Lovely cape in the picturesque Colonial Gardens section of North Brunswick. Home was remodeled in 2016 including roof, kitchen, bathrooms, electric and furnace. Main level consists of kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances, ample cabinets and pantry closet, living room, den/sun room, 2 bedrooms and main bath. Upstairs has an additional 2 bedrooms with a second full bath. Convenient location to major hwys, public transportation, hospitals, dining, shopping, gyms and much more! Showings begin 6/19.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$373Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by PAMELA BLIZIOTIS• RE/MAX DIAMOND, REALTORS
COMPLETELY REMODELED HIGH EFFICIENCY HOME! NEW HVAC, NEW 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE, ANDERSON WINDOWS, LIFETIME ROOF, SIDING, BRAND NEW KITCHEN W/SS APPLIANCES & QUARTZ TOPS. BRAND NEW BATHROOMS, LED LIGHTING, WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE, BRIGHT SUNROOM, NEWLY REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS. READY FOR YOU TO COME & UNPACK YOUR BAG.
CJMLS #1608004
Jan 8, 2016
Sold
$187,000
$100/sq ft
Jan 4, 2016
Delisted
—
Nov 21, 2015
Contingent
—
Oct 16, 2015
Listed
$215,900
$116/sq ft
+1
3 bed 2 bath property. Buyer responsible for C.O. and any and all inspections - Highest and best offers by 11 am tomorrow 11-13-15 @ 11am
CJMLS #1
Mar 4, 2015
Price Changed
$239,900
$129/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,799 (+6.8%)
$64,000 + $146,000
$210,000
2024
$12,925 (+1.8%)
$64,000 + $146,000
$210,000
2023
$12,693 (+3.5%)
$64,000 + $140,000
$204,000
2022
$12,260 (+2.4%)
$64,000 + $140,000
$204,000
2021
$11,969 (+1.4%)
$64,000 + $140,000
$204,000
2020
$11,803 (+2.1%)
$64,000 + $140,000
$204,000
2019
$11,563 (+2.1%)
$64,000 + $140,000
$204,000
2018
$11,326 (+1.8%)
$64,000 + $140,000
$204,000
2017
$11,126 (+22.6%)
$64,000 + $140,000
$204,000
2016
$9,078 (+2.9%)
$64,000 + $140,000
$204,000
2014
$8,823 (+1.7%)
$64,000 + $106,000
$170,000
2013
$8,675 (+5.8%)
$64,000 + $106,000
$170,000
2011
$8,196 (+4.4%)
$64,000 + $106,000
$170,000
2010
$7,852 (+4.0%)
$64,000 + $106,000
$170,000
2009
$7,553
$64,000 + $106,000
$170,000
Tax history for 281 Franklin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,799 (+6.8%)
$64,000 + $146,000
$210,000
2024
$12,925 (+1.8%)
$64,000 + $146,000
$210,000
2023
$12,693 (+3.5%)
$64,000 + $140,000
$204,000
2022
$12,260 (+2.4%)
$64,000 + $140,000
$204,000
2021
$11,969 (+1.4%)
$64,000 + $140,000
$204,000
2020
$11,803 (+2.1%)
$64,000 + $140,000
$204,000
2019
$11,563 (+2.1%)
$64,000 + $140,000
$204,000
2018
$11,326 (+1.8%)
$64,000 + $140,000
$204,000
2017
$11,126 (+22.6%)
$64,000 + $140,000
$204,000
2016
$9,078 (+2.9%)
$64,000 + $140,000
$204,000
2014
$8,823 (+1.7%)
$64,000 + $106,000
$170,000
2013
$8,675 (+5.8%)
$64,000 + $106,000
$170,000
2011
$8,196 (+4.4%)
$64,000 + $106,000
$170,000
2010
$7,852 (+4.0%)
$64,000 + $106,000
$170,000
2009
$7,553
$64,000 + $106,000
$170,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,864
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1400268 00007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: 2 Car Width, Garage, Attached, Driveway, On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
Dining Room Information
Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Features: Dining L
Kitchen Information
Kitchen Features: Pantry, Separate Dining Area
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Laundry Facilities
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Interior Features
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Stories Total: 2
Interior Features: 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Main, Den, Dining Room, Bath Full, None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Yard
Roof: Asphalt
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.2583
Lot Size Dimensions: 150.00 x 75.00
Lot Size Area: 0.2583
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Land Information
Water Source: Public
Property Information
Has Property Attached: No
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Restrictions YN: false
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,864
Levels: Two
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $11,803
Utilities
Utility Information
Gas: Natural Gas
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: A/C Central - Some, Wall Unit(s)
Heating: Forced Air
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,864
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1400268 00007
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Age: 0
Service: Garbage Included In Tax
Transaction Type: Sale
Around this home
Schools
Arthur M. Judd Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
North Brunswick Twp High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 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
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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$661,000 – $800,000
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