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7 Lake Avenue, Helmetta, NJ 08828

$799,900

3 beds 5 baths 2,400 sqft164 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Cape Cod set on a spacious half-acre lot with detached garage and additional building, each finished with bathrooms. The home blends classic charm with modern finishes, featuring stunning hardwood floors throughout the main level. The updated kitchen offers a center island, stainless steel appliances, and skylights that fill the space with natural light. The finished basement includes a convenient half bath, perfect for additional living or recreation space. The detached garage is fully finished with heating and cooling, an office area, and a half bath, ideal for a home business or creative workspace. The pool house is equally impressive, complete with its own kitchen and half bath, providing the perfect setup for entertaining. Enjoy the private backyard oasis featuring an in-ground concrete pool. This unique property offers the ultimate combination of live, work, and play, all in one exceptional setting. A property like this won't last long, schedule your showing today!

Affordability — calculate your monthly payment

Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 7.19% APR.

Your estimated payment
$7,377/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$7,156
Principal + interest$5,153
Property tax + insurance$1,703
PMI / 2nd mortgage$300
Utilities
$580
Heating + cooling$128
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$127
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Other (entertainment)
$158
$7,377/mo TLC
Budget$7,877/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$799,900
Down payment
$39,995 (5%)
Loan amount
$759,905
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
Lot size
0.5739 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard, Radiant, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$10,669
MLS #
2606748R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerElectric Range/OvenGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
SkylightVaulted Ceiling(s)2 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath FullDining Room1 BedroomNone
Exterior
BarbecueOutbuilding(s)DeckPatioYard
Parking
3 Cars DeepAdditional ParkingGarageOversizedDetachedGarage Door Opener
Patio & porch
DeckPatio
Pool
In Ground
Fireplace
Wood BurningWood Burning StoveFree Standing
Kitchen
Breakfast BarKitchen Island
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Full BathWalk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Interior Lot

Neighborhood — 08828

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population1,7368,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199076.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density1,5271,137
Male8664,307,827147,432,321
Female8704,525,010151,655,844
Never Married3371,965,81163,775,926
Married7853,647,435123,120,365
Separated31391,23912,639,686
Widowed57515,17215,467,586
Divorced184529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold7163,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.422.732.60
Medial Age35.9937.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$68,616$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$68,664$83,312$63,629
P C I$28,320$30,662$24,529
M D I$56,145$52,505$41,133
A T H E$54,381$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J73.63%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8828

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7 Lake Avenue · Helmetta — $799,900 · Certihomes