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117 Hillside Avenue, South River, NJ 08882

$319,900

2 beds 1 baths 1,040 sqft Built 192524 days on marketActive

About this home

Unleash your creativity at 117 Hillside Ave! This charming two-bedroom Colonial presents a rare opportunity for contractors, investors, or savvy buyers looking to build immediate equity through renovation. The home features a classic and functional layout, including a welcoming living room, a formal dining room, and a kitchen area just waiting for a modern transformation. The true standout of this property is the expansive 40 x 189 deep parcel. This oversized lot provides a massive 7, 500+ square foot canvas to design your dream backyard, whether you envision a lush garden, a professional outdoor kitchen, or a significant home expansion. To streamline your planning, the seller has proactively provided a copy of both the home and engineering inspections alongside the property disclosures. Due to its current condition, this home is being sold strictly as-is and qualifies for renovation financing only (such as FHA 203k or similar products). The buyer will be responsible for all local and state certifications, including the Certificate of Occupancy. If you are ready to put in the work, this property is the perfect vehicle to secure a home with significant upside in a stable residential market!

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
$3,407/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$3,019
Principal + interest$2,061
Property tax + insurance$838
PMI / 2nd mortgage$120
Utilities
$554
Heating + cooling$115
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$127
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Other (entertainment)
$158
$3,407/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,593/mo
Purchase price
$319,900
Down payment
$15,995 (5%)
Loan amount
$303,905
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1925
Lot size
0.1736 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$6,108
MLS #
2613773R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Basement
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeGas Water Heater
Interior
KitchenLiving RoomDining Room2 BedroomsNone
Exterior
Open Porch(es)Enclosed Porch(es)
Parking
NoneDriveway
Patio & porch
PorchEnclosed
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Dining L
Flooring
See Remarks, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Level

Neighborhood — 08882

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population13,0678,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199012.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density4,5341,137
Male6,4994,307,827147,432,321
Female6,5684,525,010151,655,844
Never Married2,9481,965,81163,775,926
Married5,6283,647,435123,120,365
Separated407391,23912,639,686
Widowed687515,17215,467,586
Divorced792529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold4,7773,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.732.732.60
Medial Age36.1537.1535.46
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 R7.00%7.00%
W C J75.36%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8882

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