Sold289d on market
265 S 8th Ave
Highland Park, NJ, 08904 • 08904 • Middlesex County
$42,000
3Beds
1Baths
0.11 acLot
1940Built
Property DNA
Cape Cod Style
Built 1940 · 86 years of history
Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
14 views
People checking out this listing
289 days on market
Established listing
About this home
Single Family · Built 1940
Charming cape cod home in the lovely Highland Park community. Blue Ribbon School system. Very close public transportation, shopping, and parks. This property offers a quick closing for eager buyers. It has an updated kitchen with 40 inch cabinets, plenty of lighting, and a center island, and plenty of counter space. There are two bedrooms on the first floor with a full bathroom. The upstairs has a spacious closet that can easily be converted into a full bathroom, a large bedroom and a loft area presently being used as an office and storage. The large backyard is perfect for outdoor activities and entertainment. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$274/month
Principal & Interest$218
Property Tax$42
Insurance$14
Down payment20% ($8,400)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $33,600 loan
Full calculator →At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1940
HeatingRadiators-Steam
CoolingWall Unit(s)
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot4,965 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
Year built1940
Stories2
Systems
HeatingRadiators-Steam
CoolingWall Unit(s)
RoofAsphalt
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
Parking1 Car Width, Asphalt, Paved
BasementFull, Storage Space
FencingFencing/Wall
Lot4,965 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood08904
Annual tax$7,696
Parcel0703405000000022
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
2 Bedrooms
Dining Room
Bath Full
Entrance Foyer
Kitchen
Living Room
1 Bedroom
Loft
None
Appliances
Gas Range/Oven
Refrigerator
Electric Water Heater
Flooring
Carpet
Wood
Heating
Radiators-Steam
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Exterior Features
Exterior
Barbecue
Curbs
Fencing/Wall
Sidewalk
Yard
Parking
1 Car Width
Asphalt
Paved
Lot Features
Near Public Transit
Near Shopping
Near Train
Community
Curbs
Sidewalks
Pool Features
None
Utilities
Electricity Connected
Gas
Oil
Room details
4 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
First1st Floor
Dining Room
Living Dining Combo
Kitchen
Eat-in KitchenGranite/Corian Countertops
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market289
Est. value$471,200
Est. rent$2,614/mo
Tax rate1.82%
On marketJun 30, 2023
PostedSep 3, 2025
Last sold$42,000
MLS updatedSep 26, 2023
Tour days6
Views14
How are the schools in Highland Park?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Highland Park, NJ, 08904
Price history
9 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 24, 2025Sold$42,000—Agent Provided
Jun 11, 2025Listing Removed$3,500—All Jersey MLS
May 30, 2025Price Change$3,500—All Jersey MLS
May 21, 2025Listed For Rent$3,900—All Jersey MLS
Sep 27, 2023Sold$410,000—All Jersey MLS
Sep 6, 2023Pending Sale$395,000—All Jersey MLS
Aug 5, 2023Price Change$395,000—All Jersey MLS
Jun 30, 2023Listed For Sale$379,900—All Jersey MLS
Jul 17, 1987Sold$117,000—Agent Provided
Sold$42,000
Jun 24, 2025•Agent Provided
Listing Removed$3,500
Jun 11, 2025•All Jersey MLS
Price Change$3,500
May 30, 2025•All Jersey MLS
Listed For Rent$3,900
May 21, 2025•All Jersey MLS
Sold$410,000
Sep 27, 2023•All Jersey MLS
Pending Sale$395,000
Sep 6, 2023•All Jersey MLS
Price Change$395,000
Aug 5, 2023•All Jersey MLS
Listed For Sale$379,900
Jun 30, 2023•All Jersey MLS
Sold$117,000
Jul 17, 1987•Agent Provided
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$8,583$335,000
Apr 10, 2024$8,583$335,000
Apr 10, 2023$2,256$90,300
Apr 10, 2022$7,696$90,300
Apr 10, 2021$7,593—
Apr 10, 2020$7,593$90,300
Apr 10, 2019$7,382$90,300
Apr 10, 2018$6,866$90,300
Apr 10, 2017$7,132$90,300
Apr 10, 2016$6,865$90,300
Apr 10, 2015$6,753$90,300
Apr 10, 2014$6,471$90,300
Apr 10, 2013$6,310$90,300
Apr 10, 2012$6,189$90,300
Apr 10, 2011$5,998$90,300
Apr 10, 2010$5,858$90,300
Apr 10, 2009$5,690$90,300
Apr 10, 2008—$90,300
Apr 10, 2007—$90,300
Apr 10, 2006—$90,300
Apr 10, 2005—$90,300
Apr 10, 2004$4,659$90,300
Apr 10, 2003—$90,300
Apr 10, 2002—$90,300
Apr 10, 2001—$90,300
Nearby homes
Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Highland Park, NJ • Middlesex County
Nearby cities
CarteretEast BrunswickEdisonMatawanMonroe TownshipNew BrunswickNorth BrunswickOld Bridge
Nearby zip codes
08904
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web-site comes in part from the Internet Listing Display database of the CENTRAL JERSEY MULTIPLE LISTING SYSTEM, INC. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than this site-owner are marked with the ILD logo. The CENTRAL JERSEY MULTIPLE LISTING SYSTEM, INC does not warrant the accuracy, quality, reliability, suitability, completeness, usefulness or effectiveness of any information provided. Copyright 2026, CENTRAL JERSEY MULTIPLE LISTING SYSTEM, INC All rights reserved The CENTRAL JERSEY MULTIPLE LISTING SYSTEM, INC retains all rights, title and interest in and to its trademarks, service marks and copyrighted material. The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify properties the consumer may be interested in purchasing or renting.
No obligation · Same-day response