Closed$799,900
TLC ≈ $6,254/mo
3 5 2,400 sqft
7 Lake Avenue, Helmetta, NJ 08828
22 Forest Lane, Monroe, NJ 08831
$1,275,000
5 beds 4 baths 3,310 sqft Built 200262 days on marketClosed
About this home
Stunning Northeast-facing home featuring 4 bedrooms, a private office/optional 5th bedroom, and 4 full baths. A bright foyer opens to a spacious living room and a chef's kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a large island. The family room offers a fireplace and large windows for abundant natural light. Main level includes an office/bedroom with a full bath. The primary suite features two closets and a spa-like bath. Finished basement with home theater, office, and full bath. Private landscaped backyard perfect for entertaining. Additional features include a full-house generator and recessed lighting throughout. One of the tiles in the basement is broken. The seller will repair it prior to closing
Affordability — calculate your monthly payment
Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrJumbo at 4% APR.
Your estimated payment
$9,044/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $8,995
- Utilities
- $592
- Transportation
- $127
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$5,783
Property tax + insurance$2,734
PMI / 2nd mortgage$478
Heating + cooling$134
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Budget$9,544/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$1,275,000
Down payment
$63,750 (5%)
Loan amount
$1,211,250
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
2002
Lot size
0.7936 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$17,516
MLS #
2612831R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenRefrigeratorRangeOvenWasher
Interior
Cathedral Ceiling(s)High CeilingsVaulted Ceiling(s)Great RoomKitchenLaundry RoomLibrary/OfficeBath FullStorageDining RoomFamily Room1 Bedroom2 Bedrooms3 Bedrooms4 BedroomsBath MainAttic
Exterior
Patio
Parking
AsphaltPaver BlocksGarageAttached
Patio & porch
Patio
Kitchen
Kitchen IslandEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
1st FloorTwo SinksFull BathWalk-In Closet(s)
Spa
Bath
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, See Remarks
Roof
See Remarks
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
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Lot features
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Neighborhood — 08831
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,378 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 39.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 847 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 19,431 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 21,947 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 5,557 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 21,680 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 1,293 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 4,503 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 1,925 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 17,482 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.30 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 47.08 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $66,482 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $85,196 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $36,960 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $54,931 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $62,833 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 76.25% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8831
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Listing information last refreshed 3/27/2026. Provided courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS WEST MONMOUTH via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.