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Property Description
Charming Mid-Century Home in the Heart of Highland Park! This beautifully maintained 1961 residence, ideally situated just moments from downtown Highland Park's vibrant shops, restaurants, and community amenities. This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers the perfect blend of classic character and thoughtful updates. Step inside to a sun-drenched living room that sets a warm, welcoming tone for the entire home. The adjacent dining room flows effortlessly through a sliding glass door out to an elevated deck, where you can enjoy peaceful, tree-lined views of the wooded backyard a serene backdrop for morning coffee or evening entertaining. The spacious eat-in kitchen features a cozy breakfast nook and a premium appliance package combining GE Profile and Bosch. Retreat to the generous primary suite, complete with a large custom-built en suite bathroom and two closets including a spacious walk-in offering ample storage and a true sense of everyday luxury. The finished basement expands your living space significantly, offering a large recreation room with sliding-door walkout access to a newly hardscaped paver patio perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining. This level also includes a convenient laundry room, a full bathroom, and generous storage room. Outside, the quiet, wooded backyard provides a private tranquil escape. Location is everything, and this home delivers: just a short distance to downtown Highland Park's shops and restaurants, the grocery store, the public library, community centers, fitness centers, houses of worship, and the scenic trails of Donaldson Park.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 435 S 5th Ave
General
- Price: $635,000
- Taxes: $14,876 (2025)
- Status: Under Contract
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Middlesex
- MLS ID: 2700313R
- Updated: 7/22/2026
- Added to Site: 51 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Kitchen, Bath Half, Living Room, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Full, Bath Main, None
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Washer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Water Heater
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 1,884 Sq. Ft.
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
- Deck/Patio: Deck, Patio
Parking
- Parking Features: 3 Cars Deep
- Parking: 3 Cars Deep
Location
- County: Middlesex
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary, Two Story
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Bath Full, Daylight, Den, Storage Space, Laundry Facilities
- Roof: Asphalt
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,884
- Year Built: 1961
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1148
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,001
- Lot Dimensions: 100.00 x 50.01
- Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Wooded, Near Public Transit
- Zoning: RMT
- Lot Description: Near Shopping, Near Train, Wooded, Near Public Transit
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $14,876
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 703301000000095
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Schools
Schools serving 435 S 5th Ave
School District:Highland Park Borough School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bartle School 435 Mansfield Street, Highland Park, NJ 08904 | 2-5 | 0.1 mi |
Irving Primary School 121 South 11th Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904 | PK-1 | 0.5 mi |
Highland Park Middle School 330 Wayne Street, Highland Park, NJ 08904 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Highland Park High School 102 North 5th Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 435 S 5th Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/12/2026
Listed
$635,000
53.01%
MLS
8/28/2017
Sold
$415,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 435 S 5th Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$14,876
6%
$546,300
—
2024
$13,996
5%
$546,300
—
2022
$13,347
—
$546,300
249%
2022
$13,347
1%
$156,600
—
2020
$13,168
100%
$156,600
—
2021
$6,584
-50%
$156,600
—
2019
$13,178
3%
$156,600
—
2018
$12,802
10%
$156,600
6%
2017
$11,595
-1%
$147,600
—
2016
$11,657
4%
$147,600
—
2015
$11,221
6%
$147,600
—
2013
$10,577
—
$147,600
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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435 S 5th Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904 (MLS# 2700313R) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 435 S 5th Avenue is currently listed for $635,000 and was received on July 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 435 S 5th Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Highland Park? You can browse all Highland Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

