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Property Description
Welcome to 1853 W 5th St in Piscataway! This ranch-style home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, a 2-car detached garage, and a spacious lot with plenty of outdoor possibilities. Over the past five years, the property has benefited from numerous improvements, including newer vinyl siding, windows, doors, basement windows, fencing, driveway, and front and rear porches. These substantial exterior updates add to the home's curb appeal and functionality. The interior of the home needs work/updating. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, major highways, and transportation. A wonderful opportunity to make this Piscataway ranch your own!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1853 W 5th St
General
- Price: $449,750
- Taxes: $5,492 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4041323
- Updated: 8/17/2026
- Added to Site: 54 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- 1st Floor/Level 1: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Kitchen, Living Room
- Lower Level: Storage Room, Utility Room
- Interior Features: Smoke Detector
- Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dryer, Sump Pump
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedroom 1: 10 x 6
- Bedroom 2: 9 x 7
- Bedroom 3: 9 x 10
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 10 x 16, First
- Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, 10 x 13
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Barbecue, Patio, Storage, FencVnyl
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Garage Description: Detached Garage, On-Street Parking
Location
- County: Middlesex
- Subdivision: Piscataway
- Driving Directions: Walnut St to W 5th St
School Information
- Elementary School: PISCATAWAY
- Middle School: PISCATAWAY
- High School: PISCATAWAY
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: No Cooling, Window Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas, Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Bilco-Style Door, Full, Unfinished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.32
- Lot Size: 50 x 275
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 2 Car Width, Driveway-Exclusive, On-Street Parking
- Lot Description: Level Lot, Wooded Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $353,500
- Land Assmt: $274,900
- Tax Amount: $5,492
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: All Personal Property
- APN: 2117-00603-0000-00025-0000-
- Block: 603
- Lot Number: 25
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Schools
Schools serving 1853 W 5th St
School District:Piscataway Township School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Arbor Elementary School 1717 Lester Place, Piscataway, NJ 08854 | 4-5 | 0.4 mi |
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School 360 Stelton Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 | K-3 | 1.6 mi |
Theodore Schor Middle School 243 North Randolphville Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 | 6-8 | 1.7 mi |
Piscataway Twp High School 100 Behmer Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 | 9-12 | 3 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 1853 W 5th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/16/2026
Listed
$449,750
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MLS
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 1853 W 5th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,493
22%
$353,500
16%
2024
$4,506
-4%
$305,500
32%
2023
$4,700
-3%
$230,700
3%
2022
$4,842
—
$224,900
5%
2022
$4,842
8%
$215,100
3%
2021
$4,493
—
$208,700
-5%
2021
$4,493
-2%
$219,000
14%
2018
$4,562
-2%
$192,000
-2%
2019
$4,668
3%
$196,300
19%
2017
$4,554
2%
$165,600
—
2016
$4,466
1%
$165,600
—
2015
$4,403
-3%
$165,600
—
2013
$4,531
—
$165,600
—
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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1853 W 5th St, Piscataway Township, NJ 08854 (MLS# 4041323) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1853 W 5th St is currently listed for $449,750 and was received on July 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 1853 W 5th St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Piscataway Township? You can browse all Piscataway Township real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

