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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
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Move-in Ready Cape Cod on a Tree-Lined Street! Discover 551 Melrose Ave, a charming and updated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in South Plainfield. This beautiful Cape Cod features the elegance of hardwood floors on the first level as well as an updated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The second floor features a completely renovated primary bedroom with an additional sitting area. The property also offers a relaxing deck, and a driveway that fits two cars deep. An unfinished basement provides ample storage. Located on a quiet, friendly street, this is the perfect opportunity to own a meticulously cared-for home. A must-see property in South Plainfield, NJ!

Full Property Details for 551 Melrose Ave

General

  • Price: $499,900
  • Taxes: $6,479 (2024)
  • Status: Under Contract
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Middlesex
  • MLS ID: 2606554R
  • Updated: 1/2/2026
  • Added to Site: 99 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Bath Main, 1 Bedroom, None
  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Washer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinklers, Deck, Storage Shed
  • Deck/Patio: Deck

Parking

  • Parking Features: 1 Car Width, 2 Cars Deep
  • Parking: 1 Car Width, 2 Cars Deep

Location

  • County: Middlesex

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Gas in Street

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Recreation Room, Laundry Facilities
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Year Built: 1953

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1377
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,998
  • Lot Dimensions: 100.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Features: See Remarks
  • Zoning: R75
  • Lot Description: See Remarks

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $6,479
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 2200166000000004

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Schools serving 551 Melrose Ave

School District:South Plainfield Borough School District
NameGradesDistance
South Plainfield High School
200 Lake Street, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
9-120.8 mi
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Price & Sales History for 551 Melrose Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/20/2025
Price Reduced
$499,900
-5.66%
MLS
10/29/2025
Listed
$529,900
103.81%
MLS
11/10/2016
Sold
$260,000
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Tax History for 551 Melrose Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,479
6%
$92,800
—
2022
$6,120
2%
$92,800
—
2021
$5,976
9%
$92,800
—
2018
$5,505
-3%
$92,800
—
2019
$5,651
4%
$92,800
—
2017
$5,434
1%
$92,800
—
2016
$5,380
6%
$92,800
—
2015
$5,099
6%
$92,800
—
2013
$4,821
—
$92,800
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551 Melrose Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 (MLS# 2606554R) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 551 Melrose Avenue is currently listed for $499,900 and was received on October 27, 2025. Want to learn more about 551 Melrose Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in South Plainfield? You can browse all South Plainfield real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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