Closed$849,000
TLC ≈ $7,067/mo
5 3 2,924 sqft
20 Poplar Avenue, North Brunswick, NJ 08902
5 Edith Place, Franklin, NJ 08873
$565,000
3 beds 3 baths — Built 20055 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome to 5 Edith Place located in desirable Somerset Glen a well-maintained townhome community in the heart of Franklin Township with easy access to Rt. 27, the NJ Turnpike, Jersey Ave. train station, Rutgers University, and an abundance of shopping and dining options. This NORTHEAST-facing 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial-style townhome offers a bright, open layout across multiple levels, complete with a 1-car attached garage and private driveway. As you enter through the northeast-facing front door, you are welcomed by a soaring double-height foyer that sets the tone for the rest of the home. The main level features a formal dining room with recessed lighting, an eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and rich brown cabinetry, plus a spacious living room centered around a gas fireplace with sliding door access to a private deck overlooking the backyard. Upstairs, the generous primary suite offers a walk-in closet and a full en-suite bath, joined by two additional well-sized bedrooms and a full hall bath. The unfinished basement with newer washer and dryer presents a great opportunity to add finished living space and includes ample room for storage. With quick access to major highways, public transit, top universities, and everyday conveniences, this is comfortable, low-maintenance living in one of Somerset County's most sought-after and accessible communities. PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS COMING SOON!
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
$5,527/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,197
- Utilities
- $618
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$3,640
Property tax + insurance$1,345
PMI / 2nd mortgage$212
Heating + cooling$147
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$6,027/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$565,000
Down payment
$28,250 (5%)
Loan amount
$536,750
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Townhouse, Condo/TH
Style
Townhouse
Year built
2005
Lot size
0.0221 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$8,860
MLS #
2662231M
County
Somerset
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
Dining RoomBath HalfKitchenLiving Room3 BedroomsBath SecondBath FullAttic
Parking
1 Car WidthAsphalt
Fireplace
Gas
Kitchen
Breakfast BarEat-in Kitchen
Flooring
Carpet
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Condominium
Lot features
Level
Neighborhood — 08873
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,923 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 14.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 1,217 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 19,252 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 20,671 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 9,389 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 16,716 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 1,619 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 2,239 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 2,415 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 14,858 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.62 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 37.61 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $77,737 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $84,348 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $32,104 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $62,455 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $62,776 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 81.56% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8873
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Listing information last refreshed 6/16/2026. Provided courtesy of RE/MAX IN STYLE via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.