Sold476d on marketHistoric · 104 yrs
1779 W 5th St
Piscataway, NJ, 08854 • New Market • Middlesex County
$340,000
$395/sqft
2Beds
2Baths
860Sqft
0.32 acLot
1922Built
Property DNA
Ranch Style
Built 1922 · 104 years of history
1-Car Garage
1 Car Width · Garage · Detached · Driveway
Ceramic Tile & Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
8 views
People checking out this listing
476 days on market
Established listing
$395/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1922 · Historic
Charming single-family ranch home featuring 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and an open floor plan with unique exposed beams adding character to the living and dining spaces. The main level includes two bedrooms and an updated full bath, while the finished basement provides extra living space and a convenient laundry area. Situated on a spacious 0.32-acre lot with a generous backyard and a detached 1-car garage, this home offers easy access to major highways, parks, and schools for ideal commuting convenience.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,125/month
Principal & Interest$1,672
Property Tax$340
Insurance$113
Down payment20% ($68,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.23% rate · 30yr fixed · $272,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1922
HeatingSee Remarks
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Parking1 Garage space
Lot0.32 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleRanch
Year built1922
Stories1
Systems
HeatingSee Remarks
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
RoofAsphalt
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
Parking1 Car Width, Garage, Detached, Driveway
Garage1 spaces
BasementFinished, Bath Half, Den, Storage Space, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
Lot0.32 Acres
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodNew Market
ZoningR75
Annual tax$5,011
Parcel1700303000000060
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
2 Bedrooms
Kitchen
Living Room
Bath Full
Dining Room
None
Additional Bath
Other Room(s)
Appliances
Dryer
Gas Range/Oven
Refrigerator
Washer
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic Tile
Wood
Heating
See Remarks
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Exterior Features
Parking
1 Car Width
Garage
Detached
Driveway
Lot Features
See Remarks
Utilities
Underground Utilities
Gas
Natural Gas
Room details
4 rooms detailed
Bathroom
Tub Shower
Dining Room
Living Dining Combo
Kitchen
Not Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market476
Est. value$489,500
Est. rent$2,952/mo
Tax rate1.82%
Price/sqft$395
On marketOct 26, 2024
PostedSep 27, 2025
Last sold$340,000
MLS updatedJan 4, 2025
Tour days6
Views8
How are the schools in Piscataway?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Piscataway, NJ, 08854
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 20, 2024Sold$340,000$395All Jersey MLS
Nov 19, 2024Contingent$340,000$395All Jersey MLS
Oct 27, 2024Listed For Sale$340,000$395GSMLS
Sold$340,000
Dec 20, 2024•$395/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Contingent$340,000
Nov 19, 2024•$395/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Listed For Sale$340,000
Oct 27, 2024•$395/sqft•GSMLS
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2025$6,780$357,200
Apr 11, 2024$4,551$239,800
Apr 11, 2023$4,736$233,200
Apr 11, 2022$4,860$222,100
Apr 11, 2021$4,889$214,900
Apr 11, 2020$5,436$232,700
Apr 11, 2019$4,821$207,900
Apr 11, 2018$4,821$202,900
Apr 11, 2017$4,733$175,500
Apr 11, 2016$4,668$175,500
Apr 11, 2015$4,563$175,500
Apr 11, 2014$5,126$175,500
Apr 11, 2013$4,877$75,000
Apr 11, 2012$4,877$75,000
Apr 11, 2011$4,628$75,000
Apr 11, 2010$4,564$75,000
Apr 11, 2009$4,372$75,000
Apr 11, 2008—$75,000
Apr 11, 2007$14,955$75,000
Apr 11, 2006$14,657$75,000
Apr 11, 2005$14,031$75,000
Apr 11, 2004—$75,000
Apr 11, 2003—$75,000
Apr 11, 2002—$75,000
Apr 11, 2001—$75,000
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Piscataway, NJ • Middlesex County
Nearby neighborhoods
New MarketNorth SteltonPossumtownRutgers University Busch CampusSociety HillThe Heights
Nearby cities
CarteretEast BrunswickEdisonMatawanMonroe TownshipNew BrunswickNorth BrunswickOld Bridge
Nearby zip codes
0885408855
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