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  • Duplex
  • 2 Total Baths
  • 2,544 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 1 day ago
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Well-maintained, fully renovated 2-family property at 540 Jefferson Ave in Elizabeth, NJ. Each unit offers updated finishes, plus a finished basement with direct exterior access for extra space. Situated on a large lot with a huge backyard perfect for entertaining and a private driveway with parking for 6+ cars. Conveniently located near NJ Turnpike, Routes 1&9, NJ TRANSIT, Newark Airport, shopping, parks, and schools. Ideal for owner-occupants or investors seeking rental income. Being sold AS-IS; buyer responsible for township inspections

Full Property Details for 540-542 Jefferson Ave

General

  • Price: $750,000
  • Taxes: $10,967 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Duplex
  • Source: Middlesex
  • MLS ID: 2613516R
  • Updated: 4/10/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Lease/Rent Term: Unit 2(Month-Month)

Interior

  • Interior Features: Unit 1(1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Living Room, 1 1/2 Baths), Unit 2(3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, 1 Bath, Living Room, 1 1/2 Baths)
  • Appliances: Water Heater(Electric), Water Heater, Unit 1(Range/Oven, Refrigerator), Unit 2(Range/Oven, Refrigerator)

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: 2,544 Sq. Ft.

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Storage Shed
  • Deck/Patio: Patio

Parking

  • Parking Features: 4 or More Car Parking, Paved
  • Parking: 4(+)Car Parking, Paved

Location

  • County: Union

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: A/C Central - All, A/C Window Unit(s), Unit 1(A/C Unit), Unit 2(A/C Central)
  • Heating Type: Hot-Water Radiators, Separately Controlled

Utilities

  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

Structural Information

  • Basement Desc.: Full, Finished, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Interior Entry
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Square Feet: 2,544
  • Year Built: 1890

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1837
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,002
  • Lot Dimensions: 160.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train
  • Lot Description: Near Shopping, Near Train

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $10,967
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Terms: Unit 2(Month-Month)

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 400240000000048

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Schools serving 540-542 Jefferson Ave

School District:Elizabeth City School District
NameGradesDistance
Number 6, Marquis Delafayette Elementary School
1071 Julia Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
PK-80.2 mi
T Jefferson Arts Academy
27 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
9-120.7 mi
Elizabeth High School
40 Morrell Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
9-120.7 mi
A Hamilton Preparatory Academy
310 Cherry Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
9-120.8 mi
John E Dwyer Tech Academy
123 Pearl Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
9-121 mi
Adm W F Halsey Leadership Academy
641 South Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
9-121 mi
T A Edison Career Tech Academy
625 Summer Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
9-121.6 mi
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Price & Sales History for 540-542 Jefferson Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
4/10/2026
Listed
$750,000
105.48%
MLS
12/31/2020
Sold
$365,000
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Tax History for 540-542 Jefferson Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$10,967
6%
$570,000
1581%
2022
$10,366
2%
$33,900
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2021
$10,152
4%
$33,900
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2019
$9,771
1%
$33,900
—
2018
$9,676
3%
$33,900
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2017
$9,406
—
$33,900
—
2016
$9,407
6%
$33,900
—
2015
$8,848
9%
$33,900
—
2013
$8,101
—
$33,900
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