$500,000
UNDER CONTRACT

8 Taylor Ave Hightstown, NJ 08520

Estimated payment $3,675/month

Total Views 7,305
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,740 Sq Ft
$287 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Colonial Architecture
  • High Ceiling
  • Den

About This Home

This home just feels like home! This colonial style beauty is nestled on a private street in Hightstown, and features a sunny living room with a wood-burning fireplace, an inviting dining room just perfect for entertaining, and a gorgeous eat-in kitchen with exquisite counters, stunning cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances! Off the kitchen is the relaxing family room, with its sliders to the backyard! There's also a handy half bath, great for guests! On the second level, you'll find two of the three large bedrooms, both with great closet space! The main bath boasts a jetted tub shower, pedestal sink, and lovely cabinets! The second floor also features an awesome office with a great surprise - an additional stairway to the huge third bedroom, a wonderful place that will become your private sanctuary! The home also has a large basement with laundry area and plenty of storage! Outside, you'll find two areas you're going to love! First, there is a wonderful side porch, a great place to read a book and relax while staying protected from the weather! The other area is the amazing backyard! It boasts a fantastic paver patio, an above ground pool, a great shed, and plenty of room to play! And the best part is that it's completely fenced! This home is surrounded by great shops, restaurants, and things to do, and brings that small-town feel that Hightstown is known for! Don't miss out! Showings begin 4/26!

Listing Agent

Mark Schmidt

RE/MAX Country Listed on: 04/26/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,972

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 8,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55.00 x 150.00
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R-4

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,740 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • 3 Driveway Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Grace Norton Rogers Elementary School
  • Melvin H Kreps Middle School
  • Hightstown School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Above Ground Utilities
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 00056
  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-00055-00056

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,972

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Hanging wine rack, wall heater in fam rm as is.
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 4/26/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: This home just feels like home! This colonial style beauty is nestled on a private street in Hightstown, and features a sunny living room with a wood-burning fireplace, an inviting dining room just perfect for entertaining, and a gorgeous eat-in kitchen with exquisite counters, stunning cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances! Off the kitchen is the relaxing family room, with its sliders to the backyard! There's also a handy half bath, great for guests! On the second level, you'll find two of the three large bedrooms, both with great closet space! The main bath boasts a jetted tub shower, pedestal sink, and lovely cabinets! The second floor also features an awesome office with a great surprise - an additional stairway to the huge third bedroom, a wonderful place that will become your private sanctuary! The home also has a large basement with laundry area and plenty of storage! Outside, you'll find two areas you're going to love! First, there is a wonderful side porch, a great place to read a book and relax while staying protected from the weather! The other area is the amazing backyard! It boasts a fantastic paver patio, an above ground pool, a great shed, and plenty of room to play! And the best part is that it's completely fenced! This home is surrounded by great shops, restaurants, and things to do, and brings that small-town feel that Hightstown is known for! Don't miss out! Showings begin 4/26!
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick, Laminated
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: High
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Office
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1740
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1740
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 287.36
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1740
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 8

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 3

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Above Ground, Cable Tv Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: EAST WINDSOR REGIONAL SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: GRACE NORTON ROGERS SCHOOL
  • Middle School: MELVIN H KREPS SCHOOL
  • High School: HIGHTSTOWN
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396171
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: GRACE NORTON ROGERS SCHOOL
  • High School: HIGHTSTOWN
  • Middle Or Junior School: MELVIN H KREPS SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 55.00 x 150.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8250.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: R-4

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10972.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 04-00055-00056
  • Tax Lot: 00056
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1740
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EAST WINDSOR REGIONAL SCHOOLS

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Source: Public Records

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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
2024 $10,861 $223,800 $88,800 $135,000
2023 $10,861 $223,800 $88,800 $135,000
2022 $10,485 $223,800 $88,800 $135,000
2021 $10,107 $223,800 $88,800 $135,000
2020 $9,876 $223,800 $88,800 $135,000
2019 $9,601 $223,800 $88,800 $135,000
2018 $9,321 $223,800 $88,800 $135,000
2017 $9,225 $223,800 $88,800 $135,000
2016 $9,144 $223,800 $88,800 $135,000
2015 $9,086 $223,800 $88,800 $135,000
2014 $9,144 $223,800 $88,800 $135,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Price Changed $500,000 -4.8% $287 / Sq Ft
04/26/2025 04/26/25 For Sale $525,000 +77.4% $302 / Sq Ft
08/25/2016 08/25/16 Sold $296,000 -1.3% $170 / Sq Ft
07/12/2016 07/12/16 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2016 06/16/16 For Sale $299,950 -- $172 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $296,000 None Available
Deed $300,000 --
Deed $159,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $303,104 VA
Previous Owner $238,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $240,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $151,050 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: NJME2058558

Bright MLS

APN: 04-00055-0000-00056