246 Franklin St, Hightstown, NJ, 08520
About This Home
Opportunity awaits in the heart of Hightstown! Situated on a large, deep lot with favorable zoning that may accommodate professional at-home business use and other potential uses (buyer to verify with municipality), this charming four-bedroom, one-bath home offers flexibility, character, and room to grow. Inside, you'll find beautiful hardwood floors, spacious living areas, and plenty of natural light throughout. A walkout basement provides additional storage, workshop space, or future possibilities. Recent improvements include a newer roof, offering added peace of mind for years to come. The property also features a detached two-car garage with convenient access from the rear street, making parking and storage a breeze. A shared driveway provides additional accessibility while the expansive backyard offers endless opportunities for outdoor enjoyment, gardening, or future expansion. Conveniently located near downtown Hightstown, shopping, dining, parks, and major commuter routes, this property combines residential comfort with exceptional potential for professional or mixed-use possibilities. Very close to NJTP, Routes 133, 33 and 130.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Foundation: Block,Other
- Construction materials: Other
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other,Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Other,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,401
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s),Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,401
- Total interior livable area: 1,401 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 040002900012
- Zoning: DTG
- Special condition: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 9,662 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 46.00 x 210.00
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Other,Storage,Garage Faces Rear,Driveway,Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,523 | $30,276 |
| Home Insurance * | $139 | $1,668 |
| Property Taxes | $894 | $10,728 |
| Electricity | $193 | $2,318 |
| Total | $3,749 | $44,988 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | Listed for rent | $2,800 |
| 2026-07-27 | Price change | $499,000 |
| 2026-06-04 | Listed for sale | $525,000 |
| 2021-06-10 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-05-10 | Listed for rent | $2,000 |
| 2021-04-28 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-03-28 | Listed for rent | $2,100 |
| 2019-02-10 | Listing removed | $1,800 |
| 2019-01-15 | Listed for rent | $1,800 |
| 2018-12-10 | Sold | $53,000 |
| 2018-05-17 | Listing removed | $1,800 |
| 2018-04-17 | Listed for rent | $1,800 |
| 2015-08-05 | Listing removed | $1,750 |
| 2015-05-31 | Listed for rent | $1,750 |
| 2013-04-17 | Listing removed | $1,700 |
| 2013-02-12 | Listed for rent | $1,700 |
| 2012-12-01 | Listing removed | $239,900 |
| 2012-08-17 | Price change | $239,900 |
| 2012-06-09 | Listed for sale | $249,900 |
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