Closed$450,000
TLC ≈ $3,715/mo
2 2 1,139 sqft
36 Raritan Avenue, South River, NJ 08882
21 Lear Court, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
$320,000
1 beds 1 baths — Built 198723 days on marketClosed
About this home
Renovated, light-filled penthouse that truly WOWs! This spacious 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 3rd floor walk up condominium offers an airy, open floor plan with abundant natural light and thoughtful upgrades throughout. The largest 1 bedroom unit of its kind, the Brittany, features: Scandinavian style hardwood floors, upgraded Shaker cabinetry, granite countertops, a breakfast bar with pendant lighting, a formal dining room, pantry and additional storage, a walk-in closet with organizers, an updated full bath, a cozy fireplace, designer and recessed lighting and full-sized front-load washer & dryer. A large private balcony invites sunlight on cooler days and becomes an outdoor retreat when the weather warms. Newer, replacement windows and glass sliding door ensures energy efficiency. The community is beautifully designed with professional, parklike landscaping, swimming pool, tennis courts and commercial grade grilling area. HOA includes water and sewer costs, trash removal, snow removal and lawn/grounds care AND access to all amenities! Close to Route 18 shopping, NJ Transit bus and rails, 1-95 NJ Turnpike and E. Brunswick Blue Ribbon School District. What a turnkey find!
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
$3,314/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $2,941
- Utilities
- $574
- Transportation
- $127
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$2,061
Property tax + insurance$760
PMI / 2nd mortgage$120
Heating + cooling$150
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,686/mo
Purchase price
$320,000
Down payment
$16,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$304,000
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Condo/TH
Style
Contemporary, End Unit
Year built
1987
Lot size
—
Stories
1
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$4,515
MLS #
2614205R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
Self Cleaning OvenDishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenExhaust FanMicrowaveRefrigeratorElectric Water Heater
Interior
Blinds1 BedroomKitchenLaundry RoomLiving RoomBath FullBath MainStorageDining RoomUtility RoomAtticNone
Exterior
BarbecueLawn SprinklersOpen Porch(es)CurbsDeckSidewalkInsulated Pane Windows
Community
Kitchen FacilitiesClubhouseOutdoor PoolCurbsSidewalks
Parking
Additional ParkingAsphaltHard SurfaceOpenLightedAssigned
Patio & porch
PorchDeck
Pool
Outdoor PoolIn Ground
Fireplace
Fireplace ScreenWood Burning
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsBreakfast BarPantryGalley Type
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
1st FloorWalk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Condominium
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, Rural Area, Near Public Transit
Neighborhood — 08816
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,133 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 17.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 2,421 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 24,969 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 26,164 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 9,000 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 25,800 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 1,198 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 2,344 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 2,204 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 17,852 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.85 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 38.66 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $86,786 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $104,879 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $36,929 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $68,802 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $72,998 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 81.81% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8816
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Listing information last refreshed 4/17/2026. Provided courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.