Welcome to 747 Brookside Rd in the Town of Rahway! Set on a beautiful tree-lined street in one of Rahway's most peaceful areas, this spacious home is within walking distance to schools, a hospital, parks, and a lake. Priced well below market value, this is a great opportunity for buyers looking to customize a solid, well-located home. With over 2,100 sq ft of living space, the home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a dedicated home office, formal living and dining rooms, and a spacious family room with sliding doors leading to a private backyard with plenty of room to garden or unwind. On the ground floor, a spacious laundry room doubles as extra storage - a practical bonus that's hard to find. Upstairs, each room features individually controlled heating and cooling for personalized comfort and energy efficiency. The home is also equipped with an electric vehicle charging port, so you're ready for the road ahead from day one. The basement adds even more value with approximately 890 sq ft of space ideal for storage, recreation, hobbies, or future living space. With convenient access to shopping, dining, major roadways, and public transportation, this home combines comfort, space, and location in one attractive package. Whether you need space to relax, entertain, or work, this home delivers on every front. Browse the photos, explore the floor plan, and schedule your private showing - we'll meet you at the front door.
Single-familyProperty Type
5,001 sq ftLot Size
Listed by Mickael Pereira• Century 21 Venture Real Estate-Kearny
Est. $2,825 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 747 Brookside Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GSMLS #4037062
Aug 19, 2026
Sold
$535,000
Jul 17, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 29, 2026
Price Changed
$550,000
Jun 25, 2026
Listed
$600,000
NJMLS #26022820
Aug 19, 2026
Sold
$535,000
Jul 21, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 29, 2026
Price Changed
$550,000
Jun 23, 2026
Listed
$600,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,823 (+2.4%)
$68,200 + $87,700
$155,900
2024
$11,544 (+3.2%)
$68,200 + $87,700
$155,900
2023
$11,181 (+2.1%)
$68,200 + $87,700
$155,900
2022
$10,947 (+1.0%)
$68,200 + $87,700
$155,900
2021
$10,837 (+0.4%)
$68,200 + $87,700
$155,900
2020
$10,796 (+1.3%)
$68,200 + $87,700
$155,900
2019
$10,659 (+2.2%)
$68,200 + $87,700
$155,900
2018
$10,434 (+2.5%)
$68,200 + $87,700
$155,900
2017
$10,177 (+2.2%)
$68,200 + $87,700
$155,900
2016
$9,960 (+8.6%)
$68,200 + $87,700
$155,900
2014
$9,172 (−2.7%)
$68,200 + $87,700
$155,900
2013
$9,427 (+9.5%)
$68,200 + $87,700
$155,900
2012
$8,606 (−1.5%)
$68,200 + $87,700
$155,900
2011
$8,738 (+9.3%)
$68,200 + $87,700
$155,900
2010
$7,995 (+8.2%)
$68,200 + $87,700
$155,900
2009
$7,388
$68,200 + $87,700
$155,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
5,001 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,815
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Union County
APN
1300119 00021
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.
R-2
Medium-Density Single-Family Residential Zone
The purpose of this district is to maintain and strengthen the single-family character of the zone except as provided for. Accessory apartments, two-family dwellings, or multiple-family residences are not permitted. Residentially supportive institutional establishments and home occupations are to be permitted subject to additional requirements tailored to meet larger and more intensive uses. Residential health care facilities and home professional offices are permitted subject to conditional use requirements.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Other Parking: None
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Other
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 11
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Construction Materials: Other
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 50
Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 100
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,823
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,815
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,001 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Union County
APN: 1300119 00021
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Madison Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Rahway Middle School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Rahway High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
1/10
Provided by GreatSchools
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, 14 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Rahway, NJ • 07065
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
36
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40
26
57
37
64
46
72
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83
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87
70
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64
78
62
68
50
56
41
41
28
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Rahway. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$535,000 – $648,000
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