Closed$580,000
TLC ≈ $5,161/mo
3 3 1,580 sqft
406 S 1st Avenue S, Highland Park, NJ 08904
13 Ronald Drive, Franklin Twsp, NJ 08873
$464,900
2 beds 3 baths 1,579 sqft Built 201412 days on marketClosed
About this home
Welcome to this desirable end-unit townhome in the sought-after Somerset Gate community, offering a versatile multi-level design, an exceptional setting, and abundant natural light from additional windows unique to its end-unit location. The entry floor features a flexible home office/den that may also serve as a possible 3rd bedroom, plus a utility area and access to the oversized garage. Upstairs, an expansive open floor plan creates an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining, with a generous living area, dining space, eat-in kitchen, and half bath. Sliding glass doors open to the deck for added outdoor enjoyment. The top floor features a primary suite with vaulted ceilings and a private full bath, an additional well-sized bedroom, hall bathroom, and laundry area. Recent updates include a new AC system (June 2025) and new carpeting, adding comfort and peace of mind. Enjoy a gated entrance and community playground, all within easy reach of major highways, Downtown New Brunswick, Rutgers University, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, St. Peter's University Hospital, NYC buses and trains, shopping, restaurants, and recreation. A must-see home offering flexibility, comfort, and outstanding accessibility!
Affordability — calculate your monthly payment
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Your estimated payment
$3,726/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $3,379
- Utilities
- $576
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$2,109
Property tax + insurance$1,096
PMI / 2nd mortgage$174
Heating + cooling$126
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,274/mo
Purchase price
$464,900
Down payment
$23,245 (5%)
Loan amount
$441,655
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Townhouse, Condo/TH
Style
Townhouse
Year built
2014
Lot size
0.03 ac
Stories
3
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$7,394
MLS #
2702539R
County
Somerset
At a glance
Air conditioning
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenRefrigeratorWasher
Interior
Entrance FoyerDenStorageUtility RoomKitchenBath HalfLiving RoomDining Room2 BedroomsLaundry RoomBath FullBath Main
Exterior
Open Porch(es)DeckSidewalk
Community
PlaygroundSidewalks
Parking
1 Car WidthAsphaltGarageBuilt-In GarageDriveway
Patio & porch
PorchDeck
Kitchen
Kitchen IslandEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Dining L
Master bedroom
Full Bath
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Corner Lot, 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 8/14/2026. Provided courtesy of RE/MAX FIRST REALTY, INC. via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.