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Property Description
Welcome to 173 Monroe Avenue, a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath Colonial offering timeless character, modern updates, and exceptional outdoor living in the heart of Rahway. From the inviting covered front porch to the manicured landscaping and attractive curb appeal, this home makes a lasting first impression. Inside, you'll find a bright and spacious layout featuring comfortable living and dining areas, generous room sizes, and abundant natural light throughout. The kitchen offers ample cabinetry, workspace, and functionality for everyday living and entertaining.Step outside to a fully fenced backyard retreat complete with a spacious deck, paver patio, fire pit area, and storage shed perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying outdoor gatherings. A long driveway provides ample off-street parking, while the convenient location places you close to parks, schools, shopping, dining, major highways, and NJ Transit. Combining comfort, charm, and practicality, 173 Monroe Avenue is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy all that Rahway has to offer.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 173 Monroe St
General
- Price: $525,000
- Taxes: $8,623 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4036199
- Updated: Today (6/23/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- 3rd Floor/Level 3: 1 Bedroom
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 2 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other, Office
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
- Lower Level: Bath(s) Other
- Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Tub Shower
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): See Remarks
- Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedroom 1: 11 x 14, Second
- Bedroom 2: 9 x 13, Second
- Bedroom 3: 21 x 27, Third
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 17 x 13, First
- Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, 9 x 20, First
- Dining Room: Dining L, 12 x 14, First
- Office: 8 x 8, Second
- Bathroom: 7 x 8, Second
- Bathroom: 6 x 10, Basement
- Bathroom: 4 x 6, First
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Curbs, Deck, OpenPrch, Patio, FencPriv, Sidewalk, Storage, FencVnyl
Parking
- Uncovered Spaces: 2
Location
- County: Union
- Subdivision: Rahway
- Driving Directions: Lawrence St onto Monroe Ave
School Information
- Elementary School: Cleveland
- Middle School: Rahway MS
- High School: Rahway HS
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: See Remarks, Wall A/C Unit(s), Window A/C(s)
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Hotwater, Multi-Zone
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: All Underground
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1840
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
- Lot Size: 42 x 100
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width, Blacktop, On-Street Parking
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $127,200
- Land Assmt: $40,800
- Tax Amount: $8,623
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 2913-00324-0000-00007-0000-
- Block: 324
- Lot Number: 7
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Schools
Schools serving 173 Monroe St
School District:Rahway City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Grover Cleveland Elementary School 486 East Milton Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 | PK-6 | 0.3 mi |
Rahway Middle School 1157 Kline Place, Rahway, NJ 07065 | 7-8 | 1.4 mi |
Rahway High School 1012 Madison Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 | 9-12 | 1.2 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 173 Monroe St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/23/2026
Listed
$525,000
5%
MLS
9/25/2025
Sold
$500,000
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Public Record
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 173 Monroe St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$8,419
11%
$113,700
5%
2022
$7,570
1%
$107,800
—
2021
$7,493
2%
$107,800
—
2019
$7,370
2%
$107,800
—
2018
$7,215
13%
$107,800
10%
2017
$6,391
2%
$97,900
—
2016
$6,255
1%
$97,900
—
2015
$6,184
2%
$97,900
—
2014
$6,074
3%
$97,900
—
2013
$5,920
—
$97,900
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 173 Monroe St
173 Monroe St, Rahway, NJ 07065 (MLS# 4036199) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 173 Monroe St is currently listed for $525,000 and was received on June 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 173 Monroe St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Rahway? You can browse all Rahway real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

