Closed$435,000
TLC ≈ $3,753/mo
2 3 1,216 sqft
53 Boxgrove Place, Franklin, NJ 08873
3 Darwin Road, Franklin, NJ 08873
$472,500
3 beds 3 baths 1,434 sqft Built 19590 days on marketActive
About this home
This home is a hot opportunity! This lovely Cape Cod style home features 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths, and is located in an awesome neighborhood! Enter into the inviting foyer, a great place to greet your guests! The sun-drenched living room boasts a large bow window, hardwood floors, and recessed lighting! The hardwood floors continue through a beautiful arched doorway into the spacious dining room! The large eat-in kitchen features stainless steel appliances and plenty of cabinet and counter space! The main level also features a great bedroom located next to a lovely full bath, perfect for anyone looking for first-floor living! Upstairs, you'll find two big bedrooms, and a large full bath with a jetted tub and a mounted TV! The home has a large finished basement which has a ton of possibilities - rec room, office, home gym, playroom, you name it! There's also a great laundry room, as well as another full bath with a stall shower! Outside, you'll find a picturesque fully fenced backyard, with a covered deck/porch, a large patio, and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors! There's even an oversized garage for your car and all your toys! This home is great for commuters, is close to shopping and entertainment, and is waiting for you! Showings start 7/11!
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
$4,832/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,508
- Utilities
- $536
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$3,044
Property tax + insurance$1,287
PMI / 2nd mortgage$177
Heating + cooling$106
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$5,332/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$472,500
Down payment
$23,625 (5%)
Loan amount
$448,875
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1959
Lot size
0.3736 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$9,672
MLS #
2700394R
County
Somerset
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
1 BedroomKitchenLiving RoomBath FullDining Room2 BedroomsNone
Exterior
CurbsPatioSidewalkFencing/WallYard
Community
CurbsSidewalks
Parking
2 Car WidthAsphaltGarageOversizedGarage Door Opener
Patio & porch
Patio
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Sewer Charge, Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
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 7/11/2026. Provided courtesy of RE/MAX COUNTRY via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.