Closed$695,000
TLC ≈ $5,559/mo
3 5 2,364 sqft
51 Traditions Place, Monroe, NJ 08831
5 Holmes Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512
$650,000
3 beds 2 baths 1,436 sqft Built 196022 days on marketClosed
About this home
Here's a polished, listing-ready version of your description that flows better and highlights the home's strengths: A true gem and rare find! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2 full bath ranch showcases pride of ownership throughout. Featuring a full finished basement and an attached 2-car garage, this home offers both comfort and functionality. Step into a spacious living room filled with natural light from a large triple front window, complemented by crown molding and gleaming hardwood floors. The eat-in kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, a double sink, tile backsplash, crown molding, hardwood flooring, and a convenient peninsula barperfect for casual dining. All three bedrooms feature hardwood floors and ceiling fans. The primary suite includes his-and-hers closets and a private full bath with a shower stall. A formal dining room with a charming casement bay window overlooks the serene backyard and is accented with crown molding. Additional highlights include central air conditioning, newer gas baseboard heating, and pull-down attic stairs for extra storage. The fully finished 24x24 basement provides ample space for recreation, while the family room offers direct access to the attached garage and opens to a large patio through sliding doorsideal for indoor-outdoor living. Enjoy a beautifully landscaped exterior with a newer paver front walkway and a peaceful backyard setting. Located in the highly desirable Cranbury school district, with access to Princeton High School.
Affordability — calculate your monthly payment
Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 7.19% APR.
Your estimated payment
$5,990/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,735
- Utilities
- $536
- Transportation
- $127
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$4,187
Property tax + insurance$1,304
PMI / 2nd mortgage$244
Heating + cooling$106
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Budget$6,490/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$650,000
Down payment
$32,500 (5%)
Loan amount
$617,500
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Ranch
Year built
1960
Lot size
0.3528 ac
Stories
1
Heating
Radiant-Hot Water
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$7,977
MLS #
2661572M
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
3 BedroomsBath MainDining RoomBath FullFamily RoomKitchenLiving RoomNone
Exterior
Patio
Parking
2 Car WidthAsphaltAttachedGarage Door Opener
Patio & porch
Patio
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
1st FloorFull Bath
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Interior Lot
Neighborhood — 08512
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,318 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 50.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 458 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 5,580 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 5,738 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 1,835 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 5,503 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 282 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 454 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 537 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 3,867 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.91 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 35.62 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $101,833 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $124,379 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $43,121 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $78,151 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $81,903 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 78.11% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8512
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Listing information last refreshed 4/9/2026. Provided courtesy of BHHS FOX & ROACH REALTORS via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.