Closed$535,000
TLC ≈ $4,205/mo
3 1 1,064 sqft
144 Garden Terrace, Edison, NJ 08817
265 S 9th Avenue S, Highland Park, NJ 08904
$439,000
2 beds 1 baths 1,036 sqft Built 19200 days on marketActive
About this home
Move-in ready and full of charm, this 2 bedroom, 1 bath Highland Park home is a wonderful alternative to renting! Beautiful hardwood floors flow throughout the inviting interior, while the kitchen features upgraded cabinetry, granite countertops, built-in wine and pot racks, and a microwave above the five-burner stove. The central AC will keep you cool in the summer heat. A spacious primary bedroom offers a double closet, and the full bathroom includes a convenient tub-and-shower combination. Downstairs, the large basement provides laundry facilities, a workbench, abundant storage, and plenty of flexible space for hobbies, projects, or a home gym. Outside, enjoy a private backyard, storage shed, and driveway parking. The convenient location offers easy access to trains serving New York City and Philadelphia, major highways, buses, shopping, restaurants, downtown New Brunswick, Rutgers University, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and much more. Unpack, settle in, and make it yours. Why rent when you can own? Showings begin 7/18.
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
$4,419/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,110
- Utilities
- $497
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$2,828
Property tax + insurance$1,117
PMI / 2nd mortgage$165
Heating + cooling$94
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$581/mo
Purchase price
$439,000
Down payment
$21,950 (5%)
Loan amount
$417,050
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Ranch
Year built
1920
Lot size
0.1136 ac
Stories
1
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$8,188
MLS #
2700847R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
2 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath MainOther Room(s)Dining RoomNone
Exterior
Open Porch(es)Enclosed Porch(es)SidewalkStorage ShedYard
Community
Sidewalks
Parking
1 Car Width3 Cars DeepAsphaltDrivewayOn Street
Patio & porch
PorchEnclosed
Kitchen
Granite/Corian Countertops
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
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 7/18/2026. Provided courtesy of BEST REALTY via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.