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$4,869 Closing Credit¹
#3969372, Listing office: JEANIUS REALTY
$410,000 List price
397 Lake Ave Colonia, NJ 07067
$4,869
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,095 sqft
0.2 acres
$374 / sqft
House
Property details
About 397 Lake Ave
A Great Opportunity to own in a highly desirable neighborhood. This Gem of a property has 3 nice size bedrooms with 1 bathroom. Bedrooms have good closet space complete with hardwood floors. Nice size eat in kitchen. Home has a full basement with high ceilings and access to the backyard. Beautiful backyard with good space. Strategically located, offering easy access to the Garden State Parkway, Route 1, and other major thoroughfares. Excellent location for those who commute into NYC. Very close to schools, parks, houses of worship, shopping and eateries. Home is in need of a little TLC. Buyer will be responsible for the cost & responsibility of obtaining any necessary city certs needed for financing or closing. Home And All Appliances Are Being Sold completely As Is.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Radiant, Forced Air
StatusActive
CoolingWall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Size1,095 sqft
Lot size0.1589 Acres
Year built1965
Parking1 Car Width, Garage, Attached, Built-In Garage, Driveway, Paved
MLS #2515629R
Attached garage1 space
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
- Interior: 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, None
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: 1 Car Width, Garage, Attached, Built-In Garage, Driveway, Paved
- Exterior: Deck
- Architectural Style: Fixer Upper, Ranch
- Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Forced Air
- Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $410,000
- Price/SqFt: $374
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $9,719
- Tax Year: 2024
- Year Built: 1965
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,095 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1589 Acres
- MLS Number: 2515629R
- MLS Name: CJMLS API
- Office Name: JEANIUS REALTY LLC
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $82,100 | $9,719 |
| 2022 | $82,100 | $9,477 |
| 2021 | $82,100 | $8,831 |
| 2020 | $82,100 | $8,900 |
| 2019 | $82,100 | $8,731 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•Pennsylvania Avenue
6
Frank K. Hehnly Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•590 Raritan Rd
7
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•720 Inman 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 $88,763. Most Colonia, NJ residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
18%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
37%
100k-200k
7%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
29%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
33%
Married, No Kids
30%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Symphony or Opera
Hiking/backpacking
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Chico's
Nordstrom Rack
The Container Store
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Chipotle
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
Mazda
BMW
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Rock
Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 397 Lake Ave
The listing price of 397 Lake Ave property is $410,000.
The property 397 Lake Ave is a house located in Colonia, New Jersey, 07067.
Active Listing: 397 Lake Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 397 Lake Ave are: Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Frank K. Hehnly Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Colonia Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Carl H. Kumpf Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Rahway 7th and 8th Grade Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Colonia High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Arthur L. Johnson High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Rahway High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $9,719 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 397 Lake Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 397 Lake Ave is 1,095 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 397 Lake Ave is 1965.
This home is located at 397 Lake Ave in Colonia, NJ and zip code 07067. This 1,095 square foot home, which was built in 1965, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $410,000.
In May 2025, from all listings sold in Colonia, NJ there were more than 9 sold above asking price, over 2 sold below and more than 1 were sold right at the asked price. In May 2025 in Colonia, NJ there were 13.8% more homes for sale than in April. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $595,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 45 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.