Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/28/2026
Listed
$599,000
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Property Description
Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2 full bathroom Colonial nestled in the heart of Garwood. This well-maintained home offers the perfect blend of classic character and modern updates, featuring a spacious family room addition that provides extra living and entertaining space.Beneath the existing carpeting, you'll find hardwood floors ready to be uncovered and restored to their original beauty, adding warmth and timeless appeal throughout the home. The kitchen and bathrooms were thoughtfully updated in the early 2000s and have been impeccably maintained, offering both functionality and style.Major mechanical updates provide peace of mind, including a recently replaced boiler, hot water heater, water softener system, and central air conditioning system. For added peace of mind, the seller is offering a 1-year home warranty policy to the buyer. Additionally, the home is equipped with a backup gas generator an invaluable feature for uninterrupted comfort during power outages.This property also presents exciting potential for future expansion, with the opportunity to build above the existing family room addition and further increase living space.Ideally located, this home is just a short distance to Lincoln Franklin Elementary School, NJ Transit train service, bus lines, and Garwood's vibrant downtown making commuting and everyday convenience a breeze.Don't miss the opportunity to make this well-cared-for home your own!
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General
- Price: $599,000
- Taxes: $10,045 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4016016
- Updated: 3/28/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
- Lower Level: Rec Room, Storage Room
- Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Drapes, Security System, Shades, Smoke Detector, Stall Shower and Tub
- Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Generator-Built-In, Microwave, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer, Water Softener (Owned)
- Flooring: Carpeting, Laminate, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedroom 1: 15 x 10, Second
- Bedroom 2: 10 x 10, Second
- Bedroom 3: 9 x 9, Second
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 15 x 10, First
- Family Room: 15 x 14, First
- Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, 15 x 9, First
- Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, 11 x 10, First
- Bathroom: 4 x 6, Second
- Bathroom: 6 x 8, Basement
- Rec Room: 15 x 30, Basement
- Storage Room: 14 x 14, Basement
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Storage Shed
- Color: White
Parking
- Uncovered Spaces: 1
- Garage Description: None
Location
- County: Union
- Driving Directions: GSP to Exit 136 towards Centennial Ave. Take N Ave E to Walnut St in Garwood. Continue on Walnut St. Drive to 3rd Ave. 438 3rd Ave on right.
School Information
- Elementary School: Lin/Frankl
- Middle School: Lin/Frankl
- High School: A.Johnson
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: 1 Unit, Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: 1 Unit, Multi-Zone
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas, Cable TV, Garbage Included
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1924
- Remodeled/Updated: 2001
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
- Lot Size: 26 x 150
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width, Driveway-Exclusive
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $351,500
- Land Assmt: $180,400
- Tax Amount: $10,045
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Personal Property
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 2906-00104-0000-00030-0000-
- Block: 104
- Lot Number: 30
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Schools
Schools serving 438 3rd Ave
School District:Garwood Borough School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lincoln Franklin Elementary 400 2nd Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 | PK-8 | 0.1 mi |
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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 438 3rd Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 438 3rd Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$9,546
3%
$351,500
—
2023
$9,255
3%
$351,500
—
2022
$9,001
3%
$351,500
—
2021
$8,741
7%
$351,500
—
2021
$8,178
—
$351,500
2%
2021
$8,178
3%
$345,600
330%
2018
$7,964
2%
$80,400
—
2017
$7,771
-4%
$80,400
—
2019
$8,137
7%
$80,400
—
2016
$7,570
5%
$80,400
—
2015
$7,223
2%
$80,400
—
2013
$7,069
—
$80,400
—
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438 3rd Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027 (MLS# 4016016) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 438 3rd Ave is currently listed for $599,000 and was received on March 28, 2026. This property is listed by Michael "Mike" Medeiros from our Hillsborough/Montgomery Office.Want to learn more about 438 3rd Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Garwood? You can browse all Garwood real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.