Closed$545,000
TLC ≈ $4,880/mo
3 2 1,964 sqft
39 S 5th Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904
38 Clara Drive, Piscataway, NJ 08854
$399,000
4 beds 3 baths 1,714 sqft Built 19722 days on marketActive
About this home
ATTENTION builders, investors, contractors, experienced renovators - rare opportunity to acquire property in Piscataway being sold strictly 'AS IS'. Property requires significant repairs and renovation. Structural and environmental concerns are known and buyers should perform their own due diligence. Seller will make no repairs or credits. Excellent opportunity for renovation or investment in a desirable location. Buyer responsible for all inspections, certifications, permits and municipal 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
$4,361/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $3,987
- Utilities
- $583
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$2,570
Property tax + insurance$1,267
PMI / 2nd mortgage$150
Heating + cooling$130
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$639/mo
Purchase price
$399,000
Down payment
$19,950 (5%)
Loan amount
$379,050
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Bi-Level
Year built
1972
Lot size
0.1111 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard Hotwater, See Remarks
Cooling
A/C Central - Some, See Remarks
Water
Public
HOA
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Annual tax
$10,066
MLS #
2617072R
County
Middlesex
Home features
Interior
1 BedroomLaundry RoomBath HalfFamily Room3 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath FullBath MainDining RoomAttic
Parking
1 Car WidthDriveway
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Carpet
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Neighborhood — 08854
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,512 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 9.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 2,854 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 27,276 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 27,236 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 13,530 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 23,487 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 2,901 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 1,843 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 2,599 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 17,718 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 33.43 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $78,885 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $87,948 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $30,304 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $63,256 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $64,485 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 79.32% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8854
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Listing information last refreshed 6/7/2026. Provided courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.