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74 Carriage Drive, Piscataway, NJ 08854

$1,050,000

4 beds 3 baths Built 19970 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to this beautifully updated home, ideally situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in one of Piscataway's most coveted neighborhoods. Thoughtfully renovated throughout in 2020 and 2021, this spacious home combines elegant finishes, comfortable living spaces, and exceptional functionality. A dramatic two-story foyer and central staircase create an impressive first entrance, while beautiful oak hardwood floors add warmth and continuity throughout the home. The formal living room offers a gracious space for entertaining, and the private home office/library, framed by decorative glass French doors, provides the perfect work-from-home retreat with access to a small outdoor deck. At the heart of the home is a warm and inviting family room featuring a wood-burning fireplace. The spacious, updated eat-in kitchen offers granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, a large pantry, and generous natural light from windows and sliding doors overlooking the backyard. A separate formal dining room provides an elegant setting for gatherings. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms. The primary suite is entered through double doors and features expanded closets along with a beautifully appointed primary bath complete with a soaking tub and separate shower. The finished lower level expands the home's living and entertaining space with a second family room, kitchenette, dining area, gym, traditional dry sauna with full cedar wood, and abundant storage. The home also offers a properly built and finished attic floor, providing additional usable storage and flexibility rarely found in comparable homes. Outside, enjoy a spacious deck and peaceful backyard views, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The cul-de-sac location adds privacy, while the driveway, garage, and additional street parking provide plenty of space for residents and guests. An included EV charger provides the added convenience of at-home electric vehicle charging. With extensive recent renovations, beautiful oak hardwood flooring, versatile living spaces, and a highly desirable Piscataway location, this home offers an exceptional combination of comfort, style, and convenience. First showing: September 19, 2026.

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Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrJumbo at 4% APR.

Your estimated payment
$7,713/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$7,551
Principal + interest$4,762
Property tax + insurance$2,395
PMI / 2nd mortgage$394
Utilities
$647
Heating + cooling$162
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$129
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Other (entertainment)
$157
$7,713/mo TLC
Budget$8,213/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$1,050,000
Down payment
$52,500 (5%)
Loan amount
$997,500
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Two Story
Year built
1997
Lot size
0.2933 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$15,565
MLS #
2704480R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenExhaust FanMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeWasherKitchen Exhaust FanElectric Water Heater
Interior
BlindsHigh CeilingsEntrance FoyerKitchenLaundry RoomLibrary/OfficeLiving RoomBath FullBath MainDining RoomFamily RoomUtility Room4 BedroomsBath OtherBath SecondBath ThirdAttic
Exterior
DeckDoor(s)-Storm/ScreenScreen/Storm WindowSidewalkYardBasement
Community
Sidewalks
Parking
2 Car WidthAdditional ParkingGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDetachedGarage Door OpenerDrivewayOn StreetHard Surface
Patio & porch
Deck
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
2nd KitchenGranite/Corian CountertopsKitchen Exhaust FanPantryEat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Sitting AreaDressing RoomFull BathWalk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple, See Remarks

Lot features

Cul-De-Sac, See Remarks, Level

Neighborhood — 08854

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population54,5128,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since19909.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density2,8541,137
Male27,2764,307,827147,432,321
Female27,2364,525,010151,655,844
Never Married13,5301,965,81163,775,926
Married23,4873,647,435123,120,365
Separated2,901391,23912,639,686
Widowed1,843515,17215,467,586
Divorced2,599529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold17,7183,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.822.732.60
Medial Age33.4337.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$78,885$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$87,948$83,312$63,629
P C I$30,304$30,662$24,529
M D I$63,256$52,505$41,133
A T H E$64,485$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J79.32%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8854

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Listing information last refreshed 9/19/2026. Provided courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REAL ESTATE GREATER BRUNSWICK via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

74 Carriage Drive · Piscataway — $1,050,000 · Certihomes