Sold819d on marketHistoric · 104 yrs
5 Lorain St
New Brunswick, NJ, 08901 • 08901 • Middlesex County
$500,000
$340/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,470Sqft
0.08 acLot
1922Built
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Built 1922 · 104 years of history
Outdoor Living
Porch · Deck
Ceramic Tile & Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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819 days on market
Established listing
$340/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1922 · Historic
Welcome to this well maintained Colonial only steps from College Avenue. The front porch adds to its curb appeal and welcomes you inside. Enjoy period details with its generous room sizes, wood moldings, and wide doorways. Entertain your guests in the formal living room and formal dining room. The kitchen offers a brand new refrigerator and gas stove with 4 burners and center griddle. The Bosch dishwasher is whisper quiet and the walk-in pantry offers tons of storage. Upstairs, you will find a primary bedroom with direct access to the full bathroom. The other two bedrooms have lots of light. The attic boasts a very high ceiling and could be finished very easily.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,125/month
Principal & Interest$2,458
Property Tax$500
Insurance$167
Down payment20% ($100,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.23% rate · 30yr fixed · $400,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1922
HeatingRadiators-Steam, Hot Water
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s), Attic Fan
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot3,497 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleColonial
Year built1922
Stories2
Systems
HeatingRadiators-Steam, Hot Water
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s), Attic Fan
RoofAsphalt
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
Parking1 Car Width, 2 Cars Deep, Asphalt, Driveway, On Street, Paved
BasementFull, Bath Full, Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Workshop, Laundry Facilities
FencingFencing/Wall
Lot3,497 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood08901
ZoningR-5A
Annual tax$7,801
Parcel1300408000000044
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
14 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Blinds
Entrance Foyer
Kitchen
Living Room
Other Room(s)
Dining Room
3 Bedrooms
Bath Full
Attic
Additional Bath
Appliances
Dishwasher
Dryer
Gas Range/Oven
Exhaust Fan
Refrigerator
Washer
Kitchen Exhaust Fan
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Wood
Vinyl-Linoleum
Heating
Radiators-Steam
Hot Water
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
Window Unit(s)
Attic Fan
Windows
Blinds
Exterior Features
Exterior
Open Porch(es)
Deck
Sidewalk
Fencing/Wall
Yard
Parking
1 Car Width
2 Cars Deep
Asphalt
Driveway
On Street
Paved
Patio & Porch
Porch
Deck
Lot Features
Near Train
Level
Community
Sidewalks
Pool Features
None
Utilities
Cable TV
Cable Connected
Electricity Connected
Natural Gas Connected
Gas
Natural Gas
Room details
5 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Walk-In Closet(s)
Bathroom
Tub Shower
Dining Room
Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
Kitchen Exhaust FanPantry
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market819
Est. value$612,200
Est. rent$3,712/mo
Tax rate1.82%
Price/sqft$340
On marketNov 17, 2023
PostedOct 30, 2025
Last sold$500,000
MLS updatedJan 11, 2024
Tour days6
Views16
Favorites1
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
New Brunswick, NJ, 08901
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 16, 2026Listing Removed$589,350$401GSMLS
Nov 18, 2025Pending Sale$589,350$401GSMLS
Nov 3, 2025Listed For Sale$589,350$401GSMLS
Jan 11, 2024Sold$500,000$340All Jersey MLS
Dec 6, 2023Pending Sale$450,000$306Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS
Dec 6, 2023Contingent$450,000$306All Jersey MLS
Nov 17, 2023Listed For Sale$450,000$306Bright MLS
Listing Removed$589,350
Jan 16, 2026•$401/sqft•GSMLS
Pending Sale$589,350
Nov 18, 2025•$401/sqft•GSMLS
Listed For Sale$589,350
Nov 3, 2025•$401/sqft•GSMLS
Sold$500,000
Jan 11, 2024•$340/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Pending Sale$450,000
Dec 6, 2023•$306/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS
Contingent$450,000
Dec 6, 2023•$306/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Listed For Sale$450,000
Nov 17, 2023•$306/sqft•Bright MLS
Tax history
24 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$8,208$313,400
Apr 10, 2024$8,208$313,400
Apr 10, 2023$7,970$313,400
Apr 10, 2022$7,801$313,400
Apr 10, 2021$7,769$313,400
Apr 10, 2020$5,763$313,400
Apr 10, 2019$7,421$313,400
Apr 10, 2018$7,421$313,400
Apr 10, 2017$6,306$313,400
Apr 10, 2016$6,155$107,500
Apr 10, 2015$6,046$107,500
Apr 10, 2014$5,997$107,500
Apr 10, 2012$5,733$107,500
Apr 10, 2011$5,549$107,500
Apr 10, 2010$5,404$107,500
Apr 10, 2009$5,250$107,500
Apr 10, 2008—$107,500
Apr 10, 2007—$107,500
Apr 10, 2006—$107,500
Apr 10, 2005—$107,500
Apr 10, 2004$4,268$107,500
Apr 10, 2003—$107,500
Apr 10, 2002—$107,500
Apr 10, 2001—$107,500
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Local context around this listing
New Brunswick, NJ • Middlesex County
Nearby neighborhoods
EdgebrookFeaster ParkRaritan GardensRutgers
Nearby cities
CarteretEast BrunswickEdisonMatawanMonroe TownshipNew BrunswickNorth BrunswickOld Bridge
Nearby zip codes
0890108903089220893308988
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