For sale

$449,750

1853 W 5th St, Piscataway, NJ 08854

3beds

704sqft

$2,977/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1919

0.32 Acres Lot

$454,500 Zestimate^®

$639/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Newer vinyl sidingSpacious lot

Welcome to 1853 W 5th St in Piscataway! This ranch-style home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, a 2-car detached garage, and a spacious lot with plenty of outdoor possibilities. The interior of the home needs work/updating. Over the past five years, the property has benefited from numerous improvements, including newer vinyl siding, windows, doors, basement windows, fencing, driveway, and front and rear porches. These substantial exterior updates add to the home's curb appeal and functionality. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, major highways, and transportation. A wonderful opportunity to make this Piscataway ranch your own!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Area: 60
Dimensions: 10 x 6

Bedroom 2

Area: 63
Dimensions: 9 x 7

Bedroom 3

Area: 90
Dimensions: 9 x 10

Kitchen

Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Area: 130
Dimensions: 10 x 13

Living room

Area: 160
Dimensions: 10 x 16

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater

Features

3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, Attic, None
Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
Basement: Full, Utility Room
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 704
Total interior livable area: 704 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: 2 Car Width, Garage, Detached, Driveway, On Street
Garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Deck, Storage Shed, Yard

Lot

Size: 0.32 Acres
Dimensions: 275.00 x 0.00
Features: See Remarks, Level

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 1700603000000025
Zoning: R75

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Roof: Asphalt

Condition

Year built: 1919

Utilities & green energy

Gas: Natural Gas
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Piscataway

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $639/sqft
Tax assessed value: $305,500
Annual tax amount: $5,493
Date on market: 7/16/2026
Ownership: Fee Simple
Electric utility on property: Yes

Estimated market value

$454,500

$432,000 - $477,000

$2,529/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/16/2026	Listed for sale	$449,750+12.5%$639/sqft
Source: All Jersey MLS #2700967R Report a problem
6/3/2025	Listing removed	$399,900$568/sqft
Source: All Jersey MLS #2514587R Report a problem
6/2/2025	Price change	$399,900+6.6%$568/sqft
Source: All Jersey MLS #2514587R Report a problem
4/28/2025	Listed for sale	$375,000$533/sqft
Source: GSMLS #3959389 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,798 +32.4%	$305,500 +32.4%
2024	$4,379 -4.1%	$230,700 +2.6%
2023	$4,568 -2.9%	$224,900 +4.6%
2022	$4,706 -0.9%	$215,100 +3.1%
2021	$4,748 -7.2%	$208,700 -4.7%
2020	$5,116 +12.1%	$219,000 +11.6%
2019	$4,562 +9.5%	$196,300 +2.2%
2018	$4,166 -6.7%	$192,000 +15.9%
2017	$4,466 +1.4%	$165,600
2016	$4,405 +2.3%	$165,600
2015	$4,306 -5%	$165,600
2014	$4,531 +5.1%	$165,600 +149.8%
2013	$4,311 0%	$66,300
2012	$4,311 +5.4%	$66,300
2011	$4,091 +1.4%	$66,300
2010	$4,034 +4.4%	$66,300
2009	$3,865	$66,300
2008	--	$66,300
2007	$13,220 +2%	$66,300
2006	$12,957 +4.5%	$66,300
2005	$12,403	$66,300
2004	--	$66,300
2003	--	$66,300
2002	--	$66,300
2001	--	$66,300