Closed$545,000
TLC ≈ $4,880/mo
3 2 1,964 sqft
39 S 5th Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904
232 Volkert Street, Highland Park, NJ 08904
$449,000
4 beds 2 baths — Built 19622 days on marketActive
About this home
Excellent opportunity to bring your vision and updates to this 4 BR Split Level home situated on a generously sized lot in desirable Highland Park. Offering a flexible floor plan and strong potential for improvement, this property presents an ideal opportunity for buyers seeking to build equity through renovations and cosmetic updates.Whether you are an owner occupant ready to customize or an investor looking for your next project, this is a rare opportunity to add value in this sought after neighborhood. The spacious side and rear yards provide room for outdoor activities, whether gardening, recreation, entertaining, or creating your own backyard retreat. A large deck offers additional outdoor living space and potential for enhancement. Convenient rear-side street access provides added parking flexibility for homeowners and guests. Ideally located near highly regarded local schools, shopping, banking, major roadways, Rutgers University and Donaldson Park, this home combines location, lot size and potential. Property is being sold strictly 'As Is'. Seller will make no repairs or credits. Buyer is responsible for all municipal inspections, certifications and requirements.
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
$4,649/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,359
- Utilities
- $515
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$2,892
Property tax + insurance$1,299
PMI / 2nd mortgage$168
Heating + cooling$128
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$5,149/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$449,000
Down payment
$22,450 (5%)
Loan amount
$426,550
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Split Level
Year built
1962
Lot size
—
Stories
3
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
None
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$9,997
MLS #
2616943R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Basement
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherWater Heater
Interior
1 BedroomEntrance FoyerBath HalfFamily RoomKitchenLiving RoomDining Room3 BedroomsBath Main
Exterior
DeckPatio
Parking
2 Car WidthAsphaltDriveway
Patio & porch
DeckPatio
Kitchen
Breakfast Bar
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple, Trust
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, Corner Lot, Level
Neighborhood — 08904
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,821 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 5.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 7,135 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 6,759 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 7,062 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 3,459 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 5,822 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 431 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 613 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 840 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 5,681 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.43 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 35.70 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $65,051 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $86,524 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $35,667 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $53,899 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $63,672 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 86.06% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8904
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Listing information last refreshed 6/6/2026. Provided courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.