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271 Central Ave, Edison, NJ, 08817

7beds
4baths
3,372sqft
$1,199,000
$356price/sqft
$8,764/moest. monthly cost
$350,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

Prime Edison Property - Approved for Two Luxury Single-Family Homes or Live & Rent Opportunity Exceptional opportunity to own a board and zoning - approved minor subdivision in Edison's sought after neighborhood - offering flexibility, income, and future profit. This property includes an existing multi-family home plus approval to build two new luxury single-family homes, making it ideal for builders, investors, owner-occupants, or multi-generational buyers. Property Highlights Approved to build two new luxury single-family homes, see below for details Existing multi-family includes: o Unit 1: 5 BR/3 BA, half basement, & driveway, rented at $3,200/month (lease through 3/31/26, option for extension as needed) o Unit 2: 2 BR/1 BA, full basement, & 2-car garage, currently owner-occupied or rentable at $2,200/month Live in one unit and collect rent from the other, or start immediate construction on two new homes New Construction Vision & Approved Blueprints Each approved single-family home is designed for modern luxury living (~2,800-2,900 sq ft) and projected to sell for $1.0M - $1.2M. Key design highlights include: 1. 5 BR / 3 BA plus dual family rooms, including coffered design, for large family gathering or entertainment 2. Soaring 9' ceiling on 1st floor, 8' ceiling on 2nd floor with 10' tray ceiling for master coupled with a walk-out balcony 3. Spa-inspired master suite with freestanding tub and his & her WIC 4. Gourmet quartz kitchen with walk-in pantry and stainless-steel appliances 5. Hardwood or porcelain floors with Andersen / Pella windows 6. Energy-efficient two-zone HVAC, high R-value insulation, and smart layout 7. Superior exterior structure using 2x6 framing Together, both homes could yield $2M+ in finished value, instantly positioning this property as a high-upside investment. Prime Edison Location Minutes to Edison train station (direct to NYC), top-rated schools, major shopping, and quick access to Route 1, Parkway, Rt 287, and NJ Turnpike. High-demand neighborhood with strong resale and rental markets. This turnkey development offers a fully approved minor subdivision for two new luxury single-family homes, along with an existing income-producing multi-family residence. The value reflects over a year of professional work and approval completed - including planning board fees, legal and engineering costs, environmental testing, zoning compliance, architected blueprints, and finalized deeds. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer to perform their own due diligence regarding minor subdivision details, construction, potential resale values, etc. Any price estimates for future construction are illustrative only and not a guarantee of market value or profit. Property sold as-is with no representation or warranty of future performance, subject to local zoning, building, and planning regulations.

Getting Around

66
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
48
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
5/10
4/10
Edison High SchoolGrades 9-121.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1922

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Multi Family

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Water Heater(Electric),Water Heater,Unit 1(Dryer,Refrigerator),Unit 2(Refrigerator)

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full, None

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Bathrooms: 4

Features

  • Unit 1(Dining Room,Kitchen,5+ Bedrooms,2+ Baths),Unit 2(Dining Room,2 Bedrooms,Kitchen,1 Bath,Den/Family Room)
  • Flooring: Unit 1 Carpet

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard Electric
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,372
  • Total interior livable area: 3,372 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 050010000000002306
  • Zoning: RB

Features

  • Stories: 2

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,564 sqft
  • Features: See Remarks
  • Lot size dimensions: 125.00 x 0.00

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Garage,Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Ice Storm
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties

Fire
Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $6,062$72,744
Home Insurance *$343$4,116
Property Taxes $1,988$23,856
Electricity $371$4,460
Total$8,764$105,168
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$300,480/yr
40% on housing$262,920/yr
45% on housing$233,706/yr

New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 7,029Commercial: 173
Total Premiums$5.54M
Total Exposure$1.19B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.6%
7.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.7%
-2.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$356This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 08817$301
Middlesex County$305

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 08817$382
Middlesex County$345

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2025-11-07Listed for sale$1,199,000
2021-01-05Listing removed--
2020-10-05Listed for sale$729,999
2020-01-10Listing removed$559,999
2019-10-07Listed for sale$559,999
2016-04-26Listing removed$468,000
2016-04-05Pending sale$468,000
2016-02-26Listed for sale$468,000
2015-11-30Listing removed$2,600
2015-11-20Listed for rent$2,600
2014-08-01Sold$376,000
2014-04-22Listed for sale$400,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentRONNIE GLOMB
BrokerageYOUR TOWN REALTY, LLC

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