Closed$580,000
TLC ≈ $5,161/mo
3 3 1,580 sqft
406 S 1st Avenue S, Highland Park, NJ 08904
309 S 2nd Avenue S, Highland Park, NJ 08904
$899,000
4 beds 2 baths 2,292 sqft Built 19400 days on marketActive
About this home
A truly unique opportunity in Highland Park! This property features a beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath main residence PLUS a separate Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) offering exceptional flexibility for extended residential use, lease, guests, a home office, or other permitted uses. The main home has been extensively updated and features a brand-new, state-of-the-art kitchen with a large center island, stone countertops, all-new cabinetry, and modern finishes. Both bathrooms have been completely renovated with new fixtures and finishes, including a spacious double vanity in the main bath. Enjoy year-round comfort with central HVAC plus traditional radiators with gas-fired hot water heat. A full basement with both interior and exterior access provides additional storage and flexibility. Outside, you'll find a large yard, driveway, and sidewalks. What truly sets this property apart is the Additional Dwelling Unit. The ADU has also been renovated and features its own new kitchen and new bathroom, creating a rare and valuable second living space right on the property. The location is hard to beat. Just blocks from shopping, banking, restaurants, the post office, and Donaldson Park, with convenient access to Rutgers University's College Avenue Campus, New Brunswick and Edison train stations, major hospitals, upscale dining, and SHI Stadium. This is a location where everyday necessities are close at hand, making it possible to enjoy Highland Park living without depending on a car. Two living spaces. Extensive renovations. A large property. An outstanding Highland Park location. Opportunities like this are rarely available come see what makes this property so special.
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
$6,604/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $6,414
- Utilities
- $603
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$4,077
Property tax + insurance$2,000
PMI / 2nd mortgage$337
Heating + cooling$147
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$7,104/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$899,000
Down payment
$44,950 (5%)
Loan amount
$854,050
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod, Remarks
Year built
1940
Lot size
0.1882 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Radiant, Central, Forced Air
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Private
HOA
—
Annual tax
$13,234
MLS #
2703767R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeGas Water Heater
Interior
Living RoomBath FullDining RoomNone
Exterior
Open Porch(es)CurbsEnclosed Porch(es)SidewalkYard
Community
CurbsSidewalks
Parking
1 Car WidthGarageDetached
Patio & porch
PorchEnclosed
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsKitchen Island
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, Wooded, Near Public Transit
Neighborhood — 08904
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,821 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 5.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 7,135 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 6,759 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 7,062 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 3,459 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 5,822 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 431 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 613 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 840 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 5,681 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.43 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 35.70 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $65,051 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $86,524 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $35,667 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $53,899 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $63,672 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 86.06% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8904
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Listing information last refreshed 9/2/2026. Provided courtesy of BEST REALTY via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.