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Property Description
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Raritan Boro is one of Central Jersey's most underrated destinations Offering everything you would expect from a great small town; walkability, a feeling of community, great local businesses, and easy commute to NYC via NJ Transit - Raritan Valley Line. This home is located a block from where all the magic happens and is waiting for someone to make it their own. With a little vision and TLC this house can be made into your perfect home. Awesome alternative to a condo or townhouse, it offers an open floor plan on the first floor with kitchen, living, and dining area. Second floor offers 3 good sized bedrooms and the first of two full baths. Keep going up to the finished walk-up attic with the second full bath, and finished loft area perfect for WFH space, additional guest space, or studio, to name a few options, in addition to extra storage. The full home sized basement holds the laundry area, additional storage, and even some workshop space. The backyard is currently set up as a gardener's haven, with planter boxes and topiaries or you can easily reimagine it whatever your heart desires. Throw in a low tax rate and access to Bridgewater schools and you can't ask for anything else. This home is literally the best deal in town and offers anyone a great opportunity to get into this area with a low entry point and amazing upside potential
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 55 Thompson St
General
- Price: $375,000
- Taxes: $5,475 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4029499
- Updated: 5/27/2026
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- 3rd Floor/Level 3: Bath(s) Other, Den, Storage Room
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Kitchen, LivDinRm
- Lower Level: Laundry Room, Outside Entrance, Storage Room, Utility Room
- Appliances: Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedroom 1: 15 x 12, Second
- Bedroom 2: 11 x 9, Second
- Bedroom 3: 13 x 9, Second
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 15 x 15, First
- Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Eat-In Kitchen, 15 x 12, First
- Dining Room: 15 x 12, First
- See Remarks: Third
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Patio, Sidewalk
Location
- County: Somerset
- Driving Directions: 206 to Somerset St to Thompson St.
School Information
- Elementary School: JF KENNEDY
- Middle School: BRIDG-RAR
- High School: BRIDG-RAR
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: No Cooling
- Heating Type: 1 Unit, Radiant - Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Half-Duplex
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Bilco-Style Door, Full, Unfinished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1925
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
- Lot Size: 20 x 179
- Driveway/Sidewalk: On-Street Parking
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $180,000
- Land Assmt: $125,000
- Tax Amount: $5,475
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: All personal items
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 2716-00091-0000-00029-0000-
- Block: 91
- Lot Number: 29
Listed by Corcoran Sawyer Smith
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Schools
Schools serving 55 Thompson St
School District:Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Raritan, NJ 255 Woodmere Street, Raritan, NJ 08869 | K-4 | 0.8 mi |
Adamsville Elementary School 400 Union Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 | K-4 | 2.7 mi |
Brdgwtr Raritn Middle School 128 Merriwood Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 | 7-8 | 2.6 mi |
Bridgewater Raritan High School 600 Garretson Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 | 9-12 | 1.6 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 55 Thompson St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/27/2026
Listed
$375,000
66.67%
MLS
7/01/2005
Sold
$225,000
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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 55 Thompson St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,375
8%
$180,000
—
2022
$4,979
24%
$180,000
—
2022
$4,020
-4%
$180,000
—
2021
$4,182
-5%
$180,000
—
2018
$4,412
3%
$180,000
—
2017
$4,295
2%
$180,000
—
2016
$4,212
-8%
$180,000
—
2019
$4,590
14%
$180,000
—
2015
$4,034
-2%
$180,000
—
2013
$4,131
—
$180,000
—
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 55 Thompson St
55 Thompson St, Raritan, NJ 08869 (MLS# 4029499) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 55 Thompson St is currently listed for $375,000 and was received on May 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 55 Thompson St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Raritan? You can browse all Raritan real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

