Multiple Offers Received. Highest and Best Offer Deadline Tuesday 3/3 5:00pm - Discover the perfect blend of classic charm and modern flexibility at 289 Stelton Road. This impeccably maintained Cape Cod lives much larger than its tax record, offering a versatile layout that easily adapts to your needs. The main floor features a spacious living area and a formal dining room that was originally a bedroom; it can effortlessly be converted back to a fourth bedroom or utilized as a private home office. With two full bathrooms and a sprawling, fully finished basement, there is abundant space for a media room, home gym, or guest suite. You will enjoy year-round comfort and peace of mind with recently replaced appliances, washer, dryer, and mini-split AC units, along with a furnace and water heater replaced around 2016 and a roof replaced in 2020. Refreshed flooring throughout further enhances the home's move-in-ready appeal. A standout feature of this property is the private driveway and two-car garage, which are conveniently accessed via the quiet side street, Ruth Place. Commuters will love the easy access to New York City, with the Dunellen and Edison train stations nearby and direct bus service available for a seamless trip into the city. Located just minutes from I-287, Route 18, and Rutgers University, this home offers an unbeatable combination of convenience and long-term value in the heart of Piscataway. Schedule your showing today because this one will not last!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
7,501 sq ftLot Size
$427Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by JAMES BALLETTO• KELLER WILLIAMS REAL ESTATE
Est. $2,600 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 289 Stelton Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CJMLS #2611273R
Apr 14, 2026
Sold
$581,000
$427/sq ft
Mar 7, 2026
Contingent
—
Feb 25, 2026
Listed
$550,000
$404/sq ft
GSMLS #3828515
Apr 17, 2023
Sold
$450,000
$331/sq ft
Feb 28, 2023
Pending
—
Feb 23, 2023
Price Changed
$440,000
$324/sq ft
Feb 13, 2023
Listed
$409,900
$301/sq ft
CJMLS #2350799M
Apr 17, 2023
Sold
$450,000
$331/sq ft
Feb 23, 2023
Price Changed
$440,000
$324/sq ft
Feb 13, 2023
Listed
$409,900
$301/sq ft
+25
Updated cape includes updates: flooring, baths, roof, spilt units for heat and cooling (owner uses baseboard HW for heat and split units for cooling. 2 car garage and finished basement. Garage and driveway access on Ruth Pl. Upstairs has a bedroom and additional area that could be used as a 4th bedroom.
GSMLS #3180372
Apr 29, 2015
Sold
$188,000
$138/sq ft
CJMLS #1505831
Apr 29, 2015
Sold
$188,000
$138/sq ft
Mar 24, 2015
Delisted
—
Jan 5, 2015
Relisted
—
Dec 4, 2014
Delisted
—
Dec 3, 2014
Contingent
—
Public Records
Sep 9, 1999
Sold
$136,900
$101/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1980
Sold
$60,000
$44/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1978
Sold
$49,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,892 (+4.0%)
$296,000 + $228,600
$524,600
2024
$8,546 (+31.5%)
$273,600 + $226,500
$500,100
2023
$6,500 (−1.5%)
$176,500 + $266,300
$442,800
2022
$6,596 (+5.3%)
$176,500 + $138,100
$314,600
2021
$6,263 (+4.0%)
$176,500 + $119,800
$296,300
2020
$6,023 (+5.6%)
$165,200 + $105,100
$270,300
2019
$5,706 (+3.0%)
$142,700 + $117,800
$260,500
2018
$5,541 (+4.3%)
$142,700 + $99,800
$242,500
2017
$5,314 (+1.9%)
$142,700 + $93,900
$236,600
2016
$5,217 (−21.8%)
$111,200 + $84,800
$196,000
2014
$6,671 (+5.2%)
$111,200 + $84,800
$196,000
2013
$6,343 (+4.9%)
$111,200 + $149,000
$260,200
2011
$6,047 (+5.4%)
$23,000 + $70,800
$93,800
2010
$5,739 (+1.5%)
$23,000 + $70,800
$93,800
2009
$5,654
$23,000 + $70,800
$93,800
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
7,501 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,360
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1702102 00004
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, Additional Parking, Asphalt, Garage, Attached, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
Dining Room Information
Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Information
Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Basement Information
Basement Area: 850
Basement: Finished, Den, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Interior Features
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Stories Total: 2
Interior Features: 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms, Laundry Room, Storage, Den, Utility Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Roof: Asphalt
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.1722
Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 75.00
Lot Size Area: 0.1722
Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Corner Lot, Near Public Transit
Land Information
Water Source: Public
Property Information
Has Property Attached: No
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Restrictions YN: false
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,360
Levels: Two
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $8,546
Utilities
Utility Information
Gas: Natural Gas
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard Hotwater
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,360
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,501 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1702102 00004
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Age: 0
Service: Garbage-Extra Charge
Transaction Type: Sale
Around this home
Schools
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Theodore Schor Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Piscataway Twp High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
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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
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, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$605,000 – $733,000
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