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520 N Park Drive N, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

$475,000

3 beds 2 baths 1,228 sqft Built 195215 days on marketActive

About this home

Charming Cape-Style Home in Perth Amboy - Full of Potential! Discover the possibilities with this cozy Cape-style property just waiting for your personal touch. With a little TLC and creativity, you can turn this house into the perfect home. This property features 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a bright living room, and kitchen/dining area ideal for everyday living. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious atticperfect for a playroom, office, or extra living space. The semi-finished basement includes two bonus rooms, a full bath, and plenty of space to design a family room, hobby space, or additional storage. Conveniently located near gas stations, laundromats, schools, and more, this home offers both comfort and convenience. Come see for yourself the potential this property has to offer!

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
$4,552/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$4,217
Principal + interest$3,060
Property tax + insurance$979
PMI / 2nd mortgage$178
Utilities
$528
Heating + cooling$102
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$145
Car insurance + maintenance$145
Other (entertainment)
$158
$4,552/mo TLC
Budget$5,052/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$475,000
Down payment
$23,750 (5%)
Loan amount
$451,250
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1952
Lot size
0.1217 ac
Stories
1
Heating
See Remarks, Hot Water
Cooling
A/C Central - Some
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$6,055
MLS #
2614901R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Basement
Garage

Home features

Appliances
DryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
3 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath MainAtticNone
Exterior
Storage ShedYard
Parking
Concrete2 Car WidthDetachedDriveway
Pool
None
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Master bedroom
1st Floor
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Roof
Asphalt, See Remarks
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

See Remarks, Level, Near Public Transit

Neighborhood — 08861

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population46,7828,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199020.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density8,5841,137
Male23,3924,307,827147,432,321
Female23,3904,525,010151,655,844
Never Married12,5231,965,81163,775,926
Married14,3943,647,435123,120,365
Separated3,833391,23912,639,686
Widowed2,051515,17215,467,586
Divorced3,067529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold14,3073,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size3.232.732.60
Medial Age31.7837.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$41,463$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$52,403$83,312$63,629
P C I$16,734$30,662$24,529
M D I$36,156$52,505$41,133
A T H E$45,041$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J80.27%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8861

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520 N Park Drive N · Perth Amboy — $475,000 · Certihomes