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785 3rd Street, Dunellen, NJ 08812

$685,000

5 beds 4 baths 2,188 sqft Built 194937 days on marketClosed

About this home

Beautiful and spacious 5-bedroom, 4 full bath home located in one of Dunellen's most sought-after neighborhoods. The first floor features an eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, a warm and inviting living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a den, and two bedrooms with a full bath ideal for guests or multi-generational living. The second floor showcases a stunning primary suite with a vaulted ceiling, wood-burning fireplace, walk-in closet, skylights and a luxurious full bath complete with double sinks, soaking tub, and oversized shower. Two additional bedrooms and another full bath complete the upper level. The finished basement provides a large recreational room, laundry area, and abundant storage space. Outside, the fully privacy-fenced yard includes a spacious paver patio, storage shed, and an above-ground saltwater pool perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A large 1.5-car garage adds convenience and functionality. Close to the NYC bus line and the Dunellen train station, yet tucked into a peaceful residential setting, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and location.

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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
$6,805/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$6,543
Principal + interest$4,413
Property tax + insurance$1,873
PMI / 2nd mortgage$257
Utilities
$603
Heating + cooling$147
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$121
Car insurance + maintenance$121
Other (entertainment)
$143
$6,805/mo TLC
Budget$7,305/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$685,000
Down payment
$34,250 (5%)
Loan amount
$650,750
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Custom Home
Year built
1949
Lot size
0.1331 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard Hotwater, Electric, Radiators-Hot Water
Cooling
Zoned, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$14,052
MLS #
2661818M
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenExhaust FanRefrigeratorWasherElectric Water Heater
Interior
BlindsSkylightVaulted Ceiling(s)2 BedroomsDenBath FullEntrance FoyerKitchenLiving Room3 BedroomsBath SecondNone
Exterior
Fencing/WallPatioStorage ShedYard
Parking
2 Car WidthAsphaltAttached
Patio & porch
Patio
Pool
Above Ground
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Master bedroom
Full BathTwo SinksWalk-In Closet(s)
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Level

Neighborhood — 08812

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population17,3088,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199014.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density3,3671,137
Male8,5504,307,827147,432,321
Female8,7584,525,010151,655,844
Never Married3,5511,965,81163,775,926
Married7,4023,647,435123,120,365
Separated720391,23912,639,686
Widowed877515,17215,467,586
Divorced1,109529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold5,9263,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.852.732.60
Medial Age36.8137.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$70,788$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$86,035$83,312$63,629
P C I$30,898$30,662$24,529
M D I$57,699$52,505$41,133
A T H E$63,030$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%
W C J79.67%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8812

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785 3rd Street · Dunellen — $685,000 · Certihomes