12 S 8th Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904

This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3-bath home blends high-end finishes with everyday comfort. You'll find 4" rift and quarter sawn oak floors, recessed lighting, whisper-quiet new radiators, and smart light switches throughout (Alexa-compatible). Nest doorbell and smoke/CO detectors add smart security. The open-concept kitchen and dining area features custom walnut cabinetry, a Dacor range, Fisher & Paykel refrigerator, KitchenAid beverage drawer and dishwasher, and a handcrafted Heath tile backsplash. Downstairs offers two distinct living spaces  one with a modern wood-burning stoveplus two coat closets and a spacious storage closet with power. Climate control is efficient and flexible, with central air on the second floor and two LG mini splits on the main level that provide both heat and AC. The mini splits are also smart-enabled and work with Alexa for voice-controlled comfort throughout the day. The owner's bedroom boasts high ceilings, a walk-in closet, two matching generously-sized closets, an LG washer/dryer, and a luxurious en suite bath with heated floors. The finished basement includes multiple storage areas and additional washer/dryer hookups (appliances excluded). Outside, the home is clad in durable Hardie Board fiber cement siding and surrounded by manicured landscaping with hydrangeas, pachysandra, oak trees, exotic Ipe wood porches, a powered shed, and a multi-car driveway. Conveniently located near Rutgers, NJ Transit, and Routes 1, 18, and the NJ Turnpike.