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  • For Sale
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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 6 days ago
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Welcome to 856 Rahway Avenue! A charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial offering a wonderful blend of timeless charm and inviting warmth. Hardwood floors flow throughout the home, beginning with a spacious living room featuring a wood-burning fireplace and continuing into the dining area and bright kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast nook. A sun-filled bonus room provides flexible space for a home office, sitting room or playroom. Upstairs are three nicely sized bedrooms and a full bath. The finished basement offers additional living, laundry area and recreation space. Outside, enjoy a newer patio, fenced backyard and beautifully landscaped grounds that add to the home's curb appeal and provide an inviting setting for relaxing or entertaining. The attached one-car garage offers convenient access into the home, especially helpful when bringing in groceries or coming home in inclement weather and is equipped with electric car charger. Ideally located within walking distance of all 3 Westfield schools, Tamaques Park and vibrant downtown Westfield with its shopping, dining and transportation options. A wonderful opportunity to make this Westfield home your own!

Full Property Details for 856 Rahway Ave

General

  • Price: $849,000
  • Taxes: $13,197 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Garden_State
  • MLS ID: 4052955
  • Updated: 9/17/2026
  • Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • 2nd Floor/Level 2: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • 1st Floor/Level 1: Dining Room, GarEnter, Kitchen, Living Room, Powder Room, Sunroom
  • Lower Level: Laundry Room, Rec Room, Utility Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: 20 x 12, Second
  • Bedroom 2: 13 x 12, Second
  • Bedroom 3: 10 x 11, Second

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: 20 x 12, First
  • Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, 13 x 11, First
  • Dining Room: 10 x 11, First
  • Sunroom: 11 x 8, First
  • PowderRm: 4 x 5, First
  • Utility Room: 9 x 11, Basement
  • Rec Room: 21 x 20, Basement

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Patio, Storage Shed, Wood Fence
  • Color: Gray

Parking

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

Location

  • County: Union
  • Driving Directions: W. Grove or W. Broad to Rahway - Between Normandy Drive and Vermont Street

School Information

  • Elementary School: Tamaques
  • Middle School: Edison
  • High School: Westfield

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: 1 Unit, Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public Water
  • Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas, Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, French Drain, Full
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Remodeled/Updated: 2017

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
  • Lot Size: 50 x 108
  • Driveway/Sidewalk: 2 Car Width, Blacktop
  • Lot Description: Level Lot

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Amount: $575,800
  • Land Assmt: $382,100
  • Tax Amount: $13,197
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Disclosures: Yes
  • APN: 2920-04601-0000-00004-0000-
  • Block: 4601
  • Lot Number: 4

Listed by Corcoran Sawyer Smith

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201-653-8000

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Schools serving 856 Rahway Ave

School District:Westfield Town School District
NameGradesDistance
Tamaques Elementary School
641 Willow Grove Road, Westfield, NJ 07090
1-50.2 mi
Lincoln Early Childhood Center
728 Westfield Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090
PK-K0.3 mi
Thomas Edison Intermediate School
800 Rahway Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090
6-80.1 mi
Westfield Senior High School
550 Dorian Road, Westfield, NJ 07090
9-120.7 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 856 Rahway Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
9/17/2026
Listed
$849,000
40.33%
MLS
3/22/2018
Sold
$605,000
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Tax History for 856 Rahway Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$13,197
6%
$575,800
—
2022
$12,437
—
$575,800
—
2022
$12,432
—
$575,800
—
2021
$12,455
1%
$575,800
—
2019
$12,380
12%
$575,800
385%
2018
$11,036
1%
$118,700
—
2017
$10,975
2%
$118,700
—
2016
$10,717
2%
$118,700
—
2015
$10,504
8%
$118,700
—
2013
$9,713
—
$118,700
—
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856 Rahway Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090 (MLS# 4052955) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 856 Rahway Ave is currently listed for $849,000 and was received on September 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 856 Rahway Ave? 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.

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