Under contract

$650,000

256 S 8th Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904

4beds

1,566sqft

$4,524/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1955

0.43 Acres Lot

$677,300 Zestimate^®

$415/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Remarkable one of a kind house is both updated/modernized and also over a huge lot with a park like setting. 4BR/3BA w/ finished basement. Room to convert 1-2 more rooms to bedrooms as needed. Kitchen features Granite Counters, stainless steel, and more. Huge sunroom w/ full height windows and skylight. Huge lot that is rare in this town. 1st flr laundry. Newer floors paired with white trim and light gray walls make this home feel like an HGTV show home. Basement has double slider doors, many closets, full bathroom, and large common area. Backyard is unlike anything you have ever seen. Perfect design for you to add a Waterfall feature. Many ideas - add an above ground pool, or even a tree house. Zip line. Make an Herb/Veggie Garden in the fenced leveled area. Playground. Large deck. Storage sheds. Fire pit is a perfect way to spend summer nights. And much more! Showing starts Sunday 5/10 at 1PM.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Dining room

Features: Living Dining Combo

Kitchen

Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Eat-in Kitchen

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Washer

Features

Skylight, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Main, Dining Room, Florida Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Second, None
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, See Remarks, Wood
Windows: Skylight(s)
Basement: Finished, Bath Full, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,566
Total interior livable area: 1,566 sqft

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Property

Parking

Parking features: Asphalt
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Patio, Enclosed
Exterior features: Open Porch(es), Deck, Patio, Enclosed Porch(es), Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed, Greenhouse Type Room, Yard
Pool features: None
Fencing: Fencing/Wall

Lot

Size: 0.43 Acres
Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Wooded, Near Public Transit

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s), Greenhouse
Parcel number: 0703204000000018

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Roof: Asphalt

Condition

Year built: 1955

Utilities & green energy

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

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Highland Park

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $415/sqft
Tax assessed value: $475,000
Annual tax amount: $12,934
Date on market: 5/10/2026
Ownership: See Remarks
Electric utility on property: Yes

Estimated market value

$677,300

$643,000 - $718,000

$3,642/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/29/2026	Contingent	$650,000$415/sqft
Source: All Jersey MLS #2615210R Report a problem
5/10/2026	Listed for sale	$650,000+52.9%$415/sqft
Source: All Jersey MLS #2615210R Report a problem
1/14/2020	Sold	$425,000-0.9%$271/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/20/2019	Pending sale	$429,000$274/sqft
Source: RE/MAX BEST REALTY, LLC #1928376 Report a problem
7/23/2019	Price change	$429,000-2.3%$274/sqft
Source: RE/MAX BEST REALTY, LLC #1928376 Report a problem
6/27/2019	Listed for sale	$439,000+21.9%$280/sqft
Source: RE/MAX BEST REALTY, LLC #1928376 Report a problem
10/12/2005	Sold	$360,000+31.9%$230/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/29/2003	Sold	$273,000+73.9%$174/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/24/1998	Sold	$157,000$100/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$12,170	$475,000
2024	$12,170 +262.2%	$475,000 +253.2%
2023	$3,360 -70.7%	$134,500
2022	$11,463 +2.6%	$134,500
2021	$11,176	--
2020	--	$132,900 +3.7%
2019	$10,480	$128,200
2018	$10,480 +3.5%	$128,200
2017	$10,125 +3.9%	$128,200
2016	$9,746 +1.7%	$128,200
2015	$9,587 +4.4%	$128,200
2014	$9,187 +2.5%	$128,200
2013	$8,959 +2%	$128,200
2012	$8,787 +3.2%	$128,200
2011	$8,515 +2.4%	$128,200
2010	$8,316 +3%	$128,200
2009	$8,078	$128,200
2008	--	$128,200
2007	--	$128,200
2006	--	$128,200
2005	--	$128,200
2004	$6,615	$128,200
2003	--	$128,200
2002	--	$128,200
2001	--	$128,200

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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