Closed$2,500
TLC ≈ $270/mo
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107 Macarthur Avenue #1, Sayreville, NJ 08872
31 W Grochowiak Street W, South River, NJ 08882
$495,000
3 beds 2 baths 1,188 sqft Built 195234 days on marketClosed
About this home
Charming 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Cape with Finished Basement and 1 Car Garage in thriving South River could be your Home Sweet Home! Lovingly owned and maintained, ready and waiting for its new owners to make it their very own. Step in to find a cozy front sun porch that is perfect for enjoying your morning coffee. Large, light and bright living room features a big bay window that brings in tons of natural light. Formal dining room can double as the 3rd bedroom. Spacious eat-in-kitchen offers gorgeous granite counters, ample cabinet storage, ceramic flooring, and separate sun soaked dinette space with hardwood floors that shine. Down the hall, find the main full bath, along with 2 more generous bedrooms for easy, one level living. Full finished basement adds to the package, boasting a large rec room with pool table, dry bar area that is great for entertaining, convenient 1/2 bath, laundry room, versatile office space, and storage area with shelving. Peaceful backyard features a large covered patio (with patio table and chairs included!), making summer barbecues a breeze. Spacious 1 car garage with overhead storage, along with an extra long driveway, offers plenty of guest parking. Central air/heat for added comfort. All in a great location, close to parks, schools, the public transit bus line, and Main Street amenities. Don't miss out! This could be the hidden gem you've been searching for! *Coming Soon - Showings begin Saturday 3/14*
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
$4,778/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,456
- Utilities
- $554
- Transportation
- $127
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$3,189
Property tax + insurance$1,081
PMI / 2nd mortgage$186
Heating + cooling$115
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Budget$5,278/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$495,000
Down payment
$24,750 (5%)
Loan amount
$470,250
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Ranch
Year built
1952
Lot size
0.1267 ac
Stories
1
Heating
Baseboard Hotwater, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
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Annual tax
$7,081
MLS #
2611914R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
3 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath FullOther Room(s)Dining RoomNoneAdditional Bath
Exterior
Open Porch(es)CurbsPatioDoor(s)-Storm/ScreenScreen/Storm WindowEnclosed Porch(es)SidewalkFencing/WallYard
Community
CurbsSidewalks
Parking
1 Car WidthConcreteAdditional ParkingGarageAttached
Patio & porch
PorchPatioEnclosed
Pool
None
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsEat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
1st Floor
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Level, Near Public Transit
Neighborhood — 08882
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,067 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 12.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 4,534 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 6,499 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 6,568 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 2,948 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 5,628 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 407 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 687 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 792 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 4,777 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.73 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 36.15 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $57,692 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $65,642 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $24,056 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $48,231 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $52,683 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 75.36% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8882
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Listing information last refreshed 3/14/2026. Provided courtesy of RE/MAX 1st ADVANTAGE via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.