Closed$580,000
TLC ≈ $5,161/mo
3 3 1,580 sqft
406 S 1st Avenue S, Highland Park, NJ 08904
216 Handy Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
$539,900
4 beds 2 baths 2,072 sqft Built 190010 days on marketActive
About this home
Character, Convenience & Classic New Brunswick Charm are just a few words to describe this home. Welcome to 216 Handy St, a spacious 2, 072-square-foot Colonial offering timeless character, generous living space, and a convenient location in the heart of New Brunswick. Freshly painted and filled with natural light, this home features beautiful original hardwood floors and generously sized rooms throughout. The inviting living room offers large front windows, French doors, and a built-in wall unit, while the flexible dining area provides plenty of space for entertaining and everyday living. The approximately 13' x 15' kitchen features high ceilings and a large walk-in pantry with abundant storage. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with two closets. The third floor adds approximately 14' x 42' of bonus space, ideal for storage, hobbies, a home office, or additional flexible space. Outside, enjoy a fenced-in yard, two-car detached garage, and a long driveway with parking for approximately 3-4 vehicles. The home has also been converted from oil to gas. Location is a standout feature, with public transportation just one block away and convenient access to Rutgers University, RWJ University Hospital, downtown New Brunswick, restaurants, shopping, the Theater District, train and bus transportation, and commuting options to NYC. This is an estate sale, and the sellers are offering a Home Warrantyask for details. Classic charm, generous space, off-street parking, and a location that puts New Brunswick at your doorstep. Schedule your private showing of 216 Handy St 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 4% APR.
Your estimated payment
$4,182/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $3,859
- Utilities
- $599
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$2,449
Property tax + insurance$1,208
PMI / 2nd mortgage$202
Heating + cooling$145
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$818/mo
Purchase price
$539,900
Down payment
$26,995 (5%)
Loan amount
$512,905
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1900
Lot size
0.1148 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Radiant
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$7,680
MLS #
2770379M
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Basement
Garage (2)
Home features
Appliances
Gas Range/OvenOvenElectric Water Heater
Interior
Dining RoomBath HalfKitchenLiving Room1 Bedroom2 Bedrooms3 Bedrooms4 BedroomsBath FullAttic
Exterior
CurbsFencing/WallOpen Porch(es)Sidewalk
Community
CurbsSidewalks
Parking
3 Cars DeepDetached
Patio & porch
Porch
Pool
None
Kitchen
Eat-in KitchenPantrySeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Public Transit, Near Shopping, Near Train
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 8/26/2026. Provided courtesy of WEICHERT CO REALTORS via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.