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Property Description
Exceptional Investment Opportunity Near Rutgers University - Douglass Campus! Spacious Cape-style home offering 8 bedrooms and 3 full baths in a location that has historically served the Rutgers University rental market. The residence is approved for occupancy of up to 20 people, creating an attractive opportunity for an investor seeking a high-capacity rental property. Occupancy for up to 20 renters, along with off-street parking and a one-car garage. The property features a fenced yard, one-car garage, driveway parking, and solar panels that can help reduce utility costs. Its New Brunswick location provides convenient access to Rutgers University's Douglass Campus, public bus transportation, the New Brunswick Train Station, shopping, dining, and downtown New Brunswick. With 8 bedrooms, 3 full baths and substantial occupancy capacity, the home offers flexibility for investors as well as buyers looking for a large residence. Seller can deliver the property vacant if desired, giving the new owner the opportunity to establish their own rental arrangements or occupy the home themselves. Rare combination of location, bedroom count, parking, occupancy capacity, and proximity to Rutgersan opportunity worth seeing.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 166 Jones Ave
General
- Price: $795,000
- Taxes: $16,528 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Middlesex
- MLS ID: 2705591R
- Updated: 10/2/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Main, Bath Full, 2 Bedrooms
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood-Burning, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 8
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 2,512 Sq. Ft.
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Fencing/Wall, Yard
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: 1 Car Width, 2 Cars Deep, Asphalt, Garage, Detached, Driveway, On-Site Parking
- Parking: 1 Car Width, 2 Cars Deep, Asphalt, Garage, Detached, Driveway, On Site
Location
- County: Middlesex
Community
- Gated: Sidewalks
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: A/C Central - Some, None
- Heating Type: Hot-Water Radiators
Utilities
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Colonial
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Bath Full, Bedroom
- Roof: Asphalt
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 2,512
- Year Built: 1920
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.109
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,748
- Lot Dimensions: 95.00 x 50.00
- Lot Features: Near Train, Level, Near Public Transit
- Zoning: R-5A
- Lot Description: Near Train, Level, Near Public Transit
- Fencing (Description): Fencing/Wall
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $16,528
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 130023300000002301
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Schools
Schools serving 166 Jones Ave
School District:New Brunswick City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Paul Robeson Community Elementary School 199 Paul Robeson Boulevard, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 | K-8 | 0.2 mi |
New Brunswick High School 1000 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 | 9-12 | 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 166 Jones Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/02/2026
Listed
$795,000
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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 166 Jones Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$16,529
3%
$614,900
—
2024
$16,104
5%
$614,900
—
2022
$15,305
—
$614,900
—
2021
$15,243
34%
$614,900
—
2021
$11,354
-24%
$614,800
-4%
2019
$14,897
7%
$639,800
9%
2018
$13,900
4%
$587,000
—
2017
$13,348
25%
$587,000
223%
2016
$10,659
2%
$181,700
—
2015
$10,404
3%
$181,700
—
2013
$10,137
—
$181,700
—
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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166 Jones Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (MLS# 2705591R) is a Single Family property with 8 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 166 Jones Avenue is currently listed for $795,000 and was received on October 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 166 Jones Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in New Brunswick? You can browse all New Brunswick real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

