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Property Description
House has been totally gutted on the interior and all asbestos materials have been removed by certified company. Also for sale as fully approved 2 family home. Own a piece of history, previous residence of famous poet and writer, Langston Hughes. Either remodel/expand the existing home as a single family with your own plans or build with existing approved plans for the 2 family home. Convenient location, close to all schools, Downtown and NYC transportation.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 514 Downer St
General
- Price: $717,000
- Taxes: $8,836 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4003105
- Updated: 1/9/2026
- Added to Site: 15 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 999
- Fireplace(s): See Remarks
- Appliances: Sump Pump
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 198
- Full Bathrooms: 99
- Half Bathrooms: 99
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 999
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: See Remarks
Parking
- Uncovered Spaces: 2
Location
- County: Union
- Driving Directions: South Ave or Scotch Plains Ave to Downer St
School Information
- Elementary School: Mckinley
- Middle School: Edison
- High School: Westfield
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: See Remarks
- Heating Type: See Remarks
- Heating Fuel: See Remarks
Utilities
- Sewer: See Remarks
- Water: See Remarks
- Utility Description: See Remarks
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Bilco-Style Door, French Drain, Full, Unfinished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Additional Use: Multi-Family
- Year Built: 2026
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
- Lot Size: 50 x 145
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Concrete Strip
- Zoning: RM-6
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $328,600
- Land Assmt: $264,800
- Tax Amount: $8,836
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- APN: 2920-02707-0000-00023-0000-
- Block: 2707
- Lot Number: 23
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Schools
Schools serving 514 Downer St
School District:Westfield Town School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
McKinley Elementary School, Westfield, NJ 500 1st Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 | 1-5 | 0.1 mi |
Lincoln Early Childhood Center 728 Westfield Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 | PK-K | 0.8 mi |
Thomas Edison Intermediate School 800 Rahway Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 | 6-8 | 1 mi |
Westfield Senior High School 550 Dorian Road, Westfield, NJ 07090 | 9-12 | 0.4 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 514 Downer St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/01/2026
Listed
$717,000
55.87%
MLS
1/02/2024
Sold
$460,000
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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 514 Downer St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$8,837
4%
$328,600
-16%
2022
$8,476
—
$392,400
—
2022
$8,472
—
$392,400
—
2021
$8,488
1%
$392,400
—
2019
$8,437
17%
$392,400
407%
2018
$7,196
1%
$77,400
—
2017
$7,156
2%
$77,400
—
2016
$6,988
2%
$77,400
—
2015
$6,849
8%
$77,400
—
2013
$6,334
—
$77,400
—
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 514 Downer St
514 Downer St, Westfield, NJ 07090 (MLS# 4003105) is a Single Family property with 999 bedrooms, 99 full bathrooms and 99 partial bathrooms. 514 Downer St is currently listed for $717,000 and was received on January 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 514 Downer St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Westfield? You can browse all Westfield real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

