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$475,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 4 days ago
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Charming Cape Cod located in the desirable Inman Heights neighborhood of Rahway with park views. First floor boasts 9ft callings with beautifully renovated sunroom/mud room. Second floor has two bedrooms including oversized master bedroom and full bath. The finished basement with laundry room and spacious full bath also feature a community room. There is also a bonus located behind the utility room, which is currently being used as a climate-controlled wine room. Professionally maintained landscaping in the spacious backyard a deck perfect for gathering along with a detached garage offering ample storage. Close to direct train service to New York and the Jersey shore as well as all major highways.

Full Property Details for 688 W Lake Ave

General

  • Price: $475,000
  • Taxes: $9,752 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Garden_State
  • MLS ID: 4008518
  • Updated: 2/5/2026
  • Added to Site: 13 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Lower Level: Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Instant Hot Water, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedroom 1: 21 x 10
  • Bedroom 2: 12 x 8, Second

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: First
  • Kitchen: See Remarks, First
  • Dining Room: First
  • Den: First
  • Other Room 1: Basement
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Deck, StrmDoor, ThrmlW&D, FencVnyl
  • Color: Brick

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage

Location

  • County: Union
  • Driving Directions: St. George to W. Lake

School Information

  • High School: Rahway HS

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Window A/C(s)
  • Heating Type: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Available
  • Water: Public Water
  • Utility Description: All Underground, Electric, Natural Gas, Cable TV Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Remodeled/Updated: 2015

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
  • Lot Size: 50 x 110
  • Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width, Hard Surface, Off-Street Parking
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Description: Level Lot

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Amount: $131,700
  • Land Assmt: $54,300
  • Tax Amount: $9,752
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Disclosures: Yes
  • APN: 2913-00058-0000-00027-0000-
  • Block: 58
  • Lot Number: 27

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Schools serving 688 W Lake Ave

School District:Rahway City School District
NameGradesDistance
Roosevelt Elementary School, Rahway, NJ
811 Saint Georges Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065
PK-60.4 mi
Rahway Middle School
1157 Kline Place, Rahway, NJ 07065
7-80.7 mi
Rahway High School
1012 Madison Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065
9-120.4 mi
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Price & Sales History for 688 W Lake Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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1/28/2026
Listed
$475,000
50.79%
MLS
10/09/2020
Sold
$315,000
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Tax History for 688 W Lake Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$9,752
10%
$131,700
4%
2022
$8,904
1%
$126,800
—
2021
$8,814
—
$126,800
10%
2021
$8,814
15%
$114,800
—
2018
$7,684
3%
$114,800
—
2017
$7,494
-5%
$114,800
—
2019
$7,849
7%
$114,800
—
2016
$7,335
1%
$114,800
—
2015
$7,252
4%
$114,800
—
2013
$6,942
—
$114,800
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688 W Lake Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065 (MLS# 4008518) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 688 W Lake Ave is currently listed for $475,000 and was received on January 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 688 W Lake Ave? 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.

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