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142 Liberty Street, Fords, NJ 08863

$545,000

4 beds 2 baths 1,351 sqft Built 192541 days on marketActive

About this home

Back On Market! Buyer Could Not Perform! Colonial with Finished Basement Living Suite in Prime Commuter Location! Well-maintained 4BR, 2FB Colonial offering flexible living space in a highly convenient Fords location. The home features a finished basement with an additional living area, including a second living room, kitchen area, bedroom, full bath, and bonus room, providing excellent flexibility for extended living, guests, or work-from-home needs. Spacious finished second floor offers comfortable bedroom space and added versatility. Bright and functional layout throughout. Conveniently located just minutes from the Garden State Parkway, I-95, and Menlo Park Mall, with easy access to shopping, dining, and major commuting routes.

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
$5,419/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$5,192
Principal + interest$3,511
Property tax + insurance$1,477
PMI / 2nd mortgage$204
Utilities
$432
Heating + cooling$79
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$136
Car insurance + maintenance$136
Other (entertainment)
$158
$5,419/mo TLC
Budget$5,919/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$545,000
Down payment
$27,250 (5%)
Loan amount
$517,750
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1925
Lot size
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$11,227
MLS #
2611276R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Basement
Garage (2)

Home features

Appliances
DryerWasher
Interior
Vaulted Ceiling(s)2 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath FullDining RoomNone
Parking
NoneGarageDetached
Kitchen
Granite/Corian Countertops
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Carpet, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Sole Proprietorship

Lot features

Near Shopping, Near Train, Level, Near Public Transit

Neighborhood — 08863

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population14,8498,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since19908.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density8,0421,137
Male7,2194,307,827147,432,321
Female7,6304,525,010151,655,844
Never Married2,9061,965,81163,775,926
Married6,7483,647,435123,120,365
Separated521391,23912,639,686
Widowed917515,17215,467,586
Divorced960529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold5,6573,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.622.732.60
Medial Age37.0237.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$70,869$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$78,507$83,312$63,629
P C I$29,942$30,662$24,529
M D I$57,728$52,505$41,133
A T H E$59,571$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J81.51%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8863

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142 Liberty Street · Fords — $545,000 · Certihomes