$6,531 Closing Credit¹
#3963469, Listing Office: PREMIER HOMES
$549,000 List price
179 Monroe St Rahway City, NJ 07065
$6,519
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
0.10 acres
House
Property details
About 179 Monroe St
Welcome to your next chapter in this beautifully updated Colonial, refreshed in 2023 and located just half a mile from the Rahway train station! This spacious home combines classic charm with modern updates, starting on the first level where you?ll find a bright living room, open dining area, sleek kitchen, private office, and convenient half bath. Upstairs, the second level features three comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom, while the third level offers a versatile fourth bedroom?suitable as a guest space, playroom, hobby room, or additional office.The finished basement expands your living space even further with a cozy family room, a full bathroom, laundry area, and bilco doors that open directly to the backyard. Outside, enjoy a fenced yard with a storage shed and plenty of space to relax or entertain. With bus stops just blocks away and the train station close by, commuting is a breeze. This is the kind of home that blends comfort, function, and location all in one.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingMulti Unit(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingMulti Unit(s), Central Air
BasementYes
Lot size0.1 Acres
Year built1935
ParkingAssigned, None
MLS #3959610
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Assigned, None
- Exterior: Privacy Fence, Storage Shed, Wood Fence
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Multi Unit(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Multi Unit(s), Central Air
- List Price: $549,000
- Directions: Turn right onto W Grand Ave and continue straight. Turn right onto Lawrence St and a right onto Monroe St. The home will be on your left.
- Year Built: 1935
- Lot Size: 0.1 Acres
- MLS Number: 3959610
- Office Name: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
- Office Phone: (908) 967-1889
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Nearby schools
5
Cleveland Elementary School
Public District PK-6
0.3 mi
•486 E Milton Ave
6
Franklin Elementary School
Public District PK-6
0.9 mi
•1809 Saint Georges Ave
4
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public District PK-6
1.0 mi
•811 Saint Georges Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $32,647. The majority of Rahway City, NJ residents have income less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
52%
<35k
25%
35k-100k
18%
100k-200k
5%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
63%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
14%
Married, No Kids
12%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
11%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
24%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
PGA/LPGA
Figure Skating
Continuing Education Courses
Where do the neighbors shop?
Chico's
Express/Express For Men
Banana Republic
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cracker Barrel
Bob Evans
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Oldsmobile
Volkswagen
What do the neighbors listen to?
Soft Adult Contemporary
News
Urban Contemporary
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Frequently asked questions
About 179 Monroe St
The listing price of 179 Monroe St property is $549,000.
The property 179 Monroe St is a house located in Rahway City, New Jersey, 07065.
Active Listing: 179 Monroe St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 179 Monroe St are: Cleveland Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Franklin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Roosevelt Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Rahway 7th and 8th Grade Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Avenel Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), McManus Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Rahway High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Linden High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Arthur L. Johnson High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
The property at 179 Monroe St has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The year of construction for 179 Monroe St is 1935.
This home is located at 179 Monroe St in Rahway City, NJ and zip code 07065. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $549,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Rahway City, NJ there were more than 6 sold above asking price, over 2 sold below and more than 0 were sold right at the asked price. In April 2025 in Rahway City, NJ there were 16.5% more homes for sale than in March. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 32 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $500,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.