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29 Swarthmore Drive, Carteret, NJ 07008

$639,999

4 beds 2 baths Built 195918 days on marketActive

About this home

Beautifully updated split-level home in a prime Carteret location offering 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious layout designed for comfortable living. Features include an updated kitchen and bathrooms, newer roof, windows, and HVAC for peace of mind. Enjoy a bright living room, formal dining room, and cozy family room perfect for entertaining. Step outside to a private fenced backyard with deck, ideal for gatherings and outdoor enjoyment. Attached garage adds convenience, all just moments from shopping, bus transportation, and the New Jersey Turnpike. A must see home in a sought-after neighborhood!

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
$5,912/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$5,633
Principal + interest$4,123
Property tax + insurance$1,270
PMI / 2nd mortgage$240
Utilities
$559
Heating + cooling$118
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$136
Car insurance + maintenance$136
Other (entertainment)
$157
$5,912/mo TLC
Budget$6,412/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$639,999
Down payment
$32,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$607,999
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Bi-Level, Split Level
Year built
1959
Lot size
0.1377 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$7,063
MLS #
2614621R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Garage (1)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherGas Range/OvenExhaust FanMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeKitchen Exhaust FanGas Water Heater
Interior
1 BedroomLaundry RoomBath HalfLiving RoomStorageUtility Room3 BedroomsKitchenBath FullDining RoomFamily RoomNone
Exterior
DeckFencing/Wall
Parking
3 Cars DeepAsphaltGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDetachedGarage Door OpenerDriveway
Patio & porch
Deck
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsKitchen Exhaust FanEat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Master bedroom
1st FloorHalf Bath
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Level

Neighborhood — 07008

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population22,9578,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199015.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density4,7471,137
Male11,2004,307,827147,432,321
Female11,7574,525,010151,655,844
Never Married5,1081,965,81163,775,926
Married8,8473,647,435123,120,365
Separated1,259391,23912,639,686
Widowed1,590515,17215,467,586
Divorced1,429529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold7,7803,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.892.732.60
Medial Age36.9237.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$53,973$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$61,282$83,312$63,629
P C I$21,545$30,662$24,529
M D I$45,382$52,505$41,133
A T H E$50,129$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J86.06%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
7008

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