Welcome to 5 Boxwood Rd, a beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home tucked away in one of Piscataway's most peaceful neighborhoods. Nearly every big-ticket upgrade has already been done for you new roof (2021), 2-zone HVAC (2022), windows & doors (2022), electric panel (2021), plus stainless steel appliances and washer/dryer. The spacious layout features hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and a warm family room with a gas fireplace. The finished basement (remodeled in 2022) adds valuable living space for a home office, gym, or media room, while the primary suite offers two WICs and a private bath. Step outside to enjoy a screened-in porch, large deck, and expansive fenced yard perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Additional highlights include a two-car garage with epoxy flooring, generous storage, and a prime location close to Rutgers University, Middlesex Mall, parks, and public transportation.
Sold for $745,000
$745,000
5 Boxwood Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854
4beds
1,986sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
0.34 Acres Lot
$750,600 Zestimate®
$375/sqft
$4,070 Estimated rent
Home value
$750,600
$683,000 - $826,000
$4,070/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 07, 2026 at 08:35am
Listed by:
TIMOTHY SMITH,
CORCORAN SAWYER SMITH 201-653-1925
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2605324R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Two Sinks, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Skylight, Bath Full, Storage, Family Room, Utility Room, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Bath Half, Living Room, Other Room(s), Dining Room, 4 Bedrooms, Bath Second
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished, Bath Full, Recreation Room, Storage Space, Utility Room
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,986
- Total interior livable area: 1,986 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Car Width, 3 Cars Deep, Asphalt, Garage, Attached, Built-In Garage, Detached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Shower Seat
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Deck, Enclosed Porch(es), Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 104.00 x 100.00
- Features: Near Shopping, Irregular Lot, Near Public Transit
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1217950239
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Piscataway
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Sold | $745,000-0.5%$375/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2605324R Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2025 | Pending sale | $749,000$377/sqft |
Source:  GSMLS #3990271 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2025 | Contingent | $749,000$377/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2605324R Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2025 | Price change | $749,000-3.4%$377/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2605324R Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $775,000+32.5%$390/sqft |
Source: HCMLS #250020328 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,341 +7.9% | $755,600 +7.9% |
| 2024 | $13,290 +2.5% | $700,200 +9.6% |
| 2023 | $12,970 +3.7% | $638,600 +11.8% |
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Neighborhood: 08854
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Martin Luther King Elementary SchoolGrades: 4-5Distance: 2.3 mi
- 5/10Quibbletown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 6/10Piscataway Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
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- New Jersey
- Middlesex County
- Piscataway
- 08854
- 5 Boxwood Rd