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141 Dunbar Avenue

Fords, NJ 08863

$950,000 $4,005/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

2,063

Sqft

0.26

Acre(Lot)

Description

Rare Historic Live/Work Compound with Former 19th-Century Barrel Factory Unique opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind two-family property featuring a massive rear accessory structure with soaring 14-foot ceilings and historic industrial character dating back to the late 1800s. Originally operating as a barrel factory/cooperage, the rear building offers exceptional flexibility for storage, workshop, studio, collector, artisan, or hobby use. The property combines residential income potential with an extraordinarily rare high-clearance structure seldom found in residential settings. The front two-family residence provides multiple living arrangements ideal for owner-occupants, multigenerational living, or rental income. Behind the home sits the impressive former factory building with expansive o pen space, dramatic ceiling height, and endless adaptive-use possibilities. Property highlights include: Two-family residential configuration Historic former barrel factory/workshop structure Approximate 14-foot ceilings in rear building Exceptional storage and flex-space potential Rare live/work layout Large-scale accessory structure Income-producing potential Unique adaptive reuse opportunity Ideal for collectors, artists, makers, tradespeople, or hobbyists Convenient access to major transportation routes A truly distinctive property with character, history, and possibilities that are increasingly difficult to find in New Jersey. Great Location: Close To GS Parkway, NJ Turnpike, Rt. 1, Rt. 9, Rt 287. Very Safe Neighborhood and great Neighbors!

Property Details

Property Type : Residential Income

Price : $950,000

AD Id : 68033440

MLS Id : 2606445R

Lot Size : 0.26 Acre

Living Area Size : 2,063

Year Built : 1963

Garage : 3

County : Middlesex

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Features

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 2

Room Information

Rooms Total: 13 Basement: None
Roofing Information

Asphalt
Interior Features

Roof: Asphalt Appliances: Range, Oven, Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer Window Features: Window Coverings
Heating & Cooling

Has Heating: Yes Heating: Zoned, Baseboard Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)

Building Information

Year Built: 1963 Building Area Total: 2063 Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding Stories: 2 Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Porch Private Pool: No
Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Private Entrance

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 150.00 x 85.00 Main Square Feet: 0.2583 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.2583 Lot Size Square Feet: 11252 Lot Description: Interior Lot, Near Public Transit

Listing Price Information

Listing Price: $950000

Tax Information

Parcel Number: 25001750600281 Tax Lot: 281 Tax Block: 175.06 Tax Year: 2024 Annual Tax: $14774

Parking Information

Garage, Oversized, Detached, Paved

Garage Information

Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 3

Utility Information

Electricity Connected
Location Information

Direction: Address: 141 Dunbar Ave, Fords, NJ 08863 Close to: GS Parkway, NJ Turnpike, Rt. 1, Rt. 9 and Rt 287. WaterSource: Public

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Nearby Home Value

Address	Estimate	Bed	Bath	Sq. Ft	Lot Size
12 Liberty Street, Fords, NJ, 08863	$475,000	--	--	1,684	1,684 SqFt

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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/12/2026 @ 07:29

MLS: 2606445R LISTED BY: QIZHAN JACK YAO, REALMART REALTY LLC SOURCE: Central Jersey MLS