CCertihomes
139 Columbia Street, Highland Park, NJ 08904

$428,800

3 beds 2 baths 1,920 sqft Built 195041 days on marketActive

About this home

Lots of Potential: Space, Location & Opportunity in the Heart of Highland Park! This substantial brick 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 1, 920 square feet of living space, a full basement, and a generously sized 5, 000-square-foot lot. Set in the desirable Triangle area, the property combines classic character with the space and flexibility today's buyers are looking for. The layout provides plenty of room to create comfortable living areas, work-from-home space, guest accommodations, or whatever fits your lifestyle. A full basement adds valuable storage and utility space, while the private yard offers room to relax, garden, entertain, or play. Best of all, you're close to downtown Highland Park and its shops, restaurants, and everyday conveniences. A great opportunity to make this well-proportioned home your own and unlock its full potential. Buyer to obtain Certificate of Occupancy and Smoke Certificate.

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
$3,677/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$3,376
Principal + interest$1,945
Property tax + insurance$1,270
PMI / 2nd mortgage$161
Utilities
$523
Heating + cooling$132
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$129
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Other (entertainment)
$143
$3,677/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,323/mo
Purchase price
$428,800
Down payment
$21,440 (5%)
Loan amount
$407,360
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Ranch, Two Story
Year built
1950
Lot size
—
Stories
2
Heating
Radiators-Hot Water
Cooling
None
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$9,686
MLS #
2704519R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Basement

Home features

Interior
2 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath FullFlorida Room1 BedroomLibrary/OfficeAttic
Parking
1 Car Width2 Cars DeepDriveway
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Near Shopping, Near Train, Near Public Transit

Neighborhood — 08904

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population13,8218,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since19905.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density7,1351,137—
Male6,7594,307,827147,432,321
Female7,0624,525,010151,655,844
Never Married3,4591,965,81163,775,926
Married5,8223,647,435123,120,365
Separated431391,23912,639,686
Widowed613515,17215,467,586
Divorced840529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold5,6813,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.432.732.60
Medial Age35.7037.1535.46
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 R7.00%7.00%—
W C J86.06%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8904

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