Closed$389,900
TLC ≈ $3,375/mo
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299 Howard Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
219 S Adelaide Avenue S, Highland Park, NJ 08904
$608,000
3 beds 2 baths 1,392 sqft Built 19207 days on marketActive
About this home
Bright, Airy & Beautifully Appointed Home Near Everything! Welcome to this move‑in‑ready gem offering exceptional charm, modern updates, and unbeatable convenience. With wood floors flowing throughout, large windows that drench every room in natural light, and beautiful moldings and appointments, this home delivers warmth, character, and style in every corner. You will love the first floor with a welcoming layout featuring a recently renovated eat-in kitchen with white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, and stainless-steel appliances, a formal dining room, a living room and a den/4‑seasons room with heat, perfect for year‑round enjoyment. The cozy living room boasts a fireplace. There is also a half bath on the first floor for added convenience. The second floor boasts three bedrooms and lots of storage, including one bedroom with a walk‑in closet, and one bedroom with two closets. There is also a full bath with shower/tub- easy access/convenience for all 3 bedrooms. The third floor/walk up attic has fixed stairs leading to a loft, offering incredible potential for storage or another creative use. The detached 2‑car garage is block construction with 2 separate doors. You will love the manicured yard- perfect for play or gardening with a beautiful, upscale paver patio ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. Close to train, major highways, bus routes, RWJ Hospital, Rutgers, parks, restaurants, and shopping a commuter's dream with every convenience at your fingertips. Showings begin 6/26/26.
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
$5,870/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,616
- Utilities
- $513
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$3,917
Property tax + insurance$1,471
PMI / 2nd mortgage$228
Heating + cooling$102
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$6,370/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$608,000
Down payment
$30,400 (5%)
Loan amount
$577,600
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1920
Lot size
0.14 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard, Radiant, Baseboard Hotwater, Central
Cooling
Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s), See Remarks
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$10,450
MLS #
2617909R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenRefrigeratorRangeWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
KitchenBath HalfLiving RoomDining RoomFamily Room3 BedroomsBath FullAtticUnfinished/Other Room
Exterior
CurbsPatioSidewalkFencing/WallYard
Community
CurbsSidewalks
Parking
1 Car WidthAsphaltGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDetachedDrivewayOn Street
Patio & porch
Patio
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, See Remarks, Near Public Transit
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 6/26/2026. Provided courtesy of BEST REALTY via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.