08904 · 2026 Market · Rentals · Zoning · Redevelopment · River
Highland Park Real Estate & Housing
Highland Park combines early-20th-century houses, compact single-family neighborhoods, apartment buildings and newer mixed-use development within a small, transit-accessible borough near Rutgers and New Brunswick.
Buyers and renters should evaluate the exact parcel—not just the mailing address—for zoning, flood exposure, redevelopment context, parking, permits, rental rules and tax information.
Current housing indicators
Market-data caution: portal metrics are snapshots, not appraisals. Different sources use different methodologies, property sets and update dates. For a specific property, rely on current comparable sales, inspection, title, municipal records and professional advice.
Housing character
Historic residential streets north of downtown include early suburban homes tied to the Livingston Manor development begun in 1906.
Neighborhoods between Raritan Avenue and the river include older single-family homes, duplexes and apartment properties with walkable access to Donaldson Park.
Apartment and mixed-use development places housing directly along the commercial corridor, with additional redevelopment activity underway.
Owner & renter baseline
U.S. Census Bureau 2020–2024 estimates report a 40.3% owner-occupied housing rate, a $471,700 median value of owner-occupied housing units and $1,873 median gross rent. These Census figures describe the broader occupied-housing stock and should not be confused with current asking or sale prices.
The borough's compact size, proximity to Rutgers/New Brunswick and mix of apartments and houses create a substantial rental market alongside owner-occupied neighborhoods.
Property due diligence
- Zoning & permitted use: verify the current zoning district and any variance history.
- Flood & drainage: river-adjacent and low-lying parcels deserve parcel-specific flood review.
- Open permits: check construction, electrical, plumbing and certificate records.
- Rental registration: landlords should confirm current Borough registration and inspection requirements.
- Parking: verify private parking, municipal permits and street restrictions.
- Taxes & assessment: use current municipal/tax records, not listing-site estimates alone.
- Redevelopment areas: review active plans when buying near designated tracts on Raritan Avenue.
- Historic context: properties in or near historic resources may warrant additional research.
Active redevelopment context
The Borough's current redevelopment library includes the Downtown Tracts A–D plan, a 2025 plan for 330–334 Raritan Avenue and a 2026 plan for 400–440 Raritan Avenue. In September 2026, the Borough also reported an agreement on the Tract C redevelopment project.
For buyers and investors: project concepts, approvals, financing agreements and construction timelines can change. Read the current Borough resolutions, plans and meeting materials before making a property decision.
Municipal property contacts
Borough department line: 732-819-3783.
Borough department line: 732-819-3787.
Borough department line: 732-819-3782.
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Real Estate AdvertisingContact NJTGOHousing market figures reviewed September 16, 2026. Verify all financial, tax, legal, flood, zoning and property-condition information independently.