Closed$799,000
TLC ≈ $6,631/mo
4 4 2,693 sqft
8 Parkside Drive, North Brunswick, NJ 08902
56 Amethyst Way, Franklin Park, NJ 08823
$299,000
2 beds 1 baths 1,122 sqft Built 19910 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome to Society Hill in Franklin Park! This inviting 2 Bed 1 Bath, 3rd floor condo offers a wonderful blend of comfort, convenience, and low-maintenance living. Step inside to discover vinyl flooring, a vaulted ceiling, and an open floor plan designed for easy living and entertaining. The spacious living room features soaring skylights, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and sliding glass doors that lead to your own private balcony. The formal dining room is ideal for hosting dinner parties, while the eat-in kitchen features a convenient pass-through window to the living and dining areas, keeping you connected with guests. Enjoy the added convenience of in-unit laundry, making everyday living that much easier. Down the hall, you'll find a full bath with a tub shower and 2 generously sized bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with a walk-in closet. Unwind and take in the beautiful fall weather on your private balcony that includes a storage space. Recently updated furnace gives you peace of mind. Enjoy a carefree lifestyle with access to community amenities, including a clubhouse, outdoor swimming pool, bike/jogging path, playground, and tennis courts. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, schools, major roadways, and public transportation, this condo offers the perfect combination of lifestyle and location. Don't miss your opportunity to make this home your own schedule your showing 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
$2,656/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $2,279
- Utilities
- $512
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$1,356
Property tax + insurance$811
PMI / 2nd mortgage$112
Heating + cooling$94
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$2,344/mo
Purchase price
$299,000
Down payment
$14,950 (5%)
Loan amount
$284,050
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Condo/TH
Style
Middle Unit
Year built
1991
Lot size
0.0106 ac
Stories
3
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$5,962
MLS #
2706036R
County
Somerset
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDisposalDryerGas Range/OvenExhaust FanMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherKitchen Exhaust FanGas Water Heater
Interior
SkylightVaulted Ceiling(s)2 BedroomsKitchenLaundry RoomLiving RoomBath FullDining RoomAtticNone
Exterior
CurbsPatioSidewalkStorage Shed
Community
ClubhouseOutdoor PoolPlaygroundJog/Bike PathTennis Court(s)CurbsSidewalks
Parking
NoneOn SiteOn StreetAssigned
Patio & porch
Patio
Pool
Outdoor PoolIn Ground
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Kitchen Exhaust FanEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Condominium
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, Near Public Transit
Neighborhood — 08823
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,350 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 93.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 3,844 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 5,930 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 6,420 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 2,908 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 5,227 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 339 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 397 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 935 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 5,042 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.43 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 34.91 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $76,549 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $84,763 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $34,996 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $61,717 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $63,223 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 79.38% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8823
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Listing information last refreshed 10/10/2026. Provided courtesy of RE/MAX 1st ADVANTAGE via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.