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22 lake Avenue #5a, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

$289,900

1 beds 1 baths 953 sqft Built 197040 days on marketActive

About this home

Must-see corner end-unit condo with a rare oversized backyard, tucked away on a quiet street in desirable East Brunswick. This approximately 953 sq ft 1-bedroom, 1-bath home offers an additional flexible space that can easily function as a second bedroom, office, or guest area. Recently renovated with brand-new flooring throughout and a fully updated bathroom featuring all new fixtures, giving the home a clean, modern feel. Generous closet space provides excellent storage. Located close to shopping, restaurants, major highways, and NYC bus transportation. Situated within the highly rated East Brunswick Public School District, with Churchill Junior High School nearby. Community amenities include a swimming pool. Pet-friendly community allowing dogs and cats (verify HOA restrictions). An excellent alternative to renting with strong long-term value potential.

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
$3,009/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$2,643
Principal + interest$1,868
Property tax + insurance$666
PMI / 2nd mortgage$109
Utilities
$488
Heating + cooling$82
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$127
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Other (entertainment)
$158
$3,009/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,991/mo
Purchase price
$289,900
Down payment
$14,495 (5%)
Loan amount
$275,405
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Condo/TH
Style
Remarks
Year built
1970
Lot size
0.0219 ac
Stories
1
Heating
Baseboard, Radiant
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$4,418
MLS #
2610756R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeGas Water Heater
Interior
1 BedroomKitchenLiving RoomBath FullDining RoomNone
Exterior
Patio
Parking
ConcreteAdditional Parking
Patio & porch
Patio
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Dining L
Flooring
Wood
Roof
See Remarks
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Condominium

Lot features

Near Train, Backs to Park Land

Neighborhood — 08816

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population51,1338,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199017.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density2,4211,137
Male24,9694,307,827147,432,321
Female26,1644,525,010151,655,844
Never Married9,0001,965,81163,775,926
Married25,8003,647,435123,120,365
Separated1,198391,23912,639,686
Widowed2,344515,17215,467,586
Divorced2,204529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold17,8523,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.852.732.60
Medial Age38.6637.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$86,786$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$104,879$83,312$63,629
P C I$36,929$30,662$24,529
M D I$68,802$52,505$41,133
A T H E$72,998$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J81.81%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8816

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Listing information last refreshed 2/14/2026. Provided courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

22 lake Avenue #5a · East Brunswick — $289,900 · Certihomes