NOT LISTED FOR SALE

524 S 3rd Ave Highland Park, NJ 08904

Estimated Value: $454,000 - $502,351

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,172 Sq Ft
$410/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 12, 2023

Last sale price $402,000 $343 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,317/month

82 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Private Yard
  • Highland Park High School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Donaldson County Park

About This Home

As of July 2023

Location, Location, Location This 4BR 1BA cape features a remodeled eat-in Kitchen with high-end Fisher Paykel SS appliances and beautiful wood cabinets. Sliders from the Kitchen lead to the rear deck landing and new paver patio, perfect for BBQ and gardening. The first floor has a Living Room, Kitchen, Bath, and Main Bedroom. The rear bedroom is currently configured as a laundry room but can easily be converted into a bedroom. The second floor has two additional bedrooms. The flooring throughout is hardwood, except for the kitchen, laundry, and bath. The inside entrance to the full basement provides a 720 sq. ft. space with natural gas laundry hookup. The basement has new Bilco doors leading to the backyard and a complete French drain system with a battery-backed-up sump pump for peace of mind. The HW heater is three years old. This quiet location affords proximity to all that Highland Park offers: excellent schools, dining, shopping, Rutgers University, RWJ hospital, St. Peters hospital, houses of worship, and the New Brunswick bus and train stations.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Arthur Scammacca

WEICHERT CO REALTORS Listed on: 04/20/2023

WEICHERT CO REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,733

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 5,001 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100.00 x 50.00
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned RA

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,172 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Parking

  • Tandem Parking
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Outdoor Grill

Location

  • Property is near shops

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Underground Utilities
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Highland Park Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,733

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1148
  • Lot Size: 100.00 x 50.00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Highland Park
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1956
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Room Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Oven, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Washer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: Shower Seat
  • Has Basement: Partially Finished, Full, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Main
  • Living Area: 1172
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Near Shopping, Level
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue, Yard
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 3 Cars Deep, Driveway, Paved

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas, Oil
  • Cooling: See Remarks, Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: See Remarks, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities, Electricity Connected, See Remarks, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5001
  • Zoning: RA

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9733
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2023
Closed on
Jun 20, 2023
Sold by
Lindsey Charles and Lindsey Kathryn A
Bought by
Liu Zhihua
Seller's Agent
Arthur Scammacca
WEICHERT CO REALTORS
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$402,000
Premium/Discount to List
$27,000
7.2%
Views
186
Current Estimated Value
$480,088

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$78,088
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.17%
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Outstanding Balance
$204,374
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$275,714
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Liu Zhihua $402,000 Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Liu Zhihua $210,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/12/2023 07/12/23 Sold $402,000 +7.2% $343 / Sq Ft
04/20/2023 04/20/23 For Sale $375,000 -- $320 / Sq Ft
Source: All Jersey MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,264 $361,600 $210,000 $151,600
2024 $7,841 $361,600 $210,000 $151,600
2023 $7,841 $313,900 $210,000 $103,900
2022 $9,733 $114,200 $68,500 $45,700
2021 $4,802 $114,200 $68,500 $45,700
2020 $9,603 $114,200 $68,500 $45,700
2019 $9,610 $114,200 $68,500 $45,700
2018 $8,683 $114,200 $68,500 $45,700
2017 $8,972 $114,200 $68,500 $45,700
2016 $9,020 $114,200 $68,500 $45,700
2015 $8,681 $114,200 $68,500 $45,700
2014 $8,540 $114,200 $68,500 $45,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Arthur Scammacca

    WEICHERT CO REALTORS

    (866) 442-4340

    1 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Arthur Scammacca
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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2310807R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 07-02504-0000-00013

New Jersey Middlesex County Highland Park 08904

524 S 3rd Ave, Highland Park, NJ

This home is located at 524 S 3rd Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904 since 20 April 2023 and is currently estimated at $480,088, approximately $409 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 524 S 3rd Ave is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Irving Primary School, Bartle School, and Highland Park Middle School.

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