Off MarketHistoric · 121 yrs

42 S 5th Ave

Highland Park, NJ, 08904 • 08904 • Middlesex County

$608,000

$312/sqft

1,948Sqft

0.08 acLot

1905Built

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Character Home

Built 1905 · 121 years of history

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$312/sqft

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About this home

Multi Family · Built 1905 · Historic

This is a 1948 square foot, multi family home. This home is located at 42 S 5th Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$3,825/month

Principal & Interest$3,014

Property Tax$608

Insurance$203

Down payment20% ($121,600)

3%50%

Est. 6.31% rate · 30yr fixed · $486,400 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeMultiFamily

Year Built1905

ParkingNo Data

Property

Home typeMulti Family

Year built1905

Parking & Outdoor

Lot3,685 sqft

Location & Tax

Neighborhood08904

Annual tax$12,013

Parcel0703002000000013

Features & details

1 category of property features

Exterior Features

Exterior

Wood

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Est. value$608,000

Est. rent$2,697/mo

Tax rate1.82%

Price/sqft$312

Tour days6

How are the schools in Highland Park?

3 schools rated nearby

Bartle School

Elementary • Public • 2-5

0.2 mi

Highland Park Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.3 mi

Highland Park High School

High • Public • 9-12

0.3 mi

Location

Highland Park, NJ, 08904

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Tax history

25 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2025$12,013$468,900

Apr 10, 2024$12,013$468,900

Apr 10, 2023$2,943$117,800

Apr 10, 2022$10,040$117,800

Apr 10, 2021$9,656—

Apr 10, 2020$9,656$117,800

Apr 10, 2019$9,630$117,800

Apr 10, 2018$8,993$117,800

Apr 10, 2017$9,304$117,800

Apr 10, 2016$8,955$117,800

Apr 10, 2015$8,809$117,800

Apr 10, 2014$8,442$117,800

Apr 10, 2013$8,232$117,800

Apr 10, 2012$8,074$117,800

Apr 10, 2011$7,824$117,800

Apr 10, 2010$7,642$117,800

Apr 10, 2009$7,423$117,800

Apr 10, 2008—$117,800

Apr 10, 2007—$117,800

Apr 10, 2006—$117,800

Apr 10, 2005—$117,800

Apr 10, 2004$6,078$117,800

Apr 10, 2003—$117,800

Apr 10, 2002—$117,800

Apr 10, 2001—$117,800

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Highland Park, NJ • Middlesex County

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$608,000

Est. rent$2,697/mo

30yr rate est.6.31%

Affordability$4,129/mo

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