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Property Description
This spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial sits on an expansive lot and offers a functional layout designed for comfort and convenience. The first floor features hardwood flooring throughout and a generous primary suite with a full ensuite bath and large walk-in closet, allowing for true main-level living and entertaining. The updated kitchen includes new appliances and opens to the home's living and dining areas, along with a renovated half bath and mudroom.The second floor offers new carpeting and three additional well-sized bedrooms.Outside, enjoy an exceptionally large lot with parking for approximately 10 vehicles, a rare find in this area. Located just minutes from downtown Rahway, restaurants, parks, transit, and major highways this home is ideal for commuters, with express train service to New York Penn Station in approximately 35 minutes.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1996 Barnett St
General
- Price: $534,000
- Taxes: $10,063 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4002129
- Updated: 1/16/2026
- Added to Site: 30 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Lower Level: Laundry Room
- Interior Features: Jacuzzi-Type Tub, Stall Shower, Walk-In Closet
- Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range and Oven, Washer
- Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: 1st Floor
- Bedroom 1: First
- Bedroom 2: Second
- Bedroom 3: Second
- Bedroom 4: Second
Other Rooms
- Living Room: First
- Family Room: First
- Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, First
- Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, First
- MudRoom: First
- Attic: Second
- Attic: Third
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Metal Fence, Storage Shed
Parking
- Uncovered Spaces: 10
Location
- County: Union
- Driving Directions: Beacon St & Barnett St
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: 1 Unit
- Heating Type: 1 Unit
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: All Underground
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Square Feet: 1,850
- Additional Use: Multi-Family
- Year Built: 1920
- Remodeled/Updated: 2025
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
- Lot Size: 115 x 160
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width, 2 Car Width
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $135,900
- Land Assmt: $54,100
- Tax Amount: $10,063
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: refrigerator
- APN: 2913-00388-0000-00003-0000-
- Block: 388
- Lot Number: 3
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Schools
Schools serving 1996 Barnett St
School District:Rahway City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Rahway High School 1012 Madison Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 | 9-12 | 1.8 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 1996 Barnett St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/13/2026
Price Reduced
$534,000
-3.61%
MLS
12/18/2025
Listed
$554,000
—
MLS
10/01/2025
Sold
$554,000
—
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 1996 Barnett St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$10,063
5%
$135,900
—
2022
$9,543
10%
$135,900
—
2022
$8,656
-3%
$135,900
—
2021
$8,966
-1%
$135,900
—
2018
$9,096
-2%
$135,900
—
2019
$9,291
5%
$135,900
—
2017
$8,872
2%
$135,900
—
2016
$8,683
1%
$135,900
—
2015
$8,585
4%
$135,900
—
2013
$8,218
—
$135,900
—
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 1996 Barnett St
1996 Barnett St, Rahway, NJ 07065 (MLS# 4002129) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1996 Barnett St is currently listed for $534,000 and was received on December 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 1996 Barnett 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.

