Closed$3,300
TLC ≈ $855/mo
3 2 4,914 sqft
1020 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904
3 Dix Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
$499,999
2 beds 1 baths — Built 19522 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome to this solid all-brick Cape Cod, recently refreshed and ready for its next owner. This home features two bedrooms, one full bathroom, central air, and a detached one-car garage. The walkup attic and full walkout basement with high ceilings provide flexible space with potential for future customization, subject to municipal approvals. The basement includes existing plumbing and sewer connections, offering added versatility for a variety of possible uses. The spacious detached garage provides additional storage or workspace. Ideally located near Rutgers University, Saint Peter's University Hospital, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, downtown New Brunswick, the train station, shopping, dining, Route 18, and Route 1, this home offers both convenience and opportunity. Schedule your showing today!
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
$4,949/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,655
- Utilities
- $563
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$3,221
Property tax + insurance$1,246
PMI / 2nd mortgage$188
Heating + cooling$152
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$5,449/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$499,999
Down payment
$25,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$474,999
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1952
Lot size
—
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard, Radiant, Central, Hot Water
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$8,301
MLS #
2700040R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (1)
Home features
Appliances
Gas Range/OvenRefrigeratorRangeGas Water Heater
Interior
2 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath FullDining RoomAtticNone
Parking
1 Car WidthGarageBuilt-In GarageDetachedDrivewayCovered
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Dining L
Master bedroom
1st Floor
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, Near Public Transit
Neighborhood — 08901
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,834 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 19.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 7,934 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 24,953 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 24,881 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 22,971 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 8,731 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 5,376 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 1,261 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 2,527 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 13,519 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 3.21 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 24.61 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $41,853 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $58,306 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $19,187 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $36,349 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $48,230 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 83.09% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8901
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Listing information last refreshed 7/25/2026. Provided courtesy of NJ ELITE GROUP LLC via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.