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Sold for $760,000
  • $760,000

    25 Grant Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904

    6beds
    2,500sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1910
    7,500 Square Feet Lot
    $845,100 Zestimate®
    $304/sqft
    $4,365 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $845,100

    $803,000 - $896,000

    $4,365/mo

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    What's special

    Medical school employeesLarge windowsNatural lightLarge open kitchen
    Nestled in the Livingston Manor Historic District of Highland Park, this home was originally owned by Rutgers physics professor Francis Van Dyck, friend and consultant to Thomas Edison, and later by Rutgers president Mason Gross. Boasting a generous 2500 sq ft of living space spread over three levels, this home offers a perfect blend of charm and functionality. With 6 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a partially furnished basement, and 2 car detached garage, convenience and space are paramount. The large open kitchen welcomes you with its timeless appeal. Large windows provide a view of the backyard, filling the space with natural light and creating an inviting atmosphere that enhances the original features of the house. This home is designed to accommodate to modern living while preserving the grace of its historical roots visible in the living and dining rooms original details such as the wood burning fire place. Beyond its unique architectural splendor, the property's location adds to its allure. This home is just under a mile from the train station, Rutgers New Brunswick Old Queens buildings and College Avenue campus, and the Johnson and Johnson headquarters. Johnson Park along the Raritan River is a block away. This it is the perfect home for New York city commuters, Rutgers University and its medical school employees, or anyone seeking the vibrancy of campus or New Brunswick city life. Don't miss the opportunity to own one of Highland Park's best located homes. H&B offers due by 12pm on Thursday(03/14)

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    SIGNATURE REALTY NJ 973-921-1111

    Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2408986RMLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Dining room
    • Features: Living Dining Combo
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Zoned, Baseboard Hotwater
    Cooling
    • Zoned, See Remarks
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Other Room(s), Dining Room, 4 Bedrooms, Bath Full, 2 Bedrooms
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Basement: Partially Finished, Full, Bath Half, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,500
    • Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: 1 Car Width, 2 Cars Deep, Garage, Detached
    • Garage spaces: 2
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Three Or More
    • Stories: 3
    • Patio & porch: Porch
    • Exterior features: Open Porch(es), Sidewalk
    Lot
    • Size: 7,500 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 100.00 x 75.00
    • Features: Near Shopping, Near Train
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0700702000000017

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Remarks
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1910

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 100 Amp(s)
    • Gas: Natural Gas
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Sidewalks
    Location
    • Region: Highland Park

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $304/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $639,300
    • Annual tax amount: $15,802
    • Date on market: 3/9/2024
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Electric utility on property: Yes

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/30/2024Sold$760,000+5.6%$304/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2408986R Report a problem
    3/22/2024Contingent$720,000$288/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2408986R Report a problem
    3/9/2024Listed for sale$720,000+35.3%$288/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2408986R Report a problem
    5/1/2012Sold$532,000-1.3%$213/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/14/2012Listed for sale$539,000$216/sqft
    Source: Century 21J.J. Laufer #209741 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$16,379 +1.1%$639,300 +1.1%
    2024$16,207 +244.2%$632,600 +235.6%
    2023$4,709 -70.7%$188,500
    2022$16,066 +1.4%$188,500
    2021$15,851 --
    2020$15,851 +2.9%$188,500
    2019$15,410 +31.6%$188,500
    2018$11,708 -21.4%$188,500
    2017$14,888 +3.9%$188,500
    2016$14,330 +1.7%$188,500
    2015$14,096 +4.4%$188,500
    2014$13,508 +2.5%$188,500
    2013$13,172 +2%$188,500
    2012$12,920 +3.2%$188,500
    2011$12,520 +2.4%$188,500
    2010$12,228 +3%$188,500
    2009$11,877 $188,500
    2008-- $188,500
    2007-- $188,500
    2006-- $188,500
    2005-- $188,500
    2004$9,727 $188,500
    2003-- $188,500
    2002-- $188,500
    2001-- $188,500
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    Neighborhood: 08904

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