$590,000
About this home
Location, Lifestyle, and Lasting value are just a few words that describe this home. Welcome to 216 Handy St, situated just minutes from everything that vibrant New Brunswick has to offer. This solid 2, 072-square-foot colonial home features freshly painted, spacious rooms and beautiful original hardwood floors. The bright and inviting living room boasts French doors, built in wall unit and large front windows that fill the space with natural light. The dining area offers an open layout, providing plenty of room for family meals or entertaining, with additional space for a sitting area or extra seating. The kitchen is a true gem waiting for your creative touch, at approximately 13x15 square feet, with high ceilings and a large pantry perfect for storing kitchen gadgets or groceries. Upstairs, you'll find four generous bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with two closetsone semi-walk-in with a window. The other three bedrooms are just as spacious, offering plenty of space for family, guests, or a home office. The third floor provides around 14x42 sqft of extra storageideal for a craft room or additional storage needs. Outside, enjoy a fenced-in yard, a spacious two-car detached garage, and a driveway that comfortably fits three to four vehicles. The owners converted the home from oil to gas. Perfectly located a short distance from RWJ hospital, restaurants, lodging, the Theater district, Rutgers University, and much more. Plus, it's just minutes to the train station and bus terminals, making commuting into Manhattan quick and easy. This home is an estate. Schedule your showing today!
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Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 7.19% APR.
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,259
- Utilities
- $599
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
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Near Public Transit, Near Shopping, Near Train
Neighborhood — 08901
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,834 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 19.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 7,934 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 24,953 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 24,881 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 22,971 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 8,731 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 5,376 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 1,261 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 2,527 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 13,519 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 3.21 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 24.61 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $41,853 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $58,306 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $19,187 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $36,349 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $48,230 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 83.09% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
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Listing information last refreshed 8/26/2025. Provided courtesy of WEICHERT CO REALTORS via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.