Closed$545,000
TLC ≈ $4,880/mo
3 2 1,964 sqft
39 S 5th Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904
255 6th Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904
$2,850
3 beds 2 baths 1,480 sqft Built 19100 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome to this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in the heart of Highland Park. Filled with natural light, this home offers modern updates and comfortable living throughout. Recent renovations include updated electrical and plumbing systems, multi-zone high-efficiency HVAC, a high-efficiency water heater, modern lighting, and fresh paint. The main level features an open-concept living and dining area that flows into a stylishly updated kitchen complete with contemporary finishes, sleek fixtures, a built-in dishwasher, and a center island perfect for meal prep and entertaining. A first-floor bedroom and full bathroom provide flexibility for guests, a home office, or additional living space.Upstairs, you'll find a spacious primary bedroom, an additional bedroom, and a beautifully updated full bathroom. The basement offers bonus storage and the convenience of an in-home laundry area. Enjoy the privacy of a fenced backyard, ideal for relaxing or spending time outdoors. Conveniently located near parks, schools, shopping, dining, Rutgers University, public transportation, and major commuting routes, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and modern living. Available for immediate occupancy. Just move in and enjoy!
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
$525/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $88
- Utilities
- $475
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$18
Property tax + insurance$69
PMI / 2nd mortgage$1
Heating + cooling$108
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$4,475/mo
Purchase price
$2,850
Down payment
$143 (5%)
Loan amount
$2,708
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
A-Frame, Custom Home
Year built
1910
Lot size
—
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
—
MLS #
2617351R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeOvenWasherWasher/DryerGas Water Heater
Interior
Blinds1 BedroomEntrance FoyerKitchenLiving RoomBath FullDining Room2 BedroomsNone
Exterior
Fencing/WallYard
Parking
On StreetNone
Pool
None
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Security
Smoke Detector(s)
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Sewer
Public Sewer
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, Dead - End Street
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 6/10/2026. Provided courtesy of SIGNATURE REALTY NJ via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.