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838 Florida Grove Road, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

$485,000

3 beds 2 baths 1,412 sqft Built 195735 days on marketClosed

About this home

Welcoming a Perfect starter home to the Market. With an open-entry layout and vaulted ceilings in the living/dining area, arched openings give character and so many additional possibilities. Close to all major highways (a commuter's dream), House of Worship, Elementary Schooling, Shopping, and Restaurants are within mins reach.

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
$4,741/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$4,406
Principal + interest$3,124
Property tax + insurance$1,100
PMI / 2nd mortgage$182
Utilities
$536
Heating + cooling$106
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$145
Car insurance + maintenance$145
Other (entertainment)
$158
$4,741/mo TLC
Budget$5,241/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$485,000
Down payment
$24,250 (5%)
Loan amount
$460,750
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Two Story
Year built
1957
Lot size
0.1492 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$7,298
MLS #
2613083R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (1)

Home features

Appliances
Gas Range/OvenRange
Interior
Entrance FoyerKitchenLaundry RoomBath HalfLiving RoomDining RoomFamily Room3 BedroomsStorageNone
Exterior
PatioFencing/WallYard
Parking
2 Car WidthGarageAttachedDrivewayOn Street
Patio & porch
Patio
Kitchen
Country KitchenEat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Near Shopping, Interior Lot, Near Public Transit

Neighborhood — 08861

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population46,7828,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199020.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density8,5841,137
Male23,3924,307,827147,432,321
Female23,3904,525,010151,655,844
Never Married12,5231,965,81163,775,926
Married14,3943,647,435123,120,365
Separated3,833391,23912,639,686
Widowed2,051515,17215,467,586
Divorced3,067529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold14,3073,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size3.232.732.60
Medial Age31.7837.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$41,463$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$52,403$83,312$63,629
P C I$16,734$30,662$24,529
M D I$36,156$52,505$41,133
A T H E$45,041$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J80.27%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8861

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838 Florida Grove Road · Perth Amboy — $485,000 · Certihomes