Closed$499,000
TLC ≈ $3,981/mo
3 2 1,091 sqft
12 Fox Road, Edison, NJ 08817
435 S 5th Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904
$635,000
3 beds 4 baths 1,884 sqft Built 19612 days on marketActive
About this home
Charming Mid-Century Home in the Heart of Highland Park! This beautifully maintained 1961 residence, ideally situated just moments from downtown Highland Park's vibrant shops, restaurants, and community amenities. This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers the perfect blend of classic character and thoughtful updates. Step inside to a sun-drenched living room that sets a warm, welcoming tone for the entire home. The adjacent dining room flows effortlessly through a sliding glass door out to an elevated deck, where you can enjoy peaceful, tree-lined views of the wooded backyard a serene backdrop for morning coffee or evening entertaining. The spacious eat-in kitchen features a cozy breakfast nook and a premium appliance package combining GE Profile and Bosch. Retreat to the generous primary suite, complete with a large custom-built en suite bathroom and two closets including a spacious walk-in offering ample storage and a true sense of everyday luxury. The finished basement expands your living space significantly, offering a large recreation room with sliding-door walkout access to a newly hardscaped paver patio perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining. This level also includes a convenient laundry room, a full bathroom, and generous storage room. Outside, the quiet, wooded backyard provides a private tranquil escape. Location is everything, and this home delivers: just a short distance to downtown Highland Park's shops and restaurants, the grocery store, the public library, community centers, fitness centers, houses of worship, and the scenic trails of Donaldson Park.
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
$6,486/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $6,214
- Utilities
- $569
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$4,091
Property tax + insurance$1,885
PMI / 2nd mortgage$238
Heating + cooling$130
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$6,986/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$635,000
Down payment
$31,750 (5%)
Loan amount
$603,250
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Contemporary, Two Story
Year built
1961
Lot size
0.1148 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$14,876
MLS #
2700313R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerExhaust FanMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeOvenWasherKitchen Exhaust FanWater Heater
Interior
KitchenBath HalfLiving RoomDining Room3 BedroomsBath FullBath MainNone
Exterior
DeckPatio
Parking
3 Cars Deep
Patio & porch
DeckPatio
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsKitchen Exhaust FanEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Sitting AreaDressing RoomTwo SinksFull BathWalk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, Wooded, 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 7/12/2026. Provided courtesy of KHAHLIDRA HADHAZY PROP&ESTATES via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.