Closed$580,000
TLC ≈ $5,161/mo
3 3 1,580 sqft
406 S 1st Avenue S, Highland Park, NJ 08904
12 Ford Avenue, Franklin Twsp, NJ 08873
$649,000
4 beds 3 baths 1,440 sqft Built 195426 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome home to this beautifully renovated, move-in-ready Cape Cod offering the perfect blend of modern style, comfort, and functionality. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a finished basement, and a detached garage. This home has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom. Step inside to a bright and inviting open-concept floor plan where the spacious living room flows seamlessly into the dining area, creating an ideal setting for both everyday living and entertaining. Just beyond the dining room, you'll find a new kitchen featuring stylish cabinetry, corian countertops, new stainless-steel appliances, updated flooring and recessed lights. A convenient powder room is located adjacent to the kitchen. The main level also offers a spacious primary bedroom suite complete with a private full bath and closet, providing the convenience of one-floor living. Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms along with an updated full bathroom. Major renovations include a new roof, new siding, new plumbing, new electrical system, new HVAC, new flooring & walls throughout, a redesigned kitchen, updated bathrooms, new appliances, new washer and dryer, newly paved driveway and Privacy Fence, offering peace of mind for years to come. The finished basement provides additional living space, perfect for a home office, gym, or recreation area. Ideally located with convenient access to major highways, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. This turnkey home is ready for its next owner to move in and enjoy. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own a fully renovated home where everything has already been done for you!
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 4% APR.
Your estimated payment
$4,693/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,432
- Utilities
- $536
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$2,903
Property tax + insurance$1,289
PMI / 2nd mortgage$240
Heating + cooling$106
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$5,193/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$639,999
Down payment
$32,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$607,999
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod, Colonial, Two Story
Year built
1954
Lot size
0.1148 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Zoned, Baseboard, Baseboard Hotwater
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$7,913
MLS #
2614759R
County
Somerset
At a glance
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
Self Cleaning OvenDishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenExhaust FanMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeWasherKitchen Exhaust FanGas Water Heater
Interior
BlindsFirealarm1 BedroomKitchenBath HalfLiving RoomBath FullDining Room2 Bedrooms3 BedroomsAtticBath MainStorageOther Room(s)
Exterior
PatioFencing/WallYard
Parking
Detached Carport1 Car Width3 Cars DeepAsphaltGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageOversizedDetachedDrivewayOn StreetPaved
Patio & porch
Patio
Pool
None
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsKitchen Exhaust FanSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
1st FloorFull BathWalk-In Closet(s)
Security
Fire Alarm
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, Dead - End Street, Near Public Transit
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 7/31/2026. Provided courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.