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540-542 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201

$750,000

0 beds 2 baths 2,544 sqft Built 189014 days on marketClosed

About this home

Well-maintained, fully renovated 2-family property at 540 Jefferson Ave in Elizabeth, NJ. Each unit offers updated finishes, plus a finished basement with direct exterior access for extra space. Situated on a large lot with a huge backyard perfect for entertaining and a private driveway with parking for 6+ cars. Conveniently located near NJ Turnpike, Routes 1&9, NJ TRANSIT, Newark Airport, shopping, parks, and schools. Ideal for owner-occupants or investors seeking rental income. Being sold AS-IS; buyer responsible for township inspections

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
$7,045/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$6,802
Principal + interest$4,832
Property tax + insurance$1,689
PMI / 2nd mortgage$281
Utilities
$541
Heating + cooling$116
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$157
Car insurance + maintenance$157
Other (entertainment)
$143
$7,045/mo TLC
Budget$7,545/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$750,000
Down payment
$37,500 (5%)
Loan amount
$712,500
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
2 Family
Style
Year built
1890
Lot size
0.1837 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Radiators-Hot Water, Separate Control
Cooling
A/C Central - All,A/C Window Unit(s), Unit 1(A/C Unit), Unit 2(A/C Central)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$10,967
MLS #
2613516R
County
Union

At a glance

Basement

Home features

Appliances
Water Heater(Electric)Water HeaterUnit 1(Range/OvenRefrigerator)Unit 2(Range/OvenRefrigerator)
Interior
Unit 1(1 Bedroom1 BathLiving Room1 1/2 Baths)Unit 2(3 BedroomsKitchen1 BathLiving Room1 1/2 Baths)
Exterior
PatioStorage Shed
Parking
4(+)Car ParkingPaved
Patio & porch
Patio
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Near Shopping, Near Train

Neighborhood — 07201

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population30,4458,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since19909.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density5,7391,137
Male15,8634,307,827147,432,321
Female14,5824,525,010151,655,844
Never Married8,4871,965,81163,775,926
Married8,1423,647,435123,120,365
Separated3,628391,23912,639,686
Widowed1,344515,17215,467,586
Divorced2,074529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold9,3423,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size3.032.732.60
Medial Age31.5937.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$36,581$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$49,154$83,312$63,629
P C I$16,318$30,662$24,529
M D I$32,389$52,505$41,133
A T H E$43,131$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J81.94%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
7201

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