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Property Description
This charming, well maintained ranch style home is tucked away on a quiet dead-end street and conveniently located only minutes from public transportation, shopping, universities, and house of worships.A unique spiral staircase leads to a fully finished basement featuring a great-room with a formal bar area, woodburning stove, full bathroom, laundry room and a bonus room with a closet, window, and heat. There's also Bilco doors leading into the basement from the backyard as a second entranceExterior features include a large open deck(great for grilling and sunning on a hot day). which also flows into an equally spacious screened in portion, electricity, a roof, and a ceiling fan. It's an Oasis of a backyard , flat, evenly, portioned, and well groomed.For added peace of mind, the Sellers are including a one year warranty, there's a fire hydrant within yards of the property, and energy-efficient solar panels on the newer roof.The unique property offers a rare combination of privacy, modern updates, and generous space. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 153 Ellen St
General
- Price: $524,900
- Taxes: $7,898 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4028059
- Updated: Today (5/16/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Lower Level: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Great Room, Laundry Room
- Interior Features: Bar, Blinds, Fire Alarm System, Smoke Detector, Stall Shower and Tub
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: 1st Floor
- Bedroom 1: First
- Bedroom 2: First
- Bedroom 3: First
- Bedroom 4: Basement
Other Rooms
- Living Room: First
- Family Room: First
- Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, First
- Dining Room: First
- Den: Basement
- Other Room 1: Great Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck, Storm Door(s), Storm Window(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Uncovered Spaces: 4
- Garage Description: Attached Garage, Built-In Garage, InEntrnc
Location
- County: Somerset
- Subdivision: Somerset
- Driving Directions: Hamilton Street to Berry Street to right onto Ellen Street
School Information
- Elementary School: FRANKLIN
- Middle School: SAMPSON
- High School: FRANKLIN
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Hotwater
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas, Cable TV
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Bilco-Style Door, Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1970
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
- Lot Size: 100 x 200
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 2 Car Width, Blacktop
- Lot Description: Level Lot, Open Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $448,500
- Land Assmt: $240,000
- Tax Amount: $7,898
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Property Being Sold AS IS
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 2708-00106-0000-00031-0000-
- Block: 106
- Lot Number: 31
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Schools
Schools serving 153 Ellen St
School District:Franklin Township School District, Franklin Township, NJ
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Claremont Elementary School 175 Claremont Road, Franklin Township, NJ 08823 | PK-5 | 4.5 mi |
Sampson G Smith School 1649 Amwell Road, Franklin Township, NJ 08873 | 6-8 | 1.9 mi |
Franklin Twp High School 500 Elizabeth Avenue, Franklin Township, NJ 08873 | 9-12 | 4.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 153 Ellen St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/16/2026
Listed
$524,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 153 Ellen St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$7,257
16%
$448,500
13%
2023
$6,272
-5%
$398,300
23%
2022
$6,621
5%
$323,300
14%
2021
$6,315
—
$283,300
10%
2021
$6,315
4%
$258,300
—
2018
$6,049
—
$258,300
—
2017
$6,073
-1%
$258,300
—
2016
$6,124
1%
$258,300
—
2015
$6,083
2%
$258,300
—
2019
$5,987
1%
$258,300
—
2013
$5,910
—
$258,300
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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153 Ellen St, Franklin Township, NJ 08873 (MLS# 4028059) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 153 Ellen St is currently listed for $524,900 and was received on May 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 153 Ellen St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Somerset? You can browse all Somerset real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

