Closed$2,999
TLC ≈ $666/mo
3 2 1,099 sqft
143 Johnston Avenue #2, Plainfield, NJ 07062
1342 S Lake Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060
$554,880
4 beds 2 baths — Built 999930 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome to 1342 Lake St! This is a charming Colonial! The home is well situated in a peaceful and highly desirable section of Plainfield! The numerous upgrades and renovation have transformed 1342 Lake Street into the perfect nest! Featuring an updated kitchen with granite countertops, newer appliances and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Offering 4 bedrooms, 2 Full renovated bathrooms and a 2 car-detached garage. The spacious front porch and the second-floor enclosed porch are just perfect for relaxation! The huge attic and basement with high ceiling clearance can be finished for extra living spaces; come and visualize it for yourself. You get new windows and doors, new electrical panel, new wiring throughout, new water tank, new furnace, new deck, new heating system, new plumbing (PEX), new draining system, new floors, new bathrooms and new kitchen, freshly painted inside and out, and many more upgrades. You can be in touch with nature on your own low maintenance backyard here. Near shopping, dining, recreation and transportation. Experience the best of both worlds, as you enjoy the peacefulness of the suburbs of NJ, while still being just a drive away from the vibrant energy of Manhattan. Public transportation includes the bus stop at Plainfield Ave, about 6 minutes away and 17 minutes away to the Netherwood Train Station. Come and see it for yourself.
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
$5,311/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,019
- Utilities
- $564
- Transportation
- $139
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$3,575
Property tax + insurance$1,236
PMI / 2nd mortgage$208
Heating + cooling$145
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$139
Budget$5,811/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$554,880
Down payment
$27,744 (5%)
Loan amount
$527,136
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
9999
Lot size
—
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard, Radiant
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$7,810
MLS #
2614865R
County
Union
At a glance
Basement
Garage (2)
Home features
Appliances
Gas Range/OvenRefrigeratorElectric Water Heater
Interior
KitchenBath FullDining RoomFamily Room4 BedroomsAttic
Exterior
Deck
Parking
1 Car WidthGarageDetached
Patio & porch
Deck
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Dining L
Flooring
Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Level
Neighborhood — 07060
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,385 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 13.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 8,997 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 22,716 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 22,669 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 13,226 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 13,142 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 3,754 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 2,179 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 2,994 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 14,675 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 3.03 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 32.50 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $54,322 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $65,594 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $22,584 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $45,665 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $52,426 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 81.74% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
7060
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