Welcome to this well maintained Colonial only steps from College Avenue. The front porch adds to its curb appeal and welcomes you inside. Enjoy period details with its generous room sizes, wood moldings, and wide doorways. Entertain your guests in the formal living room and formal dining room. The kitchen offers a brand new refrigerator and gas stove with 4 burners and center griddle. The Bosch dishwasher is whisper quiet and the walk-in pantry offers tons of storage. Upstairs, you will find a primary bedroom with direct access to the full bathroom. The other two bedrooms have lots of light. The attic boasts a very high ceiling and could be finished very easily.
Sold for $500,000
$500,000
5 Lorain St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
3beds
1,470sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
3,497.87 Square Feet Lot
$601,100 Zestimate®
$340/sqft
$3,439 Estimated rent
Home value
$601,100
$571,000 - $631,000
$3,439/mo
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Listed by:
JOHN WUERTZ,
BHHS FOX & ROACH REALTORS 856-222-0077
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2405477R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Shower
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Pantry
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiators-Steam, Hot Water
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s), Attic Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Washer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Blinds, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Other Room(s), Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Full, Attic, Additional Bath
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood, Vinyl-Linoleum
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Full, Bath Full, Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Workshop, Laundry Facilities
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,470
- Total interior livable area: 1,470 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, 2 Cars Deep, Asphalt, Driveway, On Street, Paved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Open Porch(es), Deck, Sidewalk, Fencing/Wall, Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
Lot
- Size: 3,497 sqft
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 35.00
- Features: Near Train, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1300408000000044
- Zoning: R-5A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable TV, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: New Brunswick
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2026 | Listing removed | $589,350$401/sqft |
Source:  GSMLS #3995978 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2025 | Pending sale | $589,350$401/sqft |
Source: GSMLS #3995978 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $589,350+17.9%$401/sqft |
Source: GSMLS #3995978 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2024 | Sold | $500,000+11.1%$340/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2405477R Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2023 | Pending sale | $450,000$306/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS #NJMX2005862 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2023 | Contingent | $450,000$306/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2405477R Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $450,000$306/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJMX2005862 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,208 | $313,400 |
| 2024 | $8,208 +3% | $313,400 |
| 2023 | $7,970 +2.2% | $313,400 |
| 2022 | $7,801 +0.4% | $313,400 |
| 2021 | $7,769 +34.8% | $313,400 |
| 2020 | $5,763 -22.4% | $313,400 |
| 2019 | $7,421 | $313,400 |
| 2018 | $7,421 +17.7% | $313,400 |
| 2017 | $6,306 +2.4% | $313,400 +191.5% |
| 2016 | $6,155 +1.8% | $107,500 |
| 2015 | $6,046 +0.8% | $107,500 |
| 2014 | $5,997 +4.6% | $107,500 |
| 2012 | $5,733 +3.3% | $107,500 |
| 2011 | $5,549 +2.7% | $107,500 |
| 2010 | $5,404 +2.9% | $107,500 |
| 2009 | $5,250 | $107,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $107,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $107,500 |
| 2006 | -- | $107,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $107,500 |
| 2004 | $4,268 | $107,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $107,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $107,500 |
| 2001 | -- | $107,500 |
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Neighborhood: 08901
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Blanquita B. Valenti Community SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10New Brunswick High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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