Closed$580,000
TLC ≈ $5,161/mo
3 3 1,580 sqft
406 S 1st Avenue S, Highland Park, NJ 08904
36 Oakland Avenue, Franklin, NJ 08873
$599,999
4 beds 2 baths 1,748 sqft Built 195239 days on marketActive
About this home
This move-in-ready, lovingly maintained home is an ideal opportunity for a first-time buyer looking for space, comfort, and value. Featuring an attached garage, bright sunroom, spacious kitchen with dining area, 4 bedrooms, renovated full bath, and a generous living room, this home has everything you need to settle in and make it your own. The beautifully finished bilko-walkout basement with a second full bath adds valuable living space for a family room, guest area, or recreation room. Enjoy hardwood floors and ceramic tile throughoutno carpets! Additional features include central A/C, baseboard heating, an electric fireplace in the basement, and a faux fireplace in the living room. A chair lift is currently installed and can be removed by the seller if desired. If you're currently renting, this may be the opportunity to put your monthly housing payment toward a home you own and an investment in your future. Schedule your showing today!
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Your estimated payment
$4,523/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,223
- Utilities
- $584
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$2,721
Property tax + insurance$1,277
PMI / 2nd mortgage$225
Heating + cooling$130
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$5,023/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$599,999
Down payment
$30,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$569,999
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1952
Lot size
0.2 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$8,025
MLS #
2702633R
County
Somerset
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
Entrance Foyer2 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath FullFlorida RoomNone
Exterior
PatioEnclosed Porch(es)Storage Shed
Parking
1 Car WidthAsphaltGarageAttached
Patio & porch
PatioEnclosed
Fireplace
Decorative
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Dining L
Accessibility
Chairlift
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
See Remarks
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 7/26/2026. Provided courtesy of RE/MAX WELCOME HOME via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.