Last Sold Price
5 beds1,736 sqft$446/sqft
5 Carpender Rd, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Description

A one-of-a-kind gem for those who appreciate beautiful waterfront living, value privacy and enjoy nature while still wanting to be close to the pulse of Central NJ and all it has to offer. This bright and airy home was completely rebuilt in 2010 with a contemporary and open floor plan featuring lots of natural lighting that brings the outdoors inside. The only thing left from the original structure is a Cold War era bomb shelter that remains accessible. Located right off a major New Jersey thoroughfare,...A one-of-a-kind gem for those who appreciate beautiful waterfront living, value privacy and enjoy nature while still wanting to be close to the pulse of Central NJ and all it has to offer. This bright and airy home was completely rebuilt in 2010 with a contemporary and open floor plan featuring lots of natural lighting that brings the outdoors inside. The only thing left from the original structure is a Cold War era bomb shelter that remains accessible. Located right off a major New Jersey thoroughfare, in contrast this dead-end street offers a peaceful setting. The very close proximity to the NYC bus stop makes it a commuters dream. Academics will appreciate how close it is to Rutgers University and the vibrant city of New Brunswick. Boaters will love the property as it has a groomed path to your own private slip for kayak and canoe launching, with potential for much more. Situated on an extremely rare one acre of waterfront property, a truly unique feature is a one-room standalone structure perched high over the Raritan River directly across the water from 90-acre Donaldson Park offering breathtaking panoramic views. Supposedly built by the Army Corps of Engineers before the house was constructed, the lookout building'' has a wood burning fireplace, plus electric and plumbing lines (plumbing not currently hooked up) Building sold "as is". Best to visit in daylight hours. Showings begin November 3. Open house November 6.
LISTING CLOSED: 01/05/2023 07:00 PM

  1. Listed by MONICA ORSO • DAVIS REALTORS

Property Details for 5 Carpender Road

Status
MLS #
2350518M
Days on Market
21
Taxes
$15,266 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1950
Lot Size
1.03 AC / 44,967 SF
Architectural Style
Contemporary
Zoning
R-2
Waterfront Features
Waterfront
Waterfront
Yes
Year Built
1950
Subdivision Name
Raritan River

Location

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Building Information for 5 Carpender Road

Stories2Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size1.03 AC / 44,967 SF

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$5,211 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,939

Property Taxes

$1,272

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5 Carpender Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • State Or Province: NJ
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 2 Car Width, Asphalt
Owner
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $15,266.00
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association Fee2: $0
  • Association Fee2 Frequency: Monthly
  • Other Fees: $.00
  • Monthly Payment: $.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1736.0
  • Levels: Two, Partially Below Grade
  • Living Area: 1736.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Near Public Transit, Waterfront, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0323
  • Lot Size Area: 1.0323
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 154X292
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 44967.0
Property and Assessments
  • Water Source: Public
  • Parcel Number: 130070200000001201
  • Photos Count: 44
  • Property Attached: No
Utilities
  • Senior Community: No
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable TV, Underground Utilities, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: See Remarks
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: 4 Bedrooms, Den, Bath Full, Unfinished/Other Room, Laundry Room, Other Room(s), 1 Bedroom, Bath Half, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, None
  • Postal Code: 08901
  • Postal Code Plus4: 1501
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
  • Basement Area: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Living Dining Combo
  • Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Granite/Corian Countertops, Separate Dining Area
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 8.0
  • Basement YN: No
Exterior Features
  • Service: Garbage Included In Tax, Trash Collection
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Outbuilding(s), Storage Shed, Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Maintenance Expense: $0

Property History for 5 Carpender Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 5, 2023

Sold

CJMLS #2350518M

$775,000
Jan 5, 2023

Sold

CJMLS #2350518M

$775,000
Dec 29, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1504399871

$775,000

+5.2% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/05/2023

Sold

CJMLS #2350518M

$775,000
01/05/2023

Sold

CJMLS #2350518M

$775,000
12/29/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1504399871

$775,000

+5.2% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5 Carpender Road

Taxable ValueLand$426,000Additions$127,200Total$553,200
Tax Record2025$16,553 ($1,379 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,736 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,736 SqFtStories1Lot Size44,967 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningR-2CountyMIDDLESEXAPN13-00702-0000-00012-01

Schools near 5 Carpender Road

This home is within New Brunswick Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Lord Stirling Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

New Brunswick High School
Public9 to 12

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