Closed$435,000
TLC ≈ $3,753/mo
2 3 1,216 sqft
53 Boxgrove Place, Franklin, NJ 08873
1868 Amwell Road, Franklin Twsp, NJ 08873
$649,000
3 beds 2 baths 2,915 sqft Built 196512 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome to this spacious ranch nestled on a beautiful 1-acre lot in desirable Somerset! Offering approximately 2, 915 square feet of living space, this well-built home is filled with character, generous room sizes, and endless potential. Features include 3 spacious bedrooms, 1 full and 1 half baths, gleaming hardwood floors, a bright and inviting living room, and a large eat-in kitchen with abundant cabinetry, granite countertops, and plenty of natural light. The oversized family room provides ample space for entertaining and everyday living, while the full basement offers exceptional storage, a retro bar area, workshop space, and Bilco doors for convenient outdoor access. Additional highlights include a circular driveway with dual entrances, a 2-car attached garage, laundry/mud room with exterior access, and two storage sheds. The expansive backyard offers endless possibilities for entertaining, gardening, recreation, or future expansion. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, Rutgers University, major highways, and public transportation. A rare opportunity to own a solid home on a picturesque lot and make it your own!
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
$6,154/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,848
- Utilities
- $632
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$4,181
Property tax + insurance$1,424
PMI / 2nd mortgage$243
Heating + cooling$154
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$6,654/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$649,000
Down payment
$32,450 (5%)
Loan amount
$616,550
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Ranch
Year built
1965
Lot size
0.8196 ac
Stories
1
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Well
HOA
—
Annual tax
$8,692
MLS #
2618265R
County
Somerset
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerElectric Range/OvenRefrigeratorWasherElectric Water Heater
Interior
Entrance Foyer3 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath MainBath OtherDining RoomUtility RoomNone
Exterior
DeckStorage Shed
Parking
AsphaltCircular DrivewayGarageAttached
Patio & porch
Deck
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Interior Lot
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 6/27/2026. Provided courtesy of RE/MAX OUR TOWN via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.