storage, and utility area. Come home to an excellent location, close to all major highways and transportation. Buses to NY city are in close proximity to the house (corner of Cottrell Rd. and Old Bridge Plaza) Must see inside to appreciate this unique home!
Public Records
Jun 4, 2002
Sold
$90,100
$28/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 4, 2002
Sold
$135,000
$42/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 22, 2002
Sold
$110,000
$34/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,570 (+10.1%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2024
$11,421 (+4.1%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2023
$10,972 (+3.2%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2022
$10,632 (+1.7%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2021
$10,458 (+1.2%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2020
$10,330 (+1.6%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2019
$10,171 (+1.2%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2018
$10,048 (+3.2%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2017
$9,740 (+2.1%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2016
$9,541 (+2.8%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2014
$9,283 (+1.9%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2013
$9,107 (+2.6%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2011
$8,874 (+15.9%)
$49,500 + $149,700
$199,200
2010
$7,658 (+2.0%)
$49,500 + $149,700
$199,200
2009
$7,506
$49,500 + $127,600
$177,100
Tax history for 279 Cottrell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,570 (+10.1%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2024
$11,421 (+4.1%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2023
$10,972 (+3.2%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2022
$10,632 (+1.7%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2021
$10,458 (+1.2%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2020
$10,330 (+1.6%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2019
$10,171 (+1.2%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2018
$10,048 (+3.2%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2017
$9,740 (+2.1%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2016
$9,541 (+2.8%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2014
$9,283 (+1.9%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2013
$9,107 (+2.6%)
$49,500 + $149,200
$198,700
2011
$8,874 (+15.9%)
$49,500 + $149,700
$199,200
2010
$7,658 (+2.0%)
$49,500 + $149,700
$199,200
2009
$7,506
$49,500 + $127,600
$177,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
38,000
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,200
Year built
1870
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1510252 00022 11
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Dec 9, 2024.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: 2 Car Width, Gravel, Paver Blocks, Garage, Oversized, Detached, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Master Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Features: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 1
Dining Room Information
Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Information
Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry, Separate Dining Area