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Property Description
This 1930s charmer has undergone a full 2025 overhaul, emerging as one of the neighborhood's crispest, most contemporary standout. Finished living space exceeding 3,200 sq ft (including a luminous, fully utilized basement), far surpassing typical local footprints. Sleek, streamlined interiors features a pristine kitchen, refreshed baths with a seamless flow. Configuration includes 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths, with an en-suite master suite featuring a generous walk-in closet for effortless organization. The basement stands out: a generous rec room with a laundry room, plus a distinct bonus room?ideal as a guest room or dedicated office space. Outdoors, substantial beautiful yard space supports relaxed entertaining or gardening, secured by a detached garage and deck with an extended driveway for seamless multi-vehicle parking. Positioned on a tranquil street close to historic downtown Newton, state parks and nearby routes for commuting.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 85 Madison St
General
- Price: $569,000
- Taxes: $9,754 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4008289
- Updated: 2/4/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 16
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: Attic
- 1st Floor/Level 1: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other
- Street Level: Bedroom 1, Other Bath, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, MudRoom, Pantry
- Lower Level: Other Bath, Laundry Room, Leisure, Office, Utility Room
- Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Walk-In Closet
- Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Range and Oven, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Vinyl-Linoleum
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Bedroom: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Uncovered Spaces: 4
- Garage Description: Detached Garage
Location
- County: Sussex
- Driving Directions: Turn right onto Town Center Dr, turn left onto Co rd 517, turn left onto Madison st
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Heat Pump
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Electric
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Square Feet: 2,250
- Year Built: 1930
- Remodeled/Updated: 2025
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.31
- Lot Size: 00000.312 AC.
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Blacktop
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $398,200
- Land Assmt: $88,700
- Tax Amount: $9,754
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: As per listing
- APN: 2815-00014-0004-00024-0000-
- Block: 14.04
- Lot Number: 24
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Schools
Schools serving 85 Madison St
School District:Newton Town School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Halsted Street Middle School 59 Halsted Street, Newton, NJ 07860 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Merriam Avenue Elementary School 81 Merriam Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860 | PK-5 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 85 Madison St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/04/2026
Listed
$569,000
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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 85 Madison St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$9,754
21%
$398,200
11%
2023
$8,037
—
$357,700
94%
2022
$8,070
—
$184,400
—
2021
$8,033
2%
$184,400
—
2020
$7,906
3%
$184,400
—
2019
$7,653
-3%
$184,400
—
2018
$7,861
1%
$184,400
—
2017
$7,815
-1%
$184,400
—
2019
$7,903
6%
$184,400
—
2016
$7,439
3%
$184,400
—
2015
$7,237
4%
$184,400
—
2013
$6,964
—
$184,400
—
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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85 Madison St, Newton, NJ 07860 (MLS# 4008289) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 85 Madison St is currently listed for $569,000 and was received on February 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 85 Madison St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Newton? You can browse all Newton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

