Closed$2,200
TLC ≈ $267/mo
2 2 1,984 sqft
21 N 4th Avenue N, Highland Park, NJ 08904
980 Gates Avenue, Piscataway, NJ 08854
$719,000
3 beds 3 baths 1,620 sqft Built 19840 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome to 980 Gates Avenue! Situated on a highly sought-after half-acre lot, this Colonial blends classic charm with modern updates throughout. The home features new engineered hardwood flooring, all-new lighting, new kitchen, fresh interior and exterior paint, and new bathrooms. Enjoy relaxing on the wrap-around porch or take advantage of the detached two-story garage offering an abundance of storage. The first floor features brand new kitchen cabinetry, new appliances, quartz counters and features a service pantry! left spacious living room, an oversized dining room that can also serve as a family room, and a brand-new powder room. Upstairs offers three bedrooms, including a primary suite with a private en-suite bath, and a second large full bath in the hall. The basement boasts high ceilings and a private entrance to the backyard, offering potential to create additional living space.Step outside to a massive backyard with endless possibilities for entertaining or future expansion. Conveniently located near great schools, major highways and shops. This move-in-ready home will not last!
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
$6,628/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $6,376
- Utilities
- $579
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$4,632
Property tax + insurance$1,474
PMI / 2nd mortgage$270
Heating + cooling$128
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$7,128/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$719,000
Down payment
$35,950 (5%)
Loan amount
$683,050
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Two Story
Year built
1984
Lot size
0.427 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$9,184
MLS #
2700631R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeGas Water Heater
Interior
KitchenBath HalfLiving Room3 BedroomsBath FullBath SecondAttic
Exterior
Open Porch(es)Enclosed Porch(es)
Parking
3 Cars DeepGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDetachedDriveway
Patio & porch
PorchEnclosed
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsPantrySeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Dead - End Street, Level
Neighborhood — 08854
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,512 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 9.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 2,854 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 27,276 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 27,236 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 13,530 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 23,487 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 2,901 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 1,843 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 2,599 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 17,718 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 33.43 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $78,885 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $87,948 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $30,304 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $63,256 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $64,485 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 79.32% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8854
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Listing information last refreshed 7/10/2026. Provided courtesy of NATIONWIDE HOMES REALTY LLC via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.