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  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1,566 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 6 hours ago

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256 South 8th Avenue,Highland Park, NJ 08904

256 South 8th AvenueHighland ParkNJ08904

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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.

Full Property Details for 256 S 8th Ave

General

  • Price: $650,000
  • Taxes: $12,934 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Middlesex
  • MLS ID: 2615210R
  • Updated: Today (5/10/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Interior Features: Skylight, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Main, Dining Room, Florida Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Second, None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, See Remarks, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: 1,566 Sq. Ft.

Additional Information

  • Pool Description: None, None

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Deck, Patio, Enclosed Porch(es), Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed, Greenhouse-Type Room, Yard
  • Deck/Patio: Porch, Deck, Patio, Enclosed

Parking

  • Parking Features: Asphalt
  • Parking: Asphalt

Location

  • County: Middlesex

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Remarks
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Bath Full, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Skylight(s)
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Square Feet: 1,566
  • Year Built: 1955

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Greenhouse

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.43
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 18,731
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Wooded, Near Public Transit
  • Lot Description: Near Shopping, Near Train, Wooded, Near Public Transit
  • Fencing (Description): Fencing/Wall

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $12,934
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 703204000000018

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Schools serving 256 S 8th Ave

School District:Highland Park Borough School District
NameGradesDistance
Bartle School
435 Mansfield Street, Highland Park, NJ 08904
2-50.2 mi
Irving Primary School
121 South 11th Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904
PK-10.4 mi
Highland Park Middle School
330 Wayne Street, Highland Park, NJ 08904
6-80.6 mi
Highland Park High School
102 North 5th Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904
9-120.6 mi
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Price & Sales History for 256 S 8th Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/10/2026
Listed
$650,000
52.94%
MLS
12/26/2019
Sold
$425,000
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Tax History for 256 S 8th Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$12,170
6%
$475,000
—
2022
$11,463
—
$475,000
253%
2022
$11,463
3%
$134,500
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2020
$11,176
100%
$134,500
1%
2021
$5,588
-48%
$132,900
4%
2019
$10,788
3%
$128,200
—
2018
$10,480
4%
$128,200
—
2017
$10,071
-1%
$128,200
—
2016
$10,125
4%
$128,200
—
2015
$9,746
6%
$128,200
—
2013
$9,187
—
$128,200
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