Closed$549,900
TLC ≈ $4,391/mo
3 3 1,650 sqft
85 Homestead Drive, Old Bridge, NJ 07747
124 Higgins Road, Old Bridge, NJ 07747
$499,999
4 beds 2 baths 1,787 sqft Built 191038 days on marketActive
About this home
Accepted an offer. Hidden gem in Old Bridge filled with charm, character, and endless potential! Perfect fixer-upper for a first-time buyer ready to create their dream home or an investor looking for their next project. Tucked away on a secluded .52-acre lot, the Higgins Farmhouse on Higgins Rd offers privacy while still being close to shopping, dining, parks, and major transportation. This classic colonial features 1, 787 sq ft with 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, including an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, inviting living room, and cozy den. The spacious property offers room for gardening, hobbies, expansion, or outdoor entertaining. A rare opportunity with great bones and unlimited possibilities!
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 4% APR.
Your estimated payment
$3,841/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $3,541
- Utilities
- $535
- Transportation
- $124
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$2,268
Property tax + insurance$1,085
PMI / 2nd mortgage$188
Heating + cooling$113
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$124
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,159/mo
Purchase price
$499,999
Down payment
$25,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$474,999
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Two Story
Year built
1910
Lot size
0.52 ac
Stories
2
Heating
See Remarks
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$6,762
MLS #
2615214R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Basement
Home features
Appliances
RefrigeratorWasher
Interior
Entrance FoyerKitchenBath HalfDenDining RoomFamily Room1 Bedroom2 Bedrooms3 Bedrooms4 BedroomsNone
Exterior
Yard
Parking
2 Car WidthDriveway
Kitchen
Breakfast BarEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Dining L
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping
Neighborhood — 07747
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,122 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 17.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 2,796 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 17,640 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 18,482 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 6,831 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 17,368 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 791 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 1,853 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 1,990 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 13,435 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.67 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 37.48 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $80,895 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $90,720 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $34,065 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $64,640 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $65,848 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 81.54% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
7747
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Listing information last refreshed 5/14/2026. Provided courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.