Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds
5 Gaston Ave, Raritan, NJ 08869
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.13 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
1 carParking Spaces

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 REALTY

    P: (908) 874-8421

    M: (908) 642-5341

Listing closed: 09/16/2026 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 4042471

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Property Information for 5 Gaston Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,402 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Directions: 206 to Somerset St, cross First Avenue and make first right on Gaston. House on right.
  • Days On Market: 9
  • Primary Style: Ranch
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: BRIDG-RAR
  • Grade School: JF KENNEDY
  • High School: BRIDG-RAR
  • Active Days on Market: 9
  • 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: *
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  • City Code Tax: *
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  • 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
  • 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
Sep 16, 2026

Sold

GSMLS #4042471

$541,000
Jul 31, 2026

Under Contract

GSMLS #4042471

Jul 22, 2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4042471

$450,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/16/2026

Sold

GSMLS #4042471

$541,000
07/31/2026

Under Contract

GSMLS #4042471

07/22/2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4042471

$450,000

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
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5 Gaston Avenue, Raritan, NJ 08869
$541,000
2
5,662
1,165
4,861
1,916
7,536
$315,000
2,006
5,558
2,260
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$610,000
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