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5 Grouse Rd, Hillsborough, NJ, 08844

4beds
3baths
2,570sqft
$840,000
$327price/sqft
$6,236/moest. monthly cost
$249,440/yrincome needed

About This Home

Expanded, upgraded and move-in ready! Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac neighborhood, this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home, 2-car attached garage with numerous upgrades sits on a private 1-acre lot, offering the perfect blend of comfort, style, and outdoor living. Spectacular hardwood floors flow throughout the main and upper levels. The custom-remodeled kitchen (2016) features 36" Merlot cabinets, granite countertops, a large center island, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in microwave. The spacious dining room w/patio door opens to a deck overlooking a beautifully landscaped backyard. Your own private retreat includes an in-ground pool featuring a new liner (2025), gazebo, tiki cove, enclosed garden, and mature landscaping. Upstairs are four sun-filled bedrooms, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet, private balcony, and ensuite jetted tub. A large ground-level family room offers a fireplace, patio door walk-out access to the backyard, laundry area with pantry, and powder room. A partially finished basement provides additional living space and interior garage access. Additional updates include replacement Andersen windows (2021), exterior brick facade, new driveway, and fresh interior paint. Located near downtown Somerville, Princeton, trails/parks, major highways, and approximately 40 minutes from New York City. Served by the highly rated Hillsborough Township School District. Don't regret not seeing this home!

Getting Around

22
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
33
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

9/10
8/10
8/10
Hillsborough High SchoolGrades 9-122.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1963

Materials

  • Roof: Composition Shingle
  • Construction materials: Stone,Vinyl Siding

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 2018

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Carbon Monoxide Detector,Electric Cooktop,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Microwave,Refrigerator,Wall Oven(s) - Electric,Washer,Water Filter,Water Softener Owned,Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Laundry Room,Ground Level

Basement

  • Features: GarEnter,RecRoom,Utility

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Yes,Partially Finished,Sump Pump

Bedroom1

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 224

Bedroom2

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 143

Bedroom3

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 165

Bedroom4

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 121

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Features: Dining L
  • Level: First
  • Area: 143

Family Room

  • Level: Ground
  • Area: 962

Features

  • Rec Room,Utility Room,Family Room,Powder Room,Walkout
  • Window features: Blinds,Skylight(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet,Tile,Wood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: 1 Unit,Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: 1 Unit,Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,570
  • Total interior livable area: 2,570 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Kitchen Island,Eat-in Kitchen,Separate Dining Area
  • Level: First
  • Area: 169

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 324

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 2710001410004000080000

Features

  • Levels: Multi/Split,Split Level
  • Private pool: Yes
  • Pool features: In Ground,Liner
  • Patio & porch: Deck
  • Exterior features: Curbs
  • Has spa: Yes
  • Spa features: Bath

Lot

  • Lot size: 1 Acres
  • Features: Cul-De-Sac,Level
  • Lot size dimensions: 1.0000

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Asphalt
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

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

  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Lightning
Strong Wind

FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties

Fire
Severe Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,247$50,964
Home Insurance *$259$3,108
Property Taxes $1,447$17,364
Electricity $283$3,399
Total$6,236$74,832
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$213,805/yr
40% on housing$187,080/yr
45% on housing$166,293/yr

New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs

New Jersey Insurance Underwriting Association

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HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 7,029Commercial: 173
Total Premiums$5.54M
Total Exposure$1.19B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.3%
8.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.0%
1.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$327This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 08844$302
Somerset County$343

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 08844
Somerset County$348

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

DateEventPrice
2026-07-24Listed for sale$840,000
2002-09-17Sold$230,000
1996-08-22Sold$239,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentRichard Zygadlo
BrokerageHomevue Real Estate Llc

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