5 Gaston Ave

Raritan, NJ 08869

$450,000
Price
2
Beds
—Sq. Ft.
— / Sq. Ft.
—
Sq. Ft.
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per Sq. Ft.
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Listed By Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed By Coldwell Banker Realty

Description

Welcome to the perfect starter home in the heart of Raritan Borough, a community known for convenience, charm, and an excellent school system. Just minutes from the train station, Delucias Pizza, Duke Farms, and everyday shopping, this home delivers both location and lifestyle. Curb appeal shines with a clean brick exterior, welcoming front porch, and paver walkway. Step inside to a bright foyer with coat closet, opening to the inviting living room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace that instantly...Welcome to the perfect starter home in the heart of Raritan Borough, a community known for convenience, charm, and an excellent school system. Just minutes from the train station, Delucias Pizza, Duke Farms, and everyday shopping, this home delivers both location and lifestyle. Curb appeal shines with a clean brick exterior, welcoming front porch, and paver walkway. Step inside to a bright foyer with coat closet, opening to the inviting living room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace that instantly elevates the homes warmth and character. And fear not, central air conditioning keeps the home perfectly cool during summer months. The updated kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and stainless steel appliances, ideally situated next to the formal dining room for effortless entertaining. Hardwood floors flow throughout the living spaces and bedrooms, and the updated bath offers a tub/shower, generous vanity, and custom tile. Everything has been freshly painted in todays neutral tones. The lower level provides exceptional bonus living space, including a rec room, office area, bathroom, abundant storage, and Bilco door access for easy entry to the yard. Outdoor living continues with a screened patio overlooking the backyard, plus a detached oversized one-car garage and an ample driveway.

Listing Agent

  1. Joanne Liscovitz

    Joanne Liscovitz

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC

    P: (908)-874-8421

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Property Details for 5 Gaston Avenue

Style
Ranch
Directions
206 to Somerset St, cross First Avenue and make first right on Gaston. House on right.
Days On Market
7
Primary Style
Ranch
LISTING UPDATED: 07/29/2026 04:57 PM

Property Details for 5 Gaston Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #4042471
Days on Market8
Taxes$8,402 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1950
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
CountySomerset County
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Building Information for 5 Gaston Avenue

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF

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$2,987 per month

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$2,287

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Property Information for 5 Gaston Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Address Included: Y
  • Middle/Jr High School: BRIDG-RAR
  • Grade School: JF KENNEDY
  • High School: BRIDG-RAR
  • Active Days on Market: 7
  • Renovated Year: 2020
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Raritan Boro
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 85
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Brick
  • Town #: 2716.0
  • Street # Display: 5.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: Gaston Ave
  • Zip Code: 08869-1702
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $8,402
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 276200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2716-00085-0000-00008-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2025
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, On-Street Parking
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, Dishwshr, Microwav, RgOvGas, Refrig, SumpPump, OvnWGas
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 8
  • Approximate Lot Size: 50X110
  • Total Acres: 0.13
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1950
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 116400.0
  • Assessment Land: 159800.0
  • Attorney Review in Progress: *
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Included
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Hot Water
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Sidewalk
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, Shades, TubShowr
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Bilco-Style Door, Full
  • # Baths: 2.0
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 12x11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 13x12
  • # Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Dim: 11x11
  • Easement: No
  • Family Room Dim: 28x24
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 11x8
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Family Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Living Room Dim: 16x12
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 19x12
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room
  • # Rooms: 6
  • Other Room 3: Utility Room
  • Other Room 1 Level: Basement
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 5 Gaston Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 22, 2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4042471

$450,000—
Jul 1, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1465860479

$300,000

+4.1% / yr

Sep 11, 2015

Sold

GSMLS #3236005

$237,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/22/2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4042471

$450,000
07/01/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1465860479

$300,000

+4.1% / yr

09/11/2015

Sold

GSMLS #3236005

$237,500

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

Public Records for 5 Gaston Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$159,800Additions$116,400Total$276,200
Tax Record2025$8,402 ($700 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,062 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,062 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,502 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningB1CountySOMERSETAPN16-00085-0000-00008

Schools near 5 Gaston Avenue

This home is within Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Eisenhower Elementary School
Public - 5 to 6
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Bridgewater Raritan High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Eisenhower Elementary School
Public5 to 6

Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School
Public7 to 8

Bridgewater Raritan High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 5 Gaston Avenue, Raritan, NJ 08869

5 Gaston Avenue is a single family home for sale in Raritan, NJ 08869. This property was listed for sale on July 22, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, it's currently listed at $450,000. It has been on the market for a total of 8 days and was last sold on July 1, 2021. This listing's school district is Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District. Nearby schools include John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School and Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School. 5 Gaston Avenue is a 2-bed, 2-bath, single family home built in 1950.

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