Welcome to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom cape where classic charm meets modern convenience. Experience instant charm with the inviting covered front porch. The main level features a bright and spacious living room, anchored by a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Entertaining is effortless in the formal dining room, which opens via a slider to a sunny deck. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, and ample prep space, including a breakfast bar perfectly positioned to enjoy views of the lush yard. The main floor offers two generously sized bedrooms and a full bath. The entire upstairs provides a private retreat for the primary bedroom, featuring a separate full bathroom and an oversized hall closet. The finished walk-out basement expands the living space with a huge rec room, family room and bedroom with a slider to the back patio, offering a seamless flow to the outdoors. A laundry room, utility room, and storage closet complete this level. Updates include new ductless AC/Heat mini split units (2024), new Timberline roof and sheathing (2022), front porch and rear deck Trex decking (2023), chimney pointing (2023), new brick front steps (2022), hot water heater (2025), radon mitigation system (2024), water-powered backup sump pump (2024), new gutters and leaders with Leaf Guard transferable lifetime warranty (2022). Close to shopping, parks, restaurants, and transportation, this is the exceptional home you've been waiting for!
Under contract
$799,000
79 Highland Ave, Bernards Twp., NJ 07920
4beds
--sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
0.35 Acres Lot
$872,300 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 9 days |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kelly Ann Peterpaul 908-410-6777,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Kristen Amadon
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4022750
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 17 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Not Eat-In Kitchen, See Remarks, Separate Dining Area
- Level: First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 273
- Dimensions: 21 x 13
Basement
- Features: 1 Bedroom, Den, Laundry Room, Rec Room, Utility Room
Heating
- 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless Split AC
Appliances
- Included: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, In Basement
Features
- Rec Room, Bathroom
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Yes,Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Detached Garage, Loft Storage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open Porch(es), Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: .35AC
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 2702063030000000300000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Available, Fiber Optic Available, Garbage Extra Charge
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector
Location
- Region: Basking Ridge
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $514,300
- Annual tax amount: $9,808
- Date on market: 4/24/2026
- Exclusions: Garden Shed
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$872,300
$829,000 - $916,000
$3,740/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2026 | Pending sale | $799,000 |
Source:  GSMLS #4022750 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000+145.8% |
Source: GSMLS #4022750 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2013 | Sold | $325,000 |
Source: GSMLS #2997318 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2013 | Listing removed | $325,000 |
Source: Century 21 All County Real Estate LLC #2997318 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2013 | Listed for sale | $325,000-34.9% |
Source: Century 21 All County Real Estate LLC #2997318 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2004 | Sold | $499,000+63.6% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2000 | Sold | $305,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,377 +10.7% | $583,300 +10.7% |
| 2024 | $9,372 -3.4% | $526,800 +2.4% |
| 2023 | $9,700 -3.2% | $514,300 +5.5% |
| 2022 | $10,025 | $487,700 +2.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $475,100 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $9,684 +1.4% | $473,700 -0.5% |
| 2019 | $9,546 | $476,100 |
| 2018 | $9,546 +35.1% | $476,100 -0.4% |
| 2017 | $7,066 -22.2% | $478,200 +0.9% |
| 2016 | $9,078 +3.2% | $473,700 0% |
| 2015 | $8,794 +2.2% | $473,800 +4.2% |
| 2014 | $8,605 +2.2% | $454,700 +3.2% |
| 2013 | $8,420 -2.8% | $440,600 +1.6% |
| 2012 | $8,661 -1.2% | $433,800 -5.7% |
| 2011 | $8,769 +3.9% | $460,200 -4.1% |
| 2010 | $8,444 +0.2% | $479,700 -4.8% |
| 2009 | $8,430 | $503,800 -6.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $539,700 -1.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $549,200 +6.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $517,700 +5.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $491,300 +26.7% |
| 2004 | $6,591 | $387,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $387,700 +10.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $350,100 +18.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $296,400 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$5,200/mo
Principal & interest
$3928
Property taxes
$1272
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 07920
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Cedar Hill SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10William Annin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 7/10Ridge High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cedar Hill
- Middle: W Annin
- High: Ridge
Source: GSMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- New Jersey
- Somerset County
- Basking Ridge
- 07920
- 79 Highland Ave
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